In its Miracle (Christmas) form last week, I enjoyed some dinner and drinks after getting started across the street. The bar was decorated for its Christmas popup but wasn't too over the top. I appreciated the fresh antipasto salad and sticky, crispy wings, but the drinks were the show stoppers. I slowed down with the Snowball Old Fashioned (rye and gingerbread bitters), which was perfect, and finished the night with the Snow Day Sipper - fancy hot chocolate, delicious but fancy hot chocolate. They staff are friendly but not pushy, and they have suggestions if you want them, which you might. I like this space as it is small and feels intimate. It's not overwhelming when you're on your own, so a great spot to stop for a solo drink or meal. read more

If you're looking for a next-level cocktail bar with personality, creativity, and serious vibe, look no further than Dragonfly in Detroit. This place has quickly become one of my favorite spots to grab a drink and unwind -- whether it's a mid-week break or a weekend night out. Right when you walk in, Dragonfly hits you with that fun, eclectic energy that just makes you want to stay a little longer. The space is stylish yet approachable, with local art on the walls and a laid-back feel that strikes the perfect balance between casual and classy. Now, let's talk drinks -- because this is where Dragonfly really shines. Their cocktail menu is imaginative and well-crafted, featuring inventive seasonal drinks alongside timeless classics. If you love trying something a bit different, this is your playground. They also have thoughtful non-alcoholic options, so even if you're not drinking, you're still getting a serious mocktail experience. The food here -- served from a shared kitchen with some seriously tasty small plates -- is a great complement to the drinks. Everything I've tried has been flavorful and designed to pair beautifully with whatever you're sipping. Service here has mostly been great during my visits, and the staff are friendly and actually excited about the cocktails they serve -- which makes a difference. Whether you're grabbing happy hour early in the evening or making a night of it with friends, Dragonfly delivers a memorable experience that feels distinctly Detroit and totally worth the trip. I'll definitely be back! read more

A good option for happy hour deals on drinks and food. The food is top notch. My friend and I loved all of the happy hour appetizers we ordered including the wasabi honey wings, waffle fries, and halloumi cheese. A little pricey, especially if not here for happy hour, but the quality of the food and drinks is excellent. I loved the ambiance and the service was friendly. I'd return for happy hour. read more

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Need a great spot for an expertly crafted cocktail? Search no more! Great cocktail menu with fun & unique choices, in addition to all of the old classics. Diverse crowd mixed with young & old (us ) makes this place even more fun. Can't wait to go back read more

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We stopped by Dragonfly after dinner at Freya because it's right next door. The inside is a bit on the dim side with lots of eclectic art for sale on display. There's a lot of seating available at tables, at couches, and at the bar. We settled down on a couch and someone stopped by to give us water and take our orders. We only got one cocktail each but we were absolutely blown away at the complexity of the flavors and how well they meshed together. My only regret is not having room for more cocktails and for some of their food! read more

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This is the support bar for Freya, connected by a back hallway, as well as a cocktail/small plates bar of its own. Very limited street parking, we were lucky to get a spot on Grand. They caution against car break ins on side streets. Do not park in Oak and Reel's private lot. The bar itself was good/great. Great staff, qood and inventive drinks. Cool space, making use of the industrial block windows and industrial converted feel. Private restroom, but the floor was very sticky. read more

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Dragonfly is a cocktail bar located next to the resturant Freya. It's small and intimate with several two seater tables as well as some four seaters and small bar with seats. It's very brightly decorated which I love. The colors are light blue, teal, and red. They do serve a small menu with some happy hour prices as well. For a cocktail bar I thought there prices were on the cheaper side for Detroit which is a huge plus. My bartender was friendly and make great cocktails. I got the berry fine wine. It was a light and refreshing drink. I also ordered the crab cakes. You receive two small crab cakes with super thin fries that give it a nice crunch. It's also served with a lemon and dipping sauce. The crab cakes were very good I would order again. I came around 6:30 by myself and there were several others by themselves as well. This is a great place to grab a drink either by yourself or with a small group. read more

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Service was terrible. My daughter and I went and seen mama Mia and then wanted to have a drink. We went into this place, sat at the bar. The 2 bartenders ignored us to the point we were talking about between ourselves. We were gonna leave so man came over and took our drink order, we both tried something we never had before. They were ok! But the bartender never came back didn't ask if wanted anything else, I asked for the bill we paid and left. My daughter and I joked how we didn't know what we did to make them mad. It was really weird. Won't go back but had to share. It was a little before 10:00pm when we got there. read more

Dragonfly is all decked out for Christmas with a special holiday cocktail menu. It is really cute and the bartenders were dressed up too. They were able to adjust a few of the drinks to mocktails but they still charged the same amount as an alcoholic drink fyi. They drinks are expensive (about 15$ apiece) but they were also really delicious and not too sweet. There is some street parking and a parking lot next door. read more

Dragonfly - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Had a great time here getting a pre-show happy hour drink and appetizers before a show at the Fisher. It's an intimate setting with great food. Perfect for a small get together or date night. read more

