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    Abick's Bar

    4.6 (66 reviews)
    InexpensivePubs, Dive Bars
    Open • 5:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    ABICK'S BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise

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    Cigar lounge aka old barber shop memorabilia
    Meghan S.

    Detroit's oldest continuously operating family owned bar! Visited Abick's as part of the Detroit History Tour. DHT gave our group the history of this 115 year old bar on the way there and we were not disappointed. Abick's is a hole-in-the-wall bar where you can relax with a cold beer at the bar. We had the opportunity to talk with the 7th generation owner, Eric, in the cigar lounge aka old barber shop where he showed us the DPD & DFD memorabilia. Such a cool piece of Detroit history!

    Will W.

    This place is a hidden gem! It's a dive bar is a great old building and very welcoming. Came on a Thursday night and greeted by Murphy our bartender. Were only 3 other patrons but the conversation was lively and a round for 5 people was like $20 bucks! Being cash only helps them do stuff like this so no complaints. We shot pool and asked about the cigar room and were escorted to the back room which is great. Def a good vibe and secluded. Great service and old school atmosphere. Will be back!

    The bar!
    Cory N.

    4 Generations passed down this bar. So much history here, below, above and beside the establishment. Great little place to grab a drink. Please reopen the barber shop next door!

    a variety of items hanging on a wall
    Troy S.

    Let me set the stage...hot summer Summer night in July needing a drink but somewhere that brings a vibe unlike your run of the mill bar or pub. I had done my homework and just happened to have the top five oldest bars in Detroit locked into my phone contact list...Abick's shows up in the top two. We find the neighborhood, pull right up front, and walk to the door only to find it locked. Well, I think I was pulling when I should have been pushing...we got in and got greeted by a very large dog. The place was empty and dark resembling that of a joint ready to close. Out from the shadows of whiskey bottles steps a young man that extends a "hello and welcome." We were in and they were Open...Amen! We proceeded to imbibe with some of their finest...I believe I started with a Stroh's...and worked our way to some tasty cocktails. We noticed a TV streaming some words and pictures...happened to be the story of the bar and family that started it. It was a great read and we followed it to the end only to result in a barrage of questions from me. The bartender was cool and seemed to enjoy the questions and conversation. It didn't take too long to discover that he was the 6th generation family member to take over the bar and keep the legacy alive. I'm a big history buff and it warms my heart to know that we have families dedicated to their craft or business and can withstand the test of time...especially in Detroit. The night goes on...drinking and talking about the bar, Detroit, Life, and everything in between. At some point I make a reference to cigars...the bartender asked "do you want one." My eyes lit up, mouth started to salivate, and I responded, "Ya got one?" He walked us three into the back where their was a darker, smaller room housing a humidor, lockers for cigars, and some chairs and couches...the night just got enhanced. He showed us his collection, we each picked out a fine cigar, and retreated to the couches to enjoy the second part of our night. The experience here was one I wouldn't have anticipated and certainly our expectations were exceeded. The kindness, customer service, engagement, and cigars left us with a feeling that you can't create but only can acquire when everything lines up as it did. By the way, you'll enjoy the early 20th century look...classic! In summary, next time I'm in Detroit...I'll be at Abick's bar. Very few places like this exist in our country so enjoy them as much as possible and anytime you're in arms reach. Great job on keeping this place Alive!

    the nice old brick building, sits right on the corner
    Colette N.

    I fell madly in love the first time I walked through the door. As Todd said, it's just what a neighborhood bar should be. The owner Manya, 87 is quick to tell you she believes Abick's is likely the oldest family-owned, continuously operated bar around. And although Abick's is charming on it's own, the real treat and attraction is Mayna herself. Warm and welcoming, I'd swear she was my own grandma being channeled from the great beyond! As a matter of fact, she insisted that next time we came, to let her know ahead of time, so she could have some chili in the crockpot for us. It's a pretty small place with a small front area and probably smaller back room, but they LOVE feeding the masses. As I said, let them know youre coming and Manya will make sure youre taken care of! Knowing that it's quite small, it still makes for a great stop on a bus tour. Trust me when I say your friends will be happy you introduced them to this place! The following Detroit News article is great and is laminated and available at the bar: http://detnews.com/article/20090804/OPINION03/908040329/Octogenarian-keeps-Abick-s-Bar-going-strong#ixzz18F61o1pV Definitely do yourself a favor and stop in.

    Greeted by the doorman
    Chris M.

    I've had this bookmarked for years and after eating Salvadorian, we stopped over. I'm only bummed because I didn't come here much sooner. I guess it falls under dive bar, but isn't a dive bar, just a bar that is old. Both are O.K. in my book. We start to walk in and are greeted by a large Bullmastiff puppy. He lets you know it's his bar. We were given a few treats to give to him and were able to make a new friend. Awesome dog. I believe the bartender (Kit If I remember) greets us with a friendly hello and tells us the history of the bar and uses the pictures on the wall to help the story along. She gives us our beers and follows up with the "Abick's Shot" on the house. It has fireball and a few other things in it. Really good. As we are talking she tells us they have a little cigar room that opened not too far back and gives us a tour. I love cigars, so I'm immediately in love with this place even more. They have a television, leather couches, and a massage chair. This place is separate from the bar as to make sure non smokers are happy as well. We start talking about Yelp and the owner Eric comes in. Really good guy. Based on first impressions, he is the guy driving to Ohio to help you with your flat tire. He tells me he Yelps often, likes cigars, scotch and good bars. He then proceeds to buy us a round of beers. I could tell that both of them are just good people not always focused on making a buck. We dive deeper into scotches and he pulls out something from his private not for sale stock and asks me to try it. I don't want to leave and am squeezing every minute before we have to go. I go out to my car and give him a cigar to try and in turn he gives me one. I'll be honest, I didn't need a free shot or beer or anything to like this bar. It feels like home. Our bill was 11 dollars. We left a 20 and are trying to figure out how soon we can get back here.

