Super charming neighborhood bar with cool ambiance and caring service. Great place to stop in before, or after, eating at one of Hamtramck's delicious Polish restaurants. Cozy atmosphere with tasty craft cocktails. Don't forget to bring change to get a tarot card from the gumball machines in the foyer! read more

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We went here for for my sister's birthday in November - the atmosphere is great (possibly a little too dark for menu reading lol), the drinks were all very good. The ability to purchase a spell with the drinks is such a fun addition. I would love to go back around my birthday so I can get the themed drink. :) Service was very good, there was a small snafu with not getting the correct change and it was fixed promptly and apologetically. One specific bartender was very kind, he gets a gold star. Pro tip - make sure you bring quarters for the gumball machines in the doorway for little balls with things like gemstones in them and for the tarot card machine. Cute idea & it was a fun activity to read our cards with the group. read more

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Finally made it to this lovely bar. The area has easy street parking and feels safe to leave your car unlike other parts of this city. We went in and found spots at the bar open as well as two tall back chairs near the entrance. We took those and ordered from the bar. Drinks can be ordered as is or with intentions, spells, etc. The drinks were well made and enjoyable. I would read the menu before you go. The vibe is energetic, friendly, and bustling. read more

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This is one of the most unique and cool bars I have experienced. It has the right vibe and is not gimmicky. You can order a "spell" with your drink, which I did not do, but my friend did. I did get a tarot card and a spell from the machines as I was leaving. Service was beyond amazing. We sat at the bar and Josh was our bartender. He was very personable and extremely knowledgeable. Josh explained the different types of spirits, including their origin and flavor profile, as well as the different cocktails. I got a Permission Granted and a Part and Parcel drink. Both were smooth and well balanced. If you're in the area, I would add this one-of-a-kind bar to your list! read more

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I stopped here to see what all the fuss was about. I must say small but great . Great drinks , great atmosphere once inside. Great service. I ordered a drink called the part and parcel and my friend ordered a Long Island both were delicious. We sat at the bar and the bartenders or should I say mixologist were so nice. They explained how mezcal was made and talked about what drink we would like by asking us what we would usually drink. I really enjoyed this place. Lights are low ambiance is nice . It's a must stop. Great prices! Great drinks Great staff! read more

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I just had my first and second visits to The Black Salt on consecutive weekends -- that's how much I liked it the first time! I wasn't sure what to expect re: the witchy vibe (my wife was very into it going in!), but it was honestly great. You can really lean into it and do the spells, or you can just treat it like a regular cocktail bar -- either is very enjoyable. The drinks are really good -- I've tried a bunch but my favorites so far have been the Witching Hour and the Pistachio Coffee Martini. Can't really go wrong here, though, and the pricing is actually good compared to similar level craft cocktail bars. If there's something to nitpick, it's how long it can sometimes take to get drinks. There are no servers coming to the table, so everything is ordered at the bar. Since these are craft cocktails, they take a while to make and that can sometimes crate a traffic jam by the bar. Overall though, that's a small price to pay for a seriously cool witchy cocktail experience! read more

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One of the most special bars I've ever been to (I say this having lived in NYC and SF). My assessment is highly biased by the fact that Burning Man holds a special place in my heart. Solid, interesting cocktails (as well as a full bar, beer, and wine, I believe), with the unique addition of the ability to add "spells" to any drink for a few more dollars. The spell was not a spectacle but rather a small kit with a candle, matches, a few other ritual materials, and instructions for doing the ritual. It gave my fiancee and I a unique opportunity to connect to ourselves and reflect. They also have tarot decks. The DJ was solid and nicely complemented the vibe. It was a bit loud for talking in most of the bar while he was playing, but somehow the room right behind him was good for conversation, as was the back patio (though the latter was unheated so we passed on it). If that sounds up your alley highly recommend. read more

I was pretty stoked to try this place out even though I do not drink. The ambiance alone was the vibe. The lovely bartender behind the counter was kind enough to explain to me the difference between alcohol-free vs a mocktail. I had no idea they were different. I chose a drink with a nettle leaf (apologies for forgetting the name)! The cute machines with stones and tarot cards were awesome. We definitely hit both of those up. read more

