A very hole-in-the-wall type of place that after a long evening of bar hopping, this was literally…read moremy last chance for something before I left! A bunch of unique cocktails are on this menu. I got a scotch drink with rootbeer bitters. Seemed bizarre but wanted to give it a try. It was very good and am glad I got to try it. This was one of the few bars that wasn't slammed with World Cup fans so this was the perfect spot to sneak into late in the evening!

I've been here a few times now and it's always been a great time. Came with a friend during the…read moreweek and it was mellow and chill and came again on a Saturday night with a group and it was packed for karaoke. Dark woods, classic drinks, and a laid dive bar atmosphere mixed in with playboy/Playgirl magazines and a giant disco ball. Plus Dolly. Great time

I want to like Temple Bar because the location is perfect right next to the Masonic Temple. It's…read moreone of those spots you naturally end up at before or after a show, and it has that classic dive bar vibe that could be so good. But if you know crowds are coming when shows let out... you've gotta be ready for it. Two bartenders for a packed bar just wasn't cutting it. I waited about 20 minutes for a drink and eventually just gave up, which is frustrating when you're trying to enjoy a night out. And the one drink I did get earlier honestly looked like a sample cup. The place felt kinda dirty and weirdly quiet (before the rush)? Like super dark (which I get, dive bar) but no music or energy to balance it out. It just felt off. I've been here a few times now hoping it would hit different, but it hasn't yet. If you're the owner reading this, I'd just say plan for those post-show rushes. Even one more bartender and a little boost in atmosphere would go a long way. I'll probably still swing back because of the location, but man... I'd love to actually enjoy it next time.

Visited the Temple Bar after about 40 years. The place still has the same decor and smell. This is…read moreone of Detroits iconic dive bars. Always was and still is. About the only thing that has changed is the patrons. It seems like all you gen whatever hipsters have discovered Temple Bar.

6/20/13 update: Went…read moreback. It was nice. Friendly. I was the only one under 60, but I got into a social security debate with some elderly gentlemen over some Milwaukee's Best. Anyone who tells you this place is "scary" or "in a bad part of town" needs to be euthanized.

Great experience. Drinks were good. The burger and hand cut fries were really good. Specifically,…read morethe burger-- it was the best! Can't believe I've driven by here numerous times and never tried it. I'll definitely be back.

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!

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

Emily was lovely. great server and suggested some really nice places for us out of staters to do on…read morea limited time frame.

I was on my way to a see a show at the Fox and as my friends and I were walking past, we noticed…read morethe Park Bar and all of their Christmas Decorations. We only had a couple minutes but could not pass up the opportunity to stop in. We decided to check it out for one quick drink. I LOVED it!!! They served the most delicious drink in the cutest holiday cups!!! The bartender was so nice and helpful. He knew we were in a hurry and made our drinks quickly. This will definitely be my go to spot next holiday season! --Side note: my friend actually thought it was such a special experience that she got me Christmas mugs like the ones we drank out of for Christmas

The drinks are really good I tried a old fashioned made with wild turkey which was delicious. They…read morehave small bite options . The staff isn't the nicest but they are busy and it gets hectic so it's not a big deal.

I loved this place....took so many people here and wanted to have a final hooray with some of the…read morepeople who also appreciated this place. However, that night I recognize why stop coming. The employees. The place has the tiki vibe but the heart was ripped out when they hired a group of people who don't have that spirit of what tiki is about. To me it represents a way of life focused on kindness, unity, humility, patience, and mutual regard. It felt more exclusionary and lack of kindness almost an irritation to be in the service industry. I do hope great things for the owner in the future because he did have something special there. Wish his vision was seen by the employees.

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.