Dragonfly - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Such a YUM place that is so casual and understated, while being just such a beautiful space for catching up with loved ones over a few delicious bites and drinks! Dragonfly provides the drinks for Freya (located next door in the same building) and Freya's chef makes the food from Dragonfly, so you are guaranteed the best of both worlds, but at the significantly lower price for bites and sampling from their entire a la carte menu at Dragonfly. The menu will rotate in a few new dishes from time to time, but some of their best here are their salmon cheese (they give you so much of it and I still wanted to lick the plate clean) and the mussels (also such a generous portion and FILLING!). We tried their mushroom dumplings and their fried chicken sliders as well, which were both also so so good, albeit a tad underseasoned. But I truly wanted to try everything on the menu and will be back soon to do a new permutation of the dishes they have to offer! Their menu is ~10 items so it's super manageable to process and order from! As for drinks, I know that this space is predominantly a gorgeously set up bar, but as someone who doesn't drink I can't speak to the drinks on this menu other than I have tons of friends who love coming here for drinks - and especially for happy hour when they have amazing deals on both their drinks and food! I love that they had a whole mocktail section with very unique offerings that I've never seen before! I tried two drinks off their mocktail menu and both were so good - although I can't even remember what either one was! Will definitely be back over and over again to enjoy the bites and sips here! Love Dragonfly!! read more

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Yeah.. this is my new hang The drinks are super inventive & yum- (see Pic of chartreuse foam on the Dragon's Smile) Bartender super knowledgeable- refreshing to hear her and see her so solid on drink making Tried the beet dish- very good tho pita a little tough (probably past soft so toasted too long) But really tasty dish Sex Panther another super interesting drink with tastes of banana, chamomile and peanut Also posting HH menu here because that's my next visit read more

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We LOVED Dragonfly! The drinks were amazing and we had such a lovely time here. I wasn't sure what to expect but we made it in time for Happy Hour and had some delicious hand crafted drinks! The service was excellent, friendly and fun!! I love that you can get the food from Freya here also (they are connected). My hubby really enjoyed the Waygu sandwich and I enjoyed the spicy noodle dish! The bar has about (?) 10 seats and there are some tables around also. I think this could be our new favorite place! Yay! read more

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Fun little spot for shareable bites and cocktails! The service was friendly and helpful, though not particularly fast. Our group of 4 split the duck tenders, lamb meatballs, mussels, and some sort of potato dish, and they were all delicious. I honestly can't remember the specific cocktails my wife and I shared (4 in total) but they were all really good -- mixology bar good! Will definitely try to visit again soon. read more

Dragonfly - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Have been here a few times now and never disappointed. Their cocktails are on point, food is quite good, and they have great happy hour deals. Our cocktails were all great for our pre-dinner reservation visit. Service is always great - although can get busy at times, I think particularly when the other spots around the corner get busy. Well worth checking out! read more

Such a fun spot for cocktails and a bite to eat! Dragonfly has a great atmosphere and excellent wait staff. It's a smaller, quaint establishment with funky colors. My fiancé and I tried a few of their cocktails along with a mushroom pizza. Everything was excellent and the crust on the pizza was perfect! I recommend sitting at the bar if you can. The bartenders are very knowledgeable and are able to create any kind of cocktail or recommend a wine or beer that you'll be sure to enjoy. We can't wait to come back! read more

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Perhaps the best happy hour in Detroit right now??? I was introduced to Dragonfly through a Yelp drink mixing event a few months back and definitely wanted to return because of what seemed to be skilled bartenders and their promotion of happy hour... which turned out to be pretty damn good. They have an EXTENSIVE drink menu with levels of alcohol from regular to light to non alcoholic. I tried two drinks and "Dragons smile" was really good. They seem to use really fresh ingredients for their food... the mushroom dumplings were really good. I tried some of their other menu items at the Yelp event and they were good as well. Each item I had was for the low low happy hour price of 7 BUCKS! I don't think I've paid 7 bucks for anything in a few years now let alone an alcoholic drink. And nobody was really there on a Thursday. Get up on this happy hour now, they open a little bit before 5pm. Gratuity included in your bill at 22% but go ahead an tip a little more since the prices are so low. read more

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A friend of mine told me about this new spot. From the pics and drinks and food, I was definitely interested in seeing what it's all about. So on date night, hubby and I decided to give this spot a go. Let's do the food. Short Rib Sliders: Definitely a strong strong dish. It's off the menu, so if you get lucky, definitely order these. Pork Belly: It's a play on pork chops and apple sauce. It's definitely super pleasant. I would order it again. It's a bit meager tho. Their cocktails are super yummy, most of the things on the drink menu are sweet. Definitely super enjoyable, but they need a bit of potency. I definitely lean towards stronger cocktails. Anyways, the place is really nice. It has that open minimalist flow that's definitely a pleasant atmosphere. Perfect for starting the night out and getting the conversation going. I would totally recommend. Thank you so much for reading my review. I hope this helps with your decision making experience. Enjoy your awesome yelptastic day! read more

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Disappointed for happy hour, 2 drinks and 1 non alcoholic drink should not be $48 on happy hour. Drinks were not even good.