The Black Salt was super cool. It's a nice neighborhood bar to stop in before or after dinner. The atmosphere is dark and laid-back. The staff is friendly and accommodating. The website states, "seating is first come," but I had to sit at the bar. I couldn't sit in the more private area because I was told it was reserved. I went in already knowing that I wanted a spell along with my drink. Yeah, it's that kind of spot, a mystical unique witchcraft bar. They offer rituals and spells with select drinks. There are also non-ritual drinks and also non-alcoholic ones. I visited to start my birthday weekend celebration setting intentions for a wonderful personal new year. I couldn't decide if any of the spell drinks aligned with my intentions at first, so I went with a general ritual "Transmission" for love. Doesn't every good thing begin with love? It was tasty, made with bourbon, ginger, grapefruit, and honey. I also ordered a spinach pastry so as not to drink alcohol on an empty stomach. There are a few other items available for noshing. I didn't stay long, I had another engagement. But the bar filled up pretty quickly after opening. It seems like a popular place. I parked on the street at a meter, but strangely enough, the next block didn't seem to have meters. Also, the hostess informed me that the lot across the street is free to park in. Before I left, I walked through to check out the esthetic. I was into it. There's a patio out back, a cool upper level, and an even more cozy space in the back of the house, before one walks out to the patio. I don't know if the space is available for private rental, but it would make for a dope party with different mystical stations, if you will. Do check them out. I would imagine that The Black Salt is going to grow by leaps and bounds. read more

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My friend owed me a drink and has been wanting to take me to The Black Salt, especially since it totally fits my vibes (goth, witchy), so when I came into town, of course we had to pay The Black Salt a visit! Evelynn (hope I'm spelling it right) the bartender is awesome! They were very kind to explain to us how to follow the instructions of casting spells on our cocktails. We drank the Love Ritual and the Prosperity Ritual. They were both lovely to imbibe. Definitely loved this lovely little bar. read more

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This was a fun and different type of bar! Spell Cocktails! I loved the ambience. It was dark and moody inside, but the decor definitely matched a place named the black salt. The interior was painted black with low, warm lighting and many seating options. There is a little spot with two chairs and a small table near the front door, a couch with a coffee table and chairs around it. There were more traditional tables/chairs and bar seating. There is seating in the back of the establishment as well. I went here on a Friday night it wasn't crowded, but there was a steady flow of patrons. The bartenders were very efficient and had lots of fun flourishes while making drinks. You can order cocktails and a spell for an extra charge. All of the spells were good ones! I opted not to get a spell with my cocktail. My friend and I each had one drink from the traditional cocktail menu, the Anarchist's Pop- which tasted like a not-too-sweet cherry soda and it was quite good. We both enjoyed it. I loved watching the bartender make our drinks, he was very entertaining. Watching him was a bit like watching Tom Cruise in Cocktail, though more low-key. My favorite part of my drink was the Amarena cherry that was presented on top of the cocktail that looked like a heart stabbed through with a toothpick. The menu offers spell, esoteric, and traditional cocktails. You can also order beer, cider, or wine, and there is a great selection of non-alcoholic beverages, as well as coffee and tea. One note is that this isn't a place to really get a bite to eat with your drink because the snack list is short. However, if you want a little nibble of something with your drink there are a few offerings. The black toilet in the bathroom freaked me out because it was like looking into a deep well. Spooky. When I exited the bar, I noticed that in the foyer you can purchase spells or a tarot card reading (not entirely sure what the tarot card offering was) in bubble gum type dispensers, so bring your quarters! The only critique I have for this establishment is that I didn't like the music. It wasn't a great match for the overall vibe and was also too loud for my taste. I would definitely go back for a drink, but I don't think I would be a regular or stay for awhile unless the music wasn't as loud and if it had a more lounge-ish vibe, something slower and more sultry. It was fun to try something different, but if I wanted to spend time there with friends, I think the music would be really annoying. read more

