Two James Distillery is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Detroit.

1. Two James Distillery

8.4
2445 Michigan Ave (16th Street), Detroit, MI
Distillery · Corktown · 46 tips and reviews

David V.David Vermiglio: Great bourbon, get the brown bomber, you won't go wrong. Great hospitality, true Detroit flavor.

Rebecca N.Rebecca Nalevanko: Great whiskey. Try the Detroit Disco or a Negroni.

TheYumYum F.TheYumYum Foodie: Great place for a Cocktail and a whiskey tour. Try the Green Widow bourbon.

The Sugar House is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Detroit.

2. The Sugar House

8.9
2130 Michigan Ave (btw 14th St & Wabash St), Detroit, MI
Cocktail Bar · Corktown · 103 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian Mulloy: The Enhanced Rye Cocktail is one of the best Whisky drinks I've had.

Jason L.Jason Lambert: Smoked bourbon is amazing.

Sofía S.Sofía Syntaxx: Nick is amazing at his craft. His take on a traditional whiskey sour is out of this world! They take mixing to a new level here. Not only are the drinks visually appealing but they're strong too!

Detroit City Distillery is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Detroit.

3. Detroit City Distillery

8.5
2462 Riopelle St, Detroit, MI
Distillery · Eastern Market · 28 tips and reviews

Jim W.Jim Wenz: Had the bourbon on the rocks. Very good.

Ross R.Ross Robertson: I love this place. Great place to we your whistle. Bourbon and whisky are amazing. All done in small batches. The two faced batch rivals pappy himself.

Karen J.Karen Jacobson: Consciously caffeinated bourbon drink, gin flight and smoked fish/cheese plate.

Townhouse Detroit is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Detroit.

4. Townhouse Detroit

7.6
500 Woodward Ave (Congress), Detroit, MI
New American Restaurant · Downtown Detroit · 37 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan Leggett: Huge whiskey menu and tasty food!

Scott S.Scott Sklar: One of the most impressive Bourbon lists I have ever seen, amazing food and service. This is the best place in the Downtown area.

Elyse E.Elyse Estrada: Excellent bourbon, whiskey and general brown selection. Do not sleep on the eclectic sushi rolls. Try the hamachi with strawberry and the spicy yellowtail. Total surprise tastes and super tasty!

Thomas Magee's Sporting House is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Detroit.

5. Thomas Magee's Sporting House

8.0
1408 E Fisher Fwy, Detroit, MI
Whisky Bar · Lafayette Park · 7 tips and reviews

Patrick John W.Patrick John Wagner: Great vibe and whiskey selections.

Erica C.Erica Copeland: Great selection of whiskeys

Samir N.Samir Nazir: totally serial bloody mary - not cheap, though

Cornerstone Barrel House is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Detroit.

6. Cornerstone Barrel House

8.2
1456 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI
Whisky Bar · Downtown Detroit · 9 tips and reviews

Drew W.Drew W: Super friendly staff. Interesting beers, good selection of Whiskey

Pete G.Pete Genot: Nice beer, bourbon and cocktail selection. I had the burger and fries….both were delicious. Best burger I’ve had in a while. My wife had the pineapple fried rice with chicken and she really enjoyed it

Rei G.Rei Golay: The salmon BLT is wonderful! I also recommend the corned beef sandwich and filet wrapped asparagus.

Nancy Whiskey's Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Detroit.

7. Nancy Whiskey's Pub

7.3
2644 Harrison St, Detroit, MI
Pub · 21 tips and reviews

Dan C.Dan Carey: Whiskey Wednesdays: $3.00 Jameson $1.00 PBR free jukebox.

peterpeter: Wednesdays shot of whiskey and a beer for 4 bucks. Great bartenders. What more can you ask for?

Ashley D.Ashley DeVlaminck: First time comers here get a free shot of whiskey.. Can't beat that!!

La Casa De La Habana Cigar Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Detroit.

