If you are a dive bar aficionado this is the place for you. The staff is friendly the drinks are strong and the atmosphere was eclectic. My friend and I make it a point to try and find some of the smaller older places to visit and I have seen this one several times and was actually apprehensive about going in. Don't be it's a very friendly open place that has a pool table and has a jukebox. Just going through the back door, it seems like everyone would know you are not a regular if you try to go in the front LOL. read more

Jumbo's Bar - Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Jumbo's is an awesome underground institution that is a solid and wonderful visit whenever I'm in town. I started going into Jumbo's over 20 years ago when I was brought in by a fellow misfit and I instantly loved being there. Cindy, who owns and runs the place makes me smile as soon as I come in, always with a warm welcome. The regulars, on each specific day, are always good to see, quick with a quip. Drinks are cheap, basic surroundings and enchanting conversation every time I come in from Ann Arbor to see my daughter or have business in the city. Unchanged and loyal, it's a real pleasure to see an old school classic not gobbled up to become another Tapa's bar or whatever. Thank you Cindy and the legacy of Jumbo's! read more

It was a chill bar along a quiet street in Detroit. At first sight of it from up the street I knew I had to try it out. I didn't know if it was closed or not until I got close enough to hear voices from the patio behind the fence and could see a door open. When I walked in there were only a few people in there and they appeared to be locals. A couple people were dancing, laughing and having a good time with the jukebox. Great spot, just know its not a good spot to find good beer. They have a full bar though. Support local watering hole and stop in for a drink! read more

5 star bar. One of the best bars that exist in America. I like cinder block structures. I feel safe and secure. Very friendly people in a very friendly city. read more

Dive - yes, but not the good kind. Went here on an impromptu midtown bar crawl w/ the hubby, after we couldn't get into the Temple because concert just got out. Well, this place was near empty even though walking distance from the Temple. It smelled like sewage and smoke. they had a big sign that said no smoking inside, but it was quite evident to me that they allow it. We decided to leave. read more

Oh what a night it is turning out to be!!! I've passed Jumbo's quite a few times over the years, but our Dive Bar tour brought me knocking on her door! Jumbo's doesn't look like much on the outside, but the inside is a classic. We grabbed a few seats at the bar and had a blast talking to the bartender. This is a really cool spot in the city. This would be a fun spot to celebrate a Lion's Victory one day! lol We really enjoyed our time here and the clock was ticking.....on to the next one. read more

Ya know- this was pretty close to what I expected. Someone at the Open Mic Night joked about" Not knowing whether or not this place was still open until you saw the cars". And thats true! Its one of the only things left in what REAL DETROITERS call Cass Corridor. There aren't many outside lights or decor on the outside (Except for the parking lot mural; which is beautiful). So its hard to miss if you dont know what your looking for. This is a DIVE BAR- the way they should be. A line of Bar Stools, a small stage, a few small tables, random unmatched decorations, beer plaques on the wall, a small racks of nuts and chips, and a liquor display, and numerous under counter fridges for beer, and ICE COLD BEER. Almost to the point of a slush- it was great. There are no frills here. The service was Good- it was efficient and nothing more or less, but he spoke in a friendly tone. I never had an empty beer can in front of me for more than 5 minutes. Even when it got busy, he popped us open a few in between making drinks- which he charged $4.50 for. It DOES smell like smoke; i got use to it in 10 minutes. It wasn't overwhelming- just lingering. I saw no one smoking inside while I was there all night. The prices are incredibly cheap for Beer and Drinks too at that matter. Over the course of 3 hours- we drank 8 beers, and paid $22. Strohs $2.50 and Bud Light for $3. Open Mic Comedy on the last Wednesday of the month. I definitely think I'll be back. read more

In the midst of all the changes to the corridor, Jumbos has still retained what has made it great. I am sitting here on Thanksgiving surrounded by all kinds of people. It is a reflection of the community it serves. Jumbos is America's best neighborhood bar read more

You know when you are a stranger and you go to an unfamiliar place, but you leave feeling like everyone is your friend? That was my experience at Jumbo's. Strangely, I often find myself in dive bars because that is where the "real people" are. I had a great time here, but honestly all I look for is good conversation, cheap drinks and a jukebox. And I can really appreciate a $3.50 jack and coke. So fun here! Thanks guys, see you again soon! read more

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Racist!! I been here, and almost got into a fight with a white guest. Never again!! They made me and my guest uncomfortable so we left.

