Evening Bar

Great drinks. It was fun watching the bartenders make them too. Service was good too. But when they say small plates, they mean small. Ribs were pretty good, but 3 little riblets for $19. I’d go back for the drinks and service though.

I really enjoy the whole "speakeasy" vibe. Evening bar is a hidden gem inside of the Shinola hotel. It dimly lit and has retro decor which contributes to that feeling. The staff is great... I recommend sitting at the bar to get the best service. Liz and Mike were Amazing last time I was there. Not only do they take pride in making their cocktails into pieces of art, but they were also very personable, funny and had good taste in music. The music was great but not too loud that you need to shout to be heard by your party. I didnt get any food as I came for a few after dinner drinks but it looked good too. Make sure that you make a reservation or get there before peak hours because the venue is pretty small and fills up quickly. I want to give this place the due it deserves, but I also don't want it to become too popular because people ruin good things. Lol

I visited Evening Bar about a week ago, place was absolutely packed in part due to it being a Sunday and Memorial Day Weekend. I still managed to get reservations for my date and I, we both enjoyed ourselves a lot. The drink menu was fantastic, will be back to try the food they have as well soon. Overall cute little spot inside the Shinola Hotel.

Cocktails were good, food was great, service sucked. We sat at a table in front of the fireplace which was nice and cozy. I saw that they didn’t have many vodka based drinks so I asked if they could make one of the non-alcoholic cocktails with vodka and the server said “vodka is a pretty boring spirit” and suggested a rum daiquiri? not sure why when i said i wanted a cocktail with vodka and also felt weird after ordering it because of what he said about my choice in liquor. If you know how to make a good cocktail with vodka it’s not boring. Also WAY over priced for the drink which made the experience even worse. The price for non alcoholic part didn’t even reflect the price on our receipt. I will say the cocktail was good but definitely not worth the $25 I paid for it. My boyfriend got their mezcal based cocktail that was good too, little heavy on the soda water but still good. The deviled eggs with truffle though were fantastic. We won’t be back but if you like being kind of offended and charged more than you should be for good cocktails this is your place. I was not blown away by the cocktails though.

Great spot to grab a few drinks. The bar is very intimate with the best vibe - low lighting, good music, great staff, and comfortable seats. This is a must see when visiting the city. I would encourage making a reservation beforehand as well.

Love the vibe here! Dimly lit, moody, and sexy. We were lead to the bar by a hotel staff member through the swanky Shinola hotel corridors. Inside, the music was bumping but soft enough where I didn’t need to raise my voice to have a conversation. The lobster rolls 3 were delicious, and our waiter was attentive. It was the perfect place to get some drinks and small bites on a rainy day before the theatre. You can make a resy on their website!

Awesome spot for some late night cocktails and conversation. I really like the low key elegant vibes and our party had a great time.

If you can get a seat, the vibe is nice. I've been here about 4 times. The last time I went, I had a reservation for 11:45pm. I arrived at about 9pm to see if the three of us could get a table, and they said no. We decided to bar hop downtown Detroit until it was time. We returned at about 11:35 and waited for our table. There were a group of 3 in front of us, who, when asked if they had a reservation, said "no". They were seated anyway. At 11:45pm, we were told that they would not be able to seat us for the night despite our reservation. I asked if we could get a reservation for another night instead, and they said they couldn't do that for us either. So you tell me. Does this deserve 1 star instead? Poor hosting service and management. Good food. Good drinks.

Love the ambiance & Drinks this was my favorite bar that I support frequently until last night. The host was rude from the second I got in and I was nothing but respectful. I was late to a reservation and was not able to keep my reservation which is understandable. Then I went online and was able to rebook for 15 min later so I booked it and the host said well I dont know how you were able to book that I’m full for the night then walked away from me and never walked back over by me or acknowledged me. Then I get a email that says my reservation was cancelled.

I had heard great things about this place so I was excited and the service definitely lived up to expectations but drinks were overpriced and basic. I have heard it’s better if you get a seat at the bar but this time around we had a table.