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    Corktown Taphouse

    3.5 (35 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Happy hour specials

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    Pizza menu
    Matthew V.

    I stopped by Corktown Taphouse around 9 PM and was glad to see they were still open. One of the kitchens had already closed for the night but the bar and pizza spot were still serving. I ordered a 12 inch pepperoni pizza and it came out fresh and hot and really good. I also grabbed a mocktail and a couple of bottled waters from the bar. The drink was tasty and the bartender was super friendly and welcoming. My friend and I enjoyed our pizza while watching the football game and then lingered for a bit just sipping our water and finishing the game. Around 10:10 PM the same guy who greeted us at the door came over and abruptly told us they were closed and it was time to leave. That caught me off guard and felt a bit rude and definitely dampened the experience. If there is a hard cut off time that should be made clear when guests arrive or at least delivered with a little more courtesy. The food and drinks were solid and the bartender was great but that closing interaction left a bad impression. I probably will not be back which is a shame because everything else was on point.

    Fish & Chips
    Sandra T.

    The beer wall is great fun and a cool way to be able to try a few things without big volume! It's fairly self-serve but all of our questions were answered by friendly staff. It was a nice day so we sat outside - love an outdoor seating space. The food we tried was good, our only complaint was the lack of seasoning in the queso and guacamole. We passed that info on as we checked out also.

    Ritesh S.

    It's a fun, modern spot to grab drinks, great food, socialize with your friends and play games like duck pin- bowling, darts, tabletop ges with a unique concept - you can either opt for self-serve wristband system makes it super easy to try different beers, wines, and cocktails without waiting around or order your drinks at the bar. It a self service space model where you pour your own drinks and order food at the counter. There's staff and owners who are welcoming and making sure everything runs smoothly - constantly working to keep glasses stocked and the space clean and welcoming. Definitely recommend this place for unique experience.

    I went here with a group of my coworkers. I had seen this place before, but never had thought about dropping in. I'm happy that I did go the ambience was great. We had catered food and all of the food was delicious. I really like the options of the flavored sodas which were delicious and thirst quenching. We had an option to bowl and play darts, and it was really fun. A great place to hang out with family, friends, and coworkers!

    Playing cards
    Katie H.

    I went out to Corktown Taphouse with a bunch of my friends and we had a pretty good time! There were a ton of drink options and it was my first time doing the "tap to drink" which was exciting. Unfortunately, my tap bracelet stopped working after two drinks and the workers spent awhile trying to fix it. I also got a burger and it wasn't amazing, sadly, a bit sub-par. They did have a lot of board games and cards for us to play so that was nice!

    Bennie S.

    Ive been here a few times, on a date and with a group of friends. No negative experiences. Food was good, nice atmosphere. Love tge games and beer wall.

    Tap to Pay
    Rufus S.

    Great service Fast Food Fun Games to play while waiting for food and in between bites. Nothing negative to say, but be careful how much you pour cause those prices add up

    My daughter ordered ONLY a brownie sundae at 7:10pm today - no food to be cooked. 8:10pm still no brownie sundae. She inquired 3 times and was told they had a lot of orders and it's coming out. I go get car, park and she's still waiting. I double park and speak with the waitress who's tone is as if she's the customer still waiting fir a dessert after an hour. Anywho, she tells me also that they had a lot of orders and he's coming out with it. I asked her to check and if he nor she comes back with it i want a refund. I watched this rude waitress with the blond neck length hair go to the kitchen window and grab a blk plastic container and put the brownie on paper inside the container. Im not sure who placed the one scoop of ice cream on top of the brownie. She takes container to my daughter and we walk out. I realized it's only one scoop of ice cream so I take it back in, hand it to another waitress at desk and register and request a refund including refund of the tip. I also requested that she remind the rude waitress that two scoops come on the sundae. It's after 8:15pm by this time. Taphouse Mgmt, you should consider not allowing the cook of the food to also prepare the desserts. The blonde waitress implied that there were other tickets in front of the ticket and thats understandable. However, she did not say there are numerous dessert tickets in front of this one. If your cooks are cooking and preparing desserts then this is an issue and unacceptable for efficient customer service. It's very interesting that the order time is on the refund receipt but not the time the refund receipt is processed.

