Great music venue! Loved getting to see a few of my favorite DJs play here. Bar was busy because the crowd was pretty big but overall, we had a great time! read more

Nice area dj needs some help but cute cozy date night spot I like it the crowd is kinda mixy but cute vibe read more

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I love Spot Lite. there hasn't been a single night where I have gone and felt like the music wasn't great and the crowd wasn't electric. One thing I appreciate is I always know what is going to happen, great DJs, great techno, and folks that are ready to move along with it. The drinks were great (although I never order anything too crazy) and strong. They are also a record store so if you get tired of dancing take a break to look at all the cool discs they have. I am yet to visit during the day to try their coffee shop so that has to be my next visit. read more

Spot Lite Detroit - Dance Clubs Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Went on a Wednesday night for one of the DJ sets, and it was a great experience! The vibe was on point...good music, low lighting that gave it a nice romantic and sexy feel, and plenty of room to ballroom and dance. The drinks were strong and well-made (so pace yourself!). The only thing I wish someone had told me beforehand was that the restroom is unisex and pretty open; it definitely caught me off guard. Other than that, everything was great. I also learned it's a coffee shop during the day and a record store, which was a cool surprise. I loved browsing through the old-school records and relaxing on the outdoor patio. Overall, it's a nice spot with good vibes and friendly people. I'll definitely be back for another night out! read more

I love music and dancing. Generally, that applies to most genres. I also love the nostalgia of vinyl, and I live for a great cocktail and a fun atmosphere. All of which you get at Spot Lite Detroit. The place is tucked in a fairly isolated area in the Islandview neighborhood in Detroit off of Charlevoix and Mt. Elliot. The esthetics are dope. There is a coffee shop, a record shop section, a bar, a huge dancefloor and lots of seating. You can find obscure vinyl to take home and enjoy, order a cocktail from the tasty variety served, or a comfy cup of coffee and enjoy your evening laughing and dancing with friends. It's a really cool place to enjoy yourself. I only hope that the owners and also the area police make sure that guests' vehicles are safe. I worried the entire time I was there that my car would be fine when I returned to it. I was thankful that it was. Other than that, there is plenty of parking and a summertime patio area. read more

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We had dinner plans tonight downtown and decided to get an early start. Spot Lite has $10 espresso Martinis for happy hour. Yes please! At first I was a little surprised as we drove down the dilapidated alley to get to this location but then I was so happy about the ambiance here! There is so much to see and it is such a unique spot. There is a record shop and a coffee shop as well as a bar area. Apparently this is a popular place for people to come in and work. At night a DJ comes in and the party really starts. Tonight they have a Michael Jackson vs Prince theme. Super fun! read more

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Very cool place to get a nice house mix vibe and allow people to chill and drink. The bar is nice and the customer service is mid but what bar actually cares about that. Great vibe nonetheless read more

Spot Lite Detroit - Nice music selection - Dance Clubs Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

This place is the spot for house music in Detroit. There could be others but I haven't gotten to them yet. I enjoyed my time here listening to the music and watching everyone having a good time. The other thing that was dope about this location was that it was also a record store. You can choose the albums that you want to listen to on the record player prior to purchase. Ol school like a muthrfuqr. read more

Spot Lite Detroit - Dance Clubs Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

This is an amazing spot for shows! It is cozy & quaint, very personal. Spot Lite is an art gallery/coffee house located in the East Side, not too far from Gratiot off Vernor. We have been twice so far and loved the atmosphere and vibe! It's reminiscent of the underground parties in the 90's, I'm sure that's why the DJs love it so much! The sound system thumps & there are couches to relax & chill on between heavy dance sessions. The bathrooms are unisex- for the most part- & the bar gets thick with patrons looking for a thirst quencher. They may need to add on an additional bar in the front! We love Spot Lite & look forward to many amazing house shows in the future! read more

Spot Lite Detroit - Dance Clubs Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Super cool venue - by day it's a coffee/works space and record shop and by mid-day and night the bar and dancing begins. Local and international DJs are spinning every week and there is usually a food truck out front if you get hungry. You could literally spend all day and night here ! I stopped through midday to checkout the record store and they have an incredible selection of new and used jazz, r&b/funk/soul, rock and especially electronic music. There is a special section within each genre that highlights past and current Detroit artists which is an added plus. and a special section specifically for Detroit. The best record shop I found in Detroit but will be checking out others. read more

