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

1. The Sugar House

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

Stephen H.Stephen Harlan: The menu changes, but it doesn't matter. Sit at the bar and enjoy one of the best hand-crafted cocktails you'll find. Cheers!

EaterEater: Its star spirit is rum and its cocktails are self-described as “traditional drinks of the Caribbean islands, classic libations of Prohibition-era Havana and exotic cocktails from legendary tiki bars." Read more.

Pat C.Pat Cold: My favorite bar in Detroit. Next to Sloe's in Corktown. Cool and relaxed setting, competent bartenders, high quality drinks. I personally loved the blue blazer and the smoke infused cocktails.

Vivio's Food & Spirits is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Detroit.

2. Vivio's Food & Spirits

9.0
2460 Market St (btwn Winder & Napoleon), Detroit, MI
Bar · Eastern Market · 30 tips and reviews

Wil D.Wil D.: Mussels & Bloody Marys: Best Lazy Sunday ever'

Larry G.Larry Gaston: Try the Italian sandwich deluxe with a Bloody Mary. Outstanding!

Sofía S.Sofía Syntaxx: Kelly is a super awesome waitress & the Bloody Mary mussels tasted delicious. Can't wait to try all the different flavors!

The Standby is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Detroit.

3. The Standby

9.2
225 Gratiot Ave (Gratiot And Broadway), Detroit, MI
New American Restaurant · Downtown Detroit · 20 tips and reviews

Leo K.Leo Kowalyk: Awesome craft cocktails- something for everyone! Bartenders & wait staff very knowledgeable & helpful.

Matthew K.Matthew Kahl: The cocktails are great. I'm a fan of spicy cocktails and the server delivered on two great ones (one of them was even off-menu). I've also had the burger and fries; both very good, in my opinion.

Elodie P.Elodie P.: Excellent cocktails, creative food: thank you to the chef , I've had a great time by eating at the Standby :)

Wright & Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Detroit.

4. Wright & Co.

9.3
1500 Woodward Ave Fl 2 (at John R St), Detroit, MI
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Detroit · 67 tips and reviews

Suzanne C.Suzanne C: Get the Basil smash- one of the best cocktails I've ever had!

Halley J.Halley JP: Loved brunch! Prefix menu is perfect amount of food and delicious! The Spanish rose was fantastic and bloody Mary's the best in the city!

Samir N.Samir Nazir: love the late night food options, cocktails and craft beer selection

Grey Ghost Detroit is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Detroit.

5. Grey Ghost Detroit

8.8
47 E WATSON ST (at Woodward Ave), Detroit, MI
American Restaurant · University · 19 tips and reviews

Julia C.Julia Colosimo: Great for a date night! Amazing cocktails. I loved the “full frontal.” 🍹 Fried bologna was to die for, and the wings were the best I’ve ever had. If you don’t valet, it’s hard to find parking.

Jeff H.Jeff Hentschel: Great cocktails! The menu changes regularly but the skirt steak and lamb pasta we had were both unique and tasty.

Roshni P.Roshni Patel: Grey Ghost is amazing! The service and the food exceeded my expectations. Especially the Bloody Mary and the mango drink 👍🏽 so good! Try their brunch-the quiche, popover, soft shell crab avo toast.

Cliff Bell's is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Detroit.

6. Cliff Bell's

8.8
2030 Park Ave (btwn W Elizabeth St & W Adams St), Detroit, MI
Jazz and Blues Venue · Downtown Detroit · 85 tips and reviews

Stacey C.Stacey Cisco: The Riviera cocktail is summer in a glass...Zap Toro world jazz at its best on Thursday night.

Robbie F.Robbie F.: Get the Sweet Delight drink from the cocktail menu. You won't be sorry!

James W.James Witman: Step back in time when you visit this amazing Art Deco jazz club. Check their website for a calendar of events and enjoy a fantastic drink from their cocktail menu when you arrive.

La Dolce Vita is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Detroit.

7. La Dolce Vita

8.5
17546 Woodward Ave (btwn McNichols & Nevada), Detroit, MI
Italian Restaurant · State Fair-Nolan · 37 tips and reviews

Regina R.Regina Reid: Sit outside on the patio. Enjoy the live music and sip on the bottomless mimosa.

