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    Evening Bar

    3.8 (93 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Old Fashioned
    Roger C.

    Great little speakeasy at the Shinola! Very roomy with lots of dark cozy spaces to sit as a group or great for date night. SERVICE: Whether at the bar or seated within the open seating area, the service is great. Very attentive and friendly servers. FOOD: Great bites and great cocktails to choose from and enjoy! I had the usual (old fashioned - Knob Creek) of course! If you are staying at the Shinola don't miss this place!!

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    Darrell K.

    I walked around to find a place to just relax and chill. I end up finding this location. It was not easy to find because the sign was only on the door. I found out that you need reservations excluding the bar. There was a couple of people leaving so we were in luck. This place makes many specialty drinks and the bar people know what they are doing. It is a lively spot with good music and the drinks are unique. I would definitely check it out again.

    Drea H.

    We went here after a baseball game. It had a speakeasy vibe and was dark and fancy feeling on the inside. We came for drinks and ended up staying for some French fries. The food and drink was definitely on the pricier side, I'd come here for a special occasion. They were busy but service was on point. Overall this place was cute and a fun spot to grab a post-game cocktail. Espresso martinis 8/10

    Autumn M.

    The door to this speak easy was in the alley, quiet vibes inside with nice music playing. I love the low lighting and intimate feel. They offer small bites on the menu, since I ate at the last spot I chose not to order any. We sat at the bar and I asked the bartender to make something fruity with tequila and he worked his magic.

    Fancy cocktail. I believe this one was "The Birds and the Bees"
    Suzanne B.

    Evening bar was a great place to start a night out in Detroit, but it would be an ideal spot for a nightcap as well. Located in the Shinola hotel, it's easy to miss when you look for it, and has a cozy speakeasy vibe once you're there. We chose our own table and were promptly greeted by a server who appeared through a sliding panel in the wall that opened up. We briefly perused the menu before choosing drinks that sounded tasty. I went with the Bird and Bee, and it was flavorful without being overpowering. Bonus points for being served in an elegant glass!

    Bryan K.

    We absolutely loved stubbing upon this bar. The decor and ambiance was everything we were looking for and definitely be back.

    Kien H.

    So I found this on a whim and I was not unhappy in my decision. This is a speakeasy type of establishment. It's very dark and dim so it could be intimate so it's not for a turn up type of situation. So now, you have to find street parking because there isn't necessarily free parking downtown Detroit, but we know that. Get out of the car, there's a number place you can walk around. If you seen our reviews before, you know that I like speakeasies and hidden bars so this definitely fit the bill. You come in and it's dark like I said, but it's also pretty beautiful. They have neon lights and couches for seating as well as the bar top. I went with family and I ordered a couple Irish espresso martinis, they came out pretty decent. The bartender actually got to talk to us a little bit. So I appreciated the customer service as well. Overall, this will be a nice little duck off. If you want to find something that's a little more quiet around the city of Detroit. When I go back home I would definitely go back. I feel like we only sat at the bar and got a couple of drinks so I didn't really get to full experience as far as sitting down in the couch and lounge area and kicking back. But I did enjoy my time there.

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    Amy W.

    We ended a perfect evening at the Evening Bar! We enjoyed meeting all the staff and chatting. This is a perfect spot for a romantic evening. It's dark and cozy and there are plenty of seating that is somewhat private. The drinks were fabulous. You should check it out!

    Tiki Cocktails, the cherry one was wonderful.
    Kat G.

    My husband and I grabbed a last minute reservation after a cold and windy Tigers game. The Tiki Pop Up was a surprise and exactly what Downtown Detroit needs in the cold grey winter. The decor felt like you walked into old school Tiki Bar from the 50s, it was perfect. We ordered two rounds of drinks and loved them all. My husband's Favorite was the garage themed one( I'm sorry I can't remember the name) but it came in a CAT oil filter themed Tiki glass. I loved the blue Gin Martini called Model M-Martini. The staff was knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive without feeling rushed or hovered over. We ordered small plates of lobster rolls, and my husband said they were just as good and f not better than in Maine. We also got fried olives stuffed with blue cheese which I would absolutely order again. This was a wonderful experience and we will absolutely be back. Thank you Evening Bar.

