Detroit's Best Live Music Venue

Three-story club is the patron saint of trendy concerts and alternative shows, with a ballroom maxing out at 1,000 fans.

Reviews:

• “Tony Orlando has never played here!!!!”
• “St Andrews embarrased,humiliated, refused to summon law enforcement,discriminated and broke the law!!”
• “Great memories!”
• “Great place, great staff, great time.”
• “no class”

St. Andrew’s Hall and The Shelter

Live music, cool martinis and hot cigars make this cocktail lounge and wine bar a popular spot to stop.

Reviews:

• “Wow…can you say, “Holy Martini List”?"
• “It’s a nice place for 80 and over”

Robusto’s Martini Lounge or email Robusto’s Martini Lounge

Elegant club features local rock, R&B and jazz acts and offers a variety of premium appetizers, cocktails and cigars.

Reviews:

• “Good drinks and live bands”

Silky’s Martini & Music Café or email Silky’s Martini & Music Café

You’ll find Corktown charm in Detroit’s theater district at this ideal pregame hot spot.

Reviews:

• “More to the State Than the Music”

Tips: Forget about enjoying a quiet conversation on game days—check the local teams’ schedules before coming in.

State Bar

This glorious 1920s theater has an opulent design and top-notch entertainment value.

Reviews:

• “late seating”
• “Excellent”
• “Awesome views from any seat!”
• “10”

Tips: Although the adjacent parking deck is reserved for Fox Theatre patrons while the Tigers are in town, arrive early to secure a close spot.

Fox Theatre

Open since 1934, this club once hosted jazz greats; now, local greats pack ’em in.

Reviews:

• “Avoid any night”
• “nice date spot”
• “Essential Detroit Experience!”
• “For some serious jazz lovers”
• “World’s oldest jazz club, hidden gem of Detroit”

Baker’s Keyboard Lounge

An average, neighborhood dive bar with an above-average reputation for stellar live shows.

Reviews:

• “stuck up”

Tips: Happy hour ($2 wells and domestics) is every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8PM-10PM.

Small’s Bar and Grill

Double-decker one-stop shop serves as a bar, cafe, pizza joint and live music venue, all at the same time.

Reviews:

• “This bar is out of business.”
• “Best pizza, best in entertainment, inexpensive night out!”
• “Pizza..wow”

Tips: Stuff your face at the all-you-can-eat pizza buffet served Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm.

The Buzz Bar

Nineteen pool tables, drinks, live music and people dressed to dance the night away.

Reviews:

• “Nothing But Good Times @ Fifth Avenue”
• “Never have an event at this bar”
• “RECOMMENDED!!!”
• “music to groove you.”
• “hot chicks”

Tips: Detroit Red Wings players have been known to stop by—the Stanley Cup made an appearance during the championship reign.

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