3 late-night dives in Detroit our editors have drunk at, sorted by score. All Detroit nightlife.
The Old Miami ★ 4.5
Midtown · 3930 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
The Old Miami on Cass Avenue is Detroit's canonical dive bar since 1980. Vietnam veteran-run, punk shows, stand-up comedy and open-mic nights.
Tip: Beer is cheap; the back garden is a hidden party space in summer. Pool table inside.
PJ's Lager House ★ 4.1
Corktown · 1254 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
PJ's Lager House on Michigan Avenue in Corktown is Detroit's garage-rock dive since 1991. Pabst tallboys, Cajun gumbo at the bar, garage and indie rock.
Tip: Cover varies by act; Cajun po-boy is the deep cut. Kitchen runs late through 01:00.
Pegasus Taverna (late bar) ★ 4.0
Greektown · 558 Monroe St, Detroit, MI 48226
Pegasus Taverna on Monroe Street has fed and watered the Greektown late-night crowd in Detroit since 1981. Open through 02:00 weekends, the bar takes.
Tip: The bar takes walk-ins later than the dining room; saganaki is the late-night order.