Some of the drinks have Detroit-centric names like Purple Gang, M10 and the Billy Bonds, a rye-based cocktail made with vermouth and a house-made honey lemon syrup. Marble Bar also has red, white and sparking wine.Ī craft cocktail list is on par with trends, using fresh and thoughtful ingredients. This Saturday the attraction is a masquerade ball with local musicians, a fashion show, burlesque performance and an art show.Īt the bar, which is topped with cool marble, Hamm’s and Stroh’s beer is offered for only $2.50, and the bar has a good selection of bourbons and single malt Scotch. Tucked under that is the stage which will host DJs, local punk and rock bands and touring acts. An upstairs lounge allows for a birds-eye view of most of the action. Upon entering through the side door, however, it’s clear that this is indeed the hip new hangout just south of New Center.Ĭompletely redone from its previous life as gay bar the Detroit Eagle, the Marble Bar, at 1501 Holden at Trumbull, is trimmed with wood, gold and, of course, marble touches.īooths are lined along one side of the spacious room with the bar on the other. From the outside, the plain and sign-less facade of the Marble Bar may lead one to believe this is the wrong address for Detroit’s newest bar and live music venue.
