Bars

24 Essential Detroit Bars to Try

Standout spots to grab an espresso martini, local beer, or shot around town.

By Courtney Burk and Serena Maria Daniels May 26

Here Are the 17 New Metro Detroit Bars to Know in May

By Eater Staff and Mickey Lyons May 25

17 Essential Detroit Dive Bars

Lovable bars with dim lighting and stiff drinks

By Mickey Lyons and Serena Maria Daniels February 13

Where to Find Hidden Bars and Speakeasies in Detroit

By Mickey Lyons November 22, 2022

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All the Recent Southeast Michigan Restaurant Openings to Know

By Brenna Houck June 7, 2022

A Night at the Door With Three Detroit Bouncers

By Mickey Lyons February 25, 2022

Asian Corned Beef Closes Some Locations

By Monica Williams August 23, 2021

Broken Drum Sticks, Restroom Graffiti: Ode to a Dive Bar in Transition

By Jimmy Doom July 15, 2021

Corktown’s Bar Owners Are Cautiously Optimistic for St. Patrick’s Day

By Mickey Lyons March 15, 2021

Michigan Issues More License Suspensions and Fines to Restaurants Ignoring State Orders

By Brenna Houck December 8, 2020

Michigan Barbecue Restaurant Offering Indoor Service Receives Liquor License Suspension

By Brenna Houck December 4, 2020

Michigan Suspends More Restaurant and Bar Liquor Licenses for Violating COVID-19 Orders

By Brenna Houck December 2, 2020

Thanksgiving Eve Is Traditionally the Busiest Bar Night of the Year. Tip Your Bartender Like It Still Is.

By Mickey Lyons November 25, 2020

Holiday Bar Pop-Ups Are Returning to Metro Detroit in 2020 With Festive To-Go Drinks

By Brenna Houck October 29, 2020

Drinking in America

How Detroit’s Nightlife Entertainers Are Adapting to the Pandemic

Artists across an industry that comprises live music, burlesque, drag, and more are getting by however they can, though the need for a bailout is greater than ever

By Brenna Houck October 14, 2020

Drinking in America

Nothing Stops the Carbon Athletic Club

This members-only club keeps the working-class, industrial spirit of Detroit’s Carbon Works neighborhood alive

By Mickey Lyons October 14, 2020

Michigan’s Top Health Official Says Bars Must Remain Closed for Indoor Service

By Brenna Houck September 16, 2020

World-Class Mead Maker Schramm’s Will Close Its Ferndale Tasting Room in 2020

By Brenna Houck September 14, 2020

These Awesome Ann Arbor Bars Are Selling Cocktails to Go

By John Reyes August 25, 2020

Rooftop Beer Bar Cøllect Makes a Comeback in Eastern Market

By Brenna Houck August 20, 2020

Where to Find To-Go Cocktails in Metro Detroit

By Brenna Houck August 10, 2020

Drinks

Everything You Need to Know About Michigan’s New and Improved Liquor Laws

In July, the state approved a batch of 16 laws that could have a far-reaching impact for local bar and brewing industries

By Courtney Burk August 6, 2020

Drinking in America

The Art of To-Go Cocktails

Drinks divorced from their bars pose challenges, but Detroit bartenders are getting creative with recipes and packaging to make memorable experiences

By Brenna Houck August 5, 2020

Michigan Executive Order Closes Bars Up North for Indoor Service

By Brenna Houck July 30, 2020

Blake’s Cider Cuts Ties With Pro-Trump Rally Amid Calls for Boycott

By Brenna Houck July 27, 2020

East Lansing Bar Linked to COVID-19 Outbreak Reveals Plan for Safer Reopening During State Hearing

By Brenna Houck July 23, 2020

East Lansing Bar Owners Must Present Reopening Plan to the State Following COVID-19 Outbreak

By Brenna Houck July 16, 2020

Gov. Whitmer Orders Michigan Bars Closed For Indoor Service Everywhere But Up North

By Brenna Houck July 1, 2020

Carryout Cocktails Are Officially Legal in Michigan