Sweetwater Tavern

4.0(4,960)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 4960 reviews (Google rating)Restaurant$$ Downtown
Open now · closes 2 AM

Quick facts

Sweetwater Tavern is a restaurant at 400 E Congress St in Detroit, MI, open daily 11 AM–2 AM. takeout, delivery and dine-in available.

Address
400 E Congress St, Detroit, MI 48226
Phone
(313) 962-2210
Hours today
11 AM–2 AM
Price
$$

About Sweetwater Tavern

Sweetwater Tavern at 400 E Congress St in Detroit, MI is known for marinated wings and housemade sauces. Original 1880s brick walls give the restaurant its historic setting, while the atmosphere is casual and cozy. Comfort food, small plates and desserts round out the offerings. Lunch, dinner and late-night food are available, with dine-in, takeout and delivery options.

The tavern has an onsite bar serving beer, cocktails, wine and liquor, plus happy-hour food and drinks. It is suitable for watching sports, dining alone or gathering with a group, and is popular with locals, tourists and students. Both table service and counter service are available, and fast service is among its listed features. For planning purposes, the restaurant does not accept reservations; paid lot and street parking are available. High chairs are provided, and credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted.

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Known for

  • Marinated wings and housemade sauces
  • Original 1880s brick walls
  • Late-night food
  • Happy-hour food and drinks
  • Sports-watching setting

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What to order

Mentioned in reviews

  • wings×3

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “Loved the wings and staff was fast with drinks”

    — JACK B, September 15, 2026 · google

  • “Extremely upsetting experience. Be very careful when ordering here, especially if you are a foreign tourist. There were six of us. We saw chicken wings listed for $15.90 and asked how many wings were included. The middle-aged woman taki…”

    — 花田小叔, September 14, 2026 · google

  • “Why did you change the recipe? I've bought wings twice recently and they taste like buffalo wings. That's not the original recipe I fell in love with back in the day. Why did y'all mess up the taste??????”

    — Perri Storey, September 13, 2026 · google

  • “Crazy place. Especially during pregame events. But definitely the place to be before a game.”

    — GUISEPPE LA TONA, September 13, 2026 · google

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Sweetwater Tavern — frequently asked

Is Sweetwater Tavern open on Mondays?
Yes — Sweetwater Tavern is open Monday, 11 AM–2 AM.
Where is Sweetwater Tavern?
Sweetwater Tavern is at 400 E Congress St, Detroit, MI 48226.
Does Sweetwater Tavern do takeout or delivery?
According to its Google listing, Sweetwater Tavern offers takeout and offers delivery.
Does Sweetwater Tavern take reservations?
Sweetwater Tavern is not listed as accepting reservations.
Is Sweetwater Tavern kid-friendly?
Yes — Sweetwater Tavern is listed as good for kids.
How expensive is Sweetwater Tavern?
Google lists Sweetwater Tavern in the $$ price range for restaurants in Detroit, MI.
What is the phone number for Sweetwater Tavern?
You can reach Sweetwater Tavern on (313) 962-2210.

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