Good bar but I searched "speakeasy" and it turned out to be a hotel lobby bar. Solid drinks and a fun atmosphere but nothing out of the ordinary. read more

Place is cute but it was disappointing. Our server came up to us and said our "time was up," while no one else around us had this enforced. It felt very targeted. On top of that, when we said we wanted to order more drinks, they refused to let us. When I asked the hostess, she denied it and lied, saying the people seated next to us had only been there for 20 minutes when we had walked in with them. We spent a 100, weren't drunk or dressed inappropriately. There are better spots in Detroit, don't recommend. read more

This tiny bar served the best drinks I had in a week in Detroit, and it wasn't close. I started by ordering a Hemingway Daiquiri, which I'd never had before. Josh served up the classic with a personal twist, and it was impeccably balanced. He broke down the recipe in detail for me when I asked, and I walked out of the bar a while later with two different adaptations of classics to try at home, and a fresh perspective on some familiar spirits and drinks. I wish I had started at this bar on my first night and stayed there the whole trip, but unfortunately I had to head home the next day! read more

I just happened to be in the area and looked up a few bars to visit and Candy Bar was first on the list. When we arrived, it looked to be an unassuming hotel from the outside, but when we entered into the hotel lobby, it was just the cutest boutique hotel! The decor was vintage chic, eclectic, homey, feminine, and just super cute! Perfect spot for a date night or a girls night out. Candy Bar is located straight back from the lobby behind a curtain. We came on a Monday about 90 minutes before they closed (without a reservation). They weren't busy at all when we arrived and we were seated immediately. The bartender made a few recommendations and none of the drinks disappointed! By the time we were finishing up, it got pretty busy and almost every seat was filled. They have valet parking but also plenty of paid street parking nearby. read more

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Candy bar is the most adorable little bar! It's in the back of the Siren Hotel. You typically need a reservation because it's very small. I went there after work with a friend the other day. It's kind of dark and romantic inside with several cozy booths. Our waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable about many different kinds of liquor. An all around interesting and engaging guy. I had a Valentine's Day themed cocktail that was sorry of like a cosmo but had pomegranate and some other things in it. Then we both had an old fashioned. Both drinks were very good. We had a lovely time! Would definitely go back. Unfortunately they do not serve food. read more

Stunning gem of a bar. The art deco era decor in luscious pink creates a gorgeous, intimate space with booths, small tables, and a bar. The cocktails are excellent--interesting, complex, and balanced, with a pleasing emphasis on being booze-forward. The bartenders excel in classics and on-the-spot customized creations inspired by your preferences. While the host is warm and goes above and beyond in accommodating, some bartenders lack the same. Nevertheless, their talent compensates for any shortfall in demeanour. read more

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It was our first time going to the Candy bar and we absolutely loved it. The drinks were amazing and the ambiance and atmosphere were even better! We had great service and everything came out so fast, definitely will be coming back!! read more

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A gem! Love the ambiance and the service is great. Easy to spend a Benjamin, but worth it! read more

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Loved the ambiance!! It felt like I was in a 1950/1970's Tea room! There is minimal space for seating in the bar area and people usually make reservations to get back there. Luckily for me and my date they had one space open at that exact moment! It was very dark inside which was apart of the vibes. The drinks were tasty and we enjoyed ourselves! A great spot for photos as well! read more

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Super unique vibe, with dated decor that fits the warm mood. All that was missing was the fireplace and cigars. Cocktails creative, unique, and were very delicious. The Limit Two is a dangerous drink; easy to have too many. read more

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Located in the Siren hotel, this cute little cocktail bar is a good place to stop for drinks. I love how the interior is an all pink design; very girly and chic. The drinks are strong and the service is fast. read more

Very much a singular experience. The ambiance is really a big reason to go-the France by way on 1920s America ultra-feminine aesthetic is really unique and fun. Service was usually pleasant, though the hostess didn't really seem interested in being there. My first cocktail-a rum coconut beverage-was great. One of the best cocktails I've had in Detroit. The Old Fashioned was disappointing; somewhat bitter, one note, missing the cherry that I'd have thought we be a given here. My wife loved the wine. If they offer better service to people in the lobby and tighten some things up cocktail wise could be one of the best bars in the city. read more