This is a great spot - great drinks, lots of space to dance, cool art, and awesome DJs. It gets packed later into the night, but is also a great place to chill, listen to music and have drinks a little earlier in the evening. I'd come back often if I lived nearby, for sure. They have several non-alcoholic options - I had the hibiscus tea, which was refreshing and not super sweet like many mocktails offered. I really enjoyed that. A very cool place to gather with friends. read more

This place is a vibe! How fun to have different DJs and let yourself show out. The bathrooms are universal which is super fun and easy. It's a cool spot to even sit, catch up with friends and explore! read more

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This place exceeded my expectations, so cool and unique. The place to be to feel comfortable and dance. Bartenders were accommodating and helpful when it came to figuring out what to drink. Drinks are cute and the prices is fair. They have art for sale on the walls and also little snacks! A must visit when visiting Detroit if you're looking for an edgy vibe and cool music. Xx read more

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Ahhhhhhh my favorite spot in the D! Very welcoming of the LGBTQ community and everyone. Great service, great drinks and my favorite type of music. A chill dance club that feels like home is I always feel. read more

Spotlite is consistently one of my favorite techno bars in Detroit. The music is fantastic, the venue is great, the drinks are cheap, there's outdoor options, you can come dressed up after a gala or come dressed in a sweatshirt and pajamas and no one will judge you no matter how you decide to come. The staff is nice, the music variety is plentiful, and this is Detroit's hidden gem read more

The low score has to do with accessibility wheelchair users would find a very difficult to gain access to this establishment unless they had someone with them. Once inside it is very accessible and there is one handicap bathroom. As far as drinks go, they make fabulous ones and if you're looking for a delicious cocktail, this is a great place to go. read more

If you want your car broken into this a a great spot to come to this place horrible security,They have an obligation to do so if they're bringing in that many people to their establishment only 2 guards who don't drive around they blame the neighborhood not a safe area read more

Spot Lite Detroit - Dance Clubs Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

If you want to immerse yourself in the Detroit scene, You must check out Spot Lite. A few of my friends hang out in this area and introduced me to this hip spot. They have a large lineup of DJs spinning beats til 2am. It's truly such an eclectic group of people hanging out here! There are people of all ages and backgrounds enjoying music, dancing and of course enjoying adult beverages. Depending on the time, there is possibly a cover. I couldn't believe how packed this place was last night. Parking can be a bit challenging. Great spot to chill...maybe I'll see you there! read more

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LOVE coming here. It's always a great crowd and a fun time. They have good local djs playing, great drinks, cool art for sale, a big dance floor, a nice patio, and lots of records to look through. We came here earlier this week for a record and wine release. Follow them on instagram they have all kinds of events during the week and on the weekends. read more

I loved this place! The vibe was super cool, loved all the artwork. Also, I loved how you could buy records in the back, they had old and modern records which was unexpected! The drinks were good and the service was fast for how busy they were! Will sessions performed and shit was hard!! read more

Spot Lite Detroit - Will Sessions performing - Dance Clubs Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

We showed up to a Saturday party at SpotLite around 11pm and parked a few hundred feet from the building. I was driving with 3 others in the car. It was 30 dollars each to get in so 120 total at the door. There were a lot of people there and the music was good. We were having fun. Between us four, we had 2 drinks each, the girls drinking Paloma's, which they said were good, and my friend and I drinking 2 beers. We couldn't check our coats because the cost check was taking so long and every trip to the bathroom was a really long wait. The bar tender seemed like he was having a terrible night and had a mean-mug pouty face on and seemed upset we were ordering drinks from him. We were ready for our third and last drink at 1:45 am but the pouty bartender told me the bar was closed and wouldn't serve anymore with no last call, even though someone 10 feet from me just got served and he served the guy right ahead of me. The girls were disappointed but we stayed for a bit longer and left. When we got to the car I discovered my passenger front window was smashed and glass was everywhere. It was about 9 degrees outside and it took awhile to get all of the glass off the seat...it was all over the car. The would-be thief opened the glove box and searched through it. I walked back to the club while my friend got the rest of the glass off of his seat and walked up to the security vehicle parked in front of the club. She was clam baking out the security car with weed and when she rolled down the window she seemed upset I would bother her about trying to get back into the building to talk with someone. After being as nice as I possibly could despite the callous attitude, she pointed me to a door I could try. I got back into the club and looked for the owner or someone in charge. Someone at the DJ booth told me they already left and said all I could do was talk to the people at the bar. I told them what happened and the guy was visibly annoyed and upset I would bring that up to him. I suggested I wanted to try to recoup a few bucks since we spent about 200 and that made him even more annoyed while he said in a sharp pissed off way, "we're not paying for that!" Very bad attitudes of everyone I came into contact with. No caring whatsoever by anybody or even someone saying sorry. They just said "that sucks" in a pissy way, while the high security officer wasn't doing her job. It will be 250 to fix the window with my deductible and I have to miss work tomorrow to have it fixed before Christmas, not to mention driving home freezing. Terrible experience and strange aggravated people at the club. Open drug use by the security officer Lolo and the people in the club...and not in a fun way, in a, these people have issues way. Very bad vibes and a dangerous area with no concern for people's safety, but expensive. We won't be going back again. read more

