Fantastic cocktail bar! Great ambience and service. I asked the bartender (Maddy) to make me some random cocktails and she delivered. Great service and quality. Give this lobby bar a try when you’re looking for something special.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Chris Pettyjohn
Great music and drinks
Jeni Belcher
Our bartender, Nick, was fantastic. He not only makes a wonderful drink, but is informed regarding all the great spots in the city and knows how to recommend a good drink. If you go, try his Vieux Carre. If you like a good old-fashioned this is similar. Just delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
A R
This is a beautiful bar located in the lobby area of the Roost hotel in Detroit. Stopped down to pick up afternoon coffee and some sodas. The bartender on staff was extremely welcoming and nice for only having a small order. Anyway, if you're looking for a sophisticated drink in the area, Bar Rotunda is the place to visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sophie Seltzer
Fabulous experience! I enjoyed my morning coffee here, and also some appetizers and cocktails later in the evening. Mike was amazing, he always made sure I had everything I needed and made THE BEST Paper Plane I've ever had. He had some great recommendations and steered me toward the oysters, which were fire. Roger, the manager, came by several times to check in and make sure I had what I needed. Just a great experience all around. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rhonda Wrobel
Kris arranged to accommodate our large group last minute. The staff did not disappoint. They went above and beyond to provide us great service and amazing drinks. The atmosphere was outstanding. They also had a lovely jazz band. I can’t thank them enough for their hospitality and an amazing evening! We will be back again!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Garrepy
Talk about ruling the roost! The Bar Rotunda at the Roost Hotel in the Book Tower is easily Detroit’s hippest place to sip away the hours in high style. And the food - courtesy of Le Supreme in the far corner of the hotel lobby - is literally off the charts.
How good is it? I was in town for business for two days - and I skipped multiple other restaurant suggestions just to come back and sit at this slick, dark wood bar that evokes a mid-century Byzantine watering hole that conjured the roaring ‘20’s whole serving up modern cocktails and a fab menu.
I was on a beer trek, but I also sample a few inspired drinks. The staff was incredibly versatile and super engaging, so I had pelas t and information conversations. On the food side, I urge you to try the fried chicken sandwich - a tour de force of crusty batter encapsulating a juicy breast that just aches for the luscious leaves and comforting bun that surround it. Get the fries as a side, which really complete the gastropub experience.
The Roost lobby is cavernous but cozy, a perfect blend of upscale accoutrements with divine and even subtle details that make it beyond upscale. And yet it’s all unassuming. Be sure to check out the back alley for some inspiring sculpture and mural work. Such killer ambience.
Don’t leave town without hitting this joint. I would valet park or Uber, but there are parking garages in arm’s reach.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lydia B
Beautiful bar with talented mixologists. Perfect spot for a great drink in a stunning setting!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Madison Mazer
I love Mondays because it’s barista Kevin day!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hope Poulsen
Super cool bar in the Book Tower lobby! The open seating fits so well in the space and is a beautiful setting to enjoy a drink. To my pleasant surprise, they had a non-alcoholic espresso martini and it was AMAZING! We will definitely be making this one of our go-to spots for a casual drink downtown.
My favorite spot to get coffee and drinks, mostly because of the consistently fantastic service. Mondays are my favorite days to hang out at Bar Rotunda because it is Kevin Day! Kevin K makes the most delicious cold brew, and is so helpful and accommodating. Kevin S is one of the most friendly bartenders! Love it here! 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt
Beautiful hotel bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Matt Conflitti
Beautiful hotel bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jon Jones
Bar Rotunda is a cool spot in the “lobby” of the newly rennovated Book Tower. The cocktail menu is nice, however the experienced bartenders can pretty much make any cocktail you could think of. We had the bees knees and espresso martinis. Both drinks were delicious and perfectly balanced. A great spot for a date night or happy hour!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julian _
Beautifully spaced bar inside the lobby of The Book Tower. It’s a perfect place to lounge as there’s several couches, tables, and surrounding artwork. The bartenders are very nice and engaging. If you’re waiting on reservations for Le Suprême or Kamper’s or need a calm bar to have a drink, this is the place to be.
