31 Best Cocktail Bars near Rochester

“Outstanding happy hour experience today! Love the atmosphere and the menu. Margaritas were yummy. Service was great.“

“Came to town to celebrate my cousin's upcoming wedding and I stopped here with her for some cocktails. The atmosphere was perfect, we used the outdoor seating area and enjoyed hanging out for a few hours. Drinks were super good, all the staff was friendly, and our server, Nick, was super fun and we enjoyed chatting with him! Thank you, Saint 1881 and staff. We had an amazing time :)“

“Great place to eat! Cool Vibe.“

“Abdul, Abdul what a waiter, super polite and kind. Always has a shining smile on his face while helping you out. He is the best waiter ever, will for sure be back. Great food and all in all great experience.“

“We live nearby but had never visited MacKenzie Tavern until recently. Glad we did! The food is quite good, especially when Yamin is in the kitchen. Pasta dishes are always on point. Good gyro, too. Domestic beer prices are among the best I can find. I've seen some reviews that describe the place as "a bit of a dive." And your point is? It's nothing fancy but neither am I. Try it. You'll like it.“

“The perfect atmosphere for networking, live band, and socializing. I attend weekly and the people are amazing! 💕❤💕“

“My husband and I went to Shift yesterday for dinner and it was fantastic. Scott and Matt provided great service. Everything we ordered was fantastic. I got 2 drinks (the color red and the espresso martini) and had the shift fries and lamb lollipops. My husband also ordered the filet tips and lamb lollipops. It was all excellent. We also happened to come during happy hour and they had live music. We will definitely be back for more.“

“Good atmosphere, great food and awesome bartenders“

“Great lunch, great food, great atmosphere!“

“my husband and I came here randomly and it was an amazing experience at the bar. Hunter was attentive, Collin is the drink master—he can literally make anything and Vale is so kind. She knows how to make a drink too! This was a great experience and we will be BACK!!“

“Outstanding food and service! We enjoyed Happy Hour and the bubbly drinks were spot on! It was an unexpected surprise and great seeing Manager Frank running the show - one of the best leaders in the industry! We will absolutely be back and also refer our guests from the Royal Park Hotel to visit R H House! Highly Recommended and wonderful atmosphere as well!“

“We held our private event in the enclosed patio at Firebird in Troy. The patio was heated and decorated to look like a lodge. All of our guests felt like they were in a homey environment. The food and the service was impeccable. Our guests were so pleased at the attention to detail and the promptness of the serving staff. The event manager, Jenna, made the entire planning process easy and stress free. She helped us set up our buffet menu and was there day of assisting in decorating and making sure everything was in order. I would highly recommend hosting a private event here and plan to do so myself for future events!“

“Where do I even start! This is hands down, the premier cigar bar! I’ve gone to a few others and they don’t compare to DCs. Chris and Donny (owner) has done an incredible job. First off, the ventilation. On a packed night, the place isn’t even overly cloudy or smokey, great ventilation. Their humidor also offers a great selection of cigars at affordable prices. Next the food. Everything in the menu is top notch and other very affordable. The steak bites, deviled eggs, burgers, fries, everything, 5 out of 5. Now, the atmosphere, unlike any other cigar bar. It’s classy, looks good, clean, and always has a great mix in music and tv selection. They also have a hell of a drink selection, very impressive. Lastly, the staff. I’ve become a regular over the last six months and have had the pleasure to work with some of the best in the business. Sarah and Rheanna are amazing, they don’t get any better than these two! They’re friendly, treat you like they’ve known you for years, professional and know their business. Most would say they do this for the tips, they don’t. They do it because that’s just who they are, just friendly and sweet. Joe is also one hell of a guy! Everybody on the staff makes time for you. The moment you walk in, they greet you by name. They have an incredible staff, that’s what keeps you coming back. Thank you all for making this place a great spot to sit down and enjoy a night out, whether a date night, a guys night out or even just a solo night to grab a drink and a cigar! Rheanna, Sarah and Joe will keep you coming back. I would rate DCs staff a 6 out of 5. Thank you for making this a comfortable and fun escape from everyday life!“

“Dinning in a family-friendly place.
It's unfortunate that they are only open until 3:00 pm daily for now.
The decor is elegant, giving the feeling of being in a first-class restaurant with a small bar area that could serve some very nice cocktails if you desire.
All that and yet, there were several well-mannered children present, and that indicates this is considered a family restaurant by the locals.
My waitress/bartendress, Richelle, was outstanding and on top of things.
I ordered the "OMG, BBQ Chicken Wrap" and a side of seasoned waffle fries.
At first, when I began to eat the wrap, I thought maybe ordered the plain chicken wrap because I wasn't tasting the BBQ flavor. I just think it would have been better if it had more BBQ sauce in it.
The seasoned waffle fries were not your usual seasoned flavor, but good, just the same.