Finally made it here!! I have been anxiously awaiting the opening of this new cool spot in Hamtramck. I can now see why it was impossible to get into on opening day. It's tiny inside! This is a great spot to come and chat with friends. They have a unique vibe to them that is wicked cool! It's a witchy atmosphere with crystals and everything. You can order a drink from the menu or something else if you'd like. I chose the Transmission He got a Pisces. Mine was quite strong but very good his drink was a lot milder. When you order a drink from the menu, you can get it with or without the ritual or with or without alcohol. If you'd like the ritual, you place your coaster with the pentagram side up. If you don't want one, you place it logo side up. I chose the love ritual, because I can always use all the help I can get. Lol. My niece is turning 21 and this looks like the absolute perfect spot for her party. They have a private room upstairs that fits 8-14 people. It can be reserved ahead of time. This is a 21 and over only spot. So, I'm not sure if we can have it here because some of the party goers works still be under 21. But we could always have one here and one somewhere else. It seems like the perfect spot to me. If you haven't been here yet, check it out! We moved on and ended up just going to a bunch of dive bars. Perfect night! read more

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The Black Salt is a cute little establishment located off Holbrook & Jos Campau in Hamtramck. It is an old house on a one way street, so quaint. There are little seating areas located throughout, and a nice outside area for beautiful days/nights. The decor is metaphysical & earthly. I love it! You must order your magical cocktails from the bar. The service is as quick as it can be. Concocting craft cocktails is an art form, be patient! The reward is a tasty drink (you may get in a N/A form) with an option to perform a spell while enjoying each sip. Pop in at The Black Salt! You will enjoy this eclectic experience. read more

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Small bar in a neighborhood street just off the main strip. Limited street parking and nearby small lots. Inside is a quiet bar with some tables. Bar service. Sort of a classy spooky theme. The hook is that several of the cocktails can be made with magic spells. The prices are not bad, and they also have decently priced beer and wine. The staff were polite and friendly. The cocktails are way too sweet. Much too sweet. read more

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Stumbled upon The Black Salt last night, and wow--what a vibe. The place is like stepping into the coolest, witchiest den you never knew you needed. Everything is black, dramatic, and perfectly curated, giving off that mysterious yet totally inviting energy. Our bartender gave us a great intro to the menu and our options for getting witchy-or not-depending on what we were feeling. I went for the Knot So Tight, a bourbon cocktail with a twist--it doubles as a spell to banish someone from your life. Now, I'm not exactly into magic or witchcraft, but I have to say, there was something pretty fun and oddly calming about performing a mini spell right at the bar. Whether it actually works or not, the drink was delicious, and the whole experience was one for the books. So maybe the magic is working in at least one way--because I already want to go back. read more

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Great vibe, great drinks! The staff was also very helpful. Looking forward to going back.

Had a very relaxing and magical evening at The Black Salt. From the minute you walk in, it feels like a cozy relaxing place. The owner thought of every detail. We ordered two drinks that came with spells, you received instructions, rice paper and edible pen ink. The cocktails were also very delicious. Surprisingly it was mostly females but I would recommend it at a cute date night spot. The lighting is very romantic and the drinks are sexy! read more

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Love the vibe. So intimate & loungey. Perfect for a date or girls nite. I had one of the spell cocktails, and I swear it's working. The service was great! The DJ was an added bonus! read more

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Cozy, relaxed (even though busy) friendly... the spells all felt genuine, handwritten, meaningful, not kitschy. I didn't choose by spell I chose by alcohol, but the spell I ended up with felt most appropriate for me. ...then later, the seemingly most 'general' one was Thee MOST delicious drink ever!! We ordered 3. When asked what the nutmeg mix was the bartender laughed, saying, "Ohh no, we make it here!" Definitely recommend. Keep them in business. But don't make it too busy for me to get in! read more

Tonight was my first experience at Black Salt, and they were honoring Hekate. It was such a beautiful and meaningful evening, and the drinks were beyond superb. The vibe was beautiful, the people I met were incredible, and I can't wait to come back. I am definitely naming The Black Salt my new joint. Thank you for so many reasons you don't even know, for existing and being a safe place for us to be ourselves in public. . Much Love and Always Good Vibes, Amanda read more