SERVICE: 3 FOOD QUALITY: N/A DRINK QUALITY: 3 ORDER TIME: 5 AESTHETICS: 5 NOISE LEVEL: 5 MENU SELECTION: 2 OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 3.83 This bar is visually pleasing the second you step inside. Very small area that isn't attached to the hotel so if you're a guest then you can't put it to your room. Also, this bar works by reservation only due to its intimate nature. The drinks were just average, and nothing special for the price, which wasn't a good thing since they have a very very small menu. The service also was just average. The bartender made very little conversation with us which also meant that we sat with empty drinks for quite awhile. Once again, it wasn't bad service but it also wasn't amazing service. The experience was a good one, but not sure I wouldn't recommend this place for a large group. Might limit this place to an intimate evening encounter and would recommend requesting a table instead of the bar. read more

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Worth it for the experience, not necessarily the drinks or service. We were lucky enough to visit some incredible cocktail places during our brief stay in Detroit, but everyone told us you have to try Candy Bar. Armed with a reservation, we arrived at 9pm and were ushered into the back of a hotel, making for a not-so-secret speakeasy sort of vibe. Oddly, for a gorgeous Saturday night, there were only six other people in the tiny, pink on pink bar. Which is actually what brings my rating, and our experience, down so low. Our first drinks didn't appear until nearly 25 minutes into our seating, already putting us at the halfway mark. When we asked about snacks, they didn't have much but we needed a little something - sadly, they never came, and we weren't checked in on until we asked for the check. With three people staffing this tiny bar filled with four couples, you would really expect better service. And, for the prices, it really wouldn't have been too much to ask. read more

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I have been wanting to try this place for a while and even have considered getting a room at the Siren because I love the unique decor. I was very excited when he made reservations here! This unique little spot is located in the Siren Hotel. If you have never been, I highly recommend checking it out. You go through the lobby and to the back, there is a pink velvet curtain. Inside is beautiful. It's all pink and fluffy and fun! It smells of incense. We were seated in a cozy spot. This place is quite small. You are going to want to make reservations. It was a quiet, chilly, Thursday evening so Detroit was on the quiet side but I can imagine it gets quite busy during peak times. Reservations also require a $10/person deposit so that you don't take someone's spot if you aren't going to show. The kitchen is closed. I'm not sure if you could get food here previously or not but they were clear that due to covid the kitchen was closed. The drinks were amazing as was the presentation! This is a place you could go to with the girls for a cocktail, or keep it on the romantic side with a date. It is on the pricy side but worth it in my opinion! I'm sure we will be back! We are off to get some much needed food! read more

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Pro tip: you MUST make a reservation as you can't walk in and get a table and plan in advance. This a verrrrry hip place for drinks and we had to make a reservation a month in advance. COVID times means no bar seating. There are only about 5-6 tables inside and Candy Bar is nestled inside of the Siren Hotel. Old hollywood vibes describe this little gem perfectly. Pink walls and pink velvet seating fill this cozy bar. Between my friend and I we tried 4 different drinks on the menu. The bar must get it's name because the drinks taste like candy (in the best way possible because they're so tasty) and you can't taste the alcohol. Definitely try the Vanilla Sky - out of the 4, it was the winner. Eve's orchard was also delish and bartender recommended. Can't wait to return - love it here. read more

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We reserved after our birthday dinner to have drinks here and it was an awesome experience. The vibe in these place is so cute. Our hostess, bartender and master drink maker was amazing. She worked the room the whole time and did it flawlessly. Really great drink options and great service. Definitely recommend and take all the pictures!! Great Photo backgrounds read more

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Sooooooo cute. So Instagramable. Sooooo pink. Great drink menu. I'm not usually a cocktail drinker, but tried the Just Like Heaven. Minty & chocolatey delicious. Friendly service. read more

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Favorite bar in the D! Such a cool art deco vibe and awesome curated and seasonal drinks. The epic chandelier is so cool. The servers are friendly and helpful. read more

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I've been here twice and both times were so fun. I found the bartenders to be a delight. Our last bartender was knowledgeable about cocktails and made us things not on their menu. It is small but that's part of the charm. The lobby of the hotel is also a cool vibe so when people complain about sitting out there,I don't get it. I would only be annoyed being a hotel guest and NOT being able to sit in the lobby. The drinks aren't cheap but it's for sure a fun stop. read more

