The Skip The Belt, Detroit Presenting itself as the lively watering hole in the heart of Detroit, this place earns a spot on our list because of its great energy and prime location. Located inside The Belt, the outdoor destination offers an amazing selection of cocktails that are sure to make any day complete.
Photo via Instagram user @theSkipdetroit  

Atwater in the Park 1175 Lakepointe St, Grosse Pointe Park The perfect place to just chill and relax with your friends, and of course, drink! This place prides itself in serving up hand-crafted beer and spirits. The quaint location makes for a completely comfortable and enjoyable place to unwind during the weekend. Photo via Instagram user @grossepointey  

Batch Brewery 1400 Porter St, Detroit This isn’t your average bar, you won’t find your typical mounted televisions, but instead people there actually, like, talk to each other. It’s intimate setting makes this place the perfect stop on your girls day, so if you feel up to day drinking on your way back from the spa, this is the perfect place to go! Photo via Instagram User @batchbrewing  

Whiskey In The Jar 2741 Yemans St, Hamtramck This great bar offers a complimentary “welcome to hamtramck” shot, no telling what’s in it but that’s the fun of it all! They are known for being a pretty hype bar, so there won’t be any dull moments here even during the daytime! Photo courtesy of Instagram user @wheelhousedetroit Hopcat Royal Oak 208 W 5th St, Royal Oak This spot has made our list for obvious reasons, considering it’s a very popular spot for any metro Detroit millennial. It actually makes our list for the awesome beer and unforgettable burgers. Draft magazine listed it as one of the top 50 bars in the US. And it’s officially a favorite day drinking spot. Photo via Instagram user @howardcollens  

 

Livernois Tap 567 Livernois St, Ferndale Known as FerndaleÂ’s neighborhood gathering place, this is the perfect day drinking spot considering the awesome atmosphere. Offering an array  of dishes inspired by classic beer food make it hard to  head home. Just kick back, enjoy great beer, great tunes and a great time! Photo via Instagram user @freepent 3rd Street 4626 3rd Ave, Detroit This place not only offers a full bar but also a wood burning fireplace that makes this place extra cozy for day drinking.If fireplaces aren’t your thing, enjoy drinking on the beautiful garden patio.  Also enjoy their plenty of game offerings like skeeball, shuffleboard and more!
 Photo via @3rd street bar facebook page Northern Lights lounge 660 W Baltimore St, Detroit This cute bar offers great breakfast and an amazing sunday brunch menu! Whether you’re getting a mimosa or a long island with your meal, this is the perfect place to do it, and did we mention great prices? Photo via Instagram User @northern.lights.lounge 1917 American Bistro 19416 Livernois Ave, Detroit If rooftop dining and brunch is your thing, then this is the perfect place for you. This place offers great beer, exceptional service and stellar vibes all around. It’s truly a beautiful hangout spot that’s perfect for all your daytime shenanigans! Photo via Instagram User @anotherdetroitpage    

Nemo’s 1384 Michigan Ave, Detroit An awesome sports bar who serves up great beer and food. A true Detroit favorite, grab your friends on a random afternoon and kick back, relax and get as drunk as you please! Photo via Instagram User @mitpool  

ArmandoÂ’s 4242 Vernor Hwy, Detroit Located in Mexican town, this place owns a spot because who wouldnÂ’t want to eat tacos and day drink? The place has an amazing bar, and the atmosphere is totally awesome, diverse and welcoming! Photo via Instagram User @samelie88

Who says that you can’t start drinking before 8 p.m.? We compiled a list of the best bars, biergartens and breweries around metro Detroit that open early. So grab your friends and get your day drink on!