What a fun experience! Everyone kept saying there was a "witch bar" in Hamtramck. I was so excited to try to out. They have a unique menu with some drinks that come be accompanied by a ritual. We chose the money ritual. (If it works I'll let you l know). You can still get any of the ritual drinks without the ritual. And they have lots of drinks without rituals and they also have mock-tails. The inside is cool. They have a long bar for seating and also a variety of tables/chairs/couches. It was very clean. The parking was easy and most import Amy the drinks were delicious. I can't wait to go back. read more

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I came here on a whim last Halloween and had a great experience with a friend! We sat at the bar and ordered experience cocktails that came with a spell and cute crystal. The ambiance was very moody and dimly lit, great for smaller parties. You can order a deck of tarot cards or listen to a live dj on some nights. I recently came here again this Halloween and the cocktails and service were just as good. Overall a great little bar! I have had the dreamweaver, permission granted, witching hour, Scorpio astrology and fill the well cocktails - all are great choices. read more

Great service. Nice vibe. We ordered the nuts and bolts - decent serving for a snack. Drinks were on point. Will be back with everyone I know read more

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I went to The Black Salt with some friends for my birthday weekend. I'm a Aquarius so naturally I had to order the Aquarius drink which was pretty good but the drink that I will be back for is the Corpse Reviver #2. They have a variety of options and all of the bartenders were friendly. The menu also had some light food to snack on but don't expect a full meal. The ambiance held up to the theme and I loved all the rock salt lights around the bar. I will definitely be back to try more read more

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Such a cool place, immaculate vibes. Great drinks, good service. Can't wait to go back

I love this place. Cozy and witchy, really well made drinks. It's nice to go somewhere that you feel like you fit in. :) I rarely end up doing the rituals but they're a cool option. It's reliably pretty busy so if you have a group, go earlier in the evening/afternoon. read more

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The place was great and the service was wonderful! Met there for a friend's 40th Birthday and a few of us chose a "Ritual" to go with our drinks of choice. My drink was the "Enchantment" and it came with a Love Spell. Be careful to identify the entire contents of the sachet and understand the instructions on the Black Card that describes the Ritual. Then, take a sip of your drink, concentrate on your spell, and complete your "ritual"... then enjoy the mood, the interior decor and the relaxed vibe. If you're in a larger group like we were, it may take some time for the bartender to pour all the drinks, which can be complex with ingredients, and set up each Ritual for those that pay a bit extra for the experience. They'll bring the drinks to you and give a small explanation of how things work. If you're unsure of how to exercise your ritual, they should give you some ideas, and the rest is left up to chance, and your imagination Would definitely go back to try a few of the other drinks and do another, new ritual for the fun of it. You get to keep the items you use, as a keep sake, but please don't take photos of the spells, as they belong to the spirit of the experience [and the owners of the IP], but feel free to take photos of all else and enjoy! read more

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The Black Salt is a must-visit in Detroit. It's a unique and interactive experience for anyone looking to have a good time! read more

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The coolest witchy spot around! We've been waiting months for the Black Salt to open her doors. The vibe of Black Salt is a cozy, eclectic bar nestled in the heart of Hamtramck. This place was on slam for opening weekend. I absolutely loved it and the cocktails were fantastic. If you're in the mood to cast a spell, I suggest you bring your witchy friends with you! I enjoyed the prosperity concoction amd transmission spell; crossing my fingers it works! read more

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Took a group of out-of-town friends to The Black Salt for cocktails. We sat at a table this time so we had a server taking care of us. She was hopping, so we did have to go up to the bar once. We ordered a Nuts and Bolts - yummy and just enough salt to soak up the alcohol. We had a blast renting a deck - The Great Lakes Oracle - and doing readings for each other. Most of us tried Spell cocktails and we enjoyed our afternoon very much. Fabulous place to take open-minded friends who don't mind a very chill, witchy atmosphere. Oh, they also added cool gumball machines in the front foyer that you can get a crystal/incense from for 50 cents. Highly recommend this place. read more

