Checker Bar Detroit
Bar & grill · Detroit
124 Cadillac Square, Detroit, MI 48226
Highlights
Burgers, pizza, cocktails & arcade games in a laid-back spot
Burgers, pizza, cocktails & arcade games in a laid-back spot
"A longtime downtown bar closed temporarily after an early-morning fire on Tuesday, January 14 damaged the space; a Facebook post says the fire broke out in the electrical room of the bar’s basement as an apparent result of a utility explosion that originated outside of the building. A reopening date hasn’t been announced, but ownership said in the Facebook post that it expects to recover; a GoFundMe fundraising campaign has been launched in support of employees and the bar has held pop-up events at nearby Whisky Parlor." - Serena Maria Daniels
"The Checker Bar is a popular downtown destination at anytime of day, but it’s particularly favored for its late-night hours. The kitchen stays open until 2 a.m. daily (even Mondays), serving favorites like the Checker burger, shoestring fries, and pizza." - Courtney Burk
"Over the holidays, as the omicron variant began to spread widely throughout Michigan, several establishments closed their doors due to outbreaks and to respond to burnout among overworked employees. Among those that closed temporarily were Checker Bar, Selden Standard, Grand Trunk Pub, Checker Bar, Flowers of Vietnam, Sister Pie, Baobab Fare, Detroit Vegan Soul, Standby and the Skip." - Serena Maria Daniels
"The Checker Bar is a popular downtown destination at anytime of day, but it’s particularly favored for its late-night hours. The kitchen stays open until 2 a.m. daily (even Mondays), serving favorites like the Checker burger, shoestring fries, and pizza." - Courtney Burk
"Solid burger and beer spot with a second-floor arcade bar." - Serena Maria Daniels