Old Miami 3930 Cass Ave., Detroit Located in Midtown, this dive bar is a great place to start your day drinking. Check out the Veteran memorabilia on the walls or head outside to the garden, enjoy some BBQ and listen to some of the bands in Detroit’s underground music scene. Photo via @jrynecki
Motor City Wine 1949 Michigan Ave., Detroit The easy going atmosphere of this wine bar makes it another fantastic place to kick back, relax and enjoy the city of Detroit. Their outdoor patio offers a space for friends to get together and their cheese plates and other horderves give you something to nibble on to ensure you don’t get too tipsy early in the day. Photo via @sarnar_
The Painted Lady Lounge 2930 Jacob St., Hamtramck With comedy and taco nights, this dive bar has been a hit in Hamtramck for years. Okay, a lot of these events start later at night, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t start your drinking earlier; the bar opens at noon on weekends. Photo via @aletheamorgan
Motor City Brewing Works 470 W. Canfield St., Detroit Brewing quality beers since 1994, Motor City Brewing Works has everything you need to day drink. Being in the heart of downtown Detroit, their outdoor patio and rooftop deck offers amazing views of the city. They even serve brick oven pizza to go along with your pitcher of beer. What is better than beer and pizza? Photo via @smj727
Woodbridge Pub 5169 Trumbull St., Detroit Woodbridge Pub is one you can visit at any time in the day. They have an outdoor and a menu that includes a wide selection of bottled beer and signature cocktails, wine, liquor and daily specials. With lunch starting at 11 a.m. and brunch on Sundays, you can start your day drinking at breakfast. Photo via @woodbridgepub
The Bronx Bar 4476 2nd Ave., Detroit This simple bar downtown doesn’t serve up fancy cocktails. They have burgers, cheap beer and a jukebox. If you are looking to enjoy the more simple things in life, stop at this Detroit favorite and hang with bikers, college kids and fellow day drinkers. Photo via @k.evin.j.oy
Atwater Brewery 237 Jos Campau, Detroit Featuring a full Biergarten and Tap House, Atwater Brewery has a wide selection of beer, wine and spirits. This brewery is a perfect spot to enjoy some Detroit brewed beer while soaking up the sun on the patio. Photo via @runchip68
The Skip The Belt, Detroit Presenting itself as the lively watering hole in the heart of Detroit, this place earns a spot on our list because of its great energy and prime location. Located inside The Belt, the outdoor destination offers an amazing selection of cocktails that are sure to make any day complete. Photo via Instagram user @theSkipdetroit
The Alley Deck 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit Located in Midtown, The Alley Deck is the perfect oasis for day drinking. With a BBQ, outdoor seating, full bar and live music, I don’t think anything can get better than this. The deck offers beautiful views of downtown, but still makes you feel like you are miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Photo via Yelp user Carson M.
Nancy Whiskey 2644 Harrison St., Detroit Grab a pint at the oldest party in Detroit. This 110-year-old Irish pub is in the center of Corktown and a great place to stop before any sporting event. With Whiskey Wednesdays and a jukebox that plays all of your favorite old tunes, there is no better party than this. Photo via @aroundthed
El Club 4114 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit El Club not only has events happening inside, but it also has an artsy outdoor patio with live concerts and three full service bars. As a bar that serves pizza and beer, among other things, El Club has a great day drinking atmosphere. Photo via @detroitupnorth
1917 American Bistro 19416 Livernois Ave, Detroit If rooftop dining and brunch is your thing, then this is the perfect place for you. This place offers great beer, exceptional service and stellar vibes all around. It’s truly a beautiful hangout spot that’s perfect for all your daytime shenanigans! Photo via Instagram User @anotherdetroitpage  
Northern Lights lounge 660 W Baltimore St, Detroit This cute bar offers great breakfast and an amazing sunday brunch menu! Whether you’re getting a mimosa or a long island with your meal, this is the perfect place to do it, and did we mention great prices? Photo via Instagram User @northern.lights.lounge
3rd Street 4626 3rd Ave, Detroit This place not only offers a full bar but also a wood burning fireplace that makes this place extra cozy for day drinking.If fireplaces aren’t your thing, enjoy drinking on the beautiful garden patio.  Also enjoy their plenty of game offerings like skeeball, shuffleboard and more! Photo via @3rd street bar facebook page
Batch Brewery 1400 Porter St, Detroit This isn’t your average bar, you won’t find your typical mounted televisions, but instead people there actually, like, talk to each other. It’s intimate setting makes this place the perfect stop on your girls day, so if you feel up to day drinking on your way back from the spa, this is the perfect place to go! Photo via Instagram User @batchbrewing
Nemo’s 1384 Michigan Ave, Detroit An awesome sports bar who serves up great beer and food. A true Detroit favorite, grab your friends on a random afternoon and kick back, relax and get as drunk as you please! Photo via Instagram User @mitpool
Whiskey In The Jar 2741 Yemans St, Hamtramck This great bar offers a complimentary “welcome to hamtramck” shot, no telling what’s in it but that’s the fun of it all! They are known for being a pretty hype bar, so there won’t be any dull moments here even during the daytime! Photo courtesy of Instagram user @wheelhousedetroit
Livernois Tap 567 Livernois St, Ferndale Known as Ferndale’s neighborhood gathering place, this is the perfect day drinking spot considering the awesome atmosphere. Offering an array  of dishes inspired by classic beer food make it hard to  head home. Just kick back, enjoy great beer, great tunes and a great time! Photo via Instagram user @freepent
Atwater in the Park 1175 Lakepointe St, Grosse Pointe Park The perfect place to just chill and relax with your friends, and of course, drink! This place prides itself in serving up hand-crafted beer and spirits. The quaint location makes for a completely comfortable and enjoyable place to unwind during the weekend. Photo via Instagram user @grossepointey
Hopcat Royal Oak 208 W 5th St, Royal Oak This spot has made our list for obvious reasons, considering it’s a very popular spot for any metro Detroit millennial. It actually makes our list for the awesome beer and unforgettable burgers. Draft magazine listed it as one of the top 50 bars in the US. And it’s officially a favorite day drinking spot. Photo via Instagram user @howardcollens
Armando’s 4242 Vernor Hwy, Detroit Located in Mexican town, this place owns a spot because who wouldn’t want to eat tacos and day drink? The place has an amazing bar, and the atmosphere is totally awesome, diverse and welcoming! Photo via Instagram User @samelie88

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