The best bars & nightlife in Canton

21 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Jia Lounge

Nightlife

Stylish lounge for upscale cocktails and an assortment of dishes.

24299 Novi Rd (Novi)

Stylish lounge for upscale cocktails and an assortment of dishes.

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Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.

19470 Haggerty Rd (Livonia)

Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.

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Old-fashioned cocktail spot in a distillery pouring inventive drinks amid a charming, vintage vibe.

6056 N Telegraph Rd (Dearborn Heights)

Old-fashioned cocktail spot in a distillery pouring inventive drinks amid a charming, vintage vibe.

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Microbrewery with tasting rooms dispensing small-batch ales & lagers along with a small food menu.

149 W Liberty St (Plymouth)

Microbrewery with tasting rooms dispensing small-batch ales & lagers along with a small food menu.

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Relaxed, laid-back brewery featuring craft beers along with cocktails and other drinks, plus rotating local art.

15 E Cross St (Ypsilanti)

Relaxed, laid-back brewery featuring craft beers along with cocktails and other drinks, plus rotating local art.

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Vino Volo

Nightlife

Stand-alone & airport wine bars offering lunch, dinner & small plates with custom-paired wines.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, DTW Concourse A, 2500 W. G. Rogell Dr. (Detroit)

Stand-alone & airport wine bars offering lunch, dinner & small plates with custom-paired wines.

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Casual pub at Arbor Brewing Company's distribution hub offers counter service for pints & pub grub.

720 Norris St (Ypsilanti)

Casual pub at Arbor Brewing Company's distribution hub offers counter service for pints & pub grub.

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Rotating selection of house-brewed beers plus trivia, bar games & live music in a chill taproom.

8521 Lilley Rd (Canton Township)

Rotating selection of house-brewed beers plus trivia, bar games & live music in a chill taproom.

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Ziggy's

Nightlife

Lively coffee bar featuring local and international entertainment including DJs, live rock music and video games.

206 W Michigan Ave (Ypsilanti)

Lively coffee bar featuring local and international entertainment including DJs, live rock music and video games.

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Bistro with a cigar lounge featuring fine cigars, plus rare spirits, wine, and food.

22263 Michigan Ave (Dearborn)

Bistro with a cigar lounge featuring fine cigars, plus rare spirits, wine, and food.

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Casual corner pub offering hundreds of specialty martinis & mixed drinks, plus light bar snacks.

22217 Michigan Ave (Dearborn)

Casual corner pub offering hundreds of specialty martinis & mixed drinks, plus light bar snacks.

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Founded in 1980, this bar serves the GLBT community & offers sports, karaoke & billiards.

8070 Greenfield Rd (Detroit)

Founded in 1980, this bar serves the GLBT community & offers sports, karaoke & billiards.

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Seating for burgers, wings, seafood and other casual dishes is featured at this relaxed bar with a patio and friendly service.

8867 Livernois (Detroit)

Seating for burgers, wings, seafood and other casual dishes is featured at this relaxed bar with a patio and friendly service.

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Mic Drop Comedy brings touring acts, wild themed nights, and even a Detroit Ghost Tour to your week, so you can swap doomscrolling for…

2301 Woodward Ave (Detroit)

Mic Drop Comedy brings touring acts, wild themed nights, and even a Detroit Ghost Tour to your week, so you can swap doomscrolling for actual belly laughs. Scan the calendar for the Crimes of Speech Tour, Adult Bingo & Naughty Games, and more sets that punch above the open-mic chatter.

From the Detroit newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Contemporary wine shop & bar pairs international vinos with small plates in bright surrounds.

76 W Adams Ave Ste A (Detroit)

Contemporary wine shop & bar pairs international vinos with small plates in bright surrounds.

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Bodega-style cafe, bar, and market offering sandwiches and gluten-free bagels, plus beer and cocktails.

2671 Brush St (Detroit)

Bodega-style cafe, bar, and market offering sandwiches and gluten-free bagels, plus beer and cocktails.

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Candy Bar

Nightlife

Inventive cocktails & snacks in an intimate setting with plush seating & a huge chandelier.

1509 Broadway St (Detroit)

Inventive cocktails & snacks in an intimate setting with plush seating & a huge chandelier.

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Homey space for Italian cuisine offers weekly wine tastings, a romantic patio & gluten-free options.

3411 Washtenaw Ave (Ann Arbor)

Homey space for Italian cuisine offers weekly wine tastings, a romantic patio & gluten-free options.

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Cata Vino

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If your week could use a mini escape, Cata Vino pours standout Spanish wines, stocks a little mercado of authentic delicacies, and even…

4130 Cass Ave (Detroit)

If your week could use a mini escape, Cata Vino pours standout Spanish wines, stocks a little mercado of authentic delicacies, and even sends you home with their popular sangria to go. Consider it your shortcut to a great at-home spread with friends, and there’s a wine club if you catch feelings.

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Two Birds

Nightlife

Neighborhood bar serving cocktails and beer and wine, plus soft-serve desserts.

8130 Kercheval Ave (Detroit)

Neighborhood bar serving cocktails and beer and wine, plus soft-serve desserts.

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Sophisticated wine bar and restaurant serving creative dishes in the space of a former firehouse.

3396 Vinewood St (Detroit)

Sophisticated wine bar and restaurant serving creative dishes in the space of a former firehouse.

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