This whole place is such a summer vibe. There is a little something for everyone…read more It was a bit confusing when we first arrived. Here is the lay of the land: Check in at the little red table in the center of the outdoor courtyard if you want "full service". - which means eating and drinking at a table with wait staff. It is not seat yourself at the outdoor tables, like we originally thought. There is a nice sized bar indoors and seating at the bar is first come first served. We ordered several of the small plate "snacks" and I can tell you that the hummus is not to be missed. It is served with (homemade?) tortilla chips that are absolutely addictive. They have lots of choices for wine, beer, and cocktails. Towards the back entrance of the property, there is a drink truck where you can also order "walkaway" food and drinks. Not entirely sure where you sit with the food/drinks you order, as most of the seating seemed reserved for full service. Additionally, there is a photo booth for pics (long line) and Warda Patisserie is right next door and accessible through a garden walkway.

Father Forgive Me was named #83 on North America's 50 Best Bars list. It's located in a…read more110-year-old church garage, and there's a beautiful courtyard outside for guests to either sit on the grass or their picnic tables. Just an overall beautiful space. The inside restaurant area is also beautiful. We wanted to sit inside at the bar, so we waited for some seats to open up. If you want to sit outside, all you have to do is order at the bar and they'll serve your drinks in plastic cups for you to take outside. The rhubarb pie punch was so delicious I had to order it twice! Probably one of my favorite cocktails I've ever had. I also ordered the maurixio cattelan, which tasted like ginger ale. For a snack before dinner, we chose to get the burrata and it was so refreshing. The service was great and our bartender was super friendly! The logo with the little lamb is adorable. I bought one of their wine glasses with their logo on it too for just $10.

We stumbled across Two Birds completely by accident while driving through Indian Village checking…read moreout all the beautiful houses, and I'm so glad we did. I can't believe I'd never heard of this place before! This little cocktail bar is small, cozy, and has such a fun vibe inside. It feels intimate and the service was warm and friendly. The craft cocktails were excellent! We'll definitely be back. Love finding hidden gems like this!

I just loved this whole area and this cute location. It reminded me of a small town vacation…read moredestination located in the middle of a big city. It was fantastic. We ordered a couple of delicious cocktails and then a slice of pizza and some ice cream. What a gorgeous day and a perfect time!

Nice bar, but the place stunk of cleaning products when we walked in, thankfully when sat we…read morecouldn't smell it too much. Ordered an espresso martini, wasn't made very well at all. Saw a group later who looked like they were drinking espresso martinis too, there's had a way better head and served in a different glass. The glass she used for ours, was just odd.

This place is whack. We were totally excited to try this joint out. We found seating at the Bar…read more First initially encountered was great. The young girl behind the bar WAS attentive. But then as the night went on the girl became busy with tidying up the place. The guy bartender totally was dismissive. We had to uncomfortably wave at him because he was too busy entertaining everybody else aside from us. Not a, "are you guys ok? Can I get anything else for you?" Nope, we became an afterthought. He'd rather entertain people who can't order a proper dry martini correctly. I dunno, maybe he deemed We didnt belong there. I guess thats how they weed out people they dont want going in there. Im extremely disappointed. I had high hopes of this place being classy, but then ended up realizing they'd rather entertain pretentious patrons. Find me elsewhere. I'll just be one less patron they have to think about huh?

Visited Metropolitan Pizza while out for a walk in West Village and I'm glad I stopped in. They…read moreserve slices, which I really appreciate since most places don't. I tried a square slice with pepperoni and hot honey and it was excellent, just the right balance of sweet and heat, and full of flavor. I also had a round slice with banana peppers and mushrooms, which was tasty but the square definitely stood out as my favorite. The space itself has indoor seating and a bar, plus an ice cream shop inside (unfortunately it was closed by the time I finished my pizza). The area is beautiful and this place makes for a great neighborhood pit stop if you're exploring West Village.

Food is great. Vibe is great. Service is great. Wine selection is good. App for carry out is a…read morelittle irritating.

Don't miss your chance to visit this intimate cocktail bar by night perfumery by day. They've made…read morethe decision to close end of the month. Located in the basement level of an1880's Victorian mansion. Vibe is cozy, cool, eclectic. Drinks are crafted to complement the scent notes of their perfumes. Menu changes seasonally. Ellie was bartending this evening (and she's excellent). Two fav drinks were Land of Origin and Dust & Clay. Small bites like nuts (specially made for them by the Detroit Nut Co.) and charcuterie boards are available. Take home items like perfumes, candles, spirits, and apparel are available. Parking is easy and mostly free on the street. Special little place in a great neighborhood. Make reservations for the tastings or walk in. It's small, but they're super kind here and will make room for you if they can.

Castalia is a gem in the Wayne State area. Each cocktail includes a paired scent curated to elevate…read moreyour drink experience. It's beautiful designed and a small craft space. They have scents for sale, one of the co-owners wrote a book that I highly recommend if you have an interest in science behind spirits. You can make a reservation online that includes your drinks and gratuity. Or take a chance to walk in for a seat at the bar. They've had curated educational experiences that dive tried including the science behind gin, sole gin, and even bartending. I've not tried the scent making but hope to before 2026 changes. I found Castalia during lockdown and bought cubes that helped me make cocktails at home. Been hooked ever since. Worth a visit nonetheless!