This is the kind of bar you go to when you have no idea where you are or what time it is and no one knows who wanted to go there in the first place. It felt like the type of place where you could start a fire in a trash can and drink out of paper bags and that would be okay. I think one of those fake, silver christmas trees from the fifties all decorated and set up in a corner year-round would belong. I liked it. read more

If you're looking for a true Detroit dive bar, I highly suggest this Midtown joint. Located on Third Street, this bar is a must for those looking to get a really taste of Detroit. On any given night patrons, from firefighters to hipsters enjoy cheap drinks, PBR's are 2 bucks, and a unending entertaining atmosphere. Jumbo's is the kinda place where you never know who'll be next tow walk through the door. And if you're really looking for some entertainment, go on Saturday when Jumbo's hosts one of the raddest karaoke nights in metro Detroit! If you're looking for cheap booze and down to earth folks, Jumbo's may soon be you're new home away form home. read more

The perfect neighborhood bar. Jumbo's doesn't put on airs and try and pretend they are anything they are not-- just a fun bar full of fun people. The croud ranges from old guys at the bar, college kids, hipsters, rock-n-rollers, artists, actors, and everyone else in between, some with their dogs in tow-- yes, this place is dog friendly! Score! The bartenders (Stephanie and Holly especially!) are sassy and fun, drinks are strong and cheap, and I always find myself having a deep intellectual conversation with some people I'vejust met out on the patio. To top things off, the owner, Cindy, is the sweetest lady you'll ever meet! An extra bonus-- One of the bartenders, Stephanie, is a licensed hair stylist, and will occasionally give really awesome haircuts at the bar during the day! I know, because she's cut my hair twice, and never have I recieved so many compliments on a cut! :) read more

clutch the pearl girls - this is a real hoe and pimp bar. no kidding. I was in here one nite with a friend by accident and saw the whole bitchslapping thing play out at the bar right beside me. wow.. this place is action packed and the owners are packing too. the drinks are watered down but the action is live and in full effect on saturdays I hear. on the street parking makes it easy and their patio is open in the warm months. all in all a pretty good dive bar. read more

I love Detroit dive bars...and Jumbo's is just that! Saturday night has to be my personal favorite with karaoke hosted by Terri-Oke herself! $2 PBR's and round of applause for singing "Bust a Move"...What could be better? read more

This is my neighborhood bar. Its perfect. It has a HUJGE spectrum of customers. Mostly its just hood-rats, but sometimes there's a crowd. Mostly its crickets, but sometimes its bumpin. Given, of course, that I only go out on the weekdays, so for ME, its usually crickets and neighbs, which is what I want. Their jukebox is sweet! Its got everything from classic country to rap. And you will hear songs in a freaky weird order too::: country, rap, slow jams, 90s alternative, metal. Ive been here some nights where people play the same song twice in a ROW! Who does that??? I love it! The barmaids are good. I'm a shot and a beer kind of girl so its easy for me. Their mixed drinks will sometimes be tall and other times be short. So if you want it short, ask for it that way! The porch is small but everyone there is friendly, so just sit dat ass down and say hi. BIKES::: Unless you have a cable lock to go around the wide-street-light outside, just bring yr bike inside. read more

This is a dive bar. All these hipsters want a faux dive bar but this is a real dive bar. Nothing wrong with it- there is a reason it is a Detroit staple dive bar. Cheap drinks and no one bothers you. Love it here and have for 20 years or so.. read more

A must stop if you are from the real d. Cindy is a wonderful person. Always smiling and her and her staff is great. read more

Jumbo's Bar - Where the fun goes down! - Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Sketchy parking lot. Cheap swill. Expensive juke box. Smells like a leaking septic tank at the bar sinks. I wouldn't drink the water if I were you. read more

the place is really cool! they are pet friendly ( never seen that before) highly suggest going!

