Truly cool place inside - love the vibe. Beers are great and the food is really good too…read more We had the chicken nachos, a warm pretzel, as well as an amazing French onion dip with house made chips. I forgot to take a picture of the dip - was too hungry and forgot. If you're downtown, give the a try - you won't be disappointed.

We rolled through Batch for lunch and a cold one after a little sightseeing in the area. We opted…read moreto sit outside, since it was a nice day. They had plenty of umbrella covered tables to keep you out of the sun. The only negative: you order with toast tab, and there's no way to customize anything. My husband has food allergies, so it knocked out a bunch of options. We settled on nachos, and they wound up being really tasty. We did add a little salt, but overall very good and filling. (The chorizo and avocado were a little extra.) My husband went up to the bar to get some samples for us to try, and we both chose the Pocket Calculator. It was rich, sweet, and very tasty. The waitress brought food and drinks out quickly when they were ready. This is a great place to stop, especially if you are allergy-free!

If you're looking for pure vibes in downtown Detroit, The Skip is the move…read more This spot is such a fun escape -- colorful, open-air, and full of energy. The music hits, the crowd is always lively, and it just feels like summer no matter what time of year it is. Whether you're stopping by before hitting another spot or making it your main destination for the night, The Skip always delivers. Now let's talk drinks -- because they do not play around. The Long Islands are ON POINT. Strong, smooth, and perfectly balanced. Not watered down, not overly sweet -- just right. You definitely feel like you're getting your money's worth, and they're dangerously easy to sip. I love the overall vibe here. It's social, upbeat, and perfect for hanging with friends. If you want good music, great drinks, and a guaranteed good time, The Skip should absolutely be on your list. This is one of those places you go once... and then it becomes part of your regular rotation.

I love the Skip for its extraordinary efforts in decorating for every season. From tiki to…read moreHalloween, they do it right. Currently, it's the Black Lagoon through Halloween. We made reservations in a weekend but it wasn't necessary at 5. What I didn't know what this theme is a pop up much like Miracle Bar around Christmas. The mugs are not really made for The Skip and can be found online for less. Most importantly is the drinks are not good. They're not spirit forward, they're full of mixers. Such a bummer because they do make good cocktails occasionally. We were one and done this evening due to the bad drinks and loads of people who brought their kids to this bar. The decor is great. Service is attentive and friendly. Not in a rush to return.

Father Forgive Me was named #83 on North America's 50 Best Bars list. It's located in a…read more110-year-old church garage, and there's a beautiful courtyard outside for guests to either sit on the grass or their picnic tables. Just an overall beautiful space. The inside restaurant area is also beautiful. We wanted to sit inside at the bar, so we waited for some seats to open up. If you want to sit outside, all you have to do is order at the bar and they'll serve your drinks in plastic cups for you to take outside. The rhubarb pie punch was so delicious I had to order it twice! Probably one of my favorite cocktails I've ever had. I also ordered the maurixio cattelan, which tasted like ginger ale. For a snack before dinner, we chose to get the burrata and it was so refreshing. The service was great and our bartender was super friendly! The logo with the little lamb is adorable. I bought one of their wine glasses with their logo on it too for just $10.

Father Forgive Me was high on my Detroit list after hearing so much hype about it, both online and…read morefrom friends. Nate and I stopped in on our most recent visit to Detroit and had a lovely experience. The space is tucked away but had a surprising amount of outdoor space--we were there in January but I'd love to come back in the summer. We were greeted right away and given a spot near the bar. The menu includes cocktails, lots of wine, and several tasty food options. It was quite busy inside, so it took a bit of time for our server to come over to us, but we weren't in a rush. They had ten cocktails on their list and I tried the bullet proof soul and Nate got the negroni alla perra. The ingredients list for some of the cocktails include things I've never heard of, but at a place like this, I just know it's going to be good. Our drinks were perfectly balanced and very tasty. We also ordered the mortadella sandwich to split--this was delicious. It was pretty messy, but worth it. It was perfectly toasted and full of mortadella. Everything on the menu sounded delicious and I would love to try more of the food options. Can't wait to visit again!

What a cool place to eat! Stopped by during a food tour and had some of their Reuben Egg rolls…read morewhich were spectacular! Its a great fusion twist on a classic dish. Highly recommend! Staff was great too.

