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    Bumbo's Bar

    4.9 (47 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    BUMBO'S BAR ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Nathalia C.

    This is a cute little hole in the wall place but with a lot of character and friendly staff. It also has good acoustics so you can hear one another and it has a cute and romantic outdoor space. Definitely will visit again!

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    Mj J.

    LOVE BUMBO's!!! What a cool dive bar! We were in the area and I was excited to see BUMBO's so close to one of our stops. I've been on a dive bar obsession lately. We stopped in for a quick one and almost played a game of pool, but we just didn't have enough time. I will most certainly be back to BUMBO's...such a great little spot.

    Francisco O.

    This has to be one of my favorite cocktail spots in the Detroit area. Dark and cozy, old timey movies playing, pool table, friendly staff and patrons, and some of the tastiest drinks. All for a very affordable price. I think their most expensive signature is $9. Winter is ending but the hot toddy was my favorite and their gin cocktails are great too. Women owned as well!

    Wednesday pop up + best mule ever!
    Samantha H.

    Bumbo's is the best bar in Ham town! One of my fave spots to go. Its a great vibe - small neighborhood bar where everyone knows each other (or at least acts like they do). The owners awesome and super friendly and they have the best bar dog! I was lucky enough to pop in one evening the day after they got him so he was just a pup and they let me hold and snuggle him basically the whole time. It was hard for me not to run away and steal him ;) I also love that on slower week nights they let other customers come in with their doggys as long as they're chill. Give me allllll da pups! The best tip I can give you though is to get a Moscow mule and come on Wednesday nights when they do their pop up dinner. Everything is made from scratch and the menu is always something cool and different each week. Great food and the BEST Moscow mule in Michigan!

    Rebecca R.

    When there are black and white classic movies on the tube and you recognize the artists but none of the songs on the jukebox you know you're in a hipster joint. You can be sure though that the drinks are good and my Moscow mule didn't disappoint. Hamtramck is my new favorite scene as my old favorite scene has been run over by people. Hordes and hordes of people are downtown now. Ick

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    Whitney is the best bartender I've ever had!! Great cocktails and great energy !! Highly recommend !!

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    1 year ago

    Sweet little neighborhood bar. Friendly staff, wonderful vibe. Will definitely return.

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    6 years ago

    Great neighborhood bar, Ethan is a star bartender and the pierogis on Wednesdays are delicious

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    Great bar! On Wednesday nights, they have a pop up with some vegetarian dishes and special cocktails. The food is usually dank.

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    11 years ago

    Easily my favorite new bar. Brian made me an amazing Phil Collins. I'll definitely be coming more often.

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    Just charming- good people, great drinks and a comfortable place to enjoy both. A gem- go, enjoy!

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