Love the dive bar. It was a nice visit for a cheap drink. The bartender was nice and we sampled different mixers with the vodka I had chose. It was some weir flavor and she wasn't sure of what went well with it. They have a TV and it was playing Transformers when I was there. Interesting choice. I can tell that they have a regular, older crowd as the gentlemen came it for a beer and to sit outside. I went early in the dead, so it was dead. It is a bit dark lighting wise, but I would go back to this nostalgic place. read more

A true Detroit dive. Cheap beer, cheap whiskey, stage for local bands, jukebox, a few arcade games. I only pop in here every now and again. It's just down the road from Wayne State but the immediate corner it's on doesn't really hold much anything else of interest or promise. To me, Jumbos is a good spot to start or end the night, but not the type of place you'd want to spend the entire evening at. Side note: No AC. On those hot summer nights, it's HOT in here. read more

This is a great local bar with cheap drinks, can't pass up a $2.50 stroh's.... I would have given this place 5 stars but some people were smoking inside and I hate smoke read more

Jumbo's Bar - Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

This is my favorite bar hands down in Detroit proper. If you like a real drink, a good conversation, a hip shaking jukebox, jammed local music events, and no nonsense sassy ass fun bar staff - just walk through the door. read more

Never been to this Castor. @ thee NSO 3rd street near Martin Luther King Boulevard Just got in from clean up. Just posting. YELP! read more

Lots of fun happening at this family owned business. Jumbo's is your basic friendly dive bar. So if you're not normally a friendly person, don't go. Stephanie, the bartender and daughter of the owner, is fun, sassy and an excellent bartender. They have a pool table and great music playing on the juke box. Possibly way more fun events happening here, but I'm an out of towner so I didn't look into much more. Cheers. read more

So I supposeeee I might be some-what biased, since my good friend's mom owns this bar. Butttttt when you are looking for a fun, chill, big smile kinda night I would recommend it here. It's like cheers....D-style. Karaoke is fun, Juke Box=great selection, having a sloppy joe and jello shots make for priceless fun :) read more

If you're looking for a dive bar, this is it. But unless your party revolves totally around you and your friends, I don't think it's the dive bar for you. The middle of a Sunday afternoon and the bartender was watching the Lions game on a 12 inch TV with a couple of regulars. We had to bug him to get our beers. Maybe we came at a bad time, but there's just nothing going on there, bad lighting, no TV, no music and I felt like I was asking a favor to get a beer. read more

You have to know what you are expecting. If you are expecting craft cocktails and the latest IPA don't come here. If you expect a friendly crowd. A mix of ages friendly bartenders and reasonably priced drinks. This is your place. We had the best time talking with the owner and learning the history of this bar. There is quite a history. I can't wait to go back. read more

Yes, service here can really suck., but the karoke on Saturday night is awesome!!! The building itself is nice now that some remodeling was done. read more

A five star just because it is part of what is dying in the Cass Corridor area it is still a true dive with a good people that used to be part of what made Cass Corridor great on a Saturday night going to Mitch's comet SABS for all the other good hole in the walls they now unfortunately have to cater a little bit too the corduroy pants and flannel shirts and knit caps that have renamed this area Midtown but it has not affected the charm and what makes this place great go there because you like the people and appreciate what it still is in an area that is changing for the better I am sure but it is nice to still have the piece that feels like home the owners are absolute gems and will always buy you a round read more

When you're here, you're family. But not in an Olive Garden, Mafioso family way, but a dysfunctional crazy uncle family way.

This is an old, old bar....my parents hung here in the 50's when they were drivers for the Checker Cab company, and were good friends with Jumbo himself! I have been in this bar many many times as a child, and a few times as a young adult...it was seedy and a little scarey! I am pleased to see its still open and has a whole new life! I have some pictures of my parents (now deceased) hanging out at the place with Jumbo that I will have to post soon....and a little trivia...Captain Boblo and his wife lived in the apartment above the bar! I am in my later 60's I believe the last time I was in Jumbos was about 1967! read more

One word...'Jamila'! She is the best bartender....ask for her and order a Jagerbomb!

I can't think of a better place to drink cheap beer and watch a Tigers game than Jumbo's.

Okay bar, okay music. Maybe it was because I was already drunk, but I wasn't super impressed by the atmosphere. However, they make fantastic green tea shots! Would recommend. read more

What a pit. No windows. No fresh air and a bartender that chain smokes. Nothing like cheap flat pop to ruin a good whiskey. Bring money cause you're expected to pay for music. Perfect hang out for hipsters and drunks. read more

We were there on a Saturday night and it was quite dead. Cool Place. Didn't love it and I didn't hate it. I'm pretty sure I have played there before but those days were a bur. Probably cooler when something is happening. read more

Please do go here. It's the best. Leave my hole in the wall alone. Great jukebox. Very nice people. Great beer prices.

Awesome bar, people are cool and the drunks are fun, dogs are allowed and drinks and are cheap!