After nearly a decade in business, Mutiny Tiki Bar in Southwest Detroit is going out of business.
Mutiny Tiki Bar made the announcement in a social media post on Monday.
“For nine incredible years, you’ve filled our space with laughter, music, celebration, and community,” Mutiny Tiki Bar wrote on Instagram. “We are endlessly grateful for every visit, every toast, and every memory made under our roof.”
The bar cited financial concerns as the reason.
“Unfortunately, with current business levels, it’s no longer possible for us to continue,” the message continued. “Our final day of service will be Sunday, March 1st.”
Mutiny Tiki Bar opened in 2017 at 4654 Vernor Hwy., Detroit. It was owned and operated by the Detroit Optimist Society, the hospitality group behind other Detroit-based bars and restaurants including Sugar House, Wright & Company, The Peterboro, Honest John’s, Bad Luck Bar, Grandma Bob’s, and Time Will Tell.
The bar served up fanciful old-school tropical-inspired cocktails in a setting complete with thatched roofs and other nautical-themed decor, a nod to Detroit’s tiki bar history.
“Please join us in the coming days to raise one last glass, share your favorite stories, and help us send Mutiny off in true tiki style,” the bar’s farewell continued. “Thank you for being part of our journey — it has meant more to us than words can express.”
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