P.S. That pickle spear looks a little lonely.
Maybe the presentation would look better with just 1 plate.“

“This place is amazing. Their food is delicious. Got the classic charcuterie and the Mediterranean flatbread. No complaints. My fiance has dietary restrictions and they happy make adjustments for him.

The beer is full of flavor and I can't wait to try more! We've tried everything but the IPA. The Hefeweizen is our favorite.

The wine! I normally can't have wine because of the sulfates make me sick. But their wines are low on sulfates. El Jefe and crowd pleaser are my favorites.“

“Deanna & Anna have a great establishment here! Just visited this evening with a few friends for the first time. I’ll definitely be back. I had the veggie panini and truffle fries with a sangria. The food was great and so was the sangria. Definitely looking forward to visiting in a weekend when I have more time to enjoy some charcuterie and some wine. Thank you both for your hospitality 😊“

“Se puede recomendar porque en el área no hay nada mejor.la primera vez quedé impresionada en calidad y servicio.,ya la segunda vez hicieron algún cambios tanto de personal como calidad... Espero que hallan mejorado..“

“Our server, Diane, has been with NM for years and always is very attentive and helpful! Love the food and details this restaurant offers. It is like being at a high end hotel, but reasonable. Tablecloths and fabric napkins. The demitasse cups of consommé and house made popovers with strawberry butter are an amazing beginning! I ordered a Maurice salad with the best dressing, served on the side. The variety in the large menu offers salmon, chicken, tacos and much more....elegantly served. Several desserts offered too, though we did not want dessert. Loved my cappuccino too! Highly recommend this hidden away spot on the top floor of Neiman Marcus. Full bar.“

“Dude. We went here last night…AMAZING. Food was great. Drinks were great. Music was A VIBE. I feel bad I don’t remember the server’s name who was outside on the patio, but genuinely some of the best service I’ve ever had, and I worked in the industry for 10+ years. He made great recommendations, was running his butt off, and just overall did a great job. You guys keep doing exactly what you’re doing. We’ll definitely be back!!“

“Let me just say I didn't actually go in but I placed a special order over the phone. I spoke with Adrienne and it was a great experience. She did a wonderful job, I will absolutely be going in person now.“

“Great meal! Great service! Lisa & team were awesome!“

“My experience at condado was great , the food the vibe and my bartender Katie was on point with everything.“

“Great drinks and night scene. Had a lot of fun their last night.“

“Bravo for lunch is the best. They have decent portions and the price is reasonable. The wait staff is very friendly and efficient. Just a nice place to eat overall at The Village of Rochester Hills“

“Service was excellent. Margarita was delicious if not slightly small. We had the taquitos dinner which was presented well in a fried basket shell with lettuce, pico and guacamole and to dip sour cream and queso. The chicken was well seasoned and not dry. We also had the fish Baja tacos and they were also not dry and flavorful with pineapple on the pico was an unexpected added touch that was delicious. The Baja fish dinner came with perfectly cooked seasoned fries. We rode a quite a way to try a new Mexican restaurant and we're not disappointed. We will definitely be going again.“

“Our anniversary...great staff...the hostess was more than accommdating to move our table from middle to room to side so I wouldn't panic..thank you! Our server Gera(sorry dont know spelling) was so attentive to detail and very friendly...thanks for everything“

“Today was the first time I have been to this restaurant and overall it was really nice. It was during lunch hours so it was very busy, chips were fresh and salsa was great. Our waitress was very on top of things and made sure we had what we needed. All in all, would definitely go here again.“

“Went there yesterday with my husband for our anniversary dinner. The decor and atmosphere is lovely. We had a drink at the bar before getting a table for dinner. All staff were super friendly and courteous. I had the Perch Piccata which was amazing. It was a very large portion so I had plenty to take home for another meal. My husband enjoyed his Bolognese which was also a very large portion. Highly recommend this place and will definitely go back soon.“

“Fun casual dining- great food, good service!“

“We ate here on Valentine's Day - we were lucky enough to get a last-minute table for 2! We each ordered the surf and turf special, and shared a bottle of wine. The food was amazing, the service was great, and it was a truly special evening. We will definitely be back!“

“My friend recommended this place and said how authentic the food was and how pretty it is. Graciela waited on us today and we had excellent service. The guacamole, different salsas and food was very good. I appreciate having several vegan options when going out and this did not disappoint. The food was so fresh! We will be coming back for sure!“