My husband and I met with friends at The Yard at Corktown on a Friday evening. It the first time…read morefor my husband and me, as we are reacquainting ourselves with our city after being away for a while. For those not familiar, Corktown is the area where the old Tiger Stadium used to be. We were happy to see how the old stadium was taken over by the Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL) and is used for youth sporting events. There are also many new restaurants, as well as the beautiful Michigan Central train station that was redeveloped by Ford Motor Company. The Yard at Corktown ("The Yard") is also new to Corktown ("new" to my husband and me). It can probably best be described as a game bar. They have a wall of shelves full of every board game imaginable, plus an area for darts, axe throwing, and a few other electronic games. Our friends also told us The Yard has Trivia Night on Thursdays. There happened to be a Pistons game on that night, and all the TVs played the same game. This was cool because everyone could enjoy regardless of their seating position. While not a huge place, The Yard had comfortable seating and was well laid out, which allowed people to move about without crowding others. The Yard has a very cool and relaxed vibe, and the people were not too loud, pretentious, or obnoxious. It was awesome how the place pretty much came to a standstill as everyone watched their respective screens while the Pistons came from behind to take the game into overtime. Our friends picked out a game, but then we became so engrossed with our conversation we never had the chance to play (lol). I really enjoyed our time at The Yard, and look forward to returning!

I have to say that we had a great time at The Yard. This place is a great place to go for some fun…read moreand games. We did some axe throwing and had a blast. Our instructor was great. She was very attentive, colorful, and friendly. The Yard also offers a lot of other fun activities and game form table shuffle board, darts, to a wide range of board games. They have a bar area and outdoor table and games too. I would highly suggest coming here with friends if you're looking for a good time and something fun to do.

This is a great go to spot. The DJ IS NICE! The crowd is mature. The bartenders are kind and the…read moredrinks are strong. DJ Prince Taj rocks Axis lounge. He knows his music and plays all the goodies. The band was great, the drinks were good. Music is always great but my favorite is when they have Dueling Pianos. This bar is beautiful, well setup, has great staff from bartenders to security personnel. I always have a GOOD TIME at the AXIS LOUNGE THE MUSIC IS GREAT & THE SELECTIONS OF MUSIC ! I JUST LOVE IT!

I was thinking that this was an actual lounge as opposed to a bar in the middle of the casino. Eh,…read moreno biggie. For the most part, I enjoyed myself at this "lounge" . . . extra point for smoking options. Since the lounge is in the middle of the casino, I would have expected the service to be fast. Boy, was I wrong. Perhaps, the lounge needs to staff more bartenders. Both of the bartenders were pretty nice to me, but I did notice that they were quite rude to other customers. I'm not sure if the customers were rude to the bartenders, but unfortunately, rude customers come with the job. In one case, a customer asked the bartender the types of vodkas the bar served, he pretty much bit her head off. Here's a quick tip: Be sure to order your cocktails as doubles, because it will take some time to get a second round.

Good vibes, Great drinks, service is quick. It's not super loud and is a classy bar. A great place…read moreto come for a nice vibe. Atmosphere is super nice The seasonal menu is the best ever. Try the conservatory.. it will be the best

Overall, great atmosphere. The service is attentive. The drinks are really quite good. The food is…read moreOK. The food menu is very limited. Definitely just more snacks than even appetizers. Eat your meal ahead before you come here. There's parking all along the side of the roads and also a lot around the corner.

A very hole-in-the-wall type of place that after a long evening of bar hopping, this was literally…read moremy last chance for something before I left! A bunch of unique cocktails are on this menu. I got a scotch drink with rootbeer bitters. Seemed bizarre but wanted to give it a try. It was very good and am glad I got to try it. This was one of the few bars that wasn't slammed with World Cup fans so this was the perfect spot to sneak into late in the evening!

I've been here a few times now and it's always been a great time. Came with a friend during the…read moreweek and it was mellow and chill and came again on a Saturday night with a group and it was packed for karaoke. Dark woods, classic drinks, and a laid dive bar atmosphere mixed in with playboy/Playgirl magazines and a giant disco ball. Plus Dolly. Great time

My friends and I decided to stop by here and were not disappointed!…read more This bar has a very calm feeling and a great aesthetic. I loved the shiny phases of the moon artwork on the wall! It was dimly lit and the lighting was yellow and purple. There are booths to sit in and some smaller circle tables. My only room for suggestion is to add some square or rectangle tables for larger parties. We were able to push some smaller circle tables together because we wanted to play card games and it all worked out.

This place is awesome and super cool. Chill vibe throughout, as classic R&B and rock records line…read morethe walls, and there is a high-tech audio and screen setup. UFO aesthetic as well. There is also a kitchen in the back called Gladys Nite that serves incredible "Atomic Dogs" in Kimchi and Bahn Mi varieties. Also hamburgers, wings, fries and other fare. Definitely a unique Detroit institution in Corktown not to be missed!

Dear reader, PJ's…read moreLager House in Detroit is exactly the sort of place one hopes to stumble into and then quietly congratulate oneself for finding. It has that charming, welcoming dive bar energy that feels relaxed, unfussy, and immediately easy to like. The staff was friendly and fun, which set the tone nicely from the start, and the music was great all around. It is the kind of place that feels lively without trying too hard, which is very much in its favour. One of the coolest surprises was the speakeasy tucked away almost in plain sight. It can be rented for private events, and it is much larger and more finished than you might expect, with a really nice atmosphere that makes it feel special without losing the bar's overall charm. They also have a great outdoor area with a large TV display, which adds even more appeal if you want to linger a while. And then, of course, there was the happy hour deal: $8 for a shot and a Surfside, which had us at hello and frankly required very little convincing. Overall, PJ's Lager House delivered good drinks, good music, kind people, and a very good time. I would happily go back.

What a chill, hole in the wall, music venue, I absolutely digged it and loved the overall energy of…read morethe place. Some of the drinks where a tad pricey, so I highly recommend the beers, but the servers are funny and genuine, we got to see the red tum club and heat above (both excellent) and there's a part of me that prefers the closeness and intimacy of seeing a band or just throwing back a few. Don't skip on this place

I was very surprised at how great this place was. I always…read morelook for a cigar lounge/bar when I travel and I have been to many great ones and this was definitely one of them! The entrance is inside a building with a revolving door and not just on the street. They have a lot of seats and tvs but it is a very comfortable feel to just relax, have a cigar, watch the game and enjoy yourself. I have no idea how old this place is or have been around but Im glad I found it. I was in a spot alone facing the wall lol and above the wall were 2 tvs in a high spots. One had on an old game of Cubs v Cardinals with Zambrano pitching so I was all about it and the other had funny dog videos. It was probably the best things to have on to relax to lol. The weather sucks butts in Detroit winter at -1 and 0 degrees but I was walking distance to this place and worth the whole walk in that shit weather.

The place has a great vibe. Great music being played, comfortable seating, and excellent service…read more Ordered Old Fashioned's. Looked good until I tasted it. No bueno. Unbalanced with several cubes. Ordered a Martini with Tanguera. Much better. Ventilation is great. Other Yelpers must not be cigar peeps.

I was so glad that this place was open during the day on tigers opening day. Being older I probably…read morewould have never stepped in to this place in the evening thinking that I may not fit in. The bar is beautiful and the venue itself is fantastic. You see the mix of all of the old theater and the new dance hall. This place used to show the newsreels of the nation back in the hayday and now it serves as a nightclub. Definitely a gem of Detroit.

Very overpriced, condescending staff. Not worth a trip. Jovita was horrible. Charged $24 for a…read moresingle shot vodka redbull.