Great location and staff was amazing went for a book tour and signing fr a cool book the drinks and food selections were phenomenal

Just had drinks here but they were amazing. Bartenders were friendly and provided great service. Can't recommend highly enough. Not in the most exciting area, but worth the trip. read more

New space next store to Freya. Lite bites and cocktails. Chill vibe with friendly staff. Enjoyed all my drinks and bites good. Hummus and tuna dish my favorite. The mussels had trout and has a different flavor- my companion stated "you like it or don't". Great spot and will be back. read more

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Food is started off amazing. However, as the night went on, the food, got saltier and saltier. Had to return a rice dish because it was too salty to eat. We re-ordered one of our favorite tasting dishes and it was also salty, however tolerable. The drinks were great. The ambience was absolutely amazing. Our waitress is very kind and attentive. read more

Such a cute little spot. This was my second time dining here and the food was delicious. The service here is fantastic as well. We will definitely be back. read more

Dragonfly - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Excellent, excellent Happy Hour! The staff are very mindful and kind! Cocktails are perfection. The food is quite good, and especially not bad when you can catch the items during happy hour for $7. All items are served tapas style, but very nice portions. A friend and I picked 3 items each to share and left feeling as if we ate a full course meal! My favorite small plate are the mussels, the broth is delicious and has a little spice perfect for dipping the bread it's served with. read more

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Went here for a birthday gathering. It's a small quaint space but decorated nicely with pops of color. The couches were very comfortable and areas were spaced out. Their drinks have a unique flavor and surprising mixes which made them great to taste. Briana was our waitress and she was amazing with taking care of a large party and making sure everyone was taken care of. read more

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I went to the dragonfly for a Yelp event and had the best time! The food was absolutely delicious and the signature drinks were soooo good! My ol man and I had a great time learning to make them! read more

Amazing selection of cocktails including low alcohol or non alcoholic choices. The small plate dishes are incredible. This place is tucked off next to Oak and Reel. It's small and cozy with a bright interior. Go check them out today and order the old fashioned with the onion cherry juice. read more

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No food available. We each had a drink on the rocks. Every drink is $16 or more. Ours were $16, with tax $32.86. BUT, they automatically add 21% tip. Two drinks poured into a glass, (no 'craft' here) for a total of $39.68. This is getting ridiculous! No choice in tip amount and $16 a drink?! The space is 'meh.' (metal stools and tables); we went once when they first opened and, since then, they've really increased prices. They tried over dressing up with Christmas decorations which didn't upscale it at all. We won't be back, that's for sure. read more

We stopped in for a drink and small plates before heading to a Detroit Symphony performance. What a lovely little space done up in velour, 1960s-style seating and pastels. Plenty of small two person tables, and a few larger sized ones as well. It's a great space for folks that do not enjoy being unable to rise and walk straight after having a couple big alcohol cocktails. Dragonfly's menu offerings feature low-alcohol and non-alcohol beverages that are just as imaginative and tasty. It worked very well for THIS evening's designated driver. Our mixologist/server was Brianna - alcohol/menu-knowledgeable, engaging and professional. The "Hallowed Halls" cocktail, a mixture of: Fino Sherry, Alma De Trabanco, Chartreuse Green was fabulous, and that is no wonder. Dragonfly is an offshoot of Executive Chef, Doug Hewitt's "Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails" in Detroit's cultural center! The beverages went so well with the Shrimp Escabeche on a warmed half-baguette. We tried and enjoyed the garlic hummus with heated pita wedges as well. All quite good! We will return. There's nothing like hanging out with folks who want to drink, and you don't. But you want to try equally as complex and beautiful beverages! read more

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Stopped in after work for happy hour. Nice vibe/ordered chicken thighs, lamb meatballs, mushroom dumplings and a few drinks (can't remember names now) but everything was delicious. Will definitely go back. Mateo was really nice and attentive. read more

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I've only been here for cocktails so I'm here to say they were delicious. I'd like to update my review sometime in the near future for their small plates menu! read more

Quality cocktails priced at $7 during a generous happy hour, which stretches until 7 pm INCLUDING Fridays. What more could you ask for?! read more

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The BEST happy hour I've ever been to! You have to check it out. The small plates are so delicious and fresh. The chef, Tim, is so passionate and knowledgeable about what he does and uses really incredible ingredients. He's always trying new things and changing dishes which keeps everything exciting. The bartenders are very knowledgeable and skilled, and the cocktail menu is unique. I had the best time at dragonfly and I highly recommend the happy hour. Super affordable, but you feel so dang fancy. I will be coming back read more

Really cool spot for classy cocktails. The bartender was knowledgeable and eagerly described nuances in ingredients and flavors. Very cool! read more

Came here for happy hour, can't wait to come back. As of recently trying Freya as well, this is the better half in my opinion. Great wine selection, everyone loved their cocktails and our food was very flavorful. Downside is don't believe there was anything vegan on the menu, so I can only recommend to vegetarian/meat peeps. read more

Stopped in for drinks before dinner and loved this spot. Drinks were delicious, decor was adorable, service was great.