Orchid

The music is great. The people are friendly. The dancing is fun. The atmosphere is cool…read more Parking was nearby and easy. There is no food, but they are pretty clear about that on their website. We had a great time and will go again.

A fun place to come with your friends. Has the true feel of a disco. I mean it even has a huge dick…read moreball 2 to be exact! Lazers, smoke machines, light up floor. Today they are playing Early 2000s music. The service is the best ifyou grab your drinks in the first part of the bar when you walk in. Otherwise it's busy once you get on the side where all the boogie fever is happening. No food here ju,st drinks and fyi they don't serve doubles l

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Fifth Avenue

2.6(291 reviews)

Food, service, bouncers, security, and music is always exceptional and great time for all! Will be…read morea continued patron.

There are two sides to Fifth Ave but..Let me rave about this special! Wednesdays you need to be at…read moreFifth Ave, not only do they have an incredible patio but on Wednesdays you get a smash burger and a bottle beer for $5. You cannot beat this special. Add a massive order of fries for $3. My new go to place on Wednesday!

Enjoy Royal Oak's Best Patio!

Weekend Nights Upstairs!

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Smashburger

SCL Royal Oak

3.6(11 reviews)

I have only been here once for salsa dancing on friday nights and I just couldn't get into this…read moreplace. Granted, this club is definitely nicer than most of the clubs that I've been to in royal oak but the salsa dancing here just seems so blah compared to cantina's (which is now closed ). The vibe seemed more like people trying to look good and stand around instead of actually dancing. Maybe I just went on a bad night? I'm not sure but I'll give this place one more try before I say no forever to scl royal oak.

Nice vibe. Good housey music. 21+ crowd unlike other area clubs. Beautiful people. A lot of crowd…read moreand staff carried over from V Club at MGM. Essentially new club as of Summer 2017.

2.0 mi•Downtown Royal Oak

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Goodnite Gracie

3.8(93 reviews)

We stopped in here while we waited for D'Amato's restaurant to open. What's super convenient is…read morethat Gracie's and D'Amato's share the space together. They have a number of craft cocktails that are absolutely delicious. I had the Cherry Bourbon Mule and my wife had a Dirty Martini - both were awesome. In fact, I had 2 more Mules afterwards if that tells you anything. The bartender was great - responsive, cordial and even humorous. When we come back to Royal Oak, we will certainly be back. Give it a try!

We tucked into the bar on a Saturday night for an early evening cocktail. They have a Saturday…read morehappy hour menu! So...the lovely barkeep took our drink order quickly so we could partake. A shared Caesar salad and zoodle/pasta dish later and we are sufficiently suffonsified. House made sauces are delicious (we tried the marinara but I'd like to try palomino next time) and there is no pressure to drink like fish or overindulge in food. DJ was setting up as we were leaving, so I'm sure the hospitable atmosphere only improves. We'll return.

DJ in the background.

The freshest bruschetta I have eaten in years. Only 8$ for happy hour!

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Bosco Lounge

3.4(139 reviews)

0.1 mi

Bosco has the ambiance of a basement rave with a surprise open-air element. It is delightful. If…read moreyou like dancing, you'll be right at home.

Drinks are WAYYYY too expensive and this place isn't even a good time, casamigos shot was $20 for…read moreONE are u literally kidding ... never again

One of the best outdoor patios in Oakland County!

Looking out to a GREAT outdoor patio.

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Commune Lounge

3.1(46 reviews)

This is probably one of my favorite places in Royal Oak. It's an actual dance club and it's usually…read morea good atmosphere. The drinks are reasonably priced and pretty strong. The bartenders are pretty attentive for the most part. Also, there is quite a bit of security, which is helpful in keeping the peace. I have never been there when there were any problems. Only issues are the line is always really long even when it is not full downstairs. I've waited in line for up to 30 minutes when it wasn't very full and waited less time when it was. That was partially due to the security overdoing their job. Also, being that it is in a basement, it can get pretty humid but that is to be expected when in a basement full of people. Other than that, I always enjoy myself here.

Disclaimer: I do not typically go to bars/clubs that feature dancing and loud music…read more That said, I had a pretty decent time with friends last weekend. I bought drinks for my friends -- 6 drinks in total -- and spent less than $40 including 20% tip. Pretty impressive. Not the fastest service, but they were a bit swamped when we were there. Not exactly the place for me, but I'd go back if my friends made me.

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White Star NightClub

2.3(3 reviews)

6.0 mi

Besides the security guard is being extremely rude. The bathroom was disgusting,The drinks were…read moreoverpriced. and I almost tripped and broke my neck on some loose carpet. If I could give this negative stars I would give them a negative infinity. The board of health needs to shut this place down immediately. and I heard from a local that this place has a long history of injuries caused by negligence and poor maintenance.

Security at front door when asked how much told me don't ask him too many questions he doesn't care…read moreif we're in or out. But told the price to someone ahead. Not the best place to go if you're white.

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Craft

2.6(8 reviews)

Great fun place to party and chill grand reopening ready for all crowds great music and friendly…read morestaff

21+ nightclub scene in downtown royal oak, BRAND NEWLY renovated, VIP booths available open Friday…read more& Saturday night only. Great djs & good vibes!

Grand reopening of craft new look new place

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Best place to have a fun night and grab drinks great atmosphere

On the Rocks Bar and Grill

4.0(182 reviews)

3.1 mi

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Sitting at the bar with Karyn as the bartender is the always the best! She is attentive and an…read moreoverall wonderful person! I had the steak, it was perfectly prepared and delicious!

I had the stuffed salmon special and it was excellent! I sat at the bar and Tanya was also…read moreexcellent, she was very nice and attentive. People at the bar are always great to talk with, too!

Cute Easter decorations

Coney dogs and tots

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Menjo's Complex

3.4(25 reviews)

3.1 mi

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Menjo's is a staple to one visiting Detroit. This is where Christopher Flynn used to meet Madonna…read morein the 1970's and dance with her. It's where she cut her teeth as a nightlife person and this place still carries this pure energy. Today there is such a smart blend of DJs that spin here that is purely cross-generational from every decade of House and makes underground known. They make Menjo's phenomenal. DJ Wax Assassin and Dj Andrew Wiesman were incredible to listen to perform their sets and nice to go between room and the patio area to hear the amazing sounds they were blending for us.

If there's a gay bar to have as your local haunt, I'm glad mine is Menjo's. Cute bar, cheap drinks,…read morefriendly staff (except for 1 bartender I could live without), customers are chill. People who are saying this place is "unsafe" just sound anti-black to me. Highland Park is rough around the edges, but it's no less safe than any other area of the city. I also like that it's spacious because being a middle aged gay man, I can't do shoulder-to-shoulder bars.