Less of my ambivalent opinion was about the bar itself. We went there to check in for a bar crawl…read more Waited outside for 40 minutes. Once checked in we found a bartender quickly, got a shot and a beer. Uncomfortable metal stools and very few tables. No glass with a can of beer. Just meh...

So just to be 100% honest, the well is definitely a dive bar. So you basically get what you get…read morewhen you come here. It has decent music so don't get it twisted, it has plenty of space, they're not a lot of seats though so you'll be standing around most likely. But is a dive bar vibe. Don't expect fancy martinis or anything like that. They always have specials though. So if you can't get your Tito's lemon drop, you can get two for five beers or something LOL. The service is what you would expect from a busy location. I mean, it's pretty much nothing but bar so with only like two bartenders you got to wait at the end of the day. So just be conscientious of that and give it Grace because you are getting a service that you expect to come to contact with while you walk into a dive bar. I've been going there for years. Well before I moved, it is a staple and I feel like it's never going to die. It is always consistent and it'll give you exactly what you need. It's really good for pre-drinking because of drinks are fairly cheap, so keep that in mind. If you do go, you might want to go ahead and consider parking. Parking is going to be street parking because there's no lot specifically for this establishment. But there is plenty of parking in after a certain time in Detroit it's going to be free. If you are going to go ahead and do the well, it's best to go ahead and start the night with that so you don't have to worry about too many expensive drinks your at your actual location. And then after that You may want to consider finishing the night there. After you've had all the fancy dinners and stuff, if you want to go ahead and wrap up the night with a couple of cheap drinks, this is the place for you.

We had a great time on a weekday catching an amateur show. The drinks are pretty reasonable and…read morestiff. The staff is always friendly and quick. The interior is a mix of black and red with dim lighting. A great gay bar to visit if you're in the Detroit area.

The queens were amazing! They sure worked hard for the audience. But this place had one of the…read moreworst bartenders I've come across. The place was close to empty. Yet, when he wasn't spending time in conversation at one end of the bar, he was at the other end of the bar talking to people there. I left no tip. But that probably won't help. Look, if he doesn't want to work there, please someone help him out and FIRE HIM.

Overall this is a really good spot. In the best way possible, it feels out of place in Royal Oak…read more While everything else is overly trendy, this place just continues to b proudly be what it is...a a really good dive bar! Bartenders are very quick and drinks are very strong. Great spot to post up for a while and just chill with your buddies.

Cool dive bar Love the '70s Cadillac front end sticking out of the wall that's been there for over…read more30 years. A buddy of mine who lived in Royal oak back in the '90s turned me on to this place. When I'm in town like to stop in have a drink. But do not expect the bathrooms to be pristine.. it is a dive bar. As long as you know this and accept this you will have no problem. Cool people come here.

After I heard what the new owner has done, I have no plans to go here again. I have now spoken to…read moretwo long time patrons of this place who have told me that the new owner approached them, pulled them aside and told them that they were not welcome. No explanation; just leave. I was told that the new owner was trying to bring a Miami vibe to this place-whatever that means... why did you kick people out who did absolutely nothing wrong? Were they not cool enough for you? How did they mess up your pathetic attempt to bring Miami to Detroit? Shame on you.

I'm all about a low key, divey watering hole and this place fit the bill. I was expecting it to be…read morepacked as the parking lot was full (with the exception of a couple of open spots), but thankfully, that wasn't the case. I'm not sure of their happy hour times (we arrived closer to 7pm) but we had a couple of drinks each and they were only 4.00 for well cocktails (not a bad price indeed). Bartenders were somewhat friendly (but not overly), and they weren't as attentive being that it wasn't busy. If you want to play tunes out of their jukebox you might need to ask the bartender to unlock it as an electronic message was displayed (not that the music playing was bad, I just wanted to hear some of my choice). Overall, I really like this place and will be back during our stay.

I thought the decor would be cheesy and the food mid but man was I pleasantly wrong…read more We had the zero clucks given with fries and a half tuna melt with the daily soup which was a chicken tortilla type soup. Everything was absolutely delicious. We had 2 different people checking on us but not obnoxiously so. The decor and atmosphere was cute and well done!

Solo dining at Pronto! Diner for Sunday brunch was exactly what the doctor ordered. I have eaten…read morehere multiple times over the years. Once I had met with a girlfriend from out-of-state here and we met for breakfast then with all our gabbing that went on for so long we then ordered lunch too. The patio out back is always a big hit whether it's meeting up with other couples, girlfriends or coworkers. Pronto never disappoints. It is a great place to enJOY food. Brunch is served daily till 3pm, Wednesday thru Sunday. Today was a brunch experience with Cinna-Apple French Toast which was yummy. The warm apples make you want to say, Oh! Oh! I also ordered a Hudson Maurice Salad to go for dinner. I just realized that I order multiple meals from this locations on a regular basis. This says a lot about the diner! Now the service is top-notch since 1991. Suede is awesome and he wears multiple hats. He is also the catering manager. On Sunday, street parking is free. Suede also let me know the parking structure a block over on S. Lafayette Ave. & W. Sixth St. also offers you the first two hours are FREE 99.

I want to like Temple Bar because the location is perfect right next to the Masonic Temple. It's…read moreone of those spots you naturally end up at before or after a show, and it has that classic dive bar vibe that could be so good. But if you know crowds are coming when shows let out... you've gotta be ready for it. Two bartenders for a packed bar just wasn't cutting it. I waited about 20 minutes for a drink and eventually just gave up, which is frustrating when you're trying to enjoy a night out. And the one drink I did get earlier honestly looked like a sample cup. The place felt kinda dirty and weirdly quiet (before the rush)? Like super dark (which I get, dive bar) but no music or energy to balance it out. It just felt off. I've been here a few times now hoping it would hit different, but it hasn't yet. If you're the owner reading this, I'd just say plan for those post-show rushes. Even one more bartender and a little boost in atmosphere would go a long way. I'll probably still swing back because of the location, but man... I'd love to actually enjoy it next time.

Be warned! Kinda shady!…read more The friendly dive bar appearance ends when they automatically add a their own 15%+ tip to your credit card tab. Do they verbally tell you this? NO. Is it printed in small type on the credit card slip? YES. But wait....it gets worse. upon looking more closely At the charges....my drink tab was $98 and the second "tip" charge was $30 Had I been drinking and maybe not looked carefully enough at my Bill? YES. Do I feel this is wrong? DEFINITELY My advice is to pay cash and control this foolishness. Outside of being swindled, the staff was friendly and we had a good time.

Hard to imagine that Ann Arbor was without a gay bar after the closing of Aut Bar. A great and…read morewelcoming space by the Blind Pig. Drag Bingo was a ton of fun, the staff are fantastic. Looking forward to my next visit.

A truly much needed space and environment in A2 (especially now more than ever). Loved the ambiance…read moreand music and I feel like drink prices were super reasonable. I like that it's pretty spacious with lots of seating and plenty of room to dance. We went around 9 on a weeknight and it wasn't super busy but as the night went on it definitely filled up - however the atmosphere was always super chill and welcoming. My only critique would be the decor as it looks a little bare/sad with all the concrete! I am super excited to check them out for drag brunch as well as other programming and events! Mostly I am excited to see them grow and the possibilities for what it can become!

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.