Monday, August 31, 2026

The Top 12 Places to Drink in Detroit

12 places in the record

The best places to drink in Detroit, by the professional record: The Pinnacle Guide, Esquire, and Spirited Awards have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Standby comes out on top.

Father Forgive Me and Chenin hold the next two places. Spirited Awards shows up on more of this list than any other guide, with Huckberry next.

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  1. Rank 1. Standby

    Cocktail Bar

    Awards
    Address
    225 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI · Detroit
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  2. Rank 2. Father Forgive Me

    Awards
    Address
    1265 Parkview St, Detroit, MI · Detroit
    On the Way What's Around

  3. Rank 3. Chenin

    Awards
    Address
    1509 Broadway St, Detroit, MI · Detroit
    Hours
    Mon 5 PM–Midnight
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  4. Rank 4. Nemo's

    Awards
    Address
    1384 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI · Detroit
    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–11:30 PM
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  5. Rank 5. Raven Lounge & Restaurant

    Awards
    Address
    5145 Chene St, Detroit, MI · Detroit
    Online
    Website
    On the Way What's Around

  6. Rank 5. Temple Bar

    Awards
    Address
    2906 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI · Detroit
    Online
    Instagram
    On the Way What's Around

  7. Rank 7. Kiesling

    Awards
    Address
    449 E Milwaukee Ave, Detroit, MI · Detroit
    Hours
    Mon 5 PM–Midnight
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  8. Rank 8. Best Kept Secret

    Awards
    Address
    22435 Harper Ave, St Clair Shores, MI · Saint Clair Shores
    On the Way What's Around

  9. Rank 9. Evening Bar

    Awards
    Address
    1400 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI · Detroit
    Hours
    Mon 5 PM–11 PM
    Online
    Website
    On the Way What's Around

  10. Rank 10. Castalia

    Awards
    Address
    3980 Second Ave, Detroit, MI · Detroit
    On the Way What's Around

  11. Rank 10. Grey Ghost

    Awards
    Address
    47 Watson St, Detroit, MI · Detroit
    Hours
    Mon 4 PM–11 PM
    Reserve
    Resy
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  12. Rank 12. The Eastman

    Awards
    Address
    336 S Main St, Rochester, MI · Rochester
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

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