The 10 Best Bars in Michigan — 2026

We compared all 1735 bars in Michigan on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated October 2026.

#1 · Rick's American CafeEast Lansing Live music

Wed-Sun 7pm-2am

(517) 351-2285 Website View listing

#2 · Bloom SouthfieldSouthfield LoungeLive music

Tue-Thu 4pm-12am, Fri 4pm-2am, Sat 3pm-2am, Sun 12pm-10pm

(248) 532-0300 Website View listing

#3 · Blu Hookah LoungeWest Bloomfield LoungeHookah

Mon-Thu 12pm-12am, Fri-Sat 12pm-1am, Sun 12pm-12am

(248) 661-3749 Website View listing

#4 · Cheers | Good Time SaloonGrand Rapids SaloonKaraokeLive music

Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am, Sun 11am-10pm

(616) 363-1188 Website View listing

#5 · Diamond Jim Brady'sNovi

Tue-Thu 11:30am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10pm

(248) 380-8460 Website View listing

#6 · High Society DetroitDetroit Lounge

Mon 8pm-12am, Thu-Sat 8pm-2am

(313) 363-9270 Website View listing

#7 · StingersWixom Live musicBiker

Mon 11am-1:30am, Tue-Sat 10am-2am, Sun 9am-1:30am

(248) 449-9667 Website View listing

#8 · Whiskey Creek Old No 7Burr Oak Live music

Mon 2pm-10pm, Thu 2pm-10pm, Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 9am-6pm

(269) 221-3263 Website View listing

#9 · Chaloner & CoAdrian

Mon-Thu 3pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 1pm-12am, Sun 1pm-8pm

(517) 263-9803 Website View listing

#10 · Rockford Corner BarRockford

Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-8pm

(616) 866-9866 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (saloon, dive bar, bar & grill, lounge, lgbtq+, tavern, karaoke, hookah, arcade, happy hour, live music, dog-friendly, beach, biker, country), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.