The best bars & nightlife in Flint

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

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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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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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PIX Theater

Nightlife

Small theater for plays and other shows, plus a bar and an art gallery.

172 W Nepessing St (Lapeer)

Small theater for plays and other shows, plus a bar and an art gallery.

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Quaint cocktail bar offering beer and live music, from karaoke nights to rock bands.

3110 Corunna Rd

Quaint cocktail bar offering beer and live music, from karaoke nights to rock bands.

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Offbeat brewpub in a renovated firehouse with craft beers & finger foods, plus live music & a patio.

119 N Grand Traverse St #5620

Offbeat brewpub in a renovated firehouse with craft beers & finger foods, plus live music & a patio.

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Burgers and other pub grub served at this casual sports bar with karaoke, volleyball, games and TVs.

809 N State Rd (Davison)

Burgers and other pub grub served at this casual sports bar with karaoke, volleyball, games and TVs.

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Draft brews, bar food & live music in an old-school atmosphere with brick walls & an outdoor patio.

340 Saginaw St

Draft brews, bar food & live music in an old-school atmosphere with brick walls & an outdoor patio.

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Laid-back beer-and-pizza joint featuring karaoke and occasional live music.

6011 E Atherton Rd (Burton)

Laid-back beer-and-pizza joint featuring karaoke and occasional live music.

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The Red Baron

Nightlife

Numerous craft beers go with burgers & bar food in low-key, traditional tavern digs with TV sports.

2495 S Center Rd (Burton)

Numerous craft beers go with burgers & bar food in low-key, traditional tavern digs with TV sports.

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Foutch's Pub

Nightlife

Casual venue serving pub grub like wings, pizza and beer, along with cocktails and burgers.

1477 S Linden Rd

Casual venue serving pub grub like wings, pizza and beer, along with cocktails and burgers.

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Casual, warm brewery and restaurant serving burgers, beer, wings and more in a taproom with outdoor seating and a family-friendly…

806 N Saginaw St (Holly)

Casual, warm brewery and restaurant serving burgers, beer, wings and more in a taproom with outdoor seating and a family-friendly atmosphere.

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Timothy's Pub

Nightlife

Burgers and brews eatery featuring burgers and pizza, alongside pool and darts.

2890 Robert T Longway Blvd

Burgers and brews eatery featuring burgers and pizza, alongside pool and darts.

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Wine bar, also serving beers and cocktails, that hosts live music and trivia, plus other events.

310 Main St (Davison)

Wine bar, also serving beers and cocktails, that hosts live music and trivia, plus other events.

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Relaxed lounge offering food, craft wines & beers, plus live music & other events.

1370 N Long Lake Rd (Fenton)

Relaxed lounge offering food, craft wines & beers, plus live music & other events.

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Low-key bar offering a selection of beers, plus burgers, pizza rolls, and other eats.

522 Buckham Alley

Low-key bar offering a selection of beers, plus burgers, pizza rolls, and other eats.

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Upbeat sports bar offering pizza, tacos & American grub, plus live music, motorcycle nights & more.

6004 Torrey Rd

Upbeat sports bar offering pizza, tacos & American grub, plus live music, motorcycle nights & more.

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Barley & Vine

Nightlife

Relaxed wine bar serving sandwiches, cheese boards, and other dishes, plus craft beer, and happy hour specials.

1072 Elms Rd

Relaxed wine bar serving sandwiches, cheese boards, and other dishes, plus craft beer, and happy hour specials.

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Casual arcade bar featuring classic video games, pinball and board games, along with a food truck for BBQ fare.

14281 Fenton Rd (Fenton)

Casual arcade bar featuring classic video games, pinball and board games, along with a food truck for BBQ fare.

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Auditorium hosting concerts, plays, Broadway shows, and other performing arts events.

1241 E Kearsley St

Auditorium hosting concerts, plays, Broadway shows, and other performing arts events.

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Family-run fixture offering burgers and other eats alongside beer and wine.

116 W Main St (Otisville)

Family-run fixture offering burgers and other eats alongside beer and wine.

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Casual hangout for comfort eats and drinks, plus pool tables, regular DJs, and trivia nights.

3112 N Center Rd

Casual hangout for comfort eats and drinks, plus pool tables, regular DJs, and trivia nights.

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Cavernous venue for metal, outlaw country & rock bands features 25 kinds of Michigan brew.

3539 Dort Hwy

Cavernous venue for metal, outlaw country & rock bands features 25 kinds of Michigan brew.

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Comfy haunt serving burgers and bar bites while offering entertainment such as trivia and karaoke.

440 N Saginaw St (Lapeer)

Comfy haunt serving burgers and bar bites while offering entertainment such as trivia and karaoke.

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Small bar with live music providing a selection of beer, cocktails, and quick bites.

2140 Fairway Dr (Davison)

Small bar with live music providing a selection of beer, cocktails, and quick bites.

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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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This comfy hangout features pub food, beer & an ample outdoor seating area with a volleyball court.

14007 Dixie Hwy (Holly)

This comfy hangout features pub food, beer & an ample outdoor seating area with a volleyball court.

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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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Wine Social

Nightlife

Casual, romantic venue boasting a patio next to a creek for wine, beer and cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere.

135 S Broadway St (Lake Orion)

Casual, romantic venue boasting a patio next to a creek for wine, beer and cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere.

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Cozy tavern serving fish and steak, along with beer and cocktails.

1774 N Old US 23 (Howell)

Cozy tavern serving fish and steak, along with beer and cocktails.

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Comedy shows and acts are featured at this casual venue that also serves beer, wine, and cocktails.

4761 Highland Rd (Waterford Township)

Comedy shows and acts are featured at this casual venue that also serves beer, wine, and cocktails.

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