The hottest hookup bars in metro Detroit [PHOTOS]

By Metro Times editorial staff on Wed, Feb 8, 2023 at 8:45 am

Some bars are just for drinking — but other bars are for when you’re thirsty. Here’s our roundup of metro Detroit’s most happening, most reliable, and hottest hook-up bars.

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Lizz Wilkinson

Marble Bar

1501 Holden St., Detroit; themarblebar.com

Marble Bar has plenty of space to get to know people, including two large rooms with music, an upstairs lounge, and an outdoor smoking section.

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Elektricity

15 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac; 248-599-2212

This venue features big-name DJs, with plenty of thrilling, crowd-pleasing visuals, including LED screens, lasers, and cryonics that blanket the dance floor in a white cloud.

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Soho

205 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale; 248-542-7646; ferndalesoho.com

One of Detroit’s premier gay clubs, the stylish but casual lounge hosts trivia, karaoke, drag bingo nights, and dance parties.

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Necto

516 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor; 734-994-5436; necto.com

From gay night to goth night and everything in between, this club in the heart of Ann Arbor has something for everyone. Plus, the dance poles are fun.

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Deluxx Fluxx

1274 Library St, Detroit; 313-788-7015; deluxxfluxx.com

Pull up to this funky basement nightclub tucked in the Belt alleyway for its Instagrammable blacklight room and solid house and hip-hop DJs. It’s a hangout spot for Detroit’s hip, young crowd and gets packed on weekends.

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Orchid

141 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale; 248-506-6586; orchidferndale.com

If dancing your ass off to early 2000s throwbacks turns you on, then head to this Ferndale spot with an open dance floor and outdoor patio.

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The Annex

24 Adams Ave., Detroit; 313-687-4350; theannexdetroit.com

Located in the Grand Circus Park district, the Annex is a swanky club with DJs, neon lights, and a large dance floor teeming with singles.

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Menjo’s

950 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit; 313-863-3934; menjoscomplexdetroit.com

A long-standing gay bar with free condoms and large bathroom stalls… need we say more.

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Club Bleu

1540 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-974-7799

Club Bleu is one of those places that it seems everyone has a story about. The downtown club is typically pretty packed, so there’ll be plenty of new faces — or familiar ones.

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Pronto!

608 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak; prontolounge.com

Open since 1991, this LGBTQ-friendly bar features DJs, themed nights, and drag shows. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio, so maybe your four-legged friend will get lucky, too!

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O’Tooles Irish Pub

205 Fifth Ave., Royal Oak; 248-591-9226; otoolespubs.com

If DJs and strobe lights aren’t your thing, O’Tooles is a good alternative. This Royal Oak staple is known for attracting big crowds.

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Lakepointe Yacht Club

37604 Ann Arbor Rd., Livonia; 734-591-1868

There’s something about this hole in the wall bar that seems to get visitors in the mood, from the bikini-clad waitresses to the beautiful views of the (checks notes) tributary to the Rouge River.

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Stateum Nightlife

77 S. Main St., Mount Clemens; 586-690-8260

Stateum reignited nightlife in Mount Clemens. With more than 10,000 square feet, the club includes a large dance floor, lavish decor, multi-level booths, and a variety of music formats.

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Old Shillelagh

349 Monroe St., Detroit; 313-964-0007; oldshillelagh.com

An Irish Pub in Greektown. While this spot is a favorite on game days, its casual vibes can make striking up a conversation with a stranger very easy.

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Level Two Bar & Rooftop

535 Monroe Ave., Detroit; 313-420-1990; leveltwodetroit.com

With a sleek bar and rooftop overlooking Greektown, there is plenty of space to mingle with singles. Feel like dancing? Some of Detroit’s best DJs pump up the jams here.

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The Salty Dog

26033 John R Rd., Madison Heights; 248-399-2988

This joint is proudly unpretentious. It’s shaped like a pirate ship, the bartenders don’t wear pants, and the beer is cheap — what more do you people need?

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3Fifty Terrace

350 Madison St., Detroit; 313-687-435

A swanky rooftop lounge atop the Music Hall, 3Fifty Terrace offers adult vibes, great drinks, and a beautiful view of downtown Detroit.

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Fifth Avenue

215 W. Fifth St., Royal Oak; 248-629-9423; fifthaveroyaloak.com

Known to pack in the crowds, the spacious 5th Avenue is a great place to meet new people. On the weekends, DJs set the mood for a wild night.

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Leland City Club

400 Bagley St, Detroit; 313-962-2300; lelandcityclub.net

Calling all goths, freaks, and latex lovers. City Club has been a staple in Detroit’s goth and industrial scenes since forever, with its cheap cover and drinks. It’s kind of a dimly lit decaying dump, but where else are you gonna casually find a guy dressed in a leather dog mask looking to get frisky?

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