We rolled through Batch for lunch and a cold one after a little sightseeing in the area. We opted…read moreto sit outside, since it was a nice day. They had plenty of umbrella covered tables to keep you out of the sun. The only negative: you order with toast tab, and there's no way to customize anything. My husband has food allergies, so it knocked out a bunch of options. We settled on nachos, and they wound up being really tasty. We did add a little salt, but overall very good and filling. (The chorizo and avocado were a little extra.) My husband went up to the bar to get some samples for us to try, and we both chose the Pocket Calculator. It was rich, sweet, and very tasty. The waitress brought food and drinks out quickly when they were ready. This is a great place to stop, especially if you are allergy-free!

Truly cool place inside - love the vibe. Beers are great and the food is really good too…read more We had the chicken nachos, a warm pretzel, as well as an amazing French onion dip with house made chips. I forgot to take a picture of the dip - was too hungry and forgot. If you're downtown, give the a try - you won't be disappointed.

If you're looking for pure vibes in downtown Detroit, The Skip is the move…read more This spot is such a fun escape -- colorful, open-air, and full of energy. The music hits, the crowd is always lively, and it just feels like summer no matter what time of year it is. Whether you're stopping by before hitting another spot or making it your main destination for the night, The Skip always delivers. Now let's talk drinks -- because they do not play around. The Long Islands are ON POINT. Strong, smooth, and perfectly balanced. Not watered down, not overly sweet -- just right. You definitely feel like you're getting your money's worth, and they're dangerously easy to sip. I love the overall vibe here. It's social, upbeat, and perfect for hanging with friends. If you want good music, great drinks, and a guaranteed good time, The Skip should absolutely be on your list. This is one of those places you go once... and then it becomes part of your regular rotation.

I always stop by here when in downtown Detroit! They have the best frozen espresso martini!!read more

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.

This was an old rail station that has been converted a number of times over the years. It was cool…read moreto see parts of the rail station such as the doors still there. There was a good-sized bar in the front and a quieter dining area in the back. The service was appreciated and the food came out quickly. The Reuben egg rolls were ordered. They had a 1,000-island dressing along with a miso mustard. I liked the sauce choices, one traditional and the other unique. The egg rolls as a whole were solid. I was hoping for a crispier edge as well as more cheese present. The meat was very tender, which was the key. Will I go back? Yeah.

Visited downtown Detroit and walked up on Grand Trunk Pub. What a cool place. Lots of history…read moreand a beautiful bar. We only had drinks but the food looked great and the burgers/sandwiches looked huge. I had the Black Kiln cocktail and it was great. Will go again and try the food.

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.

Collect moved to the English village and brought even more charm with them! The building is so fun…read morewith the small stained windows and open space -- there are some fun pop ups that happen randomly that are so worth the visit! Everyone that works there is absolutely amazing and have the best attitude- they'll help you find your next favorite beer and it could even be the blue gatorade they have on tap. There is a huge open garden and courtyard so lots of open space. There is street parking all around so I wouldn't worry about that!

This is an updated review for the new spot…read more One of the things I liked about the old spot was that it reminded me of the bars in Europe, locally oriented, cozy, welcoming. Kercheval location is massive, massive enough to have a basketball net put into it. Everything else is kind of the same, great service, interesting choice of beers. The one thing I didn't like was the $16 Michigan Reisling. That seemed like kind of a crazy price for freaking Reisling.... From Michigan.

I would go back here in a heartbeat. The food was tasty and fresh and exceptional portions for the…read moreprices (especially considering proximity to the sports venues). We stopped in on a Thursday night in January and the kitchen was open late, which was a huge relief. Service was quick and friendly, though a little snarky. I love any place that serves German beer and especially if the beer is clean and the bartenders are knowledgeable. Highly recommend Jacoby's for a late night stop. I'd like to visit during the warmer months now!

You had me at German Biergarten. The group discussion by my colleagues was a challenge, trying to…read morefigure out what we would do for dinner. When I suggested "German with German beers on tap" the decision was made. We lucked out with our arrival on a busy night as the place is first come, first served and it is not at all very large. Three or four tables, two community tables and a dozen seats along the bar. And if you're not inside, you're queued up outside. We got the last two tables. Beer? They have all the big German beers on tap in large and larger glasses. Or if you want a tin? They have that too. They even have the good NA beers if you prefer. I started off with the Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen from Dortmund Germany (not very Germany purity law pure, but it's hot). On a hot day after walking too many streets of Detroit, this was a treat. With dinner, the Hefeweizen from Brauerei Pinkus Müller from Münster, Germany. Both cold and delicious and refreshing. For dinner, I chose the wurst platter, taking off the potato pancakes (I'm sorry) and substituting red cabbage. They were deliciously grilled, served hot and I enjoyed them very much. The only miss was that they didn't have their own mustard. I had to use the table mustard which was a bummer. Great service, we were never rushed though the serving staff was trying very hard to keep up with the flow. It was a fabulous meal and my great Yelp reputation with my colleagues continues. [Review 477 of 2025 - 384 in Michigan - 24039 overall]

After leaving The Museum of Illusion on a Tuesday we stopped in for a beer and some chicken from…read morePenny Red's (located at the back). The staff was nice. The beer was really good. The food was good. Only bummer is that previous yelp pics showed the elote cob but I got kernels instead. Chicken was good, slaw was good, the twister fries were amazing, mac and cheese was just ok it could've been more cheesy. The Brakeman had a good amount of space. They had have wood tables with paper towels on them. Some tables were low and they had high top tables as well. It's a cool place to go when you're downtown.

I really enjoyed this place. There was a live DJ that played some good music. The drinks were…read morepretty pricey and not worth it in my opinion. The vibes of the location is what kept me there most of the night. Because it is downtown Detroit street parking on the weekends is always hard to find. So paying to park in the garage I would recommend. There were plenty of tables and seating. We did have to share and wait for some of the games to be available but everybody was friendly and generous with sharing the games. You do have to purchase tokens from the booth located inside to purchase drinks at the bar. The lady in the booth was very friendly and answered all my questions with that being my first time there.