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    The Sugar House

    4.3 (645 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated a few days ago

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    THE SUGAR HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
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    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Erica C.

    The cocktails here steal the show every time!! The bartenders, or should I say mixologists, make drinks that are a thing of beauty! Craft cocktails at its finest! I love it here! It's such a cool place!

    Leslie C.

    Excellent drinks!!!!!!!!! Strong and tasty. The drink options are endless, as the cocktail menu is a book. Very impressive!!! They have everything you could possible think of and more. I loved my mint julep. The chocolate chip cookies are so warm and delicious. The sea salt sprinkled on top was perfection. Fantastic and helpful service! Cool vibe. Great location in Corktown. Fun music playing but it was a bit too loud for my taste and hard to talk over so I had a hard time hearing my friends. I would definitely return.

    Robbie F.

    This one was a real shocker. I've come here since Sugar House opened. We were excited that it was easy to get in this particular evening. We were in for a surprise. We sat at our usual spots. We were bombarded by fruit flies pretty much the entire time we stayed. It was so rough at one point the bartender was kind enough to light a common stick to try to ward off the gnats. I had to request a drink to be remade as the mildew smell on my glass was disgusting. One word: ewwww. One bartender was on her phone throughout our visit. The final nail in the coffin for the night was the gnat that landed in my cocktail. This place is not cheap and this is not the experience we usually come for. We're going to give it one more go before declaring another watering hole.

    Belle Isle - Seasonal Cocktail
    Lexi M.

    Now this is a cocktail bar! This place has a seasonal menu that's based around all local places which is such a cool concept. The amount of liquors they have to make just about any cocktail was unreal. I love a good cocktail bar and this one is now my favorite. My first cocktail I tried was the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory. The flavor was nothing like I've had before. It had yellow chartreuse in the drink and that brought the drink to another level. The next cocktail I tried was the Belle Isle. The guava purée was unmatched and a delicious drink. The other think I really appreciated was that they had a glossary in the back of the menu. So if there was a liquor or juice you didn't know, it explained it and the flavors in the back for you - genius! I cannot wait to come back try the other 7 on my list!

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    Barbara P.

    The Sugar House is such a cool concept. A vibey bar with tons of drinks to choose from. I loved the specialty cocktail menu named after Detroit classic cars. I tried a cocktail called "The Last Word" that was pioneered by a man who was from Detroit. It was delicious. The staff were very knowledgeable and friendly. A must try if you're in Detroit.

    Leslie-Ann J.

    On a visit to Detroit this weekend, my dear friends decided to take me to Sugar House. They spoke about the quality and variety of the cocktails at Sugar House. I did a quick search on Yelp to see what SH was about and was pleasantly surprised and excited about my visit. It was a rainy day, so it was a great place to go with good friends. My friends did tell me we would be lucky if we got a spot because it is a popular spot. We got lucky and got a table. The vibe was cool. The music was great. The interior decorations were different, but definitely went with a speakeasy vibe. They had cocktails for all type of drinkers and non-drinkers. They had drinks for people like gin, chartreuse, rum, bourbon, and vodka. I initially picked a drink from one of theme artist drinks because it had chartreuse. I chose the Very Superstitious. It was nice and very tasty. Due to my love of chartreuse and not being able to get a lot of cocktails with chartreuse, I also picked the Champs Elysees cocktail. It was light and refreshing. I would definitely go back to Sugar House for the vibes, the drinks, and overall experience. The cocktails were priced fairly and they're over 70 options choose from. This is a must visit when visiting Detroit.

    John W.

    If you want well-made craft cocktails, this is your place! Over 100 cocktails on the menu, and I have never heard or had a complaint about any of them. They have a limited food menu, but I have never eaten there. It a great pre- or post-dinner stop, and I first went there while waiting for a text that my table was ready at a nearby restaurant. I highly recommend this place! It has an intimate speakeasy feel. Drinks are generally in the $10 - $16 range, but worth it! The bartending staff are true "mixologists," who can provide very knowledgeable discussions about the cocktails.

    Liza P.

    Everything about this establishment is magical. The atmosphere is beautiful the decorations are intriguing and fun and elegant all at the same time. The drinks are beyond compare. And the prices for them are actually very reasonable. The bartenders are experts as are the servers. Our server was beyond amazing and very very knowledgeable about the menu. We had small plates of popcorn and garlic nuts, and they were both delicious.

    Joshua N.

    Let me start with the decor of the Sugar House. You can see from the photos from other reviewers how the place is decorated. Stuffed animal heads, exposed brick, gold ceiling tiles, wooden bar, old timey photo of someone's relative. It all melds together quite nicely to provide a warm and relaxing atmosphere to just chill, converse, think, read or what have you. The cocktails were well crafted and delicious. Plenty of options for everyone. The service was prompt, polite, friendly and made you feel welcomed. I leave out a star for food because they don't offer any. However, they do provide popcorn which is actually really good! So that helps soak the alcohol up. But I do recommend this place and I hope you enjoy it.

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    Soleil K.

    This is a diamond in the rough. The customer service is outstanding! Can't brag enough about it! It's a smaller bar, and it's very dark inside;the candles provide little lighting. There is a small outdoor seating area in the back as well. The walls are covered with stuffed animal heads and pictures of antique people. The music is welcoming whilst you can always hear the bartenders mixing those drinks with passion and elbow grease. Remarkably, the menu has over 101 drinks to choose from! So be prepared to take time looking that over. They currently have a summer drink list that the bartenders made. I favored the Raspberry one (I forgot the name of it). Overall, the vibe is very positive and calm with a very diverse customer base.

    Cocktails with popcorn and cashews
    Karen H.

    We stopped by on a whim at the recommendation of a friend and absolutely loved it!! Their cocktail menu is extensive with 101 classic cocktails plus an Olympic themed special cocktail menu. They also have a large selection of spirits like bourbon. The cocktail glossary in the menu was a nice touch. The inside is fairly small with a bunch of small tables along with a bar. There is an outdoor area in the back with a few tables. The cocktails themselves were delicious and unique. They don't have real food but do you have popcorn and cashews on hand. I would definitely go back!

    Jordan B.

    The Sugar House has something for everyone! Ambiance gives visiting an old mansion with tons of antiques everywhere, during prohibition times. Their menu is my favorite, it's got dozens of cocktails categorized by your tastebuds. The aesthetic & presentation of the drinks is always immaculate and the bar staff is my favorite. Service literally always comes with a smile here. The menu is still QR code I believe so when you sit down, you will scan the QR code on the table to view the menu. Truly an incredible and unique place for a drink!

    Sarah Z.

    I was in Detroit on a trip and stumbled upon this bar. Seriously such a great bar! They had over 100 drinks to choose from, they all tasted amazing. The service was so attentive and great. The ambiance was exactly what I was looking for in a casual but ambient bar. If I ever come back to the Detroit area I would definitely swing by again.

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    Cool little cocktail bar. Very lengthy menu and the bartenders know how to make them. Good place to stop in.

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    Great place. Great ambience and awesome drinks! Service is good as well. Could be the best cocktail place in Downtown area!

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    Ask the Community - The Sugar House

    Can kids come before a certain time?

    Unfortunately, no. Because food makes up a small percentage of our sales we are only allowed 21+ in the bar during all service hours.

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    I like that it's dimly lit and as of a few weeks ago, filled with soft, glittering white Christmas lights.

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