The Mars Bar

This bar surprised me.

The interior is lovely and warm. The bar design is attractive, the seating is upscale-like, there is a nice coat rack up front.

I went for a poetry night event -- small, intimate crowd.

The drinks were typical. The prices were typical, but no specials.

The bartender was friendly & even let me charge my phone behind the bar.

Plus:  They have purse hooks!

Stopped in on a Wednesday. The place was nearly empty the entire time I was there, maybe this is more of a weekend spot? DJ's were not the friendliest, but the bartender was awesome. Maybe I need to come back on a different night of the week....

We stumbled upon this bar after rolling out of dinner at Polonia. What a great find. It is definitely more sophisticated looking inside than what the logo alludes. It is dim with a long glowing bar. You are surrounded by a red that feels seductive and modern. House music fills the space and the friendly bartenders fill and refill your glasses. It is a warm oasis from the cold Detroit weather. It is a bar that seems to attract a local crowd.