Jay C.Jay Clark: This place is a gem of Detroit. Bottomless Bloody Mary's (or mimosas) & a fantastic brunch menu on Sunday's. The patio is the best in the city. Brunch before a Sunday Tigers game is the best!

Nicole W.Nicole Wells: Pumpkin Pecan cake & bottomless mimosas = a recipe for a great brunch

Bad Luck Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Detroit.

8. Bad Luck Bar

8.5
1218 Griswold St, Detroit, MI
Speakeasy · Downtown Detroit · 8 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin Mabitad: Amazing bar. Yani and Scott are great and super knowledgeable! The cocktail program is one of the best in Detroit. Call ahead on the weekend because there is a wait.

Barbara S.Barbara Smith: Great cocktails and awesome speakeasy type experience. Definitely over priced. Cocktails were more than in NYC and not as good.

Julia C.Julia Colosimo: The entrance is in the alley. Hands down my new favorite cocktail bar and speakeasy in Detroit. Beautiful, fun, and the drinks speak to my soul.

Centaur Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Detroit.

9. Centaur Bar

7.4
2233 Park Ave (at Montcalm St.), Detroit, MI
Lounge · Downtown Detroit · 65 tips and reviews

Chantay L.Chantay Leonard: Their happy hour and martinis are awesome. Decently priced, tasty appetizers.

Dawn D.Dawn Delight: Try the BELLINI peach, peach and more peach... with a dash of brüt champagne. This drink is absolutely good.

Ashley V.Ashley Venturini: Amazing Martinis, my favorite is the dirty Girl Scout!

Green Dot Stables is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Detroit.

10. Green Dot Stables

9.1
2200 W Lafayette Blvd (at 14th St), Detroit, MI
Burger Joint · Downtown Detroit · 164 tips and reviews

Jaclyn G.Jaclyn Grosfield: Get the Caramel Apple cocktail! Mystery meat tonight is Reindeer.

TheillKittyKatTheillKittyKat: Any of the cocktail drinks are yummy...coffee drink is a nice warm up!!

☆ H-$$ ☆☆ H-$$ ☆: Awesome mystery cocktail! Rad!

Bobcat Bonnie's is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Detroit.

11. Bobcat Bonnie's

8.0
1800 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI
New American Restaurant · Corktown · 27 tips and reviews

MikeMike: Amazing food. Amazing atmosphere. Amazing cocktails. What more can I say? You need to come here. Pictured below is the meat and cheese Bonnie Plate, Bulgogi Sliders, and Steak & Frites.

Michelle D.Michelle D: Good cocktails and the captain crunch chicken is bomb

Georgia P.Georgia Pitluk: The build your own mimosa & blood mary bar is AWESOME!!

Vicente's Cuban Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Detroit.

12. Vicente's Cuban Cuisine

8.6
1250 Library St (btwn Gratiot and Grand River), Detroit, MI
Cuban Restaurant · Downtown Detroit · 72 tips and reviews

StephanieStephanie: It's hard to decide between a ton of different tapas or an entree. Everything's delicious. A great place to share and try a little of everything, paired with a mojito or sangria of course.

Graham P.Graham Pocialik: Do yourself a favor and split the Paella with someone - anyone! Enjoy a Mojito as well. Read more.

MatthewMatthew: It's hard to find a good mojito. This place makes one of the better ones I've had, and they make their own simple syrup; perhaps the most important part of any mojito.

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

13. Two James Distillery

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

Emily K.Emily K: Detroit's first distillery! Amazing craft cocktails served. Vodka available for sale. Looking forward to Bourbon being available.

Schanel M.Schanel Moses: By far, the best Manhattan I've ever had.

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

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

14. Detroit City Distillery

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

Bret K.Bret Kuhnhenn: Manhattan was great. Super cool staff that put every effort into your cocktail.

Amy L.Amy Lebowsky: A nice addition to booming distillery/craft cocktail scene in Detroit. Less hipster/beard/old-timey though, if that's been getting on your nerves. I heard Motley Crüe whilst sipping a proper gimlet.

Readiness K.Readiness K: Get the "Field of Dreams" cocktail and you won't be disappointed. It tastes like summer

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

15. The Apparatus Room

8.2
250 W Larned St, Detroit, MI
Restaurant · Downtown Detroit · 24 tips and reviews

Peter M.Peter Milne: Great cocktails

Steve S.Steve Shannon: Their Manhattan made with Rittenhouse rye is terrific!

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