Last updated October 13, 2026 · ranked from 14,195 Google reviews · How we rank
This guide to the five best sports bars in Detroit, MI keeps every pick inside the city. Tommy's Detroit Bar & Grill leads the list with a 4.5 Google rating from 1,104 reviews, followed by Lockeroom Sports Lounge & Food Truck at 4.3 from 555 reviews. The Three Legged Goat takes third place with a 4.2 rating from 213 reviews. Fourth-ranked Parlay Detroit also holds a 4.2 rating, with 717 reviews. Hamlin Pub rounds out the five. For a sports bar search focused on Detroit, MI itself, these picks provide a ranked starting point without taking you beyond city limits.
1Tommy's Detroit Bar & GrillTommy's Detroit Bar & Grill holds a 4.5 Google rating across 1,104 reviews in Downtown, listed on Google as sports bar.
2Firebird TavernFirebird Tavern holds a 4.4 Google rating across 1,216 reviews in Greektown, listed on Google as sports bar.
3Lockeroom Sports Lounge & Food TruckLockeroom Sports Lounge & Food Truck holds a 4.3 Google rating across 555 reviews in Avenue of Fashion, listed on Google as sports bar.
Harry's Detroit Bar & Restaurant is a casual sports bar at 2482 Clifford St in Detroit, MI, known for pre-game pub food, a free shuttle to events and a covered roof deck. Sports viewing and live music are among its features, with rooftop and outdoor seating available. The food offerings include comfort food, small plates and late-night bites, while the bar serves beer, cocktails, wine and liquor. Happy-hour food and drinks are also offered.
The restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, with lunch and dinner listed among its popular uses. It welcomes families, groups and LGBTQ guests, accommodates solo diners, and allows dogs outside. High chairs are available, and the entrance, parking, restrooms and seating are wheelchair accessible. Guests can dine in, order takeout or use curbside pickup; delivery and reservations are not offered. Both free and paid lot and street parking are listed. Its Google rating is 4.5 stars from 2,535 reviews.
“The burger, onions right, Nashville sandwich, shrimp tacos, jalapeño poppets and macaroni & cheese were delicious. The chili, French fries and turkey burger were a miss for us.”
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McShane's Irish Pub & Whiskey Bar at 1460 Michigan Ave in Detroit, MI combines an extensive pub-food menu with a sports-bar atmosphere on game days. The setting is casual and cozy, with a historic feel. Food options include comfort food, vegan choices and late-night food, alongside beer, wine, cocktails and liquor. Breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner are served, and happy-hour offerings cover both food and drinks. Guests can eat at the bar, use table service or sit outdoors.
Sports viewing is part of the draw, along with bar games, trivia nights, karaoke, live music and live performances. The pub welcomes families, groups and LGBTQ guests, and is listed as a transgender safe space. A children's menu and high chairs are available, as are wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking, restrooms and seating. Takeout and delivery are offered, including no-contact delivery. Reservations are not accepted. Its Google rating is 4.4 from 2,537 reviews.
“The food here is phenomenal. The Irish egg rolls were packed full of big chucks of corn beef and the horseradish mustard with them really made them pop.
The French onion soup had such a depth of flavor. Probably easily one of the best…”
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Firebird Tavern holds a 4.4 Google rating across 1,216 reviews in Greektown, listed on Google as sports bar.
“Great night at Firebird bc of our badass bartender Taylor. We went out for my buddy’s bday and had a blast. Drinks and ambience were awesome // her manager seems like a douche and I feel bad for her. THANK YOU TAYLOR! Stayed longer than …”
The Old Shillelagh is a women-owned, two-level Irish pub at 349 Monroe St in Detroit, MI. Classic decor and a casual, historic atmosphere frame a bar with live music, dancing and bar games. Rooftop and outdoor seating add to the seating options, while sports viewing and a game-night shuttle to stadiums are part of its game-day offerings. The drinks selection includes beer, cocktails, wine and liquor, with happy-hour drinks available.
Food is served at lunch, dinner and late at night, with comfort food, small plates, vegan options and dessert among the offerings. Guests can eat at the bar or use table service; takeout, delivery and curbside pickup are also available. The pub accepts reservations and has a private dining room. It is suitable for groups, welcomes families and LGBTQ guests, and is popular with students and tourists. Wheelchair-accessible seating and a wheelchair-accessible restroom are listed, along with paid garage, lot and street parking options.
Detroit Beer Co is a roomy, unpretentious brewpub at 1529 Broadway St in Detroit, MI, serving a selection of beers and hearty pub grub. The drinks menu also includes cocktails, liquor and wine, with happy-hour food and drinks available. Food is served at the bar, and table service and outdoor seating offer other ways to settle in. The business has a Google rating of 4.3 from 870 reviews.
For planning a visit, Detroit Beer Co accepts reservations and has a private dining room. Dine-in, takeout and delivery are available, and outside food is allowed. The venue welcomes LGBTQ patrons and identifies as a transgender safe space. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, seating, restroom and parking. Paid garage, lot and street parking are listed, and credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
“I hosted my wedding rehearsal dinner and welcome party at the DBC. The planning process was extremely easy, and Dawn and the team were so so helpful and nice to work with. The team really took care of us and even made us signature drink …”
Tin Roof is a bar and old-school live music venue at 47 E Adams Ave St in Detroit, MI. It serves pub grub, cocktails and draft beer, with wine and liquor also available. Food is served at the bar, and happy-hour offerings include both food and drinks. The setting is casual, with a rooftop deck and outdoor seating. Live music and performances are part of the venue’s offerings, alongside dancing, karaoke nights, trivia and bar games. It is also a place to watch sports.
Tin Roof accommodates groups and solo diners, is popular with tourists and accepts reservations. Dine-in service includes seating and table service, while takeout and delivery are also available. The venue has wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking, restrooms and seating. Parking options include free and paid lots, plus paid street parking. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted, and Wi-Fi is available.
“Good drinks and conveniently located next to comerica park. Good atmosphere with live music”
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How we ranked this list
Each sports bar is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Detroit category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
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