Officially called “Drunks of Antiquity: The Historic Bar Tour,” this special tour will take you and your friends to all of the oldest and most historic bars that Detroit has to offer. Tour guides will take you through a slew of Detroit bars that are dripping with history, nostalgia, and of course, some delicious drinks. Pickups are at Grand Trunk Pub in Detroit and Rosie O’Grady’s in Ferndale, and after that you’ll hit a number of establishments during the four-hour tour. It’s best to bring cash and fuel up before heading out, though some bars will have food available for purchase.
Saturday, 7/30, Tour runs from 7 p.m.-11 p.m.; Grand Trunk Pub is located at 612 Woodward Ave., Detroit; Rosie O’Grady’s is located at 279 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; thedetroitbus.com; 313-444-2871; tickets are $39.
This article appears in Jul 27 – Aug 2, 2016.
