15 great places to BYOB in metro Detroit, most of which are totally legal

By on Thu, Jun 30, 2016 at 6:06 pm

The best and coolest places to get your (home brought) drink on in Metro Detroit, usually on the right side of the law.

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(revolver) 9737 Joseph Campau Ave, Hamtramck (revolver) is a super cool and unique restaurant concept, featuring a revolving (hence the name) slate of local and national chefs who design their own individually tailored dinner menus. Dinners are offered every weekend, and patrons are encouraged to bring their own refreshments- wine glasses and corkscrews are provided at every table. For an inventive culinary BYOB experience, reserve your seat at (revolver)’s next dinner. (Photo credit: (revolver) via Facebook)
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(revolver)
9737 Joseph Campau Ave, Hamtramck
(revolver) is a super cool and unique restaurant concept, featuring a revolving (hence the name) slate of local and national chefs who design their own individually tailored dinner menus. Dinners are offered every weekend, and patrons are encouraged to bring their own refreshments- wine glasses and corkscrews are provided at every table. For an inventive culinary BYOB experience, reserve your seat at (revolver)’s next dinner.

(Photo credit: (revolver) via Facebook)
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Huron River 1055 Longshore Dr, Ann Arbor Nothing beats a lackadaisical day on the river, be it in a tube, canoe or boat. Well, maybe one thing does- being in an enhanced state of mind in a tube, canoe or boat. Next time it’s hot, grab a rack of your beer of choice and float the day away. Just don’t forget the sunscreen and koozies. (Photo credit: @caitrosie89, Instagram)
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Huron River
1055 Longshore Dr, Ann Arbor
Nothing beats a lackadaisical day on the river, be it in a tube, canoe or boat. Well, maybe one thing does- being in an enhanced state of mind in a tube, canoe or boat. Next time it’s hot, grab a rack of your beer of choice and float the day away. Just don’t forget the sunscreen and koozies.

(Photo credit: @caitrosie89, Instagram)
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Christine’s Cusine 729 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale Christine’s Cusine blends classic diner fare and european elements, classing them up with culinary sophistication that makes it a cut above your typical greasy spoon. They offer a BYOB policy, with no corking fee, so you can wash everything down after chowing down on some of Christine’s famous pierogies. (Photo credit: Chelsea B., via Yelp)
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Christine’s Cusine
729 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale
Christine’s Cusine blends classic diner fare and european elements, classing them up with culinary sophistication that makes it a cut above your typical greasy spoon. They offer a BYOB policy, with no corking fee, so you can wash everything down after chowing down on some of Christine’s famous pierogies.

(Photo credit: Chelsea B., via Yelp)
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Inspiration Uncorked 23245 Woodward Ave, Ferndale Inspiration Uncorked is a studio that offers art lessons and group sessions where you can paint, draw, and create all sorts of awesome stuff. They also allow customers to enjoy their own wine while working. If you’re looking for something unique to do, let your creative juices (and your wine) flow at Inspiration Uncorked. (Photo credit: Inspiration Uncorked, via Facebook)
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Inspiration Uncorked
23245 Woodward Ave, Ferndale
Inspiration Uncorked is a studio that offers art lessons and group sessions where you can paint, draw, and create all sorts of awesome stuff. They also allow customers to enjoy their own wine while working. If you’re looking for something unique to do, let your creative juices (and your wine) flow at Inspiration Uncorked.

(Photo credit: Inspiration Uncorked, via Facebook)
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New Center Park 2998 W Grand Blvd Although outside food & drink is technically taboo at this outdoor movie joint, they do operate a full bar, and who’s to say where that drink you’re casually sipping on came from? Movies show for free every Wednesday night in the summer, starting at sundown. (Photo credit: New Center Park, via Facebook)
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New Center Park
2998 W Grand Blvd
Although outside food & drink is technically taboo at this outdoor movie joint, they do operate a full bar, and who’s to say where that drink you’re casually sipping on came from? Movies show for free every Wednesday night in the summer, starting at sundown.

(Photo credit: New Center Park, via Facebook)
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El Asador 1312 Springwells St, Detroit El Asador is a delicious gem of a steakhouse on the fringe of Mexicantown offering mexican meats, seafood, and tortillas. Critically acclaimed for the authenticity of its fare, El Asador prepares guacamole fresh tableside for it’s customers. Stop in at the liquor store just down the street while you wait for your table, El Asador allows patrons to bring their own wine or beer. (Photo credit: Christi M., via Yelp)
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El Asador
1312 Springwells St, Detroit
El Asador is a delicious gem of a steakhouse on the fringe of Mexicantown offering mexican meats, seafood, and tortillas. Critically acclaimed for the authenticity of its fare, El Asador prepares guacamole fresh tableside for it’s customers. Stop in at the liquor store just down the street while you wait for your table, El Asador allows patrons to bring their own wine or beer.

(Photo credit: Christi M., via Yelp)
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Any Michigan Campground All over As Michiganders, we sure are lucky to be blessed with such beautiful scenery, up and down both peninsulas. Make it a point this summer to get out and soak in the sights at one of Michigan’s numerous campgrounds. Check the DNR’s websites for reservation info and alcohol policies at individual sites. (Photo credit: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, via Facebook)
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Any Michigan Campground
All over
As Michiganders, we sure are lucky to be blessed with such beautiful scenery, up and down both peninsulas. Make it a point this summer to get out and soak in the sights at one of Michigan’s numerous campgrounds. Check the DNR’s websites for reservation info and alcohol policies at individual sites.

