November 18, 2017

16 of the most beautiful bars in Detroit

By Metro Times Staff

Detroit's known for its historic speakeasy-style joints, dive bars, and live music venues — it has them in droves. But, as the city enjoys an ongoing renaissance, it's also seeing a plethora of opulent and extravagant drinking establishments opening regularly.

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Atwater in the Park This Grosse Pointe Park bar is located inside an old church — it's quite grand. Original ornate stained glass windows and vaulted ceilings augments the space as do the old pews that serve as booths. 1175 Lakepointe St., Grosse Pointe Park; 313-344-5104 Photo via Instagram, Atwater in the Park

Atwater in the Park


This Grosse Pointe Park bar is located inside an old church — it's quite grand. Original ornate stained glass windows and vaulted ceilings augments the space as do the old pews that serve as booths.
1175 Lakepointe St., Grosse Pointe Park; 313-344-5104
Photo via Instagram, Atwater in the Park
Bad Luck Bar Sugar House owner Dave Kwiatkowski recently opened this spot in Midtown and it's beautiful in its own kind of way. It's got an Illuminati motif and tarot card-themed drinks. 1218 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-657-9177 Photo via Instagram, Bad Luck Bar

Bad Luck Bar


Sugar House owner Dave Kwiatkowski recently opened this spot in Midtown and it's beautiful in its own kind of way. It's got an Illuminati motif and tarot card-themed drinks.
1218 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-657-9177
Photo via Instagram, Bad Luck Bar
Ghost Bar You'll find Ghost Bar on the third floor of the Whitney and, if you're lucky, the bartender will tell you a story about the specter who haunts the joint. 4421 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-832-5700 Photo via Instagram

Ghost Bar


You'll find Ghost Bar on the third floor of the Whitney and, if you're lucky, the bartender will tell you a story about the specter who haunts the joint.
4421 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-832-5700
Photo via Instagram
Cliff Bell’s It seems like this longstanding bar manages to find a way onto just about every "best bars" list for one reason or another. The place is gorgeous both inside and out and offers some of the most unique entertainment in the city. 2030 Park Ave., Detroit; 313-961-2543 Photo via Instagram

Cliff Bell’s


It seems like this longstanding bar manages to find a way onto just about every "best bars" list for one reason or another. The place is gorgeous both inside and out and offers some of the most unique entertainment in the city.
2030 Park Ave., Detroit; 313-961-2543
Photo via Instagram
The Apparatus Room This spot is located inside the newly opened Fountain Hotel and it's pretty well known for that constellation of Edison bulbs that hang over the bar. 250 W. Larned St., Detroit, 313-800-5600 Photo via Instagram, theapparatusroom

The Apparatus Room


This spot is located inside the newly opened Fountain Hotel and it's pretty well known for that constellation of Edison bulbs that hang over the bar.
250 W. Larned St., Detroit, 313-800-5600
Photo via Instagram, theapparatusroom
Maru Sushi The cocktails at this downtown Detroit sushi bar are strong and delicious and the minimalist style is augmented by nontraditional private booths and other unique accents. 160 W. Fort St., Detroit; 313-315-3100 Photo via Instagram, Maru Sushi

Maru Sushi


The cocktails at this downtown Detroit sushi bar are strong and delicious and the minimalist style is augmented by nontraditional private booths and other unique accents.
160 W. Fort St., Detroit; 313-315-3100
Photo via Instagram, Maru Sushi
Centaur There's no arguing it — this three-story Art Deco bar is gorgeous. But, more importantly, this is a joint you can enjoy whether you're dressed to the nines or wearing your worst jeans. 2233 Park Ave., Detroit; 313-963-4040 Photo via Instagram, Centaur Bar

Centaur


There's no arguing it — this three-story Art Deco bar is gorgeous. But, more importantly, this is a joint you can enjoy whether you're dressed to the nines or wearing your worst jeans.
2233 Park Ave., Detroit; 313-963-4040
Photo via Instagram, Centaur Bar
Jazz Cafe at Music Hall This spot is located inside Music Hall and it's a great place to enjoy a cocktail while also drinking in some jazz. The spot is classically beautiful — it's definitely a traditional joint. 350 Madison St., Detroit; 313-887-8501 Courtesy photo

Jazz Cafe at Music Hall


This spot is located inside Music Hall and it's a great place to enjoy a cocktail while also drinking in some jazz. The spot is classically beautiful — it's definitely a traditional joint.
350 Madison St., Detroit; 313-887-8501
Courtesy photo
Kresge Court Located inside the Detroit Institute of Arts, this might be the most unique place to grab a drink in the city. The court resembles an outdoor courtyard, but it's wholly indoors — and climate controlled. 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-833-7900 Courtesy photo

Kresge Court


Located inside the Detroit Institute of Arts, this might be the most unique place to grab a drink in the city. The court resembles an outdoor courtyard, but it's wholly indoors — and climate controlled.
5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-833-7900
Courtesy photo
Otus Supply Located in Ferndale, this place is known for those Hobbit-like wall openings as well as an owl motif. You’ll find craft food and cocktails, as well as the Parliament Room, a full fledged music venue. 345 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-291-6160 Photo via Instagram, Otus Supply

Otus Supply


Located in Ferndale, this place is known for those Hobbit-like wall openings as well as an owl motif. You’ll find craft food and cocktails, as well as the Parliament Room, a full fledged music venue.
345 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-291-6160
Photo via Instagram, Otus Supply

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