Way too hot to be walking the streets of downtown Detroit in July. I let Yelp point me to a nearby…read moredrinking establishment with great reviews. I was not disappointed! Warm service sitting at the bar where I managed to crank out a few Yelp reviews while enjoying their very find air conditioning, two frosty (LOCAL MICHIGAN!) beers and a place of fried pickles. Quite a lot of them and they were excellent. Rounds, not spears. Lightly breaded and plenty hot. There were enough here for three! A wonderful spot with a fab history. Originally built in 1879 as a jewelry store, the building became a Grand Trunk Railway ticket station in 1905, featuring a vaulted ceiling and ornate plasterwork to reflect the elegance of train travel. In 1935, it was transformed into a bar by the Metropole Hotel. [Round number 400 in Michigan - 693 of 2025 - 24254 overall]

I need to come back and check this place out when there are more people in it. We came just as the…read moreplace opened up the bartender was extremely friendly and kind of gave us the layout of the land and explain the whole situation with the German menu that is separate from the lager house. They have a kiosk at the bar but are a separate kitchen. So we did not get to try the food but the beer was cold and the service was spot on.

Nice place for a beer if you're in Eastern market. It's…read moresort of a German themed beer garden. We stopped for some beers and the bar tender was super nice and friendly. The beer was tasty we had 2, lol. Food didn't start till after 4 so we didn't get a chance to try it out.

We had a great evening at HopCat tonight playing Trivia and hanging with friends. The atmosphere is…read morewarm and welcoming to guests and you'll always find a beverage or food to make your visit memorable. Thanks for a good night, folks! The Henry Ford Hotties

This is an update to my previous review of HopCat Detroit…read more I still love the food and the lively, energetic ambiance here. The fresh, flavorful meals and the downtown vibe make it one of my favorite spots to grab a bite or hang out with friends. That said, I want to elaborate on my not-so-great dine-in experience from before. One night I decided to eat in, and while my waitress was genuinely nice and attentive, the experience took a weird turn when my meal was brought out. The guy delivering it just walked past me, dropped the plate on the table with a loud clank, and didn't greet me or even acknowledge me at all. It was jarring -- not only did it feel careless, but it completely broke the warm, fun vibe I'd come in expecting. On top of that, I had the app downloaded to earn rewards points, but my waitress never added them, which was frustrating enough that I ended up deleting the app. That one visit definitely stood out as an exception in an otherwise positive history with this location. Since then, I've had better experiences with staff, and the food and overall energy of the place continue to shine. Despite that one odd incident, I still highly recommend HopCat for the atmosphere, creative menu, and fresh food. I'll continue coming back and will share more updates (and pics) along the way.

Collect moved to the English village and brought even more charm with them! The building is so fun…read morewith the small stained windows and open space -- there are some fun pop ups that happen randomly that are so worth the visit! Everyone that works there is absolutely amazing and have the best attitude- they'll help you find your next favorite beer and it could even be the blue gatorade they have on tap. There is a huge open garden and courtyard so lots of open space. There is street parking all around so I wouldn't worry about that!

This is an updated review for the new spot…read more One of the things I liked about the old spot was that it reminded me of the bars in Europe, locally oriented, cozy, welcoming. Kercheval location is massive, massive enough to have a basketball net put into it. Everything else is kind of the same, great service, interesting choice of beers. The one thing I didn't like was the $16 Michigan Reisling. That seemed like kind of a crazy price for freaking Reisling.... From Michigan.

I would go back here in a heartbeat. The food was tasty and fresh and exceptional portions for the…read moreprices (especially considering proximity to the sports venues). We stopped in on a Thursday night in January and the kitchen was open late, which was a huge relief. Service was quick and friendly, though a little snarky. I love any place that serves German beer and especially if the beer is clean and the bartenders are knowledgeable. Highly recommend Jacoby's for a late night stop. I'd like to visit during the warmer months now!

You had me at German Biergarten. The group discussion by my colleagues was a challenge, trying to…read morefigure out what we would do for dinner. When I suggested "German with German beers on tap" the decision was made. We lucked out with our arrival on a busy night as the place is first come, first served and it is not at all very large. Three or four tables, two community tables and a dozen seats along the bar. And if you're not inside, you're queued up outside. We got the last two tables. Beer? They have all the big German beers on tap in large and larger glasses. Or if you want a tin? They have that too. They even have the good NA beers if you prefer. I started off with the Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen from Dortmund Germany (not very Germany purity law pure, but it's hot). On a hot day after walking too many streets of Detroit, this was a treat. With dinner, the Hefeweizen from Brauerei Pinkus Müller from Münster, Germany. Both cold and delicious and refreshing. For dinner, I chose the wurst platter, taking off the potato pancakes (I'm sorry) and substituting red cabbage. They were deliciously grilled, served hot and I enjoyed them very much. The only miss was that they didn't have their own mustard. I had to use the table mustard which was a bummer. Great service, we were never rushed though the serving staff was trying very hard to keep up with the flow. It was a fabulous meal and my great Yelp reputation with my colleagues continues. [Review 477 of 2025 - 384 in Michigan - 24039 overall]