This handle bar bike is so much fun if you haven't experienced it. It's a must, the absolute funniest thing to do with friends and family . Great laughs and Just pure enjoyment we had a blast. Rode around downtown Detroit with great music and a great staff. They let you control the music and even get in the middle and bartend if you like. Worth every penny! read more

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This was a super fun activity to do with your friends or family! We recently went for a friends birthday and it was a blast! Our driver (Kevin) was great. However, we stopped at a bar and were told to go in, but they were closed so we just went in the bar next door and our driver had no idea/thought they were open. There were also supposed to be deals on drinks when you stop at the bars and this did not happen. Tips: -I would recommend limiting the stops to 1 bar. If you do stop, make it quick. It is honestly more fun to drive around and drink. -Make sure you pack enough to drink. We ended up drinking more than we thought we would. -Bring snacks! -Bring sunglasses. When the sun is setting it reflects off the buildings and is very bright in the summer. read more

Every single pedal pub I've ever done is an absolute and total blast. HandleBar was no exception. I would do it again in a heartbeat! A few tips: -Minimize the bar stops to maybe two places. It's much more fun to ride around! -When you do stop at bars......move fast. Get your drink and go so you have more pedal time! read more

The concept is really fun! Especially on a beautiful day! Be careful when bringing booze because the driver will also recommend places with deals going on when you are stopped so there might be a lot of remainder booze! Could use better speaker systems read more

For administrative professionals day, I wanted to treat my team to something different outside of the office. We've been working remote two years and have new teammates we had never met in person. Our guide Alex had us laughing from the start and we had the best time peddling around Detroit! Several of the bars we stopped at had exclusive drink specials which was appreciated. I could see this being fun for birthdays, celebrations, or just and afternoon out with friends. read more

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I was looking up date ideas for my husband and I can came cross Handlebars Detroit. Love that there is an option to book individual seats, which is exactly what I did! It's a fun party with a bunch of strangers, which made it so much more fun! I was excited about exploring Detroit in a safe way and checking out a couple of bars. Our driver Ahmed was great! We followed the rules and he let us all get a little crazy and have fun. Our tour started off at the Tin Roof Bar. Parking is so easy! Just wait by the patio to check in. Ahmed went over the rules and let us know we would be stopping at 2 bars and one picture stop. Our first stop was the Detroit Shipping Company. While driving their, we got to see the rich architecture of the city while pedaling and drinking. We were given 20 mins to explore! The Detroit Shipping Company is pretty spacious so it was nice to have an outside area for Handlebar Detroit riders. There were drink specials too! Our next stop was a picture stop! It was pretty quick, so everyone in the group didn't get an opportunity to get a picture. Not the end of the world since we could drive back down to the area. We were a little bummed out that we only got to check out 1 bar when the FAQs and our tour guide said we would get to check out 2 bars. Not sure if this was because one group was late, but that was my only negative about the tour. read more

We had a team building event with five of our PVM Villages. Each manager brought their staff, it was a great experience and our driver Dallas was the best, so friendly and very informative, one of the managers had a sheet with the alphabet and we had to name something that had to do with Detroit. It was a great city tour. Bring your suggested play list there's wifi boom box for your music. You can bring your own snacks and drinks, no glass items. There's different tours you can ask for. The handlebar is a great little adventure that is a good team building exercise because you all have to pedal together. So If you like bike riding this is for you! You do have to hold on and keep your phones or drink in the cup holder! Remember we have Michigan roads that aren't fixed yet! You will have fun, it's great for a ride through downtown either day or night. read more

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Such a great time and had a great tour guide- NyAisa! Safe, informative and a great host. Made several timed stops, Tigers were out of town so the stops weren't packed and we weren't blocking any traffic. Got a good workout in too! Only needed to pedal up a hill and to start up at traffic lights but other than that, didn't need to pedal much if you're not up for it. They put our big Yeti cooler in the middle and we were able to grab our own drinks as needed. Highly recommend, much more fun than just walking downtown. read more