(Photo credit: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, via Facebook)
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Vinology 110 S Main St, Ann Arbor Serious about wine? If none of the 150+ wines on the menu at Vinology appeal to you, you’re welcome to bring your own bottle- provided it’s not on the list, and you’re willing to pay a $25 corking fee. If you want to enjoy that special bottle you’ve been saving, though, you’d be hard pressed to find a better place- Vinology is an upscale wine bar with a cool modern feel. (Photo credit: Juliana M., via Yelp)
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Vinology
110 S Main St, Ann Arbor
Serious about wine? If none of the 150+ wines on the menu at Vinology appeal to you, you’re welcome to bring your own bottle- provided it’s not on the list, and you’re willing to pay a $25 corking fee. If you want to enjoy that special bottle you’ve been saving, though, you’d be hard pressed to find a better place- Vinology is an upscale wine bar with a cool modern feel.

(Photo credit: Juliana M., via Yelp)
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Michigan International Speedway 12626 US-12, Brooklyn For a unique weekend of fun, plan a trip to Michigan International Speedway to watch a race. You can stay at one of the several campgrounds surrounding the track, enjoy your home brought beverages, and head over to the track when it’s time to catch the race. Not a NASCAR fan? Don’t worry, after 5 or 6 PBRs, you will be. (Photo credit: @katie_barbee, via Instagram)
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Michigan International Speedway
12626 US-12, Brooklyn
For a unique weekend of fun, plan a trip to Michigan International Speedway to watch a race. You can stay at one of the several campgrounds surrounding the track, enjoy your home brought beverages, and head over to the track when it’s time to catch the race. Not a NASCAR fan? Don’t worry, after 5 or 6 PBRs, you will be.

(Photo credit: @katie_barbee, via Instagram)
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Rubbed 2015 Michigan Ave Known for artisan sandwiches and its famous charcuterie board, Rubbed is a cool sandwich joint that’s got old favorites and inventive new sandwich varieties. Head over to Motor City Wine next door and pick up a bottle, you can enjoy it at Rubbed with your sandwich. (Photo credit: Amanda M., via Yelp)
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Rubbed
2015 Michigan Ave
Known for artisan sandwiches and its famous charcuterie board, Rubbed is a cool sandwich joint that’s got old favorites and inventive new sandwich varieties. Head over to Motor City Wine next door and pick up a bottle, you can enjoy it at Rubbed with your sandwich.

(Photo credit: Amanda M., via Yelp)
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Le Petit Zinc 1055 Trumbull St Le Petit Zinc is a chic little french café that offers sandwiches, pastries, crepes, and all sorts of deliciousness perfect for a lunch or early dinner. They allow you to bring your own bottle of wine if you’d like, but you’ll have to bring your own opener. (Photo credit: Mike C., via Yelp)
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Le Petit Zinc
1055 Trumbull St
Le Petit Zinc is a chic little french café that offers sandwiches, pastries, crepes, and all sorts of deliciousness perfect for a lunch or early dinner. They allow you to bring your own bottle of wine if you’d like, but you’ll have to bring your own opener.

(Photo credit: Mike C., via Yelp)
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Pips Painting Pub 109 Maple St, Wyandotte Another paint and sip business, Pips is a studio that helps patrons recreate a specific painting or just have fun experimenting. Art materials are provided, as well as bottle openers- just bring the alcohol. (Photo credit: Annette J., via Yelp)
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Pips Painting Pub
109 Maple St, Wyandotte
Another paint and sip business, Pips is a studio that helps patrons recreate a specific painting or just have fun experimenting. Art materials are provided, as well as bottle openers- just bring the alcohol.

(Photo credit: Annette J., via Yelp)
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Belle Isle 1 Riverbank Dr Boozing on Detroit’s favorite beach is risky, as the Isle has a pretty strict no alcohol ban. But if you can keep it discreet and stay respectful of others and the park, you just might be able to soak up the sand and sun with a Corona in hand- er, a brown bag in hand. (Photo credit: Jonas Kersulis, via Google Plus)
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Belle Isle
1 Riverbank Dr
Boozing on Detroit’s favorite beach is risky, as the Isle has a pretty strict no alcohol ban. But if you can keep it discreet and stay respectful of others and the park, you just might be able to soak up the sand and sun with a Corona in hand- er, a brown bag in hand.

(Photo credit: Jonas Kersulis, via Google Plus)
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The Brown Bag Anywhere Speaking of brown bags, let’s be real- with the right disguise, you can booze it up anywhere. Pick your poison, wrap it in that nondescript paper, and chug away- everyone will know what you’re doing, but hey, innocent until proven guilty, right? (Photo credit: Studio One Nine, via shutterstock.com)
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The Brown Bag
Anywhere
Speaking of brown bags, let’s be real- with the right disguise, you can booze it up anywhere. Pick your poison, wrap it in that nondescript paper, and chug away- everyone will know what you’re doing, but hey, innocent until proven guilty, right?

(Photo credit: Studio One Nine, via shutterstock.com)
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