17 bars to party at in Detroit for Opening Day

By on Wed, Apr 5, 2017 at 6:12 pm

Opening Day is the first sign in Detroit that summer is quickly approaching. We gathered some of the best parties in Detroit where you can party hard and have a great time at.

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Anchor bar This classic Detroit dive bar offers a shuttle to and from the game and cheap drinks. Doors open at 9 a.m.; 450 Fort St W, Ste 100, Detroit; 313-964-9127; no cover. Photo via Facebook.
Anchor bar
This classic Detroit dive bar offers a shuttle to and from the game and cheap drinks.
Doors open at 9 a.m.; 450 Fort St W, Ste 100, Detroit; 313-964-9127; no cover.
Photo via Facebook.
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Bookies Bar N' Grille Located a stone's throw from Comerica Park, this sports bar will feature an indoor and outdoor party (don't forget about their rooftop patio), plus a full bar, tons of TVs, and entertainment. Doors open at 7 a.m.; 2208 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-962-0319; bookiesbar.com; cover at the door.Photo via Facebook.
Bookies Bar N' Grille
Located a stone's throw from Comerica Park, this sports bar will feature an indoor and outdoor party (don't forget about their rooftop patio), plus a full bar, tons of TVs, and entertainment.
Doors open at 7 a.m.; 2208 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-962-0319; bookiesbar.com; cover at the door.
Photo via Facebook.
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Bouzouki Specials include $25 beer buckets and $5 Bouzoki bombs. Doors open at 10 a.m.; 432 E. Lafayette St., Detroit; 313-964-5744; cover at the door. Photo via Facebook.
Bouzouki
Specials include $25 beer buckets and $5 Bouzoki bombs.
Doors open at 10 a.m.; 432 E. Lafayette St., Detroit; 313-964-5744; cover at the door.
Photo via Facebook.
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Briggs Detroit The friendly sports bar might not be located in the heart of Foxtown, but you might find the crowds more enjoyable in this low-key pub. Bar opens at 11 a.m.; 519 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit; 313-656-4820; briggsdetroit.com; cover at the door. Photo via Facebook.
Briggs Detroit
The friendly sports bar might not be located in the heart of Foxtown, but you might find the crowds more enjoyable in this low-key pub.
Bar opens at 11 a.m.; 519 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit; 313-656-4820; briggsdetroit.com; cover at the door.
Photo via Facebook.
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Cadillac Cafe at the Detroit Opera House WJR radio personalities Paul W. Smith, Frank Beckmann, and Guy Gordon will broadcast live from Cadillac Cafe located inside the Detroit Opera House. Starts at 6 a.m.; 1526 Broadway, Detroit; 313-961-3500. Photo via michiganopera.com
Cadillac Cafe at the Detroit Opera House
WJR radio personalities Paul W. Smith, Frank Beckmann, and Guy Gordon will broadcast live from Cadillac Cafe located inside the Detroit Opera House.
Starts at 6 a.m.; 1526 Broadway, Detroit; 313-961-3500.
Photo via michiganopera.com
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Cornerstone/Whiskey Disco The party starts early at this downtown bar and adjacent dance club. There will be live music by two DJs. Doors open at 9 a.m.; 1456 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-338-3238; cornerstonedetroit.com; no cover. Photo via Facebook.
Cornerstone/Whiskey Disco
The party starts early at this downtown bar and adjacent dance club. There will be live music by two DJs.
Doors open at 9 a.m.; 1456 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-338-3238; cornerstonedetroit.com; no cover.
Photo via Facebook.
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Detroit Home Opener Festival Featuring DJs, live bands, and a hot dog eating contest, this enormous opening day party takes place just a block from Comerica Park. Doors open at 9 a.m.; 440 Madison Ave., Detroit; 855-536-5433; detroithomeopener.com; tickets are $20; 21 and older only. Photo via Facebook.
Detroit Home Opener Festival
Featuring DJs, live bands, and a hot dog eating contest, this enormous opening day party takes place just a block from Comerica Park.
Doors open at 9 a.m.; 440 Madison Ave., Detroit; 855-536-5433; detroithomeopener.com; tickets are $20; 21 and older only.
Photo via Facebook.
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The Elwood Bar & Grill The perfect party for those sans tickets, but still dying to be close to the action. The bar is located just across the street from Comerica Park. Starts at 10 a.m.; 300 E. Adams Ave., Detroit; 313-962-2337; wcsx.com; cover at the door. Photo via Facebook.
The Elwood Bar & Grill
The perfect party for those sans tickets, but still dying to be close to the action. The bar is located just across the street from Comerica Park.
Starts at 10 a.m.; 300 E. Adams Ave., Detroit; 313-962-2337; wcsx.com; cover at the door.
Photo via Facebook.
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Fillmore The Riff will broadcast live from the Fillmore all day, starting with morning show Dave & Chuck the Freak, Anne Carlini at 11 a.m., and the Meltdown at 3 p.m. Doors open at 7 a.m.; 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit; wrif.com/events; admission is free. Photo via Facebook.
