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10Best searched far and wide before ranking these bars as the best in Detroit. How'd they earn their way on the list? Beer selection, specialty cocktails, cool aesthetics, great jukeboxes, hip crowds – we consider it all before deciding which ones belong on a list of Detroit's Best Bars.
Baile Corcaigh Irish Restaurant & Pub
Category: Bars - Detroit Nightlife
Address: 1426 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216
Traditionally adorned in pub style, this Irish establishment boasts requisite wood detailing and a cozy stone fireplace. It also serves authentic fare and terrific beers that beautifully illustrate the Irish skill with hops. Hang out with like-minded folks throughout the day, and enjoy the laid-back ambience. Live music is a regular occurrence,...
Category: Bars - Detroit Nightlife
Address: 51 N Saginaw St, Pontiac, MI 48342
One of Pontiac's preferred watering holes, this family-owned place specializes in microbrews. You'll find an upscale scene at Bo's, complete with hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, stainless steel railings, and a neat mezzanine area. Add to the mix a few big-screen televisions, and it's easy to see why local business folks flock here after work...
Category: Bars - Detroit Nightlife
Address: 17324 John R St, Detroit, MI 48203
Family-friendly and bursting with energy, this establishment is known for beer-drinking, sing-alongs, and good times galore. The place's Bavarian architecture and its collection of steins and mounted deer heads lend notes of authenticity, and you'll find folks regularly quaffing premium brews and dancing in traditional style. In keeping with the...
Category: Bars - Detroit Nightlife
Address: 201 S Old Woodward, Birmingham, MI 48009
Offering great views, appealing atmosphere, and terrific New American cuisine, Forté has a number of strengths. The regional press has been effusive in its praise, and patrons echo their myriad estimations. The menu includes slow-braised lamb shank, tempura "bonsai" tuna, Great Lakes whitefish, and duck in two styles. While the food is invariably...
Category: Bars - Detroit Nightlife
Address: 4120 Woodward Ave, Majestic Theater Center, Detroit, MI 48201
Part of the Majestic Theater Center complex, the Garden Bowl (built in 1913) ranked as the metropolitan area's oldest and largest bowling alley for several years – at one point it featured a billiards tournament area and more than 20 lanes. Today, the Garden Bowl offers 16 lanes of bowling fun, complete with DJs and a full bar. On the second...
Category: Bars - Detroit Nightlife
Address: 340 N Main St, Milford, MI 48381
A great suburban alternative, this estimable establishment gets lots of positive buzz. The well-attended place offers both a restaurant and bar, and both of them are perennially busy. The menu takes inspiration from around the world, and its beautifully presented dishes are both delicious and affordable. Among them are cumin- and ancho chili...
Category: Bars - Detroit Nightlife
Address: 419 Monroe St, Detroit, MI 48226
It's difficult to scan a list of Detroit nightspots and not find yourself stopping to read the name of this one twice. Named for the famous femme fatale, Marilyn's on Monroe is a neighborhood favorite for nighttime adventure. The bar hosts an eclectic repertoire of tunes that calls to clubgoers from throughout the metro area. Marilyn's dance...
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Address: 470 W Canfield, Detroit, MI 48201
Devoted to making and serving handcrafted brews, Motor City draws a crowd of connoisseurs, who appreciate the extra effort and the premium flavors. Offering ales, lagers, porters, stouts, and even hard ciders, the place knows how to accommodate folks of all tastes. A half-dozen brews are served year-round; others make seasonal appearances....
Category: Bars - Detroit Nightlife
Address: 215 E 4th St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
A favorite with downtown business types, who want to stop off for a quick brew, some tasty grub, and a chance catch up on the latest sports news before calling it quits for the night, Royal Oak features some of the area's top Belgian-style ales and a pub menu that that offers a surprisingly eclectic array of options. From Louisiana-style jambalaya...
Category: Bars - Detroit Nightlife
Address: 100 W Montcalm St, Detroit, MI 48201
A terrific place to meet up with friends at the beginning of a night out in the Motor City, this West Montcalm Street watering hole scores big points for its pub grub and impressive selection of domestic and imported quaffs. Located behind the building that houses the Second City Theater, the Town Pump features upscale, pub-like decor, including a...
