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Vesper Books & Wine

4.7 (15 reviews)
Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Arturo F.

Awesome addition to the Detroit wine scene. All low-intervention/natural wines but with plenty of options that taste like great, textbook examples of their region & style. You can also go real funky if you'd like! Lots of cool producers that aren't typically found on wine lists around here. The limited snack menu hits the spot -- I don't know what's in that bread, but it's addictive. Vibe is chill and relaxed. Owners and staff are super friendly and helpful. You'll definitely wanna hang and buy too many coffee table books.

Lisa W.

The juxtaposition of Vesper versus location is wild. Well, I take that back. Core City, as it is now called, is heavily gentrified. "Core City" on par with Brush Park in that regard with not a native Detroiter in sight. This is important to note because those of us born and raised here, and also love wine, need to be aware that *we* are not the majority demographic for this location. If you are more comfortable with a diverse clientele, might I recommend Brix, Rosa's or Motor City wine. That being said, the interior is cute, casual and inviting. Service was fine. Staff were knowledgeable. When I went, Friday during happy hour, it was a steady stream of people in and out but it never felt crowded. The food selection is snacks of bread, cheese, olives... Maybe sandwiches?? The wine selection is more obscure than I am accustomed too. But it's also nice to try wines (and beers) outside of the norm. I believe most are Michigan based. Which is nice.

Rachel A.

such a cute spot!! wanted to unwind after dinner and found vesper, they have an extensive menu with lots of different wine options and nonalcoholic options as well:) the vibe is cozy and was not feeling crowded at all! the music was also 10/10 and had a nice book selection! would come here again for a chill night :)

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Grace Q.

VESPER BOOKS & WINE: A HAIKU Inclusive color cave Wine, books, art, plants, bread, squiggles Evening of giggles *non-alcoholic options

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Jerome A.

I know nothing about wine. Or books. But this place is pretty cool and you can sit inside an old bank vault. Oh and they got snacks.

Lisa W.

Very cool cute place and love the cookbooks !! Came in with a few friends over The Weekend! They have some really great wine selections and some minor snacks. We got the cheese board and ham board. I think the only thing I would have preferred to see on the cheese board would be some honey or some type of preserve. They have some great tasting bread and crackers. Just needed a little something sweet for the palate with all the flavors going on. Would love to come back.

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Father Forgive Me

Father Forgive Me

4.7
(61 reviews)
5.4 mi

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.

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Bar Pigalle

Bar Pigalle

4.3
(207 reviews)
1.9 mi
Locally owned & operated
Full bar

I absolutely love this place! The food was delicious across the board. The butter had a wonderful…read moresweet and spicy kick, and the salad was incredibly fresh and light. Both the steak and fries were cooked to absolute perfection, as was the gnocchi. To top it all off, our server was wonderful. Highly recommend They did provide a sweet birthday crème brûlée!

Had dinner at Bar Pigalle yesterday early evening…read more Highs Service was stellar. Our server was very welcoming and helped to set up our food order into courses that allowed us a very relaxing evening Cocktails were really good. I had a Last Word and it was very well done. The restaurant is decorated very nicely with warm wood trim. The bar area looked stellar and very French-bistro like. I will sit there next time No so Highs Food was good, but just OK. Between the two of us we had the beet salad, burger and steak tartare. Burger was good, but not the best smash burger that I've had. Beet salad was fine, however the cream cheese was a bit overpowering against the orange oil. It was dying for some citrus. Steak tartare was a bit dry, meaning that a small dab of olive oil would have added to the richness and overall mouth feel. I did not really taste the egg although I did see a dab of yolk on the tartare. Needed a bit of salt also to enhance the taste Menu was small, but it did cover a cross section of French bistro dishes. All in all, I thought it was a bit overpriced. So I will have to consider returning for a full meal. I would come back for a burger and beer at the bar.

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Castalia

Castalia

4.9
(84 reviews)
1.3 mi

Don't miss your chance to visit this intimate cocktail bar by night perfumery by day. They've made…read morethe decision to close end of the month. Located in the basement level of an1880's Victorian mansion. Vibe is cozy, cool, eclectic. Drinks are crafted to complement the scent notes of their perfumes. Menu changes seasonally. Ellie was bartending this evening (and she's excellent). Two fav drinks were Land of Origin and Dust & Clay. Small bites like nuts (specially made for them by the Detroit Nut Co.) and charcuterie boards are available. Take home items like perfumes, candles, spirits, and apparel are available. Parking is easy and mostly free on the street. Special little place in a great neighborhood. Make reservations for the tastings or walk in. It's small, but they're super kind here and will make room for you if they can.

Castalia is a gem in the Wayne State area. Each cocktail includes a paired scent curated to elevate…read moreyour drink experience. It's beautiful designed and a small craft space. They have scents for sale, one of the co-owners wrote a book that I highly recommend if you have an interest in science behind spirits. You can make a reservation online that includes your drinks and gratuity. Or take a chance to walk in for a seat at the bar. They've had curated educational experiences that dive tried including the science behind gin, sole gin, and even bartending. I've not tried the scent making but hope to before 2026 changes. I found Castalia during lockdown and bought cubes that helped me make cocktails at home. Been hooked ever since. Worth a visit nonetheless!

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The Conservatory

The Conservatory

4.0
(11 reviews)
1.7 mi

I'm not usually a "hotel lobby bar" kinda person, but we were looking for a place to have drinks…read moreand some bites after a show at the DSO and decided to walk here. I was very pleasantly surprised! The space is beautiful, classy, and airy. We sat at the bar and had a nice chat -- the music was at a good volume. I only ordered wine -- their wine list is alright. Not bad for a bar that's clearly not wine-focused. My wife and a friend had cocktails and they both were good, particularly their espresso martini. For food, we shared patatas bravas, tortilla española, and croquetas de jamon, and they were all delicious. I'd legit come back for a full dinner. My only reason to not give this 5 stars is the drink service was very slow, even though the place wasn't busy. The two bartenders seemed friendly enough but weren't communicating very well, and kept forgetting to take and/or bring our orders. We also asked for the check and they kept forgetting to bring it until we asked again. Overall, it was a positive experience and a nice surprise, but I hope the odd bar service was just a one-off blip.

Unfortunately the staff was in a tough position when we came to try the Conservatory, as there was…read moreonly one person in the back and nearly half of their menu was unavailable. They could have been upfront about this, but our waiter didn't tell us until after bringing us drinks, letting us see the menus, and after he started to take our orders. We essentially had to ask---what *do* you have? One pet peeve of mine is that they give everyone low ball glasses for water with no ice and a single, narrow carafe of water for the entire table. We had to continuously ask for more water. I tried the espresso no-tini ($11), a mocktail. It was good, but came in cordial glass and was essentially just a shot of chilled espresso. The setas ($14) were listed as a local wild mushroom blend with garlic and lemon. It was probably about a half cup of mushrooms, grilled, and served in a saucer. Finally, the charcuterie y queso ($21) was meat, cheese, sourdough, mustard, pickles, and honey. Everything was very salty and with no variation. It needed balance with a soft cheese, spice, or more sweetness. My charcuterie plate didn't come out until about an hour plus after we ordered, after multiple asks. It's hard to justify the delay when it's just hard cheese and meat, they didn't have to cook, and there were few other customers. (Essentially, we forgot). I still had a wonderful time with my friends in a beautiful space, but I wouldn't come here to eat again. The menu is elaboratey described dishes that come in very small portions and with ingredients that don't live up to the names.

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Bar at the AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle.
Bar at the AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle.
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Espresso martini
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