The best bars & nightlife in North of Detroit

14 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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Bar and eatery boasting 50+ rotating taps of craft beer, plus cocktails, and pub fare.

44375 W 12 Mile Rd g157 (Novi)

Bar and eatery boasting 50+ rotating taps of craft beer, plus cocktails, and pub fare.

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

5919 Chicago Rd (Warren)

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

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The Bev

Nightlife

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

31221 Southfield Rd (Beverly Hills)

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

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Casual chain eatery inside Twelve Oaks Mall offers New American eats and a big beer selection.

27466 Novi Rd (Novi)

Casual chain eatery inside Twelve Oaks Mall offers New American eats and a big beer selection.

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

116 S Old Woodward Ave (Birmingham)

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

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Cellar 59

Nightlife

Family-owned Cellar 59 pairs an upscale, cozy vibe with a deep pour list, Michigan craft beers on tap, and craft cocktails, plus shareable…

17410 Hall Rd (Clinton Township)

Family-owned Cellar 59 pairs an upscale, cozy vibe with a deep pour list, Michigan craft beers on tap, and craft cocktails, plus shareable small plates. Pop in for their Wine 101 sessions if you want to level up your palate, then grab a bottle to keep the evening going.

From the North of Detroit newsletter, August 5, 2026

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The Rind

Nightlife

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

3125 12 Mile Rd (Berkley)

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

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Cozy and fun venue, featuring close-up and stage magic shows presented by comedians.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Detroit Troy Auburn Hills, 850 Tower Dr (Troy)

Cozy and fun venue, featuring close-up and stage magic shows presented by comedians.

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Laid-back venue with a full bar and a menu of steak bites and wings that hosts stand-up comics.

29555 Northwestern Hwy #312 (Southfield)

Laid-back venue with a full bar and a menu of steak bites and wings that hosts stand-up comics.

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Longtime hangout offers classic American fare, drinks & a regular piano player in a dimly lit space.

4108 W Maple Rd (Bloomfield Hills)

Longtime hangout offers classic American fare, drinks & a regular piano player in a dimly lit space.

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Hunting lodge-style eatery complete with moose trophy & antlers offers a menu of wild game & meats.

43034 Woodward Ave (Bloomfield Hills)

Hunting lodge-style eatery complete with moose trophy & antlers offers a menu of wild game & meats.

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

310 S Troy St (Royal Oak)

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

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Warm eatery serving American dishes in elegant digs, plus a bar for cocktails and beer.

6430 Farmington Rd (West Bloomfield Township)

Warm eatery serving American dishes in elegant digs, plus a bar for cocktails and beer.

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