What to order at Atwater Brewery Tap Room

Signature drink
Atwater Dirty Blonde lager
Editor tip
Atwater Arcade for the bar games. 225 cocktail bar reopens for summer evenings.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeBrewery taproom and cocktail bar
Price$$$
Neighborhoodeastern-market
HoursMon-Wed and Fri 11:00-22:00, Sat 11:00-22:00, Sun 11:00-20:00, closed Thu
Signature drinkAtwater Dirty Blonde lager
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Food program: Pub menu

Tip: Atwater Arcade for the bar games. 225 cocktail bar reopens for summer evenings.

Location

Address: 237 Joseph Campau St, Detroit, MI 48207

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