The best bars & nightlife in Detroit

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

6056 N Telegraph Rd (Dearborn Heights)

Dimly lit taproom dispensing beer, wine & mead, with an affiliated brew supply shop next door.

5919 Chicago Rd (Warren)

Industrial-style joint with grub & many taps of craft beer, soda & hard cider, plus growlers to go.

31221 Southfield Rd (Beverly Hills)

Sophisticated speakeasy serving inventive beverages under ornate chandeliers.

201 W Nine Mile Rd (Ferndale)

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.

Easygoing place pouring mead, cider & beer in modern, industrial digs with board games & trivia.

1511 Jarvis St (Ferndale)

Casual venue for cocktails made with spirits produced on-site.

161 Vester Ave (Ferndale)

Steakhouse offering American eats and a wide variety of cigars in an atmospheric setting.

116 S Old Woodward Ave (Birmingham)

Urbane spot for housemade pastas & Neapolitan-style pizzas, plus wine & craft beers.

19767 Mack Ave (Grosse Pointe Woods)

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

22263 Michigan Ave (Dearborn)

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

22217 Michigan Ave (Dearborn)

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

8070 Greenfield Rd

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

8867 Livernois

JP's Trolley Stop keeps Downriver fun with craveable American comfort food, legit cocktails, and events and entertainment that actually has…

8820 Pelham Rd (Taylor)

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

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

76 W Adams Ave Ste A

Chic bar combining wine with a cheese-and-charcuterie menu.

3125 12 Mile Rd (Berkley)

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

2671 Brush St

Casual haunt for burgers, wings, and other comfort food, plus live entertainment, karaoke, and pool.

20428 Ecorse Rd (Taylor)

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

1509 Broadway St

Comedy club where Tim Allen got his start hosts weekly open-mike nights & serves eclectic eats.

310 S Troy St (Royal Oak)

Casual, lively hangout providing a German-inspired menu & a range of beers of tap.

20085 Goddard Rd (Taylor)

Cozy bar & comedy club featuring improv & sketch comedy by both amateurs & pros.

261 E 9 Mile Rd (Ferndale)

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

8130 Kercheval Ave

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

3396 Vinewood St