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    DeMario M.

    Love the vibe here! Dimly lit and nice sexy mood. Stumbled upon the bar randomly while I was trying to find another place. Located inside the Shinola hotel. Cocktails were really good and strong. The staff was very friendly. I would highly recommend if you are looking for an intimate and chill type of night. I did not have a reservation so I sat at the bar.

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    Nawana L.

    Ordered a lemondrop and they did not disappoint. We didn't have reservations but were sat at the bar right away. The drink menu was impressive, kinda expensive but my drink was worth every penny.

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    Great atmosphere! I wish they had vegetables or salads as menu offerings. The fried green olives are fantastic!

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    Its connected to the Shinola Hotel, so if staying there, or eating dinner at San Morello, its super convenient.

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    A HIDDEN gem! It's nestled in an alley, so yes you will question if you are going the right way!…read moreLol Greeted by a host as soon as you enter and fair warning - - it's small and popular. Please make a reservation! Our wait was about 30-40 mins so we walked to another spot to have a drink and wait. It's a cozy lux vibe with an upscale cocktail menu. This is not your normal tequila and soda okay! Know before you go! Visit their website and preview the drink options if you don't have experience with this style of bar. I ordered the Forgotten Blossom because all things lychee has been my thing lately. The drink looks like water but it is not! lol It's strong drink + having aperitif in it. The waiter was attentive and checked in on us consistently. We even received a complimentary shot after being seated and complimentary birthday shots for the birthday folks! I thoroughly enjoyed myself, and I will be back real soon!

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    I have had the pleasure of going to Kamper's a few times now, for cocktail hours for two weddings…read moreas well as just for fun! Definitely recommend getting a reservation. The bartenders are helpful with picking out drinks you may enjoy, and their drinks are fabulous! There is really something for everyone's palate on their menu. Kamper's is really all about the vibes. The views are incredible and the Book Tower is an iconic staple of Detroit architecture. Great views of the new Hudson building / GM HQ as well! On a sunny summer day, you really can't beat this rooftop.

    Leave or to my daughter to find the most off the beaten path restaurant to celebrate her birthday…read more She is obsessed with rooftop views hence how we ended up here. I took one look at the menu and cocktail list, and determed that we would be going somewhere else to eat afterwards, thinking, "this won't be a long visit at all." But oh was I pleasantly surprised. First round of cocktails set the tone and gave us the courage to go ahead and try some of the plates. We decided on the shrimp, pork belly and gorgonzola cheese ones. Absolutely delicious. So then we decided on round two of cocktails the plate of chips, avocado toast and another round of pork belly! Again, divine. Although I will admit, everything got dipped into the pork belly sauce. Was tempted to do a round three to try the highly recommended lobster rolls but decided to save something for the next visit because there will be one. They executed all the small plates exceptionally well. And the cocktails were top quality! Only complaint was the seats are very low to the ground. I'm short and my legs were aching. I can only imagine how uncomfortable those with normal legs feel after dining. BTW my daughter and her friends had a wonderful birthday celebration but ended up leaving us adults there because we were having such a good time!

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    I am staying at the Marriott Westin Book Cadillac for a volleyball tournament this weekend. No…read morecomplaints on the hotel. All was excellent! I just left the Motor Bar where I ordered an Old Fashion. Price on menu is $15.00. I had 2 cocktails 2x$15=&30. When I asked for the check I noticed I was charged $34.00 . I brought it to the bartenders attention who said the LARGE ice cube is extra. I told her a proper old-fashioned is served with a large ice cube. A woman who appeared to be a manager behind the bar piped in overhearing the conversation. She said when you get a large ice cube, we give you extra bourbon and that's why it's more money. I found this to be pure BS but did not want to challenge her as there were a lot of people waiting for drinks. When my bartender returned to me, she said the drinks went up to $17 but " they they did not want to spend money to change the price on the menu." This is just wrong!!!!

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