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This was a fun experience, I had a better time then I was anticipating, so they did something right! Went for a friends bday on a warm Tuesday night. I can't remember our guides name, which is a bummer, because he was friendly and nice with a easy going personality. Good - Byob, so most people brought beer. Some tried to bring wine in a solo or other cup, that doesn't work so well, it splashes out. It is easy to peddle, even going uphill. There are several non-pedal seats and a few adjustable seats also, for short people like me. You can bring your own music and bluetooth it to their speakers, which we did. That made the activity much more fun. You stop at bars to have a break, get a drink, and use the bathroom. You get a tour of a small part of the city. Bad - Our guide asked us where we wanted to go - we named several places in the area, some dive bars that we are fond of and he said 'cool'. Then we took off, and he took us to none of those places. It seemed as if he had a pre-arranged set of places to go despite us saying - hey - aren't we going to xx. We went to Town Pump, which was ok but not on our list, Campus Martius, which no one liked and we didn't want to stay, we didn't want to get a $15 drink at Parc, and finally Broadway / The Well, also not on our list. So not sure what's up with that - if they have the same places they go to but ask and then just do what they want. The seats were not really that comfy - all of us agreed our backsides had had enough by the time we were done. Depending on where you sat you were either pedaling a lot or barely at all - the gear ratio from front to back means those in back are doing all the work - those in front are just spinning. But despite that - we still had fun - it was more about our group and listening to the music and just being silly on the bar/bike. Something different to do on a summer night. read more

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I've been three times now and it's a blast every time. The Handlebar is the best pedal pub company in Detroit!!! They customize the route based on places you want to see and go to, and they're so flexible with scheduling and accommodating any needs you may have. They're super easy to contact too- I send them DMs on Instagram whenever I have a question! Highly recommend for a great experience. read more

So. Much. Fun!!! I will admit. When I was told we were going to spend the afternoon biking a car-peddle-thingy around Detroit I was like "why do I want to work out and drink at the same time"?!? But much to my surprise our group of 16 had the best afternoon. Our driver Carmen was amazing. She was super nice and took us on an awesome tour around the city. We packed the peddle bike full of drinks (no hard alcohol allowed), grabbed some snacks, and cranked up the perfect soundtrack. Carmen took us to 4 different spots along the way and I swear we were having so much fun the 2 hours seemed like 5 minutes. If you are looking for something new and fun to do with a group of people I would definitely recommend reaching out to HandleBar. It was seriously the best time and I would absolutely do it again! Thanks Carmen!!! read more

After my initial experience, Brian, the owner, contacted me to discuss opportunities. I was really impressed that he cared & took the time to really listen to me. That speaks volumes to this company's philosophy! Tried this tour again with a large group & we had such a great time. Our driver, James, was entertaining & engaging with my group. His level of energy matched our level & was willing to go to any bar we wanted, & suggested others. James also had great ideas for group pics & took his time taking our pictures. He was also very patient with us when we became rowdy or indecisive! My group enjoyed pedaling throughout downtown & we especially enjoyed booing at the competition! This of course is a seasonal downtown activity, tour bookings end sometime in November. Certainly looking forward to trying this out again! read more

We had a great time! Our driver was Tay and she had a great personality and was extremely fun to hang with. We had 3 stops: Comerica, Detroit Shipping co, and Checker bar. 2 hours sadly goes by way too fast, as does each stop. I will say the seats aren't comfortable so you will be sore the next day! Highly recommend as a fun activity downtown. read more

Just finished an evening cruise for my 40th birthday. It was an absolute PERFECT night, but the best part of the tour was Dallas! He made the entire trip unforgettable. I will definitely be back again! read more

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Super fun group outing! Our driver Alex was a great tour guide. We chose to start our tour at Tin Roof which we would not do again. Overall, Handlebar provided top notch service from booking to end. Highly recommend them. read more

Handlebar was a great time ! Dallas was a great driver and provided a great time! Best friend peddle bar in town!

