Nick's Gaslight

Tried coming multiple times and it is always closed. Randomly saw the door open today and rolled on in. Inside is perfect if you wanna have a drink and feel like a Detroit mobster from the 70s.

A must visit! Worth the experience alone. We went as a larger group and everyone says it was the best part of their weekend. Can't wait to go back

Stopped in after a Lions game. They charged $8:50 for a bottle of beer. The not friendly bartender did not know how to put the 4 o'clock game on the smallest tvs I have ever seen. Never again.

Comfy neighborhood bar. Kitchen was closed when we were there so I'll have to go back some other time and try one of their burgers. Steve served up a couple of nice cold ones. Lions crowd had already left so it was nice and quiet when we were there. Definitely dig the old school charm and the big vinyl booths.

This is a great place! Was in Detroit getting passport renewals (another story) Steve took care of us...the gyro was excellent, and the Ouzo...ohh the Ouzo!

Gaslight is a Motown original. Never know who may stroll through the door here. As with most downtown spots its within walking distance of the train. This is a serious up and coming part of the D. Food is good but a little on the high side. I was informed by a server that will be changing soon, we'll see. Call ahead to see who's in town or just drop in for a drink.

Still trying to figure this place out. Empty upon arrival at 7pm on a Thursday and empty when we left. Looks like a time capsule from the 70s. Not sure how they keep the doors open I got the wing special and it was fine. Expiration date on the beer was passed. Not worried just points to how often drinks and food turn. So conveniently located this place has potential.

So far, I can only say that I've been wanting to go to this establishment for a long time. I have a few friends that go there on occasion. I have tried to go many times. I have even gone there three times, but, I have need to use an electric wheelchair for mobility, though it is very compact and manuverable, and the establishment is not handicapped accessible. Every time I go there I sit outside in my wheelchair and call to see if there is some way I might be allowed to gain entry into their establishment so I might be able to enjoy the great food and atmosphere that I hear others speaking about so joyfully. But, no one ever answers the phone. It's been very disappointing to roll all the way there and be forced to just sit in my wheelchair outside the place wondering why I can't come in and enjoy myself like those that can walk right up that step into Nick's Gaslight.

Ummmmmm, geez, how or where do I start. It was 900 degrees below zero in Detroit with windchill & we were looking for a spot to watch the game. Walked in less than an hour before game time. We really started to question whether or not Detroit was even in the playoffs. Except for a few at the bar, no one was there! Our server, Doug, (friend of the owner) assured us they would get the game on....by half-time. If you're a wine snob, this ain't your place. Doug wouldn't even give me a taste of the wine until I drank a stiff whiskey. Even after that????? Holy hell, stick with the whiskey, my loves. On a high note, the lady in the kitchen makes a delicious Greek burger & the fries are legit too,

Underrated low key place to grab a few beers. One of a few good places down there that still feel like a real bar. The owner was extremely welcoming.

I was with three other people and decided to stop in here after leaving a Tiger's game. Immediately the one and only man working (I'm guessing he was the owner) was super rude and made it seem as if us asking questions was a giant inconvenience to his existence. Whatever, maybe he was having a bad day because his restaurant was completely empty, or maybe that's just how he is. No clue. Two other couples came in while we were there and the owner was also rude to them so it wasn't a personal thing I guess. Mich Ultras were cheap and the cheesesticks weren't bad after a long day in the sun. The door had a sign saying it's $5 to use the restroom if you aren't a paying customer. I won't be returning here.

stopped in for a drink or 2..... waited 20 minutes at the bar, no one even bothered to ask us what we wanted to drink. Other than we were happy to be in town for the 2024 draft.... this place sucks.... didn't seem to care to take our $. shithole with a capital S!!!! had to rate 1 star to post but I'd rate it a negative 5.....

Exceptional service and hospitality. The food off the gas grill in the corner was to die for.

We had fun! Super dated, almost dive restaurant. Steve was fun. Go for bottled beer, not mixed drinks. We will go back. Unpretentious for sure.

Opa! Hole in the wall. Great host. Turn back time. Couldn't have been happier to stumble into Nick's. Chase your beer with some Ouzo before departure.

