24 metro Detroit bars that are perfect for large groups

By on Fri, Jan 6, 2017 at 9:55 pm

Just because you're hosting friends or family for the weekend doesn't mean you have to entertain them at your house. Get the family together at one of these bars that are ideal for a large party and let someone else do all the work.

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Hamlin Pub 1988 S Rochester Rd, Rochester Hills There are loads have Hamlin Pubs sprinkled throughout metro Detroit, and they're all great places to go watch the big game with a shit ton of your friends. Photo via @hotpicofjames
Hamlin Pub
1988 S Rochester Rd, Rochester Hills
There are loads have Hamlin Pubs sprinkled throughout metro Detroit, and they're all great places to go watch the big game with a shit ton of your friends.
Photo via @hotpicofjames
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Painted Lady 2930 Jacob St, Hamtramck The MT editorial staff likes to visit this ultimate dive bar in Hamtramck because you can usually push a few tables together and actually talk to the people you're with. Cheap beer and good tunes help, too.
Painted Lady
2930 Jacob St, Hamtramck
The MT editorial staff likes to visit this ultimate dive bar in Hamtramck because you can usually push a few tables together and actually talk to the people you're with. Cheap beer and good tunes help, too.
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Rosie O'Grady's 279 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale The Rosie O'Grady's in metro Detroit are pretty similar to the Hamlin Pubs. Rosie's does have big party rooms that can be used for private events, so that's a pretty big bonus.
Rosie O'Grady's
279 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale
The Rosie O'Grady's in metro Detroit are pretty similar to the Hamlin Pubs. Rosie's does have big party rooms that can be used for private events, so that's a pretty big bonus.
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Three Blind Mice 101 N Main St, Mt Clemens This Mt Clemens bar has a huge upstairs that you reserve for private parties. Plus, they have so much beer that you will never have any problems finding a beer that suits you.
Three Blind Mice
101 N Main St, Mt Clemens
This Mt Clemens bar has a huge upstairs that you reserve for private parties. Plus, they have so much beer that you will never have any problems finding a beer that suits you.
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