Detroit’s Best Dive Bars #DetroitFood

Satchmo, among a long line of mastiff dogs that have helped out around Abick’s Bar. | Jacob Lewkow

Lovable bars with dim lighting and stiff drinks

The dive bars of Detroit are what helped early 20th-century auto workers get through back-breaking shifts at the plant. They’re around whenever Detroiters are in need of a good stiff drink in a dimly lit room, resting their elbows on a well-worn wooden bar top, and sharing some trivial gossip. Now, more than most times, the area’s dive bars are a salve for the many troubles of the world.

Detroit’s dive bars run the gamut from cozy, wood-paneled family gathering spots to more edgy punk joints. They’re a celebration of simple pleasures, laid-back vibes, and ice-cold beer. Whiling away a Friday afternoon or Tuesday night in any one of these dives counts as time well spent. Relaxed, affordable, and filled with character, here are 16 of Detroit’s classic dive bars.

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from Eater Detroit - All