8. La Casa De La Habana Cigar Bar

8.6
1502 Randolph St (btwn Gratiot & Madison), Detroit, MI
Lounge · Downtown Detroit · 27 tips and reviews

Rick C.Rick Calhoun: Cigars,bourbon and beer

OO: Great place! Awesome cigar selection.. dope live music. Mature crowd.

Detroit Free PressDetroit Free Press: La Casa De La Habana is a small chain of cigar retailers and membership lounges. Detroit is the flagship location. Read more.

The Whiskey Parlor is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Detroit.

9. The Whiskey Parlor

7.5
608 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI
Whisky Bar · Downtown Detroit · 2 tips and reviews

Dan M.Dan McMillan: Great atmosphere and an extensive whisky selection

Angela J.Angela Jiang: Great for an end of date drink with some jazz on Thursday through Saturdays. Waiters and bartenders very knowledgeable and helpful!

Checker Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Detroit.

10. Checker Bar

7.9
124 Cadillac Sq, Detroit, MI
Dive Bar · Downtown Detroit · 12 tips and reviews

Nathaniel C.Nathaniel Crawford: Try the Whisky Chick! #PrettyGood #Enjoy #Peace

Kate H.Kate H.: Known for its burgers, but the sloppy joes here are just as delicious. Small menu = simple food done well. Stop in to this Detroit institution for food, drinks and good tunes.

Timothy H.Timothy Harrison: Order a side of fries (they have them, just not listed on the menu) with a side of the Beer Cheese dip. They're awesome together!

Slows Bar-B-Q is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Detroit.

11. Slows Bar-B-Q

8.9
2138 Michigan Ave (at 14th St), Detroit, MI
BBQ Joint · Corktown · 337 tips and reviews

Rich M.Rich Meyerson: 20 different Bourbon's!

Whit M.Whit Maull: Amazing draft beer + whiskey selection and 6 different BBQ sauces!

Kristeena S.Kristeena Sarver: The pulled pork is delicious. Great whiskey bar.

Motor City Wine is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Detroit.

12. Motor City Wine

9.0
1949 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI
Wine Bar · Corktown · 39 tips and reviews

Matt B.Matt Brockett: Best bourbon!!!

Emeka A.Emeka Agu: Great selection and one of my favorite places in the city to catch live show. A true gem.

ThrillistThrillist: Appropriately relocating from downtown to Cork(!)town, Motor City Wine is an adult grape juice retreat that's half reasonable retail wine shop and half wine bar. Read more.

The Apparatus Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Detroit.

13. The Apparatus Room

8.3
250 W Larned St, Detroit, MI
Restaurant · Downtown Detroit · 24 tips and reviews

Yoram C.Yoram Cisinski: Breakfasts are just the right size. Burger at lunch was good with a decent side of fries. In the evening it gets really crowded but the whiskey and local bourbon list is great

Russell Z.Russell Zack: Incredible space, great bar for drinks or sit down dinner. Menu changes and always delicious. Dinner and breakfast are both well worth it.

Jamie C.Jamie Currie: Cocktails, bar, kitchen, atmosphere.

Mercury Burger & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Detroit.

14. Mercury Burger & Bar

9.2
2163 Michigan Ave (14th St.), Detroit, MI
Burger Joint · Corktown · 119 tips and reviews

Catherine C.Catherine C.: add makers mark to the boston cooler. you will not be sad.

Josh K.Josh Keyes: Mushroom Swiss burger, poutine fries and a vanilla shake with bourbon added! Amazing!

Juan M.Juan Martin: Excellent hot dogs with good rock'n'roll in the background. Go for Detroit hot dog.

Eastern Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Detroit.

15. Eastern Market

9.4
2934 Russell St (btwn I-75 & Mack), Detroit, MI
Farmers Market · 119 tips and reviews

Ross R.Ross Robertson: I always come here for scorpion peppers and blueberries. Makes the the best jelly on the planet. I always make sure to hit the distillery too. Top notch bourbon and whisky.

Katie S.Katie Stearns: Beignets 2 go food truck is a must!! So delicious!

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: Did you know Eastern Market is the world's oldest open air market?