Stopped in here for a beer and lunch. I love a good dive, but this place was kinda a s**thole more than a dive. As other reviewers have already written the owner is either unbalanced or just a flat out jerk or probably both, more than one reviewer has pointed out racial remarks the owner/bartender/only guy in the establishment has made, and I 100% believe every word after my experience. The space was interesting, really old building clearly with a history, you walk in and its like a time capsule of the 70's and barren of any customers, and thats cool at first until you see dust floating around in your beer, wires sticking out of the walls, years of junk just lying around and you get your bill for one Miller Highlife and its almost $10.00. Im pretty positive theres a refrigerator or freezer in the back stocked with TV dinners that get microwaved and thats essentially the menu, when i was in there there was no one else working besides the man at the bar, yet somehow food was coming out, not appetizing looking either. When i asked if there was a mistake that I was being charged nearly $10.00 for a 12oz of highlife the owner proceeded to berate me and accuse me of being a "dead-beat" for merely asking, it kind of solidified what others have said. If you go you will see that its a dingy, junk filled, dirty, barely lit bar that at one time was probably a beautiful establishment, but theres a reason this place looks like a s**thole and there's a reason its empty, if you are looking for a good Detroit dive there's soooo many other places that you can have that experience at Marshall's, The Old Miami, Bronx Bar, Temple Bar, literally any where else. To sum it Nicks Gaslight is a depressing, putrid, and more than anything hostile feeling establishment that charges Townhouse prices for less than coney island quality fare. As far as I can tell the owner would rather not ever have interact with another human being or have anyone ever come into the establishment in the first place, and it really shows, so I say leave him to it and don't waste your time or money on such an unpleasant experience.

If I could give less stars I would. Terrible service. Charged. $2.00 for a cup of water. Owner was rude from the start but it was lunchtime and I was hungry. Greek burger beef was decent taste wise, the veggies were old and wilted. Onion rings were nasty, no sauce given. And a side of ranch was $3.00. DO NOT EAT HERE! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! The beer is $5 for a can of bud light. NOT WORTH IT!

Not sure what to say here - this place is old, outdated, and dirty. Can't imagine why anyone would go here. I went only because I parked near there for Tigers game and thought "I've never been there". So I went, and I won't be returning. The floors are uneven, the decor is from the 70's, and so are the workers, the food, the menu... So many good options in downtown Detroit. Don't make this a place to go on your search for good restaurant options.

If you're black don't come here ! This place is racist !!! I was in the area and decided to stop here for a bite . I've never seen this spot , so decided to stop in . I got inside, it was completely empty , with just a few people at the bar. I went straight to the bar and asked for a menu, I decided to use the rest room before I ordered. I came out went to the bar checked out the menu. The menu was trash with nothing that I wanted to eat. I'm a Pescatarian of 15 yrs and all that's was on there was a cod sandwich. I told the old man behind the bar that I was ok , I didn't see any seafood . He said well give me $5! I said excuse me ? He said for the restroom. I laughed as I was walking away, because he couldn't have been serious, then he told me to get out of here N*gger !!! I see why the business is empty and it needs to be shut down ! Also when I went outside I seen the $5 to use the restroom sign. I was a customer, how dare that weirdo treat people that way because the business isn't making any money lol and I see why . The menu was trash , the inside looks old outdated and there was no wait staff . He was clearly the only low life workin in there behind the bar and Cooking the food !

My friends and I came into this bar late on a Friday evening. We were not greeted or welcomed upon sitting down at the bar.. and they were NOT busy at this time. When one of my friends inquired about the juke box, employee "Steve" replied in an EXTREMELY rude manner! There were other uncomfortable words spoken by this employee, which made us feel very unwelcomed, this prompted us all to leave! I have never experienced this type of treatment in the City of Detroit. I was VERY angry and extremely disappointed, this was my first visit to this so called landmark establishment and my last!! I will spread the word and encourage my friends and colleagues to not patronize this establishment. ** STEVE should be FIRED for how he treated patrons. There is no excuse for his behavior... NONE!! Signed, Never Again

Phone answered by literal piece of shit. Dude picked the phone up, I asked if he was the owner and he said "what do you want" with an attitude. I asked what the attitude was for and he said because I'm an asshole??? Bro you answered the phone with your panties in a bunch. Didn't even have to get through the door to learn this place is a waste of space.

I was invited to attend the Comedy show which was on Saturday night -- it wasn't bad at all. (There's usually two shows but they are the same) Beware -- the drinks are high and the waitress like to put a group of people on one tab. Plus she wasn't getting things right; so i suggest paying in cash so you won't have any problems. The parking is $5 and cover charge of $10. I would probably attend early during happy hour at least, then just post for the show. The vibe is usually a little dressy like if you were going on a date or something.