I am so happy i went for a friend surprise party. You would never think it be so much fun however with some friends its a great time! We did 2 hours and saw many different places and took photos! Chelsea was fun, friendly and explain everything well. Price is a little high read more

Very fun time, I went as part of a blogger event last night. Their website does say that to reach the "regular" pedals, you should be 5'3 or taller, but really I think it's like 5'6 - I'm almost 5'5 and had to use the "shortie" pedal seat. There are also a few seats where you don't pedal at all. Our Handler (??) was Jason and he was great, he definitely knows the city. We stopped at Checker Bar first, which had great sliders and sweet potato tots, then at Comerica for a photo op, then at Town Pump Tavern for our last stop. I'd definitely recommend HandleBar, I could see it being super fun with a group - the bike seats 16 people - maybe for a bachelorette party or even a birthday party. We had about 12 people and it was still a great time. read more

We had Ben as the host. He really made the adventure so much fun. When we do this again , we will for sure ask for him. This was a great unique night out . We made new friends and played awesome music and had lots of laughs. You should do this!!!!! read more

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If only there were more stars! My sister-in-law and I hosted a group of friends this last Sunday on the bike bar with Vinny as our captain. This group was very diverse and after we all got okay with the fact that 70's and 80's music was best with this crowd, a GREAT time was had by all. Vinny was fantastic - very pleasant, showed us wonderful places downtown many of us had never seen before, stopped at all the best locations for a group picture. Fabulous communication and clear deadlines of the stops to ensure we were on time and he was not late to his next ride. Not to mention the fella's pretty funny. My entire experience with HandleBar Detroit was top notch from the moment I signed up. They kept me immediately informed as to what to expect, sent reminders to make sure we were prepared for the event. Made it easy to communicate with my crew This is one of those unique things to do in Detroit that will leave your guests with huge smiles on their faces, talking about the memories for weeks and gloating to their friends about the great time that was had. We're talking about making it an annual event. If it were a 10 star system on yelp, the only reason I would give them a 9 star rating is because there was no warning that we were just meeting in a parking lot - there is no brick and mortar location. The parking lot was very clearly marked and it does make sense - basically the bike pulls up, you saddle up, he checks your ID's and waiver status and off you go. As the hosts we arrived early and assumed we had to check in somewhere. No - it's all done on the bike. So if you do arrive early you can go to the Firebird Tavern to use the bathroom and have a pre-drink for 15% off. Highly HIGHLY recommend this fun outing for you and your favorite peeps. read more

So much fun!!! Would totally recommend to anyone, I'm glad we went with this company our driver, sha'day was so great and fun. (If I spelled her name wrong I'm sorry) She kept the whole group drinking which was the best part! Jamie was the person who helped us when we had questions or requests and was very nice and quick to answer! We rented the bike as a surprise birthday for our friend and Im So glad we did!! 10/10 Definitely an unforgettable day and we will definitely be coming back!!! Thank you handlebar Detroit. read more

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so much fun! my husband organized a pedal pub for my birthday and we had Dallas as our guide. he was made sure we all had the best time and he was so funny! definitely would recommend and go again! read more

We are constantly booking events for alumni groups and out-of-town visitors and HandleBar is now at the top of my list! This is a can't-miss, see-the-area, fun ride for anyone that wants to get a little bit of Detroit. Each bike seats up to 16 people, most pedaling but plenty of seats for the incapable. (or lazy) and the stops are close enough together that just as you get tired of pedaling, you have arrives! We stopped at three classic Detroit pubs but the ride is customizable. Just ask them when you book. Our Man-in-Charge, Brian is flexible, friendly and someone you'd want to pub crawl with so that sets the mood for the evening before you even start. Don't worry about the weather. The bokes have an awning and once you get going, you won't notice bad or good. We went on a wintery evening and that made it even more fun. In fact, I think perfectly sunny weather might take away from the adventure of it all. This is a great night out for team bonding, alumni outings, sales team promotion, etc.. and even on a weekend, you're only investing approx $25 a person. It's a win for everyone, including the city of Detroit!, and participants won't ever forget the experience. Really happy to see great people and great things adding to Detroit! read more

