Plan Your Visit
Whether it's your first time or your hundredth. Hours, reservations, parking, and what to expect at Sugar House.
Open Every Day
Hours
Walk-ins welcome. No cover.
- Monday 5 PM – 12 AM
- Tuesday 5 PM – 12 AM
- Wednesday 5 PM – 12 AM
- Thursday 5 PM – 12 AM
- Friday 4 PM – 2 AM
- Saturday 3 PM – 2 AM
- Sunday 3 PM – 2 AM
Corktown, Detroit
Find Us
Detroit's oldest neighborhood, one block south of Michigan Central Station.
2130 Michigan AveDetroit, MI 48216 (313) 962-0123
Book a Table
Reservations
We recommend reservations for groups of 6 or more, and for Friday and Saturday evenings. Smaller groups and solo visitors do well with walk-ins — we keep bar seats and some tables available first-come, first-served.
Tips for Your Visit
- Weeknights you'll almost always find a seat without a reservation
- Friday and Saturday after 9 PM tends to fill up — arrive earlier or book ahead
- Bar seats are always first-come, first-served
- Large groups (6+) should reserve to guarantee seating together
First Time?
What to Expect
Cocktails, Not Food
We're a cocktail bar. Over 90 classics on the menu plus a rotating seasonal list. No food menu, but Corktown has great restaurants within a few blocks.
No Dress Code
Come as you are. You'll see everything from jeans and t-shirts to date night outfits. The only thing we care about is what you're drinking.
Conversation Volume
About 65 seats. It gets lively on weekends but it's not a club. Good lighting, good music, good conversation. You'll be able to hear your bartender.
Ask Your Bartender
Don't know what to order? Tell your bartender what spirits you like and they'll take care of you. That's what they're here for.
No Cover Charge
Walk in, sit down, order a drink. No cover, no minimum, no surprises. Just cocktails made the way they should be.
Open Since 2011
Detroit's original modern cocktail bar. Same building, same block, same dedication to the craft. We're not going anywhere.
Getting Here
How to Find Us
Parking
Free street parking on Michigan Avenue and surrounding side streets. Surface lot at Michigan Ave and 21st Street. Corktown is easy to park in — you'll rarely circle more than a block.
Free — always
Rideshare
Uber and Lyft drop off right on Michigan Avenue. About 5 minutes from downtown, 10 from Midtown. The easiest option if you want to skip the drive.
5 min from downtown
From Out of Town
25 minutes from Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). 10 minutes from downtown hotels. Corktown has a growing number of Airbnbs and boutique spots if you're staying in the neighborhood.
25 min from DTW
The Neighborhood
Corktown, Detroit
Detroit's oldest neighborhood and its best stretch for eating and drinking. A few blocks from Sugar House you'll find some of the city's most respected restaurants and bars.
Before Your Visit
Dinner Nearby
Grab dinner in the neighborhood before heading to us. A few of our favorites within walking distance:
- Folk — seasonal small plates, natural wine
- Ottava Via — Italian, housemade pasta
- Takoi — Thai-inspired, craft cocktails
- Ima — Japanese noodles, udon
Late Night
After Last Call
Still hungry after cocktails? A few late-night spots that keep kitchen hours past midnight:
- Mercury Burger Bar — burgers, late kitchen
- PJ's Lager House — dive bar, live music, food
- LJ's Lounge — Corktown institution
Next Morning
Coffee & Recovery
Start the next day right with coffee from some of Corktown's best:
- Astro Coffee — the Corktown staple
- Great Lakes Coffee — espresso, pour-overs
While You're Here
Things to Do
More to see in the neighborhood beyond the bar:
- Michigan Central Station — Ford's restored landmark
- Batch Brewing Company — craft beer, just around the corner
- Two James Distillery — whiskey tastings and tours
- Corktown Farmers Market — Sundays, seasonal
Planning Something Bigger?
Private Events &
Off-Site Bartending
We host private parties, corporate events, birthday celebrations, and provide bartending services at your venue. Tell us what you're thinking.
Common Questions