Visited there last night. Greeted by the owner Steve. Super nice guy and very charming. The bar had the right character for a bar in the D. Definitely will go back again. Reasonable drink prices and decent pours.

This is a weird little spot. Opened in 1925, owned and managed since 1983 by the same guy, a DTE engineer turned bartender, after it suffered a pretty bad fire that destroyed most of its original incarnation. Puzzlingly advertises that they charge $5 to use the restroom. I have not put this to the test. You can get Greek Hellas Pils and ouzo plus a basic menu of bar fare.

This place is subpar. Watered down drinks, terrible bar food, and an odd, basement bar ambiance. There's no central hearing system; rather, they have this oversized blower that blows heat into the room from what looks like a fireplace. The bathrooms were ice cold as if you are standing outside and there were no napkins or paper towels to wipe your hands on. The food was far worse than what you'd expect from a dive bar. Dry burgers, meatless chicken tenders, and undercooked fries. The only redeeming part of my trip was my friend's "fish filet" sandwich. We were skeptical based on the rest of our food, and even more skeptical when the "fish filet" turned out to be three individual pieces of breaded fish planks. The fish was surprisingly good and the tarter sauce was decent, but it was impossible to eat the dish as a sandwich. My friend ended up eating the fish separate from the bun. Our entire group agreed that the place is reminiscent of your grandmother's basement with wicker style furniture,1970s leather bar chairs, and an old school liquor selection.

Blocks from Comerica park, after the game, dropped in for a drink. Absolutely empty, but the bartender guided us in, took our order, and served our beers, all without ever putting down the telephone. The date on the bottle of Killian's was from a year and a half ago. This isn't a bad bar, but it is freakishly desolate. Kind of like the bar in The Shining.

Wow! DO NOT GO HERE! A friend and I stopped in the afternoon for a couple of beers. We walked in and I asked the owner politely as I always am if they had a happy hour going on. He said every day is happy in a sarcastic manner. I had to use the restroom and did. came out sat at the bar and asked again with are the happy hour specials. The owner got beligrant and said I owed him $5.00 for using his restroom. I was like well I'm here to drink a couple of beers. He said give me $5.00 and get out. I told him to call the police then he just told me to get out. Unreal. 99.99% of the time my experience all around MetroDetroit has been fantastic. However, the flame at the Gaslight is dim and rude.

Went here last Saturday for a comedy show, i got Groupon tickets two for 27.00 so why not! I had a good time, the place was packed it was a nice vibe. Shanie D herself had to find me and my daughters seats and of course i didnt know that that was her, until they called her to the stage but she made sure we were straight in there! My daughter got a drink i tasted it, it was a Margarita but it had too much salt i told my daughter give me the keys to your truck in case you pass out from all that salt and then im left stranded and she paid 10.00 for a glass of salt LOL! Over all, the place was nice people was ordering fries and chicken wings like crazy but we didnt eat there. I will go back again, i had good time the comedians did their thing for sure! Parking is 5.00 but we found parking on the streets for free, come early it gets packed when its a show there. The place is next to the Rosa Parks Transit Center.

Let me start by saying that I love a good empty weird ass bar. Nothing makes me happier than having an odd spot nearby where i know i can catch up with an old friend i see on the street over a pint and be able to talk privately. Nick's is located steps away from the Rosa Parks transit center and a people mover station downtown where i see a lot of thirsty people i know. It's also pretty close to the theater district. A completely convenient location. So, why is it that i have yet to see a single soul sitting in the bar when i walk in, even on game days? It's so flipping strange. The place kind of freaks me out. The air is stale and thick. It reeks of stale cigarette smoke, spoiled Italian dressing and gelatinous musty fryer oil in the ventilation. The bar tender puts out his cigarette and speaks with a heavy accent. It gives gives me the willies like I'm on a scooby doo caper and close to solving the mystery. This is one hurting scene. On the plus side of things, they have pretty nifty giant wicker chairs that you can pull up to the fireplace and create a little cozy space to pull away and get some private conversation. Check it out, definitely worth stopping in for one to see what's behind the doors and a weird one to throw in the mix on the bike bar tour.