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During mine and my friends experience we experienced incredible amount of heckling from people on the street. Someone even came up and touched one of my friends. Our driver was doing absolutely nothing and frankly made out experience unsafe and not enjoyable. read more

HandleBar is a great way to explore Downtown Detroit! I've been on 2 HandleBars in the last 6 months, and I plan on going again in the summer. I highly recommend Jon and Tae. They made sure all riders were safe and having a blast. read more

We decided to do a Sunday Funday Social Distanced Couples Bike Bar. Instead of filling the entire bike we had 4 couples and we had an absolute blast amid COVID-19. If you are still nervous about getting out don't be! The Handlebar has outstanding cleaning and disinfecting practices. Our driver kaushik wore his mask, played great music, always catered to our needs and was very fun and professional. I would definitely use the Handlebar again for any party or corporate event!! Absolutely loved it and felt safe! Thanks Handlebar!!! You exceeded our expectations!! read more

Had a blast for my my friends birthday and highly recommend asking for Dallas as your driver!!

My friends and I had a great time doing this! Dallas was a great tour director! We went to Tin Roof and the Belt, but had way more fun on the pedal bar. 10/10 would recommend doing this at least once! read more

First time on a peddle pub tour,it was an absolute blast. Will definitely do again. Tay was our driver and she rocked, easy going , gave us plenty of time at each stop. We will definitely be requesting her next time we go. read more

Tony was by far the best driver I've ever had! I love handlebar Detroit and cannot wait to book them for my birthday!

I've done this 4 times since it's opened in downtown Detroit and it's ALWAYS A BLAST. My friends and I always have so much fun. I think everyone should do this at least once read more

The best experience in Detroit! Can't miss!! The drivers are amazing and guide you you through all of Detroit read more

Detroit was lively with a Tigers game and a Lions game at the same time! Perfect day to ride around with Anthony and have him show us the city! Drinking beer and exercising are my two favorite activities and I got to do them simultaneously! This is something I will do again over and over! We went for a birthday party but I might do a work event or gather some baseball moms for a ride! read more

Grab your friends, grab your beers, bring your music and be ready for a workout. This was a BLAST!!! I'd suggest going when there isn't a home game so you can easily go up and down the streets and get in and out of the bars on your tour. Highly suggest this tour!!! read more

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Great time with friends. We did ours on a Monday evening after work. Was nice because traffic was light and there were no crowds.

Sarah was the best host/bartender/driver for our Handlebar biking experience! She was kind, helpful, and a great bar tender. We will come back with our group again and again and request her. What a way to see the city! Sarah was the best! read more

Went with a group of work friends and we ladies had an awesome time! Our driver Tony G did an awesome job of helping us have fun despite the torrential downpour. Thanks Tony for helping us make the best of a rainy situation. Would definitely recommend. read more

A very good time!! Cool seeing Detroit on the Handlebar instead of driving through town. We made stops at Checker Bar, Comerica, Town Pump, and Old Shillelagh. Town Pumps female bartender had an attitude and a half and seemed put out when she actually had to wait on 16 customers instead of watching TV and eating her nachos. Just a heads up is that 2 hours goes by very fast!! read more

GREAT TIMES! We had a blast riding the HandleBar Detroit. Driver Travis was awesome and so much fun. You really don't have to peddle only after a stop to get the cart going which I thought was awesome. I recommend everyone to do this at least one time in Detroit and rent one out. WE HAD A BLAST! Thank You HandleBar Detroit for Great Times read more

I attended this event with blogger friends and other bloggers. I like the concept of a bike and ride but was limited a bit due to my height of 5 5. The shortie seats filled up and wanted to contribute to the work. The city was beautiful and had a great night to enjoy it. The guide Jason and owner Brian were personable and fun. Listening to Motown driving around the D was an amazing experience read more