Detroit bars

It’s a common saying among chefs: you eat with your eyes first. While this usually applies to plating a dish, there is something just a bit more special about eating in a stunning restaurant, too. Whether you’re planning for a big event, celebrating a birthday, or trying to impress a special someone, the Detroit area offers a number of gorgeous eateries that offer a feast for your eyes as well as your mouth.

Mutiny Tiki Bar

The 9 Most Beautiful Bars in Detroit - Thrillist

Bars slinging drinks before noon

It’s a common saying among chefs: you eat with your eyes first. While this usually applies to plating a dish, there is something just a bit more special about eating in a stunning restaurant, too. Whether you’re planning for a big event, celebrating a birthday, or trying to impress a special someone, the Detroit area offers a number of gorgeous eateries that offer a feast for your eyes as well as your mouth.

Enjoy a meal or drink with a side of scenery

The Metro Detroit area is full of unique spots for a fun and romantic date night. Check out this list of 10 date night ideas.

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Think you’re the hippest barfly in Detroit? How many of these hidden, low-key, blink-and-you-miss-them, and underground bars have you visited?

Detroit’s Best Secret Bars and Speakeasies - 15 Hidden Places to Drink - Thrillist