I love this place. It's great for taking pictures because there is a record store and you can use the record player. The club area was nice even though the music didn't cater to my taste. And there is also a bar which you can get drinks. Overall great vibes read more

I've been here twice and both times the music was great. Very spacious, the bar services was excellent.

best venue in Detroit, for local vibe and local talent. This is the place to take fam & friends from out of town, to show ya what Detroit is all about read more

Great place! Great events, art, music, and drinks. Love sifting through records and looking at all the skateboards and ever changing art. Always a great time at Spot Lite! read more

This place has a great vibe and awesome music. Love the diversity. Appreciate the venue.

Spotlight is a great club! Went there this weekend for my birthday with my friends! Great music great drinks will be back here again. read more

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The place was great. It has a artsy feel with great music. They have places to sit and a nice sized dance floor. Also the out maids patio is really nice. read more

Cutest venue ever. Constantly having cool events there and I love their outdoor space where I can smoke and listen to the DJ spin

Great place to dance and have fun all night. The staff is incredibly nice and there is usually somehow amazing going on at any point during the week. read more

I came here to celebrate my aunt and uncle's 6th anniversary, anticipating a great time; however, what I found was anything but. I ordered a pickle back shot from the bar and it was far too pickly. Yuck! Sooooo salty. Exercise caution when ordering from this bar. I am dead serious. read more

Spot Lite Detroit - me - Dance Clubs Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

owner is super rude and unprofessional. physically grabbed my arm, without notifying me who she was (I assumed it was just some drunk random trying to mess with me, I found out after the fact who she was) all because of the flash on my camera, I told her twice "dont touch me" and she told me security was coming for me, I was so confused but brushed it off. I was filming a short video (1 minute& 41 seconds) of one of my friends playing, (I was not shining it in anyone's eyes and have had the flash on before without a problem) At the end of the night after my friend who was on keys told me who she was, I approached her very normally and said plainly "you can say what you want to people but you have no right to touch anyone" she mocked me sarcastically, did not apologize, then said "well you can get the f*** out and dont come back." I also reported her to a community watch account on social media whom informed me that they have "heard other things" about her as well. When I posted this same review on google reviews she replied with gaslighting and lies, saying I was "shining it in the DJ's eyes" there was no DJ, it was a live band.. my friend on keys posted the video I took of him on his instagram and you can see no one in the band was noticing my flash(the club literally has red strobe lights and disco ball lights) She also replied that I was "entitled and arrogant" which is actually an exact projection of precisely how she was behaving, I was very calm and frank in my communication with her, I did not cuss or get loud. She had nonright to touch me and I asked her twice not to. Her responses to other negative google reviews are also condescending and unprofessional. Also, this venue has an issue with car break-ins, which when people post about that, she deflects saying its "detroit problem" that other venues have and that its "multiple gangs" doing it..thats very coded language, and as a native detroiter and black woman, I read that as borderline racist language( also car break-ins are not a regular thing at other detroit venues at all) Spend your money elsewhere, this owner truly does not deserve the money or support of this city. I felt very violated and cried in the car afterwards because if you're a woman, you know how bad it feels to be grabbed in a club setting..and this was a violation from another woman who did not apologize but doubled down on her aggression and does not take responsibility for how she treats people. The only positive of this whole ordeal was my friend who was on keys that night thanked me for capturing a good solo of his on video and he posted it to his social media..which I later saw that she liked that post, ironic. read more

Great Art Great Sound Great Energy . Warm and Cozy! One of my favorite Spots to dance the night away!

Very diverse crowd across all dynamics, with multiple drink options including those with and without alcohol, coffees, and teas. The record collection is impressive, the art is unique, and the environment varied. An over all fun night. Extra star for the disco ball and alternating DJ's read more

Came here (hesitantly as I'm on the older side and usually in bed by 9 pm) but it was awesome! Great music, good vibes, and people of all ages and walks of life. read more

Loved the ambiance here. Great vibes, drinks and music was awesome. We'll be back soon (probably this week)