Fillmore
The Riff will broadcast live from the Fillmore all day, starting with morning show Dave & Chuck the Freak, Anne Carlini at 11 a.m., and the Meltdown at 3 p.m.
Doors open at 7 a.m.; 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit; wrif.com/events; admission is free. Photo via Facebook.
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Firebird Tavern 419 Monroe St., Detroit; 313-782-4189; firebirdtavern.com Photo via Facebook.
Firebird Tavern
419 Monroe St., Detroit; 313-782-4189; firebirdtavern.com
Photo via Facebook.
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Legends Looking for some racy, adult-only entertainment on Opening Day? Hit Detroit's gentlemen's club for $20 filet mignon and other specials. Opens at 11 a.m.; 415 E. Congress St., Detroit; 313-961-5005; legendsindetroit.com; cover at the door. Photo via Facebook.
Legends
Looking for some racy, adult-only entertainment on Opening Day? Hit Detroit's gentlemen's club for $20 filet mignon and other specials.
Opens at 11 a.m.; 415 E. Congress St., Detroit; 313-961-5005; legendsindetroit.com; cover at the door.
Photo via Facebook.
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Nemo's This classic Corktown bar offers shuttles to and from Comerica Park, plus live music by the Polish Muslims.Starts at 11 a.m.; 1384 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-965-3180; nemosdetroit.com; cover at the door. Photo via Facebook.
Nemo's
This classic Corktown bar offers shuttles to and from Comerica Park, plus live music by the Polish Muslims.
Starts at 11 a.m.; 1384 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-965-3180; nemosdetroit.com; cover at the door.
Photo via Facebook.
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Old Shillelagh Find live entertainment both inside and out at this hulking Irish monolith located in the heart of Greektown. The party includes two large heated tents and shuttles to and from the game. Open at 7 a.m.; 349 Monroe St., Detroit; oldshillelagh.com; 313-964-0007; cover at the door. Photo via Facebook.
Old Shillelagh
Find live entertainment both inside and out at this hulking Irish monolith located in the heart of Greektown. The party includes two large heated tents and shuttles to and from the game.
Open at 7 a.m.; 349 Monroe St., Detroit; oldshillelagh.com; 313-964-0007; cover at the door.
Photo via Facebook.
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Opening Day Block Party at Rub Pub BBQ and Annex This party boasts three distinct atmosphere to choose from — pub style, club style, or sports bar style — and a single cover charge. Doors open at 7 a.m.; 24 W. Adams St., Detroit; neptix.com; tickets are $10 for general admission, $20 for VIP, includes no wait entry. Photo via Facebook.
Opening Day Block Party at Rub Pub BBQ and Annex
This party boasts three distinct atmosphere to choose from — pub style, club style, or sports bar style — and a single cover charge.
Doors open at 7 a.m.; 24 W. Adams St., Detroit; neptix.com; tickets are $10 for general admission, $20 for VIP, includes no wait entry.
Photo via Facebook.
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Que & Brew at Exodos This second-story lounge and heated patio will feature a full bar, DJs, and plenty of TVs broadcasting the game. Doors open at 9 a.m.; 529 Monroe St., Detroit; exodosopeningday.com; 313-962-1300; cover at the door; 21 and older only. Photo via Facebook.
Que & Brew at Exodos
This second-story lounge and heated patio will feature a full bar, DJs, and plenty of TVs broadcasting the game.
Doors open at 9 a.m.; 529 Monroe St., Detroit; exodosopeningday.com; 313-962-1300; cover at the door; 21 and older only.
Photo via Facebook.
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Rusted Crow Detroit There won't be huge heated tents or DJs spinning at this downtown spirits-focused bar, but that's not a bad thing. They'll be opening for business early, but "aren't necessarily having a party." Doors open at 8 a.m.; 78 W. Adams Ave., Detroit; 313-782-4751; rustedcrowspirits.com; cover at the door. Photo via Facebook.
Rusted Crow Detroit
There won't be huge heated tents or DJs spinning at this downtown spirits-focused bar, but that's not a bad thing. They'll be opening for business early, but "aren't necessarily having a party."
Doors open at 8 a.m.; 78 W. Adams Ave., Detroit; 313-782-4751; rustedcrowspirits.com; cover at the door.
Photo via Facebook.
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Town Pump Tavern This parking lot party will feature live music from DJ Zig-Zag a full bar, barbecue, DJs, and large screen TVs. Starts at 6 a.m.; 100 W. Montcalm St, Detroit; 313-961-1929; thetownpumptavern.com; $5. Photo via Facebook.
Town Pump Tavern
This parking lot party will feature live music from DJ Zig-Zag a full bar, barbecue, DJs, and large screen TVs.
Starts at 6 a.m.; 100 W. Montcalm St, Detroit; 313-961-1929; thetownpumptavern.com; $5.
Photo via Facebook.
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