This would be one my less-preferred bars in Detroit to go to but I was with a group of people so we went here. Unlike some other bars in Detroit, this one didn't have a cover charge to enter. The music playing was quite interesting - at times, it was gospel and other times it was rap. The floor was a mess and I couldn't help but to stare. It was so dirty. Along with the floors, the tables weren't cleaned or had the precious drinks removed so we couldn't set our drink down. My friend ordered a drink and it came pretty fast. It was strong and not too expensive. Not a bad bar but there's definitely way better bars to go to if you're in this area of Detroit. read more

Love queens! Open, inviting and a great spot for most occasions! It's on the smaller side with about three booths, four or five high tops and about eight tables and an outdoor patio too post COVID quarantine. I've been here on a date, meeting coworkers after work, post tigers game happy hour, or the last bar after a night out in the D. It's met all the needs of whatever person/group I was with. Pretty solid beer, spirits and food menu! Won't break the bank either! They go off the typical beer menu grid and carry a lot of Michigan made favorites. Draft and bottle! Their food menu is all under $14. Two beers and a coney dog will cost you about $20.00 but worth it! Their fried pickles with dill dip is delicious. And for those who don't like coney dogs...get one here. I'm not a fan of the traditional Detroit coney but man this place hit the spot. Small slices of onion with a brown bean chili and a very flavorful hot dog. Street parking only. And must take the stairs to get to the bathroom. It's a must try in Detroit, definitely worth a drink! read more

This bar is honestly adorable, even if that sounds weird to describe a bar. It has a classic old school vibe with the walls and bar. Now that's its patio season again, they have a comfortable space on the side of the building. The bartenders are great, polite and entertaining. There's a wide variety of drinks from cocktails to beer. Strongly recommend an ice cold beer with one of their sandwiches. A group of friends and I spent an afternoon on a peddle pub downtown and this place was our saving grace. Everyone was definitely buzzed and their cheeseburgers revived us all. Highly recommend if it's a nice day in the D to sit outside and enjoy some good people, drinks, and food! read more

This is a nice bar that plays great music. I wish they had a cocktail list but the drinks I did order (vodka on the rocks with soda) were mixed as asked and strong. We also ordered some food. The fries were decent, but I wasn't a fan of the burger sliders. The meat was dry and didn't have much flavor. But aside from that, I was really digging the feel-good vibe of this place and the friendly bartenders. We went on a Saturday night so it was pretty packed. I look forward to coming back on a less busy day/night to play some of the board games they offer. read more

This place used to be nice but I'm Never going back to this place. Guy at the door was so rude it was raining a lot and he made us go outside in the rain we got soaked and we had to leave even though the bar was not busy at all. It made no sense to make us go outside. What a shame. NEVER GOING BACK read more

The onion rings are not something I'd order again. They were dry, stuck together, and burnt. Its a cool spot gets pretty busy late at night the crowd is a fun group of people. The bartending sometimes can be a little slow. They do have food late at night which is a plus. Not really much to this place bathroom is downstairs located in a older basement but other than that, nothing special. read more

I came here for a few drinks, and while the drinks were just fine, there was nothing that made my experience here spectacular. I had fun with my friend, but there were a few things that I noticed that didn't improve my experience. For one, the backs of the booths are so low that you can't sit comfortably. If someone is sitting behind you, you have to be sure not to lean on them or hit them with your hair or arms or something. But even if someone isn't behind you, you still can't just lean back. It's also just a little annoying how loud it can get in there. I know it's a bar, but it looked a little more quaint to me so I had hoped it would be a bit quieter, and it wasn't. That was my bad for assuming. Overall, I'd come here again for a quick and easy drink, but I wouldn't come here for the comfort or atmosphere. read more

Cute bar, walked in at 0:30 I asked for something sweet. Bar tender made me a mai Tia, was perfect.

Queens was a recommendation from a woman we met who lives in the area- friendly service, great upbeat vibe and an awesome playlist both nights we visited! One of our faves from our visit to Detroit! (Bonus: spotted a tiny piece of Seinfeld decore) read more

Conveniently located downtown on Grand River. Decent liquor selection and craft beer offerings. A small food menu as well. There's also a patio for when the weather is nicer and you're looking to have a cocktail outside in downtown Detroit which is nice. Average spot with convenient location but nothing that is going to wow you here. read more

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It's not a cheers bar experience. The staff should be more engaging and customer forward. If your looking for fun, bring your own. Food is really good for after event hanging out! Loved the onion rings and pickles. L read more

Queens Bar - Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Definitely a cool little bar. The building, the furniture, the windows lining two full walls. I like it. I'm told it gets really busy, but the few times I've been here, it's been fairly mellow. Beer selection is nice, bartenders are cordial, and prices are right. I don't know, there's nothing about Queens that really blows me away or stands out, but it just seems like a good place to hang out for a few drinks. read more

