I was there for our work holiday party. The service and the drinks were excellent and they were an…read moreawesome host!

Great, authentic Irish spot. It is a club that requires an annual membership, but at only $25 a…read moreyear the well priced drinks, live music without a cover, and free passage in on parade day and St. Patrick's day more than makes up for the up front free.

This was a cute little bar I stopped in for lunch between a lecture that I had for the day. The…read moreserver greeted us immediately and there was not a huge selection on the menu, but all solid choices. My friend decided on salmon which she said was delightful, and I got a salad. I didn't care for the chicken in the salad (a breaded situation) but I didn't care what I could either it. It wasn't very crowded at all but started to pick up more as the afternoon went on. It's a decent place to stop instead of typical fast food if you're in the area.

Stopped in for the Ru Paul's Drag Race watch party with a friend on a Friday night. Street parking…read moreis cheap but hard to find a spot close by. Service was a little bit slow, but they said 2 of the bartenders were in Mexico or something so maybe it's not always like that. Loved all the silly decor, lots of taxidermy and plenty of soft and hard seating. The food was pretty good. The fish served with the fish and chips was MASSIVE, I felt like everything needed a little extra salt though. The duck fat fries were delicious and very crispy. My friend enjoyed her risotto too. Cocktails were also very tasty, though I felt everything was a little bit pricy for a bar on a college campus.

Came in to play pool after dinner and drinks, this is a classic dive bar. This was my first time…read morehere! Nice music playing, and chill vibes. We came in sat at the bar and got our drinks in an instant. Our server was quick and got the job done. I ordered a whiskey and Coke 10/10 because Maker's Mark and Coke don't miss. Also ordered macaroni and cheese 6/10 pretty good for a bar. I proceeded to lose miserably in pool because I am a beginner. I will definitely return for pool lessons

Very disappointing first experience…read more My companion and I visited McShane's in Corktown for the first time and sat down at the bar. We waited approximately 3-4 minutes while the bartender talked with other staff and lingered nearby. During that time, he never acknowledged us, never made eye contact, never said "I'll be right with you," and never asked if we wanted anything to drink. He was close enough to know we were there, and we were clearly new customers sitting at the bar with no drinks in front of us. After waiting without even a simple greeting, we decided to leave and try the outdoor bar instead. I asked the bartender outside if he was the bartender, and he said yes. He remained seated, continued talking with a group of women, and again made no effort to ask what we wanted or explain how service worked. I even mentioned that we were new there, but that didn't change anything. At that point, we decided to leave altogether. As we were leaving, instead of trying to help or understand why we were walking away, the interaction became dismissive and argumentative. I don't expect instant service, especially if a bar is busy. I do expect the basic courtesy of being acknowledged. A simple "I'll be with you in a minute" would have been enough. Instead, we were left feeling unwelcome and ignored by two different bartenders. We took our business elsewhere, and unfortunately, our first impression of McShane's was that new customers simply weren't a priority.

I want to like Temple Bar because the location is perfect right next to the Masonic Temple. It's…read moreone of those spots you naturally end up at before or after a show, and it has that classic dive bar vibe that could be so good. But if you know crowds are coming when shows let out... you've gotta be ready for it. Two bartenders for a packed bar just wasn't cutting it. I waited about 20 minutes for a drink and eventually just gave up, which is frustrating when you're trying to enjoy a night out. And the one drink I did get earlier honestly looked like a sample cup. The place felt kinda dirty and weirdly quiet (before the rush)? Like super dark (which I get, dive bar) but no music or energy to balance it out. It just felt off. I've been here a few times now hoping it would hit different, but it hasn't yet. If you're the owner reading this, I'd just say plan for those post-show rushes. Even one more bartender and a little boost in atmosphere would go a long way. I'll probably still swing back because of the location, but man... I'd love to actually enjoy it next time.

Be warned! Kinda shady!…read more The friendly dive bar appearance ends when they automatically add a their own 15%+ tip to your credit card tab. Do they verbally tell you this? NO. Is it printed in small type on the credit card slip? YES. But wait....it gets worse. upon looking more closely At the charges....my drink tab was $98 and the second "tip" charge was $30 Had I been drinking and maybe not looked carefully enough at my Bill? YES. Do I feel this is wrong? DEFINITELY My advice is to pay cash and control this foolishness. Outside of being swindled, the staff was friendly and we had a good time.

We went to Honest John's before a performance at the Detroit Public School's Ford theater down the…read morestreet. I've wanted to come here because it was a place my late mom liked. I thought the saloon-type entry doors were a fun touch. I liked the atmosphere, too. The menu is wide-ranging, from breakfast any time to burgers, salads and sandwiches. I don't drink alcohol often, but I noticed they had a good selection of hard cider. I decided to get the one that was on the top of the menu -- something with pineapple. It was sweet but very good. My sister had the Honest John's hard cider that was on draft. It wasn't as sweet, but it was good as well. I had the grilled johnny john sandwich -- chicken, swiss cheese, tomatoes, lettuce on grilled pita. It was very filling; I only ate half! My sister had the chicken Caesar wrap, with the same result. We ordered some plain fries to share. Those weren't anything special. All in all, I liked the restaurant and would go back.

If you're looking for a fun, high-energy spot with great food and drinks, Honest John's Bar & Grill…read moreabsolutely delivers. From the moment you walk in, the vibe just hits. It's lively, welcoming, and has that perfect mix of neighborhood bar and downtown cool. The kind of place where you can show up for brunch, dinner, or just drinks and know you're going to have a good time. I ordered the pattie melt, and let me tell you -- it did not disappoint. Perfectly cooked, juicy, and loaded with flavor, with that golden grilled bread and melty goodness that makes every bite better than the last. It's comfort food done right. And the frozen mimosa? So good. Refreshing, smooth, and dangerously easy to sip. It's the kind of drink that makes you want to stay for "just one more." Between the food, the drinks, and the fun atmosphere, Honest John's is a whole vibe. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to -- and bringing friends with me next time.

I want to rave about this place. I love bar staff, the food is great and the prices are amazing. A…read moreperfect, PERFECT, neighbourhood bar experience (and yes, you can tell from my spelling that I am a Canadian visiting but all the love in the world to DJ, Brianna, and all the bar staff).

Everyone talks about the cheeseburger. Turns out, it's for good reason. In this economy in Detroit,…read moregetting a huge cheeseburger for less than $15 is great. Getting one that actually tastes good is fantastic. The burger comes with the usual fixins on a giant ciabatta. Is it a bit difficult to eat? Yep. Is it worth it? Most definitely. There are some bites that you're getting no meat but they honestly still tasted pretty good lol. Burger was well seasoned and cooked exactly to my liking. Produce was fresh and the mayo rounded it all up quite nicely. Fries were very good. Not quite S tier, but still a solid A tier. Could have been a bit saltier. A tier on the burger as well. Food was ready in less than 15 minutes. No complaints. Very good burger and fries.

Stopped in on a weekday around 3pm after visiting the Detroit Institute of Arts. While we were…read morethere the tornado sirens started going off, which made for a memorable experience. Loved the cheap drinks, strong pours, and dive bar vibe

The location for this dive bar is great and lively on the inside and out! The Jameson Orange shit I…read moreordered was quick and easy for the bartender to pour and serve with a nice price!

Literally amazing service, great food, the atmosphere was just super cool, the drinks, especially…read morethe mocktails were absolutely heavenly, the waitress was so polite and just genuinely such a great place.

customer service was awesome. Food was awesome all around the broad five stars! The vibe of the…read morerestaurant was also amazing the music wasn't horrible like most restaurants and the employees always had a smile.