Great.. romantic.. cozy... yummy drinks!! A must try !! Very tasty drinks, fun snack menu.. Located inside the Shinola Hotel, first floor lobby, with pink dim lighting , art deco decor! read more

Great spot for a drink. It reminds me of being in Europe because of the decore. The chandler which I am sure you will read about is cool but for me just part of this 5 Star review. I went to multiple bars over my vacation and this was my favorite. The drinks were tasty and not gimmicky. And the service was calm, attentive, and conversational which is really hard to do in such an intimate place. read more

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This is a charming place to grab a quick drink before going out or before going home. I recommend reservations, especially for a party of 3+. Drinks are cute & tasty. You aren't bound to the menu. They will mix something up for you. (I believe the menu changes ever so often.) I had an Oaxaca (I think that's what it was), it was too heavy on the mezcal or whatever makes the drink smokey. Very cool & chill environment. I didn't see a dress code enforced; that's not a bad thing. You definitely can dress up and enjoy the vibe. This bar IS "going out for drinks" read more

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When you are in Detroit you must ABSOLUTELY come to the Candy Bar! Do yourself a favor and get reservation, this place is popular. The inside is absolutely gorgeous, the bartenders are knowledgeable and can make you any drink you want. read more

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What a beautiful, intimate , and fun place to have an incredible cocktail. My wife and I sat at the bar , and were fortunate enough to have been here when Shawn is working service. What a treat to watch a consummate professional perform his craft. He was incredibly friendly and informative with all my silly questions and his Gold Rush with Strega was an absolute game changer. Shawn , thanks for everything , you made our night !!! read more

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Shawn was so inviting and sweet! He made my drink so good he really DID THAT! He might as well call me whenever he's working I'll be by. read more

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so chic, carefully curated cocktail menu, and so fun to sit at the bar to watch the behind the scenes. attentive staff and love to grab a coffee on the way out read more

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Stopped in for a drink with some friends and had such a great time! The space is gorgeous, each room of the hotel the bar is in has a different vibe it's like stepping into a movie set almost. The There She Goes was by far our favorite drink, the Malibu infused whipped cream was to die for! Service was great, seating was comfy. It's definitely a small space so it's a bit cramped, be sure to make a reservation if you definitely want to get in. read more

This place is so....much....fun... This was the last stop on my second annual friendsgiving and all of my friends really enjoyed it. You cannot make reservations ahead of time at this place so I knew there would be a wait and there was about a half hour wait. To make the most of this time we decided to make the lobby into a studio and do a photo shoot. The lobby has elegant and classic furniture so if you're looking for something from the roaring 1920's brought to life this is the place to come. When we were escorted to our tables we couldn't help but notice and fall in love with the giant disco ball in the corner of the ceiling. It really gave a unique flair to this place. They have all sorts of drinks here and anything you can think of they've got. Everything is fresh and chic and they have something for both friends that drink and mock tails for friends that don't. It was a very cool experience and I'll definitely be back. read more

This is a quaint, jocose, vibrant location with an endless selection of astonishing libations. My girlfriend had highly recommended this place and we found out first hand why. It had such a cozy, warm feeling. The staff were fun, outgoing and our drinks were delightful. The ambiance was relaxing, the noise was low. Would highly recommend this place! read more