We spent New Year's Eve at Queens Bar and it was a great time! It's small, but contemporary so the space makes it feel larger than it actually is. There is also a nice outdoor space we may have used if it wasn't the dead of winter. We had several different mixed drinks throughout the night and I enjoyed all of them. We also got food - burgers - which I didn't enjoy quite as much. The burger has a very thin patty, so if you are looking for a thick juicy burger, look elsewhere. The fries though were great! It's hard to judge service on NYE because of how crazy it is, but I was pleasantly surprised with the kindness of the staff and the quick turnaround on drinks considering how busy it was. They even did a free champagne toast which was the most amount of a champagne "toast" I've ever seen. read more

Popped in on a whim on a Saturday afternoon (intense day drinking was on the agenda) for a cocktail. Not a ton of people there which was fine, plenty of room to sit. I noticed they had a stack of board games and although we didnt play any, we will easily come back knowing that. Sat at the bar and the bartender was very friendly. She mentioned that they had just started doing lunch so we took a peak at their menu. Everything was so cheap!!! $3-$6 for most items. We landed on fried pickles. what pairs better with booze other than fried foods? They were BOMB. They're drinks were reasonably priced as well. Definiely a must just for the prices alone! I highly recomend coming in for lunch one day. read more

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Nice little place tucked away and hidden a bit due to construction. The decor is really cute art deco style. They have a full bar and fun cocktails, there is also draft craft beer. The food I got was very tasty. I had the french frys and onion rings, which i think those were the best onion rings ever! Super crunchy. The sliders were tasty I had the burger and the fried chicken, the only issues I wish the chicken was not so dry could have used a little more sauce. I recommend getting the house dill ranch for dipping its amazing! read more

Great atmosphere and very nice people! Played great music too! Clean bathrooms too! Went with my brother

Came here upon a recommendation. Wifey and I were craving sliders and were told they did them well. We usually go to Green Dot Stables, but we wanted to see what this place had to offer. First thing the location is convenient. They are located on a corner and they offer both indoor and outdoor seating. The inside was not terribly spacious, but it also wasn't claustrophobic, if that makes sense. It was crowded, but it seemed way too loud for the number of people that were actually there. Ordering food wasn't difficult at all, as you place your order at the front and then they bring it out to you. It took a reasonable amount of time to get our food, but it wasn't super long like it may have been for other reviewers. Here is where the experience underwhelmed us. While the food was satisfying and decently priced, we really wished we had eaten at Green Dot instead. We felt like the sliders themselves were uninspired ripoffs from other established dive bars. Our beef patties tasted a little dry, but were overshadowed by copious amounts of cheese and grease, so much so that it made the buns too soft and mushy. The pastrami with kimchi was literally falling apart before I had a chance to hold it in my hand. The portabello mushroom slider was borderline gross as well, but we really enjoyed the fries which were warm and crispy. My favorite slider was the fried chicken, which strangely enough tasted like an original chicken sandwich from Burger King. Overall we had a good time and it was a nice vibrant place. But the obnoxious noise pollution coupled with the just okay sliders left alot to be desired. read more

Always impeccable vibes, service on point. Sitting on their patio listening to Erykah Badu right now. So grateful to have Queens right around the corner from work. :) read more

I only come here for coworker outings but it's always a great time. On weekends finding a seat can be impossible and the crowd can make hanging out there uncomfortable. So I usually weekend nights. The drinks are good and strong and the bartenders are cool. I like the creative specials, I almost always order off of the chalkboard to try something new and I'm never disappointed. read more

If you go on a Friday, prepare to wait and be crowded with lots of other people. However, on other weekdays it's pretty decent. I've never eaten there but the drinks are decent and it's pretty close to the downtown core so it's not far from my job. read more

If you're an Art Deco nerd, this is your place. Owned by the same folks as Cliff Bell's, Queens occupies a great little corner space looking out over Library Street. Inside is cozy and contemporary. We popped in just for a drink and snack to hold us over for a dinner reservation and I'd strongly suggest this as a great place for that. It's walking distance from downtown attractions like Hart Plaza and Campus Meritas Park. The staff was so kind and friendly, we had really wonderfully made Old Fashioneds, and shared an order of wings, which were breaded (not my preference) but had and incredible house made buffalo sauce. Mostly, it was just a fun, simple, relaxing place to have a drink and chill and chat before heading to dinner. Be sure to get down in the basement and check out the bathrooms. It's just a super dope old cellar but not the kind of thing or place you get to see much anymore (elevator option for accessibility). Surely will be returning to Queen's soon. read more

Great spot for good drinks and great music. Typically crowded on a Saturday night in the summer with a solid vibe.