    Cheesesteak Sandwich from 1834 Kitchen
    Michael P.

    Was looking for a place to grab lunch and relax, I didn't know it was a game place also. They have a ton of beers on tap and a bar for mixed drinks. So they have two kitchens in here, one with regular american bar food and a mexican one. I ate at the 1834 kitchen and got a cheesesteak that was good. Was just a quick stop but I will for sure make another stop.

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    Kari A.

    Love the vibes of this place! They have a few board games for free and then darks and bowling for a fee. This place is self service, so you get a bracelet that you tap to pour your beer, cider, wine, etc. I love how it shows your running total every time you pour, so you know how much you're spending. Overall a good time and great place to go with friends!

    Linda N.

    Got a chance to check out this recently opened spot in Corktown Detroit. This is a fun place for adults even though I saw some kids with their parents. I really feel like this place is more catered to adults but I am someone who only has adult children so you might want to listen to me lol! Anywho, me, my husband and another couple came for an evening out and this place did not disappoint! From first walking in and throughout our whole visit, execellent customer service!! I love the self serve beer and wine, I love the tap to pay! I loved the diversity! Now this place is not huge but it's a nice size but it can get somewhat crowded but not to where you want to leave. They had live music but prior they were playing a playlist that catered to everyone! They have good food and options, they have darts and this bowling game(I forgot what it's called) but it's with a small ball lol! They have various other games you can play at tables, they have TV's to watch sports. They have foos and so sorry I was so caught up in the moment I didn't get pics of my food. Ok, so just go check it out trust me you will enjoy it!!

    Chicken Nachos
    Sarah M.

    Great food and love the self-serve tap experience. Great vibe. Would definitely recommend. Service was also great

    Mac & cheese 4/10
    Dawn H.

    I love the concept of Corktown taphouse. You get a wristband that allows you to taste/drink as many of the self serve taps as you like. They have red and white wines, seltzers, seasonal beers, sour beers and domestics. There are 2 restaurants inside the tap house. Agave lime has Mexican food and 1834 kitchen has different types of wings, fries, salads,etc. One of my friends has been here before and suggested the wings. You place your order at the counter and they take your phone number. They text you when your order is ready. It took about 10 minutes for our food to be ready and I was underwhelmed. My friend said it was better the last time she came, but on this visit the chicken had 0 flavor. The loaded tots were good but could use more of the toppings. There are a ton of board games, darts and duck bowling available as well. I had a great time and will definitely be back. I'll probably try the Mexican food next time.

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    Glad you enjoyed the Taphouse. Thank you for the review

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    Thanks, Sarah! Happy you loved Corktown Taphouse

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    Food was cool! Service was ok during peak Christmas party hours and the ambiance was fun!

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    Father Forgive Me

    Father Forgive Me

    4.7
    (57 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    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.

    Father Forgive Me was high on my Detroit list after hearing so much hype about it, both online and…read morefrom friends. Nate and I stopped in on our most recent visit to Detroit and had a lovely experience. The space is tucked away but had a surprising amount of outdoor space--we were there in January but I'd love to come back in the summer. We were greeted right away and given a spot near the bar. The menu includes cocktails, lots of wine, and several tasty food options. It was quite busy inside, so it took a bit of time for our server to come over to us, but we weren't in a rush. They had ten cocktails on their list and I tried the bullet proof soul and Nate got the negroni alla perra. The ingredients list for some of the cocktails include things I've never heard of, but at a place like this, I just know it's going to be good. Our drinks were perfectly balanced and very tasty. We also ordered the mortadella sandwich to split--this was delicious. It was pretty messy, but worth it. It was perfectly toasted and full of mortadella. Everything on the menu sounded delicious and I would love to try more of the food options. Can't wait to visit again!

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    Roasted beets and whipped feta (on the side per our request)
    Roasted beets and whipped feta (on the side per our request)
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    Carrot cake cocktail
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    Bar Pigalle

    Bar Pigalle

    4.3
    (205 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Full bar

    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.