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I haven't written a review in a while, however, when I YELP I try to review memorable and great experiences. This situation, however, called for a YELP review. On 5/29/2023 in celebration of my birthday and Memorial Day my friends went downtown to IVY Kitchen, Candy Bar, and Evening Bar. We had reservations at IVY Kitchen and Evening Bar, however, my friend really wanted to check out Candy Bar. She heard great things about it and since she doesn't visit downtown Detroit too often, it was a great opportunity to go. The bar was pretty empty around 6 p.m. There was a white couple at the bar, a group of about 8 white people seated next to us, and then my group...three black women. We ordered our drinks, and I overheard the white couple at the bar talking negatively about black women. I ignored it in an attempt to enjoy my time at Candy Bar. After finishing our one cocktail, we were off to our reservations at the Evening Bar. We stood outside the establishment and engaged in a brief conversation before the bartender, Justin, rushed out to speak with us. My friend assumed it might have been something wrong with the bill since she paid for everything using the QR Code. Justin approached us and asked, "Did we have a bad experience? He wanted to know if the racist conversation the couple had at the bar made us feel uncomfortable, which is why my friend didn't tip him? Wow, really?? My friend stated she did leave a tip using the QR code, unless she didn't do it correctly. Justin stated, "I just wanted to make sure. I didn't think you all did that out of malice". What!! My friend stated no we wouldn't haven't left without tipping. But I'm wondering if she did say "Yes, you are right, I didn't leave a tip, and I'm not". Then what? This was very uncomfortable and embarrassing, to say the least. My issue with Justin is he overheard a couple engaging in racist conversations and KNEW it could have made us very uneasy, however, he didn't even care about our comfort until he thought we didn't leave a tip!! So, now you are concerned about us being comfortable? Now you are acknowledging that the conversation that was had was inappropriate?  My friend did write to Candy Bar, and the manager acknowledged that this was not appropriate and was upset that it occurred. He stated he would remind their team that they should never run out to a customer about a tip. That's not enough! The manager didn't offer any type of compensation or  how to make things right with US. Your team needs cultural sensitivity training, microaggression training, etc. You can't help what the racist folks said at the bar, but not once did the bartender check on us to make sure we were okay due to this. Not ONCE did the bartender inform the couple that conversation is not allowed at your establishment. Justin did not care at all until he assumed a tip wasn't provided. So, very disappointing. Detroit is a BLACK CITY!  I don't care how gentrified downtown has become racism should not be tolerated at your establishment. Justin do better! Nick, provide more than just a "Talk" to your staff...provide REQUIRED training. read more

Cute and great cocktails! Dress up and wear your pink. Be sure to get a reservation!

The Candy Bar is walking into a puff of pink cotton candy of a speakeasy. The tiny bar is located inside of the beautiful redone Siren Hotel. As tiny as it is, they only allow a certain number of people in at a time, so once you actually get in, it is not crowded. Because of the limited space, you may have to wait to check it out. We ordered drinks upstairs at Carl's, then enjoyed the lobby while we waited. The drinks are pricy, this is a sip and enjoy the atmosphere type of place. We enjoyed what we ordered, a few original cocktails. They also offer a short wine list. A fun place to check out, as long as you go at the right time. read more

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Please go see Anthony!! He is the bomb dotcom! Yes throwback phrase I know. I told the waitress the type of drinks I normally go for, and anything delivered. He came by our table to make sure everything tasted good. He was super sweet and a pleasure to interact with! read more

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A semi must 1 time experience in downtown Detroit. Like all other reviews- very small inside and reservations probably needed. Both drinks ordered-a lemon drop martini and pineapple rum-with pineapple juice were good. Was afraid 2nd drink would be sweet - wasn't- yeaaaa. Good service- about $20 per drink including tip. Decor inside quite unique. read more

This is such a cute little place. Very small, intimate, quiet, pink. We made a reservation, which I would recommend doing. The drinks were really good! If you like a creamy espresso martini, get one here! read more

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Ambiance is beautiful. The drinks were good but pricey but expected. Would definitely will go again. read more

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No FOOD!!! Some don't know that they don't have food. It's TINY I went and maybe once was good enough. read more

Had a very nice time here last night with a group of friends. We were already downtown for dinner, and a friend wanted to try out Candy Bar afterwards. It's a very small space inside the Siren Hotel, but also very nicely decorated. I had the "Thousand Blows" drink which includes London dry gin, strawberry cordial, coconut milk, lime, and sparkling wine. It wasn't my favorite drink that I consumed that night but it was tasty. Be prepared to pay $13-15 for drinks here; it's not cheap, but you're basically paying for the ambiance. Waitservice was very good too, she was fast on the water refills and also with our bills, when it was time to check out. I'd come back here again, the Siren Hotel in general seemed like a very nice space. read more

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Been here and few times and reservations are definitely needed. It's so cool and lux feeling. It's great for small groups but once you get over 4 people, they seat you out in the lobby. This is nice too because it's not as loud but I feel like the whole vibe of Candy Bar is to be experienced instead the room because if you're not in there, with the beautiful chandelier, the pink velvet and glass backed bar, you could be sipping on a delicious cocktail anywhere else. The loony is beautiful but you don't go to a bar for the lobby. The bartenders are extremely knowledgeable, cute, small, fancy drinks and cool music. Great to pre- drink before dinner and before the rush of people. read more