Fantastic cocktail bar! Great ambience and service. I asked the bartender (Maddy) to make me some random cocktails and she delivered. Great service and quality. Give this lobby bar a try when you’re looking for something special.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great music and drinks
Our bartender, Nick, was fantastic. He not only makes a wonderful drink, but is informed regarding all the great spots in the city and knows how to recommend a good drink. If you go, try his Vieux Carre. If you like a good old-fashioned this is similar. Just delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This is a beautiful bar located in the lobby area of the Roost hotel in Detroit. Stopped down to pick up afternoon coffee and some sodas. The bartender on staff was extremely welcoming and nice for only having a small order. Anyway, if you're looking for a sophisticated drink in the area, Bar Rotunda is the place to visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fabulous experience! I enjoyed my morning coffee here, and also some appetizers and cocktails later in the evening. Mike was amazing, he always made sure I had everything I needed and made THE BEST Paper Plane I've ever had. He had some great recommendations and steered me toward the oysters, which were fire. Roger, the manager, came by several times to check in and make sure I had what I needed. Just a great experience all around. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kris arranged to accommodate our large group last minute. The staff did not disappoint. They went above and beyond to provide us great service and amazing drinks. The atmosphere was outstanding. They also had a lovely jazz band. I can’t thank them enough for their hospitality and an amazing evening! We will be back again!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Talk about ruling the roost! The Bar Rotunda at the Roost Hotel in the Book Tower is easily Detroit’s hippest place to sip away the hours in high style. And the food - courtesy of Le Supreme in the far corner of the hotel lobby - is literally off the charts.
How good is it? I was in town for business for two days - and I skipped multiple other restaurant suggestions just to come back and sit at this slick, dark wood bar that evokes a mid-century Byzantine watering hole that conjured the roaring ‘20’s whole serving up modern cocktails and a fab menu.
I was on a beer trek, but I also sample a few inspired drinks. The staff was incredibly versatile and super engaging, so I had pelas t and information conversations. On the food side, I urge you to try the fried chicken sandwich - a tour de force of crusty batter encapsulating a juicy breast that just aches for the luscious leaves and comforting bun that surround it. Get the fries as a side, which really complete the gastropub experience.
The Roost lobby is cavernous but cozy, a perfect blend of upscale accoutrements with divine and even subtle details that make it beyond upscale. And yet it’s all unassuming. Be sure to check out the back alley for some inspiring sculpture and mural work. Such killer ambience.
Don’t leave town without hitting this joint. I would valet park or Uber, but there are parking garages in arm’s reach.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful bar with talented mixologists. Perfect spot for a great drink in a stunning setting!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I love Mondays because it’s barista Kevin day!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super cool bar in the Book Tower lobby! The open seating fits so well in the space and is a beautiful setting to enjoy a drink. To my pleasant surprise, they had a non-alcoholic espresso martini and it was AMAZING! We will definitely be making this one of our go-to spots for a casual drink downtown.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
My favorite spot to get coffee and drinks, mostly because of the consistently fantastic service. Mondays are my favorite days to hang out at Bar Rotunda because it is Kevin Day! Kevin K makes the most delicious cold brew, and is so helpful and accommodating. Kevin S is one of the most friendly bartenders! Love it here! 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful hotel bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful hotel bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Bar Rotunda is a cool spot in the “lobby” of the newly rennovated Book Tower. The cocktail menu is nice, however the experienced bartenders can pretty much make any cocktail you could think of. We had the bees knees and espresso martinis. Both drinks were delicious and perfectly balanced. A great spot for a date night or happy hour!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautifully spaced bar inside the lobby of The Book Tower. It’s a perfect place to lounge as there’s several couches, tables, and surrounding artwork. The bartenders are very nice and engaging. If you’re waiting on reservations for Le Suprême or Kamper’s or need a calm bar to have a drink, this is the place to be.
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