Was excited to go here because it's owned by the same people as Bronx Bar...but the experience is the opposite. It was wall to wall douchey people. We couldn't even walk in. Super loud in a bad way. No one would let us to the bar. Tables in poor places. I wanted the dark dive vibe of Bronx Bar. We left after like 10 minutes so I can't say anything about the drink selections. read more

Stopped in for a quick bite and drink before a show. Ordered a Pinot noir and was served a gross Pinot grigio in a can. Asked to order food and told kitchen was closed. Music was awful and deafening. Would not return. read more

Queens Bar is in a central location and the perfect place for a drink or two downtown. During the summer, this place has been delightful with their outdoor patio. You can see the new(ish) hustle and bustle of that corner of the Central Business District. As businesses in that area begin to pop up and fill out the downtown scene, you'll find that Queens Bar has a front row seat. The last time I went, they weren't serving food yet, so our server brought my group complimentary nachos and salsa to accompany our drinks. If you've got guests from out of town and are looking to have a night on the town, you might want to check out this spot. Grab a beer and head outside to gaze at the graffiti art on the side of the Once Campus Martius/Compuware building, or get a peek of the nearby Belt area exploding with interesting street art. Lastly, the staff is super friendly and accommodating, the entire place is well-kept, and they have board games. read more

Fabulous first experience here. We had a work happy hour here, and we had a great time. Good selection of beers, friendly staff, inexpensive drinks, cool ambience, and clean bathrooms. The patio is also really nice for the summer. The only downside? The restrooms are downstairs in the basement, so just don't fall down the stairs after too many drinks. I look forward to having more after-work drinks here. read more

Very hip. Very new age Detroit. Teeming with little baby bankers, so bring your best one upper stories. Service is sub par. Don't expect a place that would be equipped to run in New York, Chicago, or LA. read more

On the weekdays the crowd is not as diverse and a tad bit stuffy and on the weekends the ambiance changes completely to a younger and more lively crowd. read more

Horrible service, will never come again. Bartender was really mean and the wine was really bad. Gave off really ghetto vibes

A really interesting spot with unique artwork in a really great location, but there are a few downsides that stop me from giving it more stars. Firstly, on weekend nights the bar is usually completely filled with people and it can be almost impossible to get a drink without waiting more than 20 minutes. On the off chance someone gets up from the bar and you take their spot, you will be served pretty quickly though. Next, drinks are a little on the pricy side for a bar like this. Even just for the simplest drink it was $7-8 when similar places have them at $5-6 or even less. And lastly, I got a kind of snobby and stuck up vibe from a lot of the people here. In short, If it doesn't look too crowded, this place is definitely worth a visit, but if it looks packed in there, you'll probably spend more time waiting for a drink than enjoying yourself. read more

Nice chill spot downtown. Bar staff make decent drinks and the prices are good. Close to other bars and restaurant of you want to make a night of it. read more

I'd probably come here all the time if I was 20 years younger. I've been in the afternoon, when it was a little easier to get a seat at the bar, and later at night when the place was packed. Lively energy, if that's what you're looking for, and you're at the center of a lot of downtown action. Decent bar food. I've had the nachos and fries, which were just fine. Decent drinks, too. Not quite my scene but I check it out a couple times a year. read more

I really wish you would go back to the original burgers you had, honestly it was one of my favorite burgers in Detroit. Pretty bummed out that it's now just a lame version of the Blackout from Bronx. read more

Very fun place for late night drinks! Great music! Drinks are strong af! Loved the energy in this place! It deserves more hype!

A fun place to hang out after a night on the town. This is the place that people working in the area go and also the people who live downtown in the lofts hang out here. Normally a go to because most places close up at midnight, queens is open till 2 pm. A touch on the expensive side but worth it to me. Everyone is friendly and has a comfortable atmosphere. read more

I just love this place. The vibe is tremendous. Location is perfect. Who doesn't love a patio.

My husband and I stopped in for a drink around 6pm on a Sunday. We also ordered some onion rings to share. It took them 30 minutes just to get us the onion rings. There were four people working behind the counter and only like 10 or so customers. They didn't give us water or napkins, so we had to go up to the bar twice and ask for those things. Then, when we went to pay our tab, the guy behind the counter was so busy on his phone that he didn't notice us standing right there. The food and drink were fine, but the service was so bad I don't know if I would want to go back. It just felt like everyone there was too busy with their own lives to help us with anything. I do have to add though that for downtown Detroit, the prices are quite reasonable (ex: $3 cider, $5 onion rings). read more

Horrible service very unprofessional. Bartender makes you wait an hour for you to get a drink. Better off going to the Skip

This has been my favorite bar for a while, not anymore! I came out Saturday to celebrate my birthday with a group of girlfriends, we sat at the bar and waited to get serviced. The barre asked took orders and proceeded to the other side of the bar. I noticed she was taking other patron orders who had just arrived and gave them their drinks Johnny on the spot. So, when she finally came back to our end I said we were here before them and still haven't received our drinks. The bartender exact words "please do not start with me". After that comment, I politely said I do not want anything and my girlfriends and I left. read more

One of the few places I've been in Detroit that had a mix of black and white customers - including more than one party that had both black and white folks in the same group. Both the staff and the clientele seemed relaxed and at home - the kind of vibe that gives you the sense that there are a lot of regulars in the crowd. read more