Detroit’s new bike share MOGO is the perfect opportunity for you to ride your bike around the city and try different bars in restaurants in 10 different neighborhoods. We love a good bar crawl here at MT and so we decided to map out a bar crawl while riding the new bikes. All of these bars have a bike stop outside of them for you to drop it off, have a cold one, and then keep on biking.

 

Traffic Jam and Snug 511 W. Canfield St., Detroit Start out your bike tour at this eclectic brewery and restaurant. You can even watch them brew beer and make their own cheese from their observation deck! Just south of Wayne State University, this brewery is an intimate and relaxed place to get the day started. Photo via @bhalliwill
Bronx Bar 4476 2nd Ave., Detroit This American restaurant and bar in Midtown doesn’t have exotic mixed drinks, but it does have a pool table and cheap beer, which is all you should need to have a good time right? Photo via @queenteene
The Alley Deck 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit This stop in Midtown is not one to pass up. The Alley Deck at The Majestic is a rooftop bar that overlooks downtown. Catch a concert, grab some food a the BBQ grill, or just sit with your friends and enjoy a drink on the open deck.   
Detroit City Distillery 2462 Riopelle St., Detroit Located in the Historic Eastern Market, this distillery has a variety of gin and whiskey, signature drinks and cocktails and limited edition spirits. Try something you never have before such as the Trainwreck. I mean, that’s what you will be at the end of this bike tour, so why not?   Photo via @wittenkitten
The Old Shillelagh 349 Monroe St., Detroit Take a trip to Ireland at downtown Detroit’s Irish Pub. This pub has a vast selection of cocktails in addition to their draft and bottled beer. This is the place to go to enjoy a drink from Michigan to Ireland. Photo via Facebook.
Detroit Beer Co. 1529 Broadway St., Detroit This brewery rotates their fresh brews daily, offering customers 7-9 different beers every day. It’s location in the middle of downtown makes for a great bike ride and relaxing spot to look at the city. Photo via @msassifrass 
Bookies Bar and Grille 2208 Cass Ave., Detroit This bar and grille is the spot to go to if you have any sports fans in your group. Ride fast to get here between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. (weekdays only) for their $12 bottomless happy hour. Grab a beer and seat in front of the tv, then you’ll be all set! Photo via @mattedmund86
Town Pump Tavern 100 W Montcalm St., Detroit Town Pump Tavern is another great place to stop in the heart of downtown. This tavern has 18 beers on tap, daily specials, happy hour and DJs on the weekends. If all of this biking is making you tired, grab a burger and a cold pint to wash it down. Photo bia @missgabbysky
Temple Bar 2906 Cass Ave., Detroit This hidden dive bar in Cass Corridor has cheap beer and loud music. This is where the real party starts. Park your bike out front and get ready to get down on the dance floor or stop in on a Friday night for karaoke. You should have enough drinks in you by now, right? Photo via @ophelia198709
Nancy Whiskey Pub 2644 Harrison St., Detroit It’s true, this is the oldest party in Detroit. Standing 110 years, this Whiskey Pub features live music on weekends and Whiskey Wednesdays. Get down to this Corktown pub and enjoy a pint. Photo via @campiojr
Batch Brewing Company 1400 Porter St., Detroit One of Corktown’s newest spots is Batch Brewing Company. Not only do they have delicious food, but the beer selection is pretty prime, too. Grab a flight of their delicious homemade brews. Photo via @laurajude.
Two James Spirits 2445 Michigan Ave., Detroit Now we’re really talking. Two James in Corktown makes some of the best spirits in all of Detroit. If you’re looking for a great craft cocktail, you’ll want to stop here with your bike. Photo via @twojames
Donovan’s Pub 3003 Vernor Hwy, Detroit Donovan’s Pub is one of the best dive bars in Detroit. The bar is one of the places where you feel like a regular, even if you’re not. Photo via @comoloveo.
El Club 4114 Vernor Hwy, Detroit El Club is the perfect spot to end your bike tour. This venue has an artsy outdoor patio, live concerts and three full service bars. Order a pizza and maybe one more drink if you can handle it and enjoy the rest of the night. Photo via @mobilehomesteader.

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