    Moment in time. Get down on the jukebox. Reflect. Marinate. Appreciate.
    stephen r.

    Look. If you don't know, I ain't gonna tell you. All life is rooted in tradition. The tradition of public houses in Europe is sexy right now. Americana neighborhood dive bars? I'm home.

    The Bar!
    Michelle H.

    Had a wonderful time at this quaint and truly vintage tavern! Kit was friendly and fun. George was gracious and told us the story of his family's bar. Shadow is of course a lovely Mastiff! Thanks all! Michelle

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    Just a great place to be. I love the atmosphere and the overall vibe. You'll appreciate the service and selections.

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    This is the best old bar in Detroit. A true classic. If you're lucky ask and maybe you'll get to see the cigar room.

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    “Manya - the owner made rockin chili and ham for a private b'day party last night - pool table, decent juke box.”

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    Unfortunately, I decided not to order anything because of the way we were treated. When we arrived,…read morethe restaurant was moderately busy and understaffed. We stood in line waiting but the employee never acknowledged us, greeted us or explained who was being served. We waited a while and then asked if we could place an order. He went off about being understaffed and contacted the owners let them know. When we tried to understand what was going on, he responded with an unnecessarily slick and dismissive attitude, saying, "I've got this person, I've got that person, I've got this." We had just walked in, we had no way of knowing who he was helping or how the line was being handled because he had not communicated anything to us. I understand that working alone can be stressful but customers should still be acknowledged and spoken to respectfully. His attitude went too far and made the entire interaction uncomfortable so I chose to leave without ordering. My friend order online. Vegan patty it was okay. The cauliflower was cold but good. Ambiance was cool, clean and decent music.

    Such a beautiful space for friends to gather and grab a quick bite/drink! I love the amount of…read morenatural light that comes in. To me, the menu was a bit limited but it has a nice assortment of American classics and some fusion dishes. I personally got the goup dip and really enjoyed it! One of my other friends got the cauliflower dish and it was SO delicious. Pretty big selection of cocktails, beers, and more, which is nice for a day out in the D! Service was more hands-off, but nothing bad!

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    Charlies Bar

    Charlies Bar

    4.0(6 reviews)
    1.5 mi•Southwest Detroit

    Old School clean SW DETROIT dive bar open since 1933 one of the oldest in our state. The media just…read moreoverlooks this Beer n Shot Bar they missing out on a Classic. Drank me first Beer in 70's at 15 many old-timer hung out all day long for decades. The owners Ed and Birdie lived upstairs in the 70's such great folks. During the 80's massive amount of drug use in the restrooms and Pot smoking outside. I'm a old man now and a young south American crowd has took over. The old timers died off those were the best of times.

    Under the radar dive bar. Great mix of locals that are retired vets and mechanics and guys who…read more wear ponytails along with Spanish speaking neighbors that drink fun mixed drinks and Curious Detroit heads like me (I am back from the East Coast) You can get the bartender to make you Fireball shots and beer or do some mixed vodka Cranberry doubles . Well Stocked Bar & Nice Roomy Parking Lot / They have a backyard with picnic tables and shade a pool table inside and a classic wood bar from @ the art deco era. Millers Strohs and other beers in cans. ( They had free BBq plates for Labor day.) Across the street a Taco Truck so you can just ask the Bartender if it is OK before you just go over and bring some authentic food back.(Bring the bartender something back - this is not a pizza neighborhood) Open early -and Very Clean . I could easily hang out with my laptop but the people are so fun I park the digital. As of Labor Day 2021 temporarily closed ??? I hope not --call them first +313 849 3951

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    3.9(55 reviews)
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    Less of my ambivalent opinion was about the bar itself. We went there to check in for a bar crawl…read more Waited outside for 40 minutes. Once checked in we found a bartender quickly, got a shot and a beer. Uncomfortable metal stools and very few tables. No glass with a can of beer. Just meh...

    So just to be 100% honest, the well is definitely a dive bar. So you basically get what you get…read morewhen you come here. It has decent music so don't get it twisted, it has plenty of space, they're not a lot of seats though so you'll be standing around most likely. But is a dive bar vibe. Don't expect fancy martinis or anything like that. They always have specials though. So if you can't get your Tito's lemon drop, you can get two for five beers or something LOL. The service is what you would expect from a busy location. I mean, it's pretty much nothing but bar so with only like two bartenders you got to wait at the end of the day. So just be conscientious of that and give it Grace because you are getting a service that you expect to come to contact with while you walk into a dive bar. I've been going there for years. Well before I moved, it is a staple and I feel like it's never going to die. It is always consistent and it'll give you exactly what you need. It's really good for pre-drinking because of drinks are fairly cheap, so keep that in mind. If you do go, you might want to go ahead and consider parking. Parking is going to be street parking because there's no lot specifically for this establishment. But there is plenty of parking in after a certain time in Detroit it's going to be free. If you are going to go ahead and do the well, it's best to go ahead and start the night with that so you don't have to worry about too many expensive drinks your at your actual location. And then after that You may want to consider finishing the night there. After you've had all the fancy dinners and stuff, if you want to go ahead and wrap up the night with a couple of cheap drinks, this is the place for you.

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    Abick's Bar - pubs - Updated September 2026

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