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What to order at Eastern Palace Club
- Signature drink
- Rum buckets and classic tiki cocktails
- Editor tip
- Voted Best Tiki Bar by Detroit Metro Times in 2023 and 2024; karaoke and dance nights run multiple evenings.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeTiki and beach bar
Price$$$
Neighborhoodferndale
HoursMon-Tue 16:00-23:00, Wed 16:00-00:30, Thu 16:00-24:00, Fri 16:00-01:00, Sat 15:00-01:00, Sun 15:00-23:00
Phone(248) 850-8165
Signature drinkRum buckets and classic tiki cocktails
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Food program: Calico Jack's Kitchen elevated bar food
Tip: Voted Best Tiki Bar by Detroit Metro Times in 2023 and 2024; karaoke and dance nights run multiple evenings.
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Location
Address: 21509 John R Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030, Detroit
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