Searching for Bars near me in Detroit? For cocktails, compare The Sugar House, Standby, Bad Luck Bar, and Kiesling. The Skip has the lowest listed price range, while Lager House, The Skip, Kiesling, and El Club list service until 2am on selected nights.
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| # | Place | Best for | Atmosphere | Drinks | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Sugar House | Cocktails | Intimate pub with small plates and bar bites | Classic and specialty cocktails, beers, organic wine | 4.6 (1,492) |
| 2 | Lager House | Bar-and-grill outing | Bar serving burgers and Cajun food | — | 4.5 (1,206) |
| 3 | Willis Show Bar | Bar | — | — | 4.7 (666) |
| 4 | Standby | Cocktail dining | Dining room | Inventive cocktails | 4.6 (1,282) |
| 5 | Bad Luck Bar | Rare-spirit cocktails | Posh, intimate surroundings | Imaginative cocktails with rare and unusual liquors | 4.7 (775) |
| 6 | Kiesling | Seasonal cocktails | Vintage-inspired decor in an 1890 building | Seasonal cocktails | 4.7 (559) |
| 7 | Grand Trunk Pub | Craft beer and food | Converted railway-station setting | 170-plus craft beers | 4.4 (2,839) |
| 8 | The Skip | Lower-cost drinks | Colorful bar with large outdoor space | Frozen drinks, craft cocktails, thoughtful beer list | 4.5 (1,090) |
| 9 | Cliff Bell’s | Dinner and drinks | Restored Art Deco club | Creative drinks | 4.5 (2,541) |
| 10 | El Club | Concert outings | All-ages concert space with outdoor seating | Craft beers | 4.5 (1,920) |
Top 10 explained
1The Sugar House
CocktailsThe Sugar House lists classic and specialty cocktails, beers, organic wine, and small plates. Its listed price range is $20–30, with Friday and Saturday hours until 2am.
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Public-source research, not an on-site visit. Branch-specific policies should be confirmed with the venue.
- The Sugar House – Cocktail Bars — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-14
- The Sugar House – Detroit – Bar – 50Best Discovery — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-14
- The Sugar House is one of my favorite craft cocktail bars … — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-14
2Lager House
Bar-and-grill outingLager House lists handmade burgers, New Orleans-style Cajun food, and live rock music. Friday and Saturday hours are listed until 2am, with a $20–30 price range.
Sources and verification
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- Lager House Detroit | Live Music Venue & Bar — official page; business general; checked 2026-09-14
- Lager House | Detroit MI — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-14
- Lager House menu photos – Music Venues — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-14
3Willis Show Bar
BarUpscale, Art Deco lounge featuring burlesque, cabaret & comedy shows & an extensive drinks menu.
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- Willis Show Bar — official page; business general; checked 2026-09-14
- Willis Show Bar, 4156 3rd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201, US — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-14
- Willis Show Bar – 4156 3rd Ave, Detroit, Michigan — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-14
4Standby
Cocktail diningStandby lists creative American cuisine and inventive cocktails. Its listed price range is $20–80, and Friday and Saturday hours extend until 2am.
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- Standby | Detroit’s Modern Cocktail Bar, Downtown in The Belt — official page; branch; checked 2026-09-14
- Standby – 225 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, Michigan — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-14
- Standby Restaurant – Detroit, MI — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-14
5Bad Luck Bar
Rare-spirit cocktailsBad Luck Bar lists imaginative cocktails made with rare and unusual liquors in posh, intimate surroundings. It is closed Sunday and otherwise listed until 1am.
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- Bad Luck Bar — official page; branch; checked 2026-09-14
- Bad Luck Bar (@badluckbar) – Detroit — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-14
- Bad Luck Bar – 1218 Griswold, Detroit, Michigan — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-14
6Kiesling
Seasonal cocktailsKiesling is described as a gathering place in an 1890 building with vintage-inspired decor and seasonal cocktails. Friday and Saturday hours are listed until 2am.
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- Kiesling Detroit — official page; business general; checked 2026-09-14
- Kiesling – Detroit, MI — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-14
- Kiesling | Eater Detroit — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-14
7Grand Trunk Pub
Craft beer and foodGrand Trunk Pub is described as a bar in a converted railway station with more than 170 craft beers and eclectic food. Friday and Saturday hours are listed until midnight.
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- Grand Trunk Pub: Best American Restaurant in Detroit, MI — official page; branch; checked 2026-09-14
- Grand Trunk Pub | Detroit MI — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-14
- Grand Trunk Pub – Food Menu — search snippet; business general; checked 2026-09-14
8The Skip
Lower-cost drinksThe Skip lists frozen drinks, craft cocktails, a thoughtful beer list, and a large outdoor space. Its listed price range is $10–20, and Tuesday through Friday hours begin at 4pm.
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- The Skip – Outdoor Cocktail Bar in The Belt Alley, Detroit — official page; branch; checked 2026-09-14
- THE SKIP – Updated August 2026 – 240 Reviews — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-14
- The Skip (@theskipdetroit) • Instagram photos and videos — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-14
9Cliff Bell’s
Dinner and drinksCliff Bell’s is described as a restored Art Deco club serving creative, eclectic food with live jazz. It is closed Monday and Tuesday, with Friday and Saturday hours until midnight.
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- Cliff Bell’s: Home — official page; branch; checked 2026-09-14
- Reservations — search snippet; business general; checked 2026-09-14
- Cliff Bell’s | Detroit MI — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-14
10El Club
Concert outingsEl Club is described as an all-ages concert space featuring indie bands, craft beers, and outdoor seating. Many listed nights run until 2am.
Sources and verification
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- El Club: Home — official page; business general; checked 2026-09-14
- El Club – Venues & Event Spaces — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-14
- El Club Detroit | Detroit MI — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-14
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Frequently asked questions
Which Detroit bars are best for cocktails?
The Sugar House lists classic and specialty cocktails. Standby lists inventive cocktails with creative American cuisine, while Bad Luck Bar lists cocktails made with rare and unusual liquors. Kiesling lists seasonal cocktails.
Where should I go for live music?
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Which bars need advance planning or reservations?
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