This guide to the best cocktail lounges in Hazel Park, MI brings together beach-bar drinks, chandelier-lit seating, distillery cocktails, and late-night dancing, with addresses in Hazel Park, MI, Ferndale, Detroit, and Royal Oak. Eastern Palace Club, at 21509 John R Rd in Hazel Park, MI, pairs beach cocktails with arcade games, karaoke, and live music. Its 4.8 Google rating from 226 reviews accompanies practical features including free lot and street parking, reservations, and outdoor seating. SMOKED LOTUS BBQ operates from its on-premise kitchen.
For contrasting settings in Ferndale, Belle’s Lounge by Valentine Distilling Co. has velvet booths and cocktails using Valentine’s vodkas, gins, and whiskeys, while The Oakland serves inventive beverages beneath ornate chandeliers. Belle’s holds 4.6 stars from 441 reviews; The Oakland has 4.5 from 525. Nine Kitchen + Bar also rates 4.6, from 366 reviews, and combines cocktails with an American bistro menu and weekend brunch.
Hours distinguish the late-night choices. Golden Greek Bar in Detroit opens daily from 1 p.m. to 2 a.m., with karaoke, dancing, and bar games. The Bosco in Ferndale runs from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and adds a colorful rear patio. For whiskey-focused outings, Motor City Gas Whiskey Distillery in Royal Oak holds 4.9 stars from 214 reviews, with reviewers highlighting seasonal cocktails and whiskey flights.
4.4(1,844)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 1844 reviews (Google rating)
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Detroit Fleat combines a cocktail lounge and bar with a collection of international food trucks at 1820 E 9 Mile Rd. Its outdoor setting includes picnic tables under the trees, and the business description characterizes the atmosphere as relaxed. Also listed as an event venue, Detroit Fleat has a 4.4-star Google rating. Food trucks and outdoor seating are prominent topics in its Google review data, alongside the bar and beer selection.
Practical features include free on-site lot parking and free street parking. The listed accessibility features cover the entrance, parking, restrooms and seating. Detroit Fleat identifies itself as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted, and a menu link is available through the business website, detroitfleat.com.
4.5(525)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 525 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 4:30 PM
The Oakland is a cocktail lounge at 201 W Nine Mile Rd, with a speakeasy setting and ornate chandeliers. Its description emphasizes inventive beverages, while its listed atmosphere combines cozy, romantic, hip, and upscale qualities. Cocktails are a notable offering, alongside beer, wine, and liquor. Happy-hour drinks are also available. The lounge has a Google rating of 4.5 from 525 reviews.
Reservations are accepted, and the lounge offers seating, table service, and outdoor seating for dine-in visits. It is listed as suitable for groups, LGBTQ-welcoming, and a transgender safe space. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom. Fast service is among its listed highlights. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted, giving guests several ways to settle the bill.
4.1(476)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 476 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed today
The Bosco is a cocktail lounge with a modern nightclub setting and a colorful rear patio. Its listed atmosphere is casual, cozy and hip, with dancing, outdoor seating and table service among the available features. The drinks offering includes cocktails, beer, wine and liquor, along with happy-hour drinks. Food is also served, though the provided listing does not specify dishes. Google lists a 4.1 rating from 476 reviews.
The women-owned business accepts reservations and is listed as suitable for groups. Onsite parking is available, with paid garage, lot and street parking also listed. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom; wheelchair-accessible seating is not listed as available. Guests can pay by credit card, debit card or NFC mobile payment. Wi-Fi and a restroom are available, while service is dine-in only, with neither takeout nor delivery offered.
4.6(441)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 441 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 8:00 PM
Belle's Lounge by Valentine Distilling Co., at 161 Vester Ave, centers its cocktail menu on Valentine’s vodkas, gins, and whiskeys. Warm lighting and velvet lounge booths define the interior, with a patio providing outdoor seating on nicer days. The atmosphere combines casual and cozy elements with a more upscale, romantic setting. Beer, liquor, food, and happy-hour drinks are also available, including food served at the bar.
The lounge offers table service, dine-in seating, and takeout, but does not accept reservations or provide delivery. It accommodates groups, welcomes LGBTQ guests, and is listed as a transgender safe space. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible. On-site parking is available, with paid lot and street parking listed among the options. Guests can also purchase bottles of Valentine Distilling spirits and merchandise. Its Google rating is 4.6 from 441 reviews.
4.6(366)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 366 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 9:00 PM
Nine Kitchen + Bar combines a cocktail lounge with an American bistro at 22925 Woodward Ave. The business describes its atmosphere as lively and high-energy, with dinner service and Saturday–Sunday brunch featuring espresso martinis and signature cocktails. Drinks include beer, wine and happy-hour offerings. The food menu spans shareable plates, burgers, tacos and larger entrees, including whitefish with pistachio-sage breadcrumbs, beurre blanc, spinach and shiitake mushrooms.
Shareable options include lamb meatballs with zip sauce, bang bang shrimp and spicy Greek feta dip served with vegetables and pita. The Nines Smash Burger comes with two patties, smoked gouda cheese sauce, onions, pickles and seasoned fries. Vegan and vegetarian choices are listed, along with a children’s menu. Desserts include fried Oreos with vanilla ice cream. Reservations are accepted, and outdoor seating and takeout are available. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible.
4.8(226)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 226 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 3:00 PM
Eastern Palace Club is a cocktail lounge at 21509 John R Rd in Hazel Park, MI, with an immersive beach-bar setting inspired by Key West. The drink selection includes beach cocktails, beer, cider, seltzer, sangria, and wine, along with happy-hour drinks. The atmosphere is casual and cozy, with indoor seating, table service, and outdoor seating. Food comes from SMOKED LOTUS BBQ, which operates out of the on-premise kitchen; Eastern Palace Club itself does not provide food.
Entertainment includes arcade and bar games, karaoke nights, live music, live performances, and dancing. The lounge welcomes groups and LGBTQ guests and is listed as a transgender safe space. Reservations are accepted, and free parking is available in a lot and on the street. The entrance, parking, and restroom are wheelchair accessible. Eastern Palace Club has a Google rating of 4.8 from 226 reviews.
4.4(97)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 97 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 8:00 PM
Traverse City Whiskey Co. - The Outpost is a cocktail lounge at 22812 Woodward Ave #200, with reserve whiskey, a full line of spirits, wine, and tasting flights. Cocktails are a noted feature, while live music and a food menu available until late add to the offerings. The listed atmosphere is casual, cozy, and hip, and the business presents itself as a place for dates and hanging out.
The Outpost offers dine-in service and is listed as suitable for groups, LGBTQ-welcoming, and a transgender safe space. Its entrance, parking, and restroom are wheelchair accessible. Paid lot and street parking are available, and payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Delivery is not offered. The lounge has a Google rating of 4.4 from 97 reviews, with fast service among its listed highlights.
