The Best Cocktail Bars in Detroit, by the Record
The best cocktail bars 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 50 Best next.
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Rank 1. Standby
Cocktail Bar
- The Pinnacle Guide 2 Pins
- Esquire Parmesan Leek Galette · The Best Martinis in America
- Spirited Awards 2024 · Regional Honoree · Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Central
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- 50 Best #83 · North America's 50 Best Bars
- Spirited Awards 2026 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central
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- James Beard Awards 2026 · Nominee · Best New Bar
- Spirited Awards 2026 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central
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- Spirited Awards 2024 · Regional Honoree · Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central
- Spirited Awards 2025 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central
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