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    Bar Pigalle cocktail Just Friends
    Bar Pigalle cocktail Just Friends
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    Chef's selection of oysters with house hot sauce and mignonette at Bar Pigalle
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    Standby

    Standby

    4.4
    (717 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Awesome awesome awesome! Best place in Detroit for cocktails and pork belly. Terrific service, and…read morecannot recommend them enough!

    Had such an amazing experience at Standby!! The food and especially the drinks were outstanding…read more The cocktail menu was organized into three parts: Opening, Principals, and Finish. The theme was "Yes, Chef: An exploration of culinary icons through a cocktail lens." Each drink was inspired by or dedicated to a famous culinary icon, and you can read about each one in the index. We each ordered one drink from each section. From the Opening, I chose the Diaspora Club, which was so refreshing and delicious. Then from the Principals, I chose the Chingona, which was a little bit spicy and savory but still so refreshing. To Finish, I chose the Chocolatier Cosmo, which came with a tiny house-made salted dark chocolate. I loved all three cocktails I ordered, especially the chocolatier cosmo because it was perfectly sweet and went so well with the small piece of chocolate. For food, we started off with the crispy pork belly milk bread. For my entree, I ordered the miso butter gnocchi. It was kind of on the salty side but I still really liked it. The apple sofrito added a bit of sweetness to it. For dessert, we had to get the rhubarb coffee cake, which came with strawberry ice cream. Omg one of the best desserts I've ever had!! I never thought of combining cinnamon coffee cake with rhubarb or strawberry but it's perfect, and I might have to make something like that soon. Service was great and we were seated right away at 8pm on a Saturday despite not having a reservation. Food and drinks came out promptly and timed perfectly. We spent about 1.5 hours here and we never felt rushed.

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    Seating area
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    Smashed Cucumber Salad
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    Castalia

    Castalia

    4.9
    (84 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    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!

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    The Conservatory

    The Conservatory

    4.0
    (11 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    I'm not usually a "hotel lobby bar" kinda person, but we were looking for a place to have drinks…read moreand some bites after a show at the DSO and decided to walk here. I was very pleasantly surprised! The space is beautiful, classy, and airy. We sat at the bar and had a nice chat -- the music was at a good volume. I only ordered wine -- their wine list is alright. Not bad for a bar that's clearly not wine-focused. My wife and a friend had cocktails and they both were good, particularly their espresso martini. For food, we shared patatas bravas, tortilla española, and croquetas de jamon, and they were all delicious. I'd legit come back for a full dinner. My only reason to not give this 5 stars is the drink service was very slow, even though the place wasn't busy. The two bartenders seemed friendly enough but weren't communicating very well, and kept forgetting to take and/or bring our orders. We also asked for the check and they kept forgetting to bring it until we asked again. Overall, it was a positive experience and a nice surprise, but I hope the odd bar service was just a one-off blip.

    Unfortunately the staff was in a tough position when we came to try the Conservatory, as there was…read moreonly one person in the back and nearly half of their menu was unavailable. They could have been upfront about this, but our waiter didn't tell us until after bringing us drinks, letting us see the menus, and after he started to take our orders. We essentially had to ask---what *do* you have? One pet peeve of mine is that they give everyone low ball glasses for water with no ice and a single, narrow carafe of water for the entire table. We had to continuously ask for more water. I tried the espresso no-tini ($11), a mocktail. It was good, but came in cordial glass and was essentially just a shot of chilled espresso. The setas ($14) were listed as a local wild mushroom blend with garlic and lemon. It was probably about a half cup of mushrooms, grilled, and served in a saucer. Finally, the charcuterie y queso ($21) was meat, cheese, sourdough, mustard, pickles, and honey. Everything was very salty and with no variation. It needed balance with a soft cheese, spice, or more sweetness. My charcuterie plate didn't come out until about an hour plus after we ordered, after multiple asks. It's hard to justify the delay when it's just hard cheese and meat, they didn't have to cook, and there were few other customers. (Essentially, we forgot). I still had a wonderful time with my friends in a beautiful space, but I wouldn't come here to eat again. The menu is elaboratey described dishes that come in very small portions and with ingredients that don't live up to the names.

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    Bar at the AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle.
    Bar at the AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle.
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    Espresso martini
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