Town Pump Tavern

Behind the Second City theater building, corner of Montcalm & Park, one block west of Woodward
Parking: Street parking, or use two lots behind the tavern

The crowning feature of the renovated Park Avenue hotel is the wood-and-brass interior - it's upscale, but the atmosphere is inviting enough to make this one of downtown Detroit's ultra-hip hangouts. Live music on Mondays and Thursdays adds to the excitement, but every night is hopping here. Open for lunch and dinner.