Popped in during happy hour while checking out our daughter's new neighborhood. Loved the creative…read moreAsian fusion menu items. Sampled several menu items and they were all delicious.An owner was waiting on us, and he and the rest of the staff were attentive and fun. The Charlevoix has a great neighborhood bar vibe- there were several families as well as many people looking like they were meet after work. We look forward to returning!

Road construction is going on currently so it makes it challenging to get here, but it's clean and…read moremodern inside and looks like a place I would frequent if I lived in the area. I started with the Toucan Sam drink which was the only rum drink on their menu of specialty cocktails. It's a really good drink that is slightly bitter due to the campari and toasted almond bitters. For food, I was craving a burger but I visited on the wrong day. I chose the Thai style wings and a carne asada taco. Wings - the wings were decent but I got tired of eating them after the first 2. The thai peppers that it came with were not very spicy at all. The meat was also a little challenging to get off the bones for some reason. Taco - I enjoyed this better than the wings, even though this was smaller. Service was decent but not perfect. I was already ready to leave and then they asked if I wanted another drink. They were about 5 mins late since the bar area wasn't actively manned during a majority of my visit.

Honestly LOVE this place!!…read more Visited on a Tuesday at 7:30pm. The entrance is in the alley and there is a security guard who will check your ID and let you in. Reservations are not required but recommended on weekends. The decor is amazing, 70s lounge vibes. I loveddd the menu and the graphics with each drink. The menu was very unique and everything sounded so interesting and good, I truly could have tried it all. I ordered the Newport smash and it tasted EXACTLY like a cigarette. I absolutely hated it but I respect that fact that they were able to create this drink so well. It's my fault for being an idiot and not realizing I ordered a cigarette flavored drink. I can't believe how well they nailed the flavor. The prices were high but worth it for a drink! Overall, I loved Saksey and will be going back and recommending it!

Saksey's could really be something special, but we did not feel it lived up to the hype…read more Let's start with the positives. Service was great and the staff is knowledgable about the flavor profiles of the various cocktails. They also offer a short "bar snacks" menu and had a few interesting specials. The burger looked delicious. As for the atmosphere....so awkward. The tables are uncomfortably close together and it kills the whole vibe. I do not want to be physically bumping elbows with the people next to me when drinking $22 cocktails. Additionally, they play great music but the volume is so low that all you can hear is EVERY word of the conversations on either side of you. Not our jam, but glad to have had a chance to check it out.

I absolutely love this place! The food was delicious across the board. The butter had a wonderful…read moresweet and spicy kick, and the salad was incredibly fresh and light. Both the steak and fries were cooked to absolute perfection, as was the gnocchi. To top it all off, our server was wonderful. Highly recommend They did provide a sweet birthday crème brûlée!

Had dinner at Bar Pigalle yesterday early evening…read more Highs Service was stellar. Our server was very welcoming and helped to set up our food order into courses that allowed us a very relaxing evening Cocktails were really good. I had a Last Word and it was very well done. The restaurant is decorated very nicely with warm wood trim. The bar area looked stellar and very French-bistro like. I will sit there next time No so Highs Food was good, but just OK. Between the two of us we had the beet salad, burger and steak tartare. Burger was good, but not the best smash burger that I've had. Beet salad was fine, however the cream cheese was a bit overpowering against the orange oil. It was dying for some citrus. Steak tartare was a bit dry, meaning that a small dab of olive oil would have added to the richness and overall mouth feel. I did not really taste the egg although I did see a dab of yolk on the tartare. Needed a bit of salt also to enhance the taste Menu was small, but it did cover a cross section of French bistro dishes. All in all, I thought it was a bit overpriced. So I will have to consider returning for a full meal. I would come back for a burger and beer at the bar.

We tried to come here the last time we were in Detroit, but it was packed and we couldn't get in…read more My partner booked us reservation spot and we were seated at the bar. We were welcomed with an amazing welcome cocktail and wow did it pack some flavor. I asked the bartender for a fruity cocktail and wow did they deliver. This spot is such a cozy place for an amazing cocktail with a fantastic restaurant right outside!

I've been to Aladdin Sane quite a few times over the past year and just love everything about this…read morespeakeasy! Top Tier Cocktails and atmosphere. I love the candles burning around the place creating such a romantic experience! Must stop place on my list of cocktail bars in the city!

Great service and good vibe. And a really good hangout spot. Good options for food too just to…read moresnack with your drink.

While bar hopping on Ouellette, the bartender at The City Grill informed us about the existence of…read morea cool cocktail bar, located passing the Holliday Inn. We passed through thinking it was closed... mmm, it is a bit tricky, hidden in what looks part of the hotel, so don't miss it. This place has a good concept. Eclectic, kind of mysterious, low lighted, with creepy details as well, like the stuffed owl watching you through the window... artistic decoration and the best skilled bartender I've seen around. You should try the cocktail called Amelia; fresh, tangy, easy to drink. I tried other two creations, I guess everything started to mingle in my head cuz I don't remember the names. This place is perfect for first dates or to train your palate on fancy-contrasting flavours. I will certainly go back to try other of their inventions.