Metro Detroit’s best bars, clubs, and drinks of 2023, according to our readers

By on Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 11:26 am

The results are in for this year’s Best of Detroit reader’s poll. According to you, these are the best bars, clubs, and drinks in and around Detroit. You can read the rest of the winners in our Best of Detroit issue.
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Anteel Tequila anteeltequila.com If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that tequila is a gift from the alcohol gods. Nayana Ferguson brought us the nation’s first tequila brand partially owned by a Black woman and has been serving up the good stuff since 2018.
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If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that tequila is a gift from the alcohol gods. Nayana Ferguson brought us the nation’s first tequila brand partially owned by a Black woman and has been serving up the good stuff since 2018.
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Best Michigan Vodka: Grand Traverse Distillery
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Best Michigan Vodka: Grand Traverse Distillery

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Best Michigan Whiskey: Coppercraft Distillery
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Best Michigan Whiskey: Coppercraft Distillery

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Best Michigan Winery: Black Star Farms
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Best Michigan Winery: Black Star Farms

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Best Microbrewery or Brewpub (Macomb): Brown Iron Brewhouse
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Best Microbrewery or Brewpub (Macomb): Brown Iron Brewhouse

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Best Microbrewery or Brewpub (Oakland): The Royal Oak Brewery 215 E. 4th St., Royal Oak; 248-544-1141; royaloakbrewery.com
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Best Microbrewery or Brewpub (Oakland): The Royal Oak Brewery

215 E. 4th St., Royal Oak; 248-544-1141; royaloakbrewery.com
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Best Microbrewery or Brewpub (Washtenaw): 2321 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-954-6637; homesbrewery.com
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Best Microbrewery or Brewpub (Washtenaw):

2321 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-954-6637; homesbrewery.com
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Best Microbrewery or Brewpub (Wayne): Atwater Brewery 237 Jos Campau, Detroit; 313-877-9205 | 1175 Lakepointe St., Grosse Pointe Park; 313-344-5104 | atwaterbeer.com
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Best Microbrewery or Brewpub (Wayne): Atwater Brewery

237 Jos Campau, Detroit; 313-877-9205 | 1175 Lakepointe St., Grosse Pointe Park; 313-344-5104 | atwaterbeer.com
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Best Mocktail List: Wright & Co 1500 Woodward Ave., floor 2, Detroit; 313-962-7711; wrightdetroit.com
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Best Mocktail List: Wright & Co

1500 Woodward Ave., floor 2, Detroit; 313-962-7711; wrightdetroit.com
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Best "Ready To Drink" Canned Cocktail: Jack Daniels & Coca Cola
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Best "Ready To Drink" Canned Cocktail: Jack Daniels & Coca Cola

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Best Shot: Jameson
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Best Shot: Jameson

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Best Tequila: Maestro Dobel Tequila
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Best Tequila: Maestro Dobel Tequila

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Best Vodka: Tito's Handmade Vodka
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Best Vodka: Tito's Handmade Vodka

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Best Whiskey: Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey
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Best Whiskey: Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey

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Best Wine: Meiomi Wines
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Best Wine: Meiomi Wines

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Best Wine Selection in a Store: ML Spirits 33644 Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-723-4455; mlspirits.com
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Best Wine Selection in a Store: ML Spirits

33644 Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-723-4455; mlspirits.com
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