Best Bar for Classic Cocktails
Firebird Tavern
Readers' Choice
419 Monroe Ave., Detroit; 313-782-4189; firebirdtavern.com
Slightly off the beaten path of Greektown, the Firebird rightly takes its symbolism from Detroit's rise-from-the-ashes heritage. The stylish old dark wood fixtures and natural brick walls give it a historic feel, making it just about the perfect place for a cocktail, so what you throw back will be a glorious throwback too.
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