22 Best Dive Bars near Royal Oak

“Patti the cook! OMG! Saturday night, all by herself, no help what so ever! Our waitress said she COULD be behind because she’s on her own so our may take a little longer, we said no problem. That was not the case , we had our food in like 10 minutes! I sat at the bar and watched her do the job of about 3-4 people the rest of the night! She’s amazing! This woman deserves a raise for sure !“

“We went for the first time last night, and we absolutely loved it! We could not stop talking about how good the food tasted! We will definitely be back ❤️👏“

“Dublin Donkey drink was awesome.“

“Comfortable and genuinely inviting atmosphere and very hard working staff. Not super fancy and that's a good thing. This is a spot you can meet friends for a drink, grab some affordable and good food, and actually relax. Truly a hidden gem

Vegetarian options: Salad, fries, and drinks 👍

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible“

“First time at the Old Miami on a Saturday night in early October and we were extremely happy to be at such a fun and unique venue! A live DJ inside, pool tables, lounge area and fireplace outside. Bathrooms were weird but that’s ok with me. I will definitely return :)“

“First time! they made me feel welcome very friendly!! Food was amazing!!!! Would highly recommend!!!! I'm of middle eastern decent , I've been eating & cooking middle eastern food all my life & their food is by far the best!!!!“

“Bar of Legend;
those hallowed floors moaning secrets
Holding spirits within its wooden embrace.
Awesome Service, the platinum status of any DiveBar I've ever walked into.. from the OG rotary-phonebooth to even having a pool table.. NOT for the pinkie-in-the-air or wine drinker type of establishment.. absolute must!! 💯 visit for the authentic dive and historic bar connoisseur. Need to come back n hang with the cool bartender n maybe a ghost or 2 🍻👻 🍺“

“Friendly staff!! Quick service.“

“When you’re there, you’re home. Fun, warm local bar.“

“Hands down, my absolute FAVORITE BAR in the Detroit Metro area. August the bartender is one of the coolest people you'll ever have the pleasure of meeting and knows how to pour a damn good drink. Be sure to ask August for a shot of Fernet and he'll tell you "It's like 1000 fairies dancing on your tongue!".“

“top notch entertainment and world class drinks“

“Kelly's Bar has done it, reached the top tier, Smashing records with burgers that bring cheer. Double patties nestled in sesame embrace, Cheese, lettuce, onions, and sauce, a taste chase. Rex Packing's meat, a blend that's divine, Crafted with care, a true foodie's sign. Susan's verdict? The burger's a hit, But wait, there's more, a wings summit! Moist, crispy wings, a flavor affair, Cajun rub and Buffalo, a spicy pair. Lemon pepper adds its zesty grace, A feast for taste buds in every case. Broccoli cheddar bites, a friend's delight, Adding depth to this culinary flight. Corned beef egg rolls, a twist so fine, Crunchy, dainty shells, a unique design. Kelly's Bar, a haven of taste and glee, Where flavors dance and spirits roam free. A culinary journey, an epicurean play, Where every dish shines in its own way.“

“A fukkin fantastic bar with a great staff. I LOVE the classic movies playing constantly and only wish you had more t-shirts available. Anytime I'm in Detroit I find a reason to stop by.“

“Great 'dive' bar with real good food and an exceptional jukebox.“

“It’s like a cheers atmosphere. Everyone is so nice. The food is tasty and fresh. Bob is the best like a Clint Eastwood you can hug. Dave is cool and cooks excellent. The drinks are good and affordable. Try a game of pool or just chillax to good music. Crowd mixed. Bathroom is clean.“

“We enjoy to go out. Last night we visited this fine restaurant which friends told us about. We had a lovely experience there with superb cooking and an experienced stuff and a talented chef. We added this restaurant in our list and we will certainly return very soon. We highly recommend.“

“This place came in handy We had my wife's repast here and the owner Cola he was great couldn't ask for a better host The atmosphere it was nice it was roomy even though they had you know their regulars coming in it was still enough room for everyone from the repast to move around and the regulars we didn't even notice him I recommend this bar to anyone looking for some place to have a nice calm drink because that's the atmosphere that's in there it kind of puts you in the mind of cheers where everybody knows your name not the sound corny but Port Bar you're all aces in my book“

“place is great! now you are doing stand up nights? hell yes“

“This place is amazing! We were waiting for a comedy show to start, we weren't sure about it at first, but felt right at home when we walked in! Sarah was our waitress, who is also a 15 year experienced bartender on the side, was AMAZING to say the least! She was so friendly, helped make us crazy custom shots and was happy to do it!!

Umm they had FUNNEL CAKE FRIES! yeah, like French fries coated in FUNNEL cake batter!!

I've added this place to my absolute favorites for when I'm in town, make sure to ask for Sarah and TIP her MORE than 20% because she's more than worth it!!!“

“I always grab lunch or dinner from here & i am never disappointed! Menu changes daily!“

“My boyfriend and I came in here and this is definitely a hidden gem, a cozy place you can get a drink and not have to yell to have a conversation or place an order. The manager Marty is so nice and made us feel at home. Definitely coming back!“

“I love the drinks and Donna Jean Fine azz“