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This bar has been open for a few weeks now and Im in love with the vibe there and the drinks! We were greeted right away I think we got there right away so we got the fastest service! Abby was our waitress she was knowledgeable and friendly We meant to ask her more questions but it started to get a little busy. Im so so glad this space exists! This is such a different concept and im glad there can be an alt bar. Im excited to go back for more! read more

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Great craft cocktails, great music and excellent service. Found this randomly and so happy we did. read more

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I came to this bar on a Friday night and found it was more of an upscale sit-down bar with a younger crowd, there was low lighting and jazz music playing on the speakers. The cocktails were delicious! Me and my friend tried the Fortuity drink (tequila based, fruity) and the Aquarius (lavender vodka, fruity). I decided to buy the "ritual" with my drink, it costs a couple dollars extra and you are given spell instructions, a paper, colored pencil, a stand, and a candle to perform a spell. This is a really nifty and unique idea, I've never had an experience like this at a bar before. OVERALL I think this is a fun, more relaxed bar to go to if you are willing to spend around $10 per drink. I especially recommend this for a more hipster/witchy vibe! read more

By far my favorite bar in the Detroit Metro Area. The staff are all wonderful, and the drinks are to die for. The inside is gorgeous as well and has such a beautiful ambiance that makes you feel at peace while you're there. Eliza usually is the bartender I get and I can't rave enough about her. She truly cares about what she does, and the patrons she serves. You will not regret going here! read more

This place is amazing. Staff is friendly as heck. Really loved the atmosphere and decor. Nicely stocked bar and some of the best BonBons ever!!!! read more

Needs food options...if they started serving quality dinners I'd be here for hours. But aside from that it's a cute spot with nice dark lighting. The furniture and some of the wall decor - the lit-up dead flower walls - is so gorgeous, and some is a little underwhelming like those giant canvas moon prints. The spell cocktails are cute and fun! A little understaffed...and should maybe go out of their way to purposely hire some Goth/alternative/punk/occultist etc types...I get the vibe they may think they're too good for what would otherwise be over half of their clientele. Not saying it should be made any less fancy, but maybe high class Goth needs to lean more Goth. less "cocktail jazz" and more "dark" but chill things both Goths and "normal" people can enjoy - Portishead, even Depeche Mode maybe, I don't know. Maybe a reading area accepting donations of real occult/Satanic/mystery/true crime type books - I think that an occult reading area with candles, fainting couches etc would really suit the subdued "we're Goth and a drinking establishment but please don't get rowdy here" vibe they're going for. read more

I am all for things witchy... Didn't even know this place existed until 03.10 and a buddy was going for his birthday. Fell in love with it immediately... Absolutely love the vibe inside and out. Love the wall art. Love the dark ambience (fucking scratches all my Scorpio itches). Had a N/A spell drink and thoroughly enjoyed laughing with friends in a packed (they were close to hitting capacity) room people watching. Has stairs leading up to an area with a different but equally beautiful vibe. I rated 5 stars based on my preferences and do have to say some drinks were pricey(ish) and nothing out of this world different or special. But this place gives me all the good feels and I know I will be making a point to keep coming back. Stay safe. Stay kind. read more

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I definitely have not been to every bar in the Detroit area, but this is by far the best one I've been to! Had three different drinks and all were 10/10s! Not to mention the service and ambience is a 12/10! This will be my go to cocktail bar from here on out! read more

This place has the best ambiance. They also have a wonderful selection on cocktails with or without a spell, mocktails and delightful teas. You can also get some cocktails for a reasonable price ($10). read more

One year later, I came back to Black Salt. They have made so many changes for the better! The ambiance is still so cozy, I noticed more art. The drinks were delicious and not too sweet this time around, and the SPELLS! Last year, when I got a drink with ritual, the bartender basically did it for me. This time around, they give you supplies to do your own spell! Candles, crystals, ribbon, herbs, you name it. It felt way more authentic and unique. Excited to return when the weather is warm because they have a back patio area too! read more

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