Metro Detroit’s best bars and clubs of 2024, according to our readers

By Layla McMurtrie on Mon, Oct 28, 2024 at 9:21 am

The results are in for this year’s Best of Detroit reader’s poll, and according to you, these are the best bars and clubs in and around Detroit. You can read the rest of the winners in our Best of Detroit issue.

The Metro Times 2024 Best of Detroit: The ballots have been cast... for our annual reader’s poll

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Steve Neavling

Best Arcade Bar: Barcade

666 Selden St., Detroit | barcade.com/detroit

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Facebook, Hamlin Pub

Best Bar (Macomb): Hamlin Pub

50659 Gratiot Ave., Chesterfield | 48929 Hayes Rd., Shelby Twp. | 55076 Van Dyke Rd., Shelby Twp. | 66771 Gratiot Ave., Richmond | hamlinpubs.com

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Google Maps

Best Bar (Oakland): Barrel House

22740 Woodward Ave., Ferndale | barrelhouseferndale.com

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Yelp Inc., Flickr Creative Commons

Best Bar (Washtenaw): Mash

211 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor | mashbar.net

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Facebook, Kampers

Best Bar (Wayne): Kamper’s Rooftop Lounge

1265 Washington Blvd., Detroit | kampersrooftop.com

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Facebook, Love and Tequila

Best Bar at Midnight: Love & Tequila

20 W. Adams Ave., Detroit | loveandtequiladetroit.com

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Courtesy photo

Best Bar Before a Game: Gilly’s

1550 Woodward Ave., Detroit | gillysdetroit.com

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Doug Coombe

Best Bar Before a Lions Game: Old Shillelagh

349 Monroe St., Detroit | oldshillelagh.com

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Facebook, Ale & Eddies Taphouse

Best Bar Food (Macomb): Ale & Eddies Taphouse

15015 13 Mile Rd., Warren | aleneddies.com

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GoogleMaps

Best Bar Food (Oakland): Brown Iron Brewhouse

30955 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak | browniron.com

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Facebook

Best Bar Food (Washtenaw): The Grotto

303 S. Ashley St., Ann Arbor | thegrottobar.com

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Courtesy photo

Best Bar Food (Wayne): Side Hustle Lounge

1226 Library St., Detroit | mootzpizzeria.com

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Google Maps

Best Bar for Day Drinking: The Rock On 3rd

112 E. 3rd St., Royal Oak | rockon3rd.com

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Facebook, Mike's on the Water

Best Bar on the Water: Mike’s on the Water

24600 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores | mikesonthewater.com

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Facebook, Ye Olde Tap Room

Best Beer Bottle Selection (Detroit): Ye Olde Tap Room

14915 Charlevoix St., Detroit

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Facebook, Three Blind Mice Irish Pub

Best Beer Bottle Selection (Suburbs): Three Blind Mice Irish Pub

101 N. Main St., Mount Clemens | threeblindmiceirishpub.com

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Instagram, @rybreece

Best Bloody Mary: Vivio’s

2460 Market St., Detroit | 3601 12 Mile Rd., Warren | viviosdetroit.net

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Courtesy Ale Mary's

Best Bourbon/Whiskey Bottle Selection at a Bar or Restaurant: Ale Mary’s Beer Hall

316 S. Main St., Royal Oak | alemarysbeer.com

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Facebook, Detroit House of Comedy

Best Comedy Club: Detroit House of Comedy

2301 Woodward Ave., Detroit | detroit.houseofcomedy.net

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Facebook, Bleu Detroit

Best Dance Club: Bleu

1540 Woodward Ave., Detroit | facebook.com/bleudetroitofficial

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