27 Best Pubs in Detroit

“If you're looking for a great dive bar experience in Detroit, The Detroiter is the place to go and the bartender (Alvin) is a big reason why. He's friendly, welcoming, and knows the city inside and out. Whether you're a local or visiting for the first time, he's always happy to recommend the best places to check out, from must-see attractions to hidden gems you might otherwise miss.

The drinks are consistently great, the atmosphere is laid back, and the service makes you feel right at home. It's the kind of place where you stop in for one drink and end up staying because of the great conversation and genuine hospitality. If you're in Detroit, don't miss The Detroiter!“

“Such a cool, historic spot in downtown Detroit! The architecture is amazing, and the food matches the vibe. We tried the chicken and waffles, Grand Pub burger, and the corned beef sandwich. Everything was so good and cooked perfectly. Will absolutely be back!“

“Went on a Saturday night because my partner heard they had live music. I thought it was weird that the live music was not advertised on website or social media. Musicians were fantastic, playing instrumental jazz versions of popular tunes. What I hadn't realized is that the musicians would be across the street from the restaurant. It looks like they have a bar setup in the music area but it was closed.
We both got a soft serve margarita and plant based tacos. Margarita was tasty, light on the booze. The tacos were INCREDIBLE, we are still talking about them days later. We did both feel that the serving size of 2 tacos seemed small for the price and small for a dinner since no side dish is included but the taste was spot on and we appreciate that the menu had several plant based options.“

“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!“

“Fantastic beer coming out of the east side of the state! Watch out west side breweries. Great beer selection wirh brews that a consistent and varied. The IPAs are tasty and hoppy while the porters are robust and warming in the cooler months. Big, big fan of Elephant Juice and Sweater Weather - this combination covers my whole year. The brewery is a nice space, funky and welcoming. The staff are helpful and knowledgeable, can't go wrong here.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“This bar is fantastic!!!! Great Bartenders, The people are fantastic!!! They have a wide variety of live music, great outdoor patio, and ice cold Pabst Blue Ribbon beer. I'm going back there from Wisconsin on the 4th and 5th. Can't wait!!! It will be a gas even on a weeknight. Well especially if you're retired.“

“Great food and atmosphere“

“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.“

“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“

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

“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!“

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

“We started off with the chicken wings they wer good. The chilli and lime shrimp was good. It does have some spice. Portion could be bigger. Could have a couple more shrimp or a little more rice. The burger was good. Squash was good plamento cheese does have some spice but I do like spice. Over all the flavor of everything was good.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!!!“

“This spot is AWESOME! Stopped in for breakfast and it was delicious. Our waitress went above and beyond. She even helped us get a spot out of white pants AND gave us a sweater to wrap around her waist to hide the spot if it didn’t come out. Just the nicest people!!“

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

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

“Went to play pool and have a drink. The place was nice and quiet at first. Once soccer started it picked up. Was a great vibe and very clean. Girl working was great kept us drinking
Parking lot next door was maybe $10? But it was empty and super convenient“

“Dominque was great. She was making the experience very joyful because she is a kind soul. Always knowing what I needed or wanted before I even knew! She had great recommendations and made us feel very comfortable. And Tony was just as wonderful as well!“

“The place itself can be very mild or very wild, it just depends on the night and how it goes, that being said, dont be the guy who gets too hyper and is spilling people's drinks everywhere by acting crazy.

Drinks are minimum of $10 unless you get a beer which is not much less
Music is good but only on the second and sometimes 3rd floor, but thats just personal preference.

I wish they had better central A/C Because it gets way too hot“