28 Best Pubs in Detroit

“The Detroiter is awesome. Phenomenal staff and fantastic food. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I've had the saganaki sausage, Greek grilled chicken salad, waffle fries, fish and chips, and of course their burger...I'd get each one again lol. Great place to watch a game with a pitcher of dirty blonde. My home away from home. Come on in, meet the staff, grab a drink and have a great time!“

“Stopped in for a quick bite and prices were a bit more than I could afford. I settled on the Harvest Orzo. Probably should have noticed bacon was added to request it removed. There were 4 squares of squash, plenty of orzo and a bed of greens. The flavor with squash was great but there weren't many pieces of it to call that the flavor of the dish. It was more like cheesy orzo. The staff was great. I felt welcomed. I know the food here can be great, this time sorry.“

“Friendly environment, good crowd and most of all ice cold beer.Thanks for having the fight.“

“Jodi gave us amazing service, wings were great! Perfect place to hang out before the Tigers game. Second time going and I will definitely be back.“

“Sunday Funday 🎉
I was just introduced to WP this summer 2025. The fish and chip 🥰 and others items I’ve nibbled from my friend’s plate were yummy. The Sunday live music 🙌🏽. Drinks are also perfect. Three visits already- in 2 months.“

“We held a 50th birthday party for our daughter in the private room last Saturday evening. The service and the food was extraordinary. We had 50 attendees that included old and not so old. The banquet items were outstanding and the chef did a marvelous job of preparation and presentation. Passed appetizers were a hit with everyone. (I particularly liked the crab cakes) Sheila, Yen, Rex, and Kat provided the beverage service and passed the appetizers and drink orders with smiles and efficiency. While we didn't see much of the kitchen staff, Gil, Emeka, Chaona, and Aaron provided culinary treats that had all the attendees marveling at the variety and taste. And most helpful were Joanna and Paul, the proprietors. Thank you Common Pub for a most memorable evening and event!“

“Great food and atmosphere“

“Checked out Eastern Market Brewing Company tonight, and I get why people talk about this place. It’s right in the heart of Eastern Market and has a great lineup of beers — enough options for everyone, whether you’re into IPAs or just want something easy to drink .

I grabbed a flight so I could pretend I’m a beer expert. I’m not, but the dark beer was smoother than I expected and the lager was the kind of crisp you want after a long week. The space itself feels laid back — good seating, and you can still catch whatever game is on without feeling like you’re in a packed sports bar.

Service was friendly, crowd was chill, and it’s the kind of spot where you could make this your go-to without even trying. Detroit beer, no pressure, good energy.

I’ll definitely be back — and I’m officially adding breweries to the list of places I “review” now.“

“Great service. Great food. We had the sausage/cheese platter, and their pretzels. Pretty tolerant of two Kentucky boys who hit the beer pretty hard the two nights we dropped in. The place had a good crowd both nights. Nice little pub. If I'm ever up that way again, it'll be one of my first stops.“

“Dave was wonderful. A maintenance issue caused me to have an unexpected extra day in Detroit in February. Dave was courteous and attentive making for a lovely meal. I noticed he was just as kind to everyone else at the restaurant. Will visit again the next time at I'm at DTW :)“

“We came to Detriot to see the NCAA D1 National wrestling tournament. We stopped in and had a great time. The beer, food, and environment were wonderful and we give them 5 stars. Look forward to coming back. Mechanicsburg PA folks“

“This is a small, but cool vibe old-time neighborhood bar. Came here with a group to see the Brother Crowe band who are an amazing and gritty, bluegrass-leaning Celtic Roots powerhouse band. You grab your own drinks from the friendly and efficient bartenders, the menu had some great choices and everything came out hot and delicious. The band rocked out and everyone there was really getting into their high energy music, singing along and dancing. I hope I get a chance to come back again!“

“Best neighborhood bar in Detroit!! Started going there with Pearl & Sov when I was 13 Love that bar!!“

“I go here every Monday for open mic night. It is one of my favorite places to perform because of the fun atmosphere, the fantastic food, and the friendly folks who frequent it.“

“Went for the Yuengling party which was a great way to welcome a classic American beer to Michigan. We were very excited to see Monk's Cafe on the beer list. So many options here for everyone. The James O'Donnell Band was great too!“

“What a place! Came here on a Monday (when they'd opened specifically for an LFC match) and was blown away by the hospitality - Irish coffees and HT pizza anyone? - and the kindness shown to me by Jet (hope I've spelled tha right) who was running the place and assorted legends partaking in the match / beer / whisky. They even gave me a Detroit LFC supporters scarf which I'll be sure to take to Anfield when I next go. Super fun and lovely people - thank you!“

“This is a great place... I love it... Sláinte“

“Great time! Be sure to say hi to Stanley!“

“Clean, welcoming and cold beer. You could call it a hole in the wall, but it's more than that when you step inside. Your welcomed by everyone in the bar and you'll definitely feel at home after just a few minutes...few places like this place.“

“I celebrated NYE here and had a wonderful experience, danced til close! I was the last one there and the owner Anelia waited until my ride came. Such a historical and beautiful old place, thanks again everyone that contributed!!!“

“Cool idea, great beer selection. Website is nearly unusable, needs major improvement.“

“The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, with a great blend of rustic charm and modern vibes. The staff were super friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed.

The food was absolutely fantastic! We tried a couple of their signature pizzas, and they were bursting with flavor—perfectly crisp crust with fresh, unique toppings. Their beers were equally impressive, especially their artisan sour ales. You can really taste the care and craftsmanship that goes into every brew.“

“Asked for grits with American cheese on it, they gave us cheddar grits with American cheese on it lol. Ordered corned beef has expecting something other than deli sliced corned beef chopped up. Love the signs inside. Will be back again. Gonna try other items next time .“

“I ordered the Triple Threat which is Three patties, bacon, choice of cheese, pickles, tap sauce on a sesame seed bun. Comes with fries and side order of Diet Pepsi. Very good burger, filled me up. Overall about $21. Our server, Angela, very good customer service.“

“New Restaurant in Hotel Indigo. With a full bar and tap beer.“

“Me and my husband came in just to kill time yesterday and ended up spending all the time we had talking to the bartender Jordan. Which we were completely cool with cause he was so great to talk to and had so many interesting facts about the history of Detroit.
We're already planning on coming back when we have time to eat!“

“Music was good and you can't beat the location. Drinks were pretty good, too. We were there on a game day, so it was packed but that's to be expected. My biggest gripe is the bathrooms. All of them seem to be falling apart. Later in the evening, there was an "attendant" who just sat in front of the only paper towel dispenser and scowled at everyone. She wouldn't let anyone use said paper towel without "tipping" first. A woman nearby tried to tip one dollar and she said it wasn't enough for a piece of paper towel. If you tipped $5, she gave you exactly one piece.“