Rachelle Walker
By far one of the best bar burgers I’ve ever had. And the cake of the week was banana pudding? WOW absolutely incredible. Shout out to my boy with the dreads for holding down the entire bar as the new server was trained. $38 for the whole tab? We’ll 100% be back.
… moreJeffrey Doerr
Came for late night beers & some food (bonus for being midnight walking in) after our flight & drive to Airbnb. Bartender was friendly & great, food was great, my dad had a phenomenal bacon on a stick. Good tap list, great dive.
… moreChad Chilton
Ye Olde Saloon is an absolute Royal Oak classic. This place has been around since 1975—I was five years old when it opened—and it’s still going strong for a reason. Incredible burgers, great drinks, and that perfect old-school dive bar vibe you just can’t fake. It’s the kind of place that feels comfortable the second you walk in.
The atmosphere is always solid, and the staff is amazing—friendly, attentive, and clearly proud of the place. Whether you’re grabbing a burger, having a few drinks, or just soaking in the history, Ye Olde Saloon never disappoints. If you’re in downtown Royal Oak and haven’t been here, you’re seriously missing out.
… moreBrand Blouse-Moore
I just got back from Chicago, & this place made me wonder why I even left home. It’s funner than any bar in the Loop. It has more girls & just a way cooler vibe. Their signature cheeseburger & fries were good too & under $12! Def. one of the best dive-bars in Metro-Detroit.
… moreDan Reinbold
Best Bar in Michigan hands down. Everyone is amazing – from the staff to the regulars, affordable, and never disappoints. I would spend every day open to close here if I could.
… moreRob Macdonald
I came here with a friend for dinner. It came highly recommended. It did not disappoint. The burgers were very good, fries and onion rings were just as good.
The service was solid for a busy night during the late evening hours. There was plenty of parking and it was easily accessible. If you are up for some good old bar food, this is your place.
… morejason d
For being a hole in the wall bar, the staff is incredibly full of themselves. The woman that runs the bar is incredibly egotistical and seems to like to stir up trouble. I was threatened by one of their patrons that they were going to come back with a gun, so I looked for an emergency exit in the case something happened. The head security decided that this was a good time to approach me and play “Top Dog” in his words, when he should have been more worried about doing his job and protecting his customers from patrons who threaten gun violence. He even went as far as showing me that he had a gun as a flex while arguing with me why I needed to look for an emergency exit. It came off as Petty and childish. The bartender who is his girlfriend jumped right in and proceeded to inflame the issue, when in reality they had already dropped the ball with the initial problem of patrons coming in and threatening others with guns. Neither of these people should be in the service industry. their inability to handle serious issues like this and proceeding to go on a power trip tells me that this place has a potential to be dangerous. The Staff desperately needs an ego check.
Additionally in response to the bars response, the security guard did show his gun within the confines of the bar. Way too big of an ego bordering on threatening
Update- I called Ye Olde Saloon and spoke with the “bar manager” or “owner”as they claimed they were both. during the call, she continually cut me off and refused to allow me to speak. I can come to no other conclusion that this may be a systemic issue with the staff at this bar. they have no intention of trying to resolve this issue, and only seem to want to pass blame. I have zero intention of coming back to this bar, and cannot recommend that anybody else should.
… moreMary
Take out, both times for pick up. I had the bacon burger and it was delicious!
I ordered tater tots last time and it did not disappoint.
… moreAlexandra Srnka
I was excited to try this place based on the reviews. Loved the vibe – classic dive bar. The bartender was not very friendly or attentive, it made us feel like we did something wrong. I understand it was busy but it felt like she was attentive to everyone around us but us. The food isn’t great but considering the price I wouldn’t dock them too much for that. I think in a place that’s more divey-local scene the positivity and service is the main reason you go back so that was disappointing :/
… moreSkatepunx_248
Probably my favorite bar in the area. The only suggestion I can make is if you’re new, try to sit away from the kitchen far as possible. Otherwise you’ll smell like fried food.
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