Hours
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–2 AM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–2 AM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–2 AM |
| Sunday | 12–8 PM |
| Monday | 9:30 AM–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 24336 John R Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030
Phone: (248) 545-5170
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Reviews
Marcquis Mitchell
Wandered in here on a random Friday night. Tapped beer was crisp, fresh and cold. Managed to get a really great burger with fries before the grill closed, and had more fries and cheese sticks before close. For bar food it was really good. 4 stars
The bartender Lex was funny and attentive to her customers without being obnoxious – her service and timing were fantastic. Seemed to have a good rapport with other patrons/regulars. 5 stars
The bar itself is a good size and there’s a few tables but there isn’t much room otherwise. They did have karaoke after 9 which was fun, but there’s not really room to dance to music. The parking lot itself is small and the area is dark but there seemed to be parking out front in the street that was well lit. 3 stars.
If you’re looking to talk to people, grab a seat, have some drinks and grab a bite this is good. If you’re looking to dance or need a lot of space this might not be it. Recommended to be aware of your surroundings heading to the parking lot after dark.
… moreThe bartender Lex was funny and attentive to her customers without being obnoxious – her service and timing were fantastic. Seemed to have a good rapport with other patrons/regulars. 5 stars
The bar itself is a good size and there’s a few tables but there isn’t much room otherwise. They did have karaoke after 9 which was fun, but there’s not really room to dance to music. The parking lot itself is small and the area is dark but there seemed to be parking out front in the street that was well lit. 3 stars.
If you’re looking to talk to people, grab a seat, have some drinks and grab a bite this is good. If you’re looking to dance or need a lot of space this might not be it. Recommended to be aware of your surroundings heading to the parking lot after dark.
Shae Jinn
I chose this bar to celebrate my birthday with a small group on February 21, 2026, based on a friend’s prior recommendation. Unfortunately, the experience was deeply disappointing.
We arrived around 6 pm to a nearly empty space with flickering lights, a front door that barely opened, and beer cases stored in the seating area. It did not make a great first impression.
Service set the tone for the night. When asked what was available, we were told “Everything,” followed immediately by visible irritation when clarifying questions were asked. A drink glass slipped and broke, and instead of reassurance, the response was a prolonged glare and silence that made the situation more uncomfortable than it needed to be.
Throughout the evening, the bartender appeared openly annoyed to be serving us at all. Requests for ice or food were met with attitude, delays, or visible frustration. At one point, when I ordered food, I was informed after paying that the item wasn’t available. When I asked what was available, the answer was unclear, and I was taken behind the bar to look into a freezer and choose from frozen items myself. The food that arrived was overcooked and stuck together.
Multiple members of our group ordered drinks they regularly enjoy elsewhere and commented that they tasted noticeably off. Some were unbalanced, some overly sour, others strangely inconsistent. It was hard to know what to expect from one drink to the next.
We were the only customers for most of the five hours we were there. We weren’t loud or disruptive. Yet it consistently felt like we were inconveniencing the staff simply by being present. One member of our group limited himself to a single soda because he didn’t want to interrupt the bartender watching TV. I was hesitant to even ask for water.
This was meant to be a birthday celebration. Instead, it was an evening defined by uncomfortable service, inconsistent drinks, and disappointing food. I genuinely cannot recommend it based on this experience.
… moreWe arrived around 6 pm to a nearly empty space with flickering lights, a front door that barely opened, and beer cases stored in the seating area. It did not make a great first impression.
Service set the tone for the night. When asked what was available, we were told “Everything,” followed immediately by visible irritation when clarifying questions were asked. A drink glass slipped and broke, and instead of reassurance, the response was a prolonged glare and silence that made the situation more uncomfortable than it needed to be.
Throughout the evening, the bartender appeared openly annoyed to be serving us at all. Requests for ice or food were met with attitude, delays, or visible frustration. At one point, when I ordered food, I was informed after paying that the item wasn’t available. When I asked what was available, the answer was unclear, and I was taken behind the bar to look into a freezer and choose from frozen items myself. The food that arrived was overcooked and stuck together.
Multiple members of our group ordered drinks they regularly enjoy elsewhere and commented that they tasted noticeably off. Some were unbalanced, some overly sour, others strangely inconsistent. It was hard to know what to expect from one drink to the next.
We were the only customers for most of the five hours we were there. We weren’t loud or disruptive. Yet it consistently felt like we were inconveniencing the staff simply by being present. One member of our group limited himself to a single soda because he didn’t want to interrupt the bartender watching TV. I was hesitant to even ask for water.
This was meant to be a birthday celebration. Instead, it was an evening defined by uncomfortable service, inconsistent drinks, and disappointing food. I genuinely cannot recommend it based on this experience.
Tanya Archambault
Went in during the day for a late lunch. Very quiet and laied back environment.
Ordered the cheeseburger and was shocked at how incredibly good it was!
It was one of the best dive bar burgers I’ve ever had. Seriously delicious!
Cash only bar (ATM inside), low light, no pool table, friendly patrons, great service.
Also Co-Co is my new favorite barmaid!
… moreOrdered the cheeseburger and was shocked at how incredibly good it was!
It was one of the best dive bar burgers I’ve ever had. Seriously delicious!
Cash only bar (ATM inside), low light, no pool table, friendly patrons, great service.
Also Co-Co is my new favorite barmaid!
Jason Palmer
Great service. Laid-back atmosphere. All around great bar.
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JC Thirteen
Had a couple nice chill late night drinks. Think they have karaoke too some times.
… moreAlannah Hill
Lexii is the best bartender there is ! Love her
… moreJessica Foster
Stopped here on a little suburban bar crawl, it hit the spot for a cute lil dive. Definitely a regulars place but we were welcomed with a smile. Lisa is a real gem! Seems like they have bar snacks you can order. Great conversation and drinks. 🙂 We will definitely be back!
… moreJudy Osborne
Starts out a little quiet but we bring it to life.Lisa is awesome.Most people are shy at first but not for long lol. Rachel kicks ass with karaoke. Clean restroom cold drinks. We are regulars
… moresamantha chandler
DJ was great, bartender Lisa had attitude entire time and refused to put me and my friends a shot because she didn’t feel like putting sugar on it. Pure laziness. I’m a server and a bartender myself. I was not happy
… moreA.J Nails
Karaoke on Friday nights!!! Great vibes great people and great service. Nice little dive bar with sports and entertainment
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