Nightlife in Detroit
Detroiters love sports, and you'll find a good selection of sports bars near the Downtown arenas. Downtown and the Cultural District are also home to live entertainment venues, ranging from live music and pool at the Magic Stick, bowling at Garden Bowl, and the smooth jazz of Baker's Keyboard Lounge. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Opera House, and Gem and Century Theatres offer high culture Downtown. In recent years casinos have sprung up Downtown too.
Bars
Expand all1. Town Pump Tavern - Old-fashioned elegance
Show moreThe Town Pump Tavern has a traditional pub-like interior, with an ivy-covered facade and wood-panelled walls. Leather club armchairs and a library complete the look. Join Detroit's Downtown after-work crowd here for a good selection of draught ales.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
100, W Montcalm Street, Detroit 48201
Telephone
+1 313 961 1929
2. Old Shillelagh - Irish song and drinking
Show moreThe more the crowds drink, the louder the Irish music gets at Old Shillelagh in Detroit's Downtown. The bar is known for its friendly and drunken Irish sing-alongs. A free shuttle bus transports fans to and from sports stadiums on game nights.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
349, Monroe Street, Detroit 48226
Telephone
+ 1 313 394 0007
3. Detroit Beer Company - Downtown microbrewery
Show moreThis downtown microbrewery (which also has branches in suburban Detroit) serves beers with names like Detroit Red and The Detroit Dwarf. The lively young crowd orders burgers, pizza and pasta in this restored, 1901 red brick and sandstone landmark building.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1529, Broadway Street, Detroit 48226
Telephone
+1 313 962 1529
Clubs
Expand all4. The Post - Post-game clubbing
Show moreLive mainstream DJs and a large dance floor characterize this Detroit chain, with four locations throughout the city. The downtown bar across from the Joe Louis ice-hockey arena is the original - a popular post-game party spot for Red Wings fans.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
408, West Congress Street, Detroit 48226
Telephone
+ 1 313 962 1293
5. Oslo - Detroit's music underground
Show moreUpstairs, Oslo is known for its Asian and sushi restaurant. But downstairs is downtown Detroit's hottest underground music scene. Bands range from the up-and-coming to the established, performing live techno and hip-hop music to a trendy young crowd.E-mail this item
Address
1456, Woodward Avenue, Detroit 48226
Telephone
+ 1 313 962 7200
Entertainment
Expand all6. Baker's Keyboard Lounge - Live jazz institution
Show more Baker's Keyboard Lounge claims to be the world's oldest jazz club. Set in Detroit's suburbs, it has pumped out jazz and blues since 1934. A hipster vibe pervades, along with musicians who have been regulars for decades, and a piano-shaped bar.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
20510, Livernois Avenue, Detroit 48221
Telephone
+1 313 345 6300
7. Majestic Theatre - World music and restaurant
Show moreSet in Detroit's Cultural District, the Majestic's schedule features jazz, blues, reggae and world music. Previous performers have included Jimmy Cliff and Los Lobos. The fashionable crowd take time away from the music to relax in the laid-back Majestic Café.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
4120, Woodward Avenue, Detroit 48201
Telephone
+1 313 833 9700
8. Detroit Symphony Orchestra - World-class classical music
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The 2000-seater Max M. Fisher Music Center is home to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Located on the southern end of Detroit's the Cultural District, the orchestra was founded 1914, and has played alongside Isadora Duncan, Sergei Rachmaninoff and Pablo Casals.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
3711, Woodward Avenue, Detroit 48201
Telephone
+1 313 576 5111
9. Detroit Opera House - Performances in opulent theatre
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Once a palatial 1922 theatre, the restored Italian Renaissance landmark of the entertainment district now serves as Detroit Opera House. The Bolshoi Ballet, The Lion King and The Marriage of Figaro, conducted by Jane Glover, are amongst recent highlights.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1526, Broadway, Detroit 48226
Telephone
+1 313 961 3500
10. Magic Stick - Rock'n'pool
Show moreAbove the Cultural District's Majestic Theatre, the Magic Stick draws Detroit's cool crowd with its bar, ten pool tables and live rock performances. The White Stripes and Super Furry Animals are amongst previous guests.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
4120, Woodward Avenue, Detroit 48202
Telephone
+1 313 833 9700
11. Garden Bowl - Bowling and beats
Show moreIn the lower level of the Cultural District's Majestic Theatre in Detroit, the Garden Bowl is America's oldest active bowling centre. Chief amongst its attractions is Rock'n'Bowl night, with glow-in-the-dark bowling lanes, live DJs and music mixing.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
4120, Woodward Avenue, Detroit 48201
Telephone
+ 1 313 833 9700
12. MGM Grand Detroit - Slot machines and poker
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With 100,000 square feet of glitzy gaming space, including 90 gaming tables and a poker room for serious gambling, the downtown MGM Grand is a favourite with Detroit gamers. There's also a spa, shopping arcade, live music venues and three restaurants.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1777, Third Street, Detroit 48226
Telephone
+1 877 888 2121
13. Motor City Casino - Car-themed gaming
Show moreThe downtown Motor City Casino taps into Detroit's automotive heritage. Steering wheel-shaped lights and finishes reminiscent of car interiors decorate the casino. There are 70 gaming tables, poker tournaments and a host of slot machines, all busy with weekend gamers.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
2901, Grand River Avenue, Detroit 48201
Telephone
+1 866 7829 622
14. Fox Theatre - 1928 palace of theatre
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Built in the 1920s with over 5000 seats, the Fox Theatre is set in Detroit's Theatre District. The auditorium is decorated in a riot of red and gold, and hosts Broadway shows and concerts by the likes of Kenny Rogers.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
2211, Woodward Avenue, Detroit 48201
Telephone
+1 313 471 6611
15. Gem & Century Theatres - Performances from Michigan names
Show moreSince 1903 Detroit's Century Building, now divided into the Gem and Century theatres, has hosted comedy and theatre performances. The elaborately-decorated theatres offer a schedule of local comedians and lesser known plays. The Century Grille is popular for pre-performance dinners.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
333, Madison Avenue, Detroit 48226
Telephone
+ 1 313 963 9800