I went to Nick's during comedy night last month. The performances were great. Coolaide was funny as hell and so was Gerald. I appreciate Gerald leaving the audience with food for thought. Seen Gerald on tv specials, first time seeing him live. Tony had his moments. Overall show was cool. From one NYer to another Gerald much respect.. Coolaide keep your head up! I will definitely come back and show some love. P.S. I didn't try any drinks or food so I can't comment.

Strong Jack n Coke but I'm straight on the cigar smoke. Glad I'm not eating around the smoke.

Burgers are awful. Went there few months ago for lunch. Never again, my brother refers to it as "the piss burger"

I don't normally write reviews but had to put something down in light of the haters on here. We came in on a Sunday afternoon after the marathon. First impressions weren't great. There were 3 other patrons, who soon left, a young bartender and an older guy. The place was dark and a little musty. The decor was straight out of the 70s. This is a dive bar with a cocktail barman. There's no menu but the young guy can make anything. His white russian was outstanding. The real highlight was the older guy, who turned out to be the owner Savas (the place is named for his son, and no that isn't me!). From comping us numerous shots of ouzo, to detailing his opinion on pretty much any topic imaginable, he was the perfect host. He even brought out his homemade liquor which I think was based on honey. This place will defy your expectations. If I lived in Detroit it would be my regular hangout. It's right opposite the Rosa Parks Transit Ctr and would be worth missing a bus or two for.

My friends and I went there for drinks a couple of weeks ago. I can't believe how rude the bartender was to our group of five. We stayed less than five minutes. Needless to say we didn't order drinks. It was clear that we were not welcomed in this establishment. I felt like we had gone back in time to the early 60s.

I had a good experience last month at the comedy show; however we planned to go back this time. However, the person at the bar gav us bad information- did not seem to know when the show stated, how to get tickets, etc, so we were left without a table when we got there

Me and a few friends went for comedy night. Food was great. Comedians even better and great service. Seating is first come first serve so get there early.

If I could give this place zero stars I would. The owner was angry when we walked in with a group of thirteen people even though I had come in five minutes before to let him know. He said he had to "find a table" for us... There was not a single other person at any of the fifty tables. He had such an attitude that we decided to just go to the bar and order our drinks instead of eating. We ordered, and again got attitudes when we asked what kinds of beer he had on tap. We quickly drank them and left. When we got home later we discovered he had added his own additional tips to our bills. Make sure you keep your receipt and check your statements if you ever choose to visit this place!

I've only come to this place for a pre-Megabus cocktail with my mom but I like this place! It's a weird, old-fashioned bar that always has one or two patrons glumly hanging around. (I'm not actually sure if the patrons were glum but I like to think they are as that adds a better ambiance for my description.) Anyway, my mom and I have been there twice while waiting for the Megabus, and I always need a drink before that cramped, uncomfortable ride. Both times were we served by a bartender who appears to be the owner. He's chatty and friendly but also knows when to leave people alone to talk amongst themselves. He makes a good, stiff martini and then, without fail, plies us with free shots of ouzo. Normally, having a shot of ouzo at 6:00 p.m. would make me have to seriously reconsider my life choices but as it was free, I felt it would have been rude to refuse. And you never want to be rude to people who provide free alcohol, even if it is ouzo.

stopped in for lunch and a beer during the week, and sure enough the lights were off when i came in, but the owner came right out and turned the place on for us. i thought $3.75 for a Budweiser was awfully steep, but the burger was low priced for downtown, and pretty good. fries were really good. he even poured us a free shot of ouzo, probably because we were the only customers of the day (or the month?). there was more stuff on the menu that looked potentially good, but since there was only the one guy in there, and i wasnt sure how much he kept in stock, i kept my order simple. will try something different next time. place is huge and empty and a bit dated, but clean and well kept up. drink selection was good. it's a mystery to me why this place is always so dead...or how it stays in business with no customers for that matter. this is probably a great place to go when some big giant stupid event is going on downtown and all the regular places are jam-packed...

This place is a horrible dump and a rip off. People are not nice at all. they seem almost put out that they have to actually serve you. On top of that the food is disgusting and the drinks are completely watered down and they overcharged me on my bill. Buyer beware ;).

Horrible service. It makes sense now why not a single soul was in the place (not to mention it was the darkest and dreariest place I've ever been in). I walked in after the rest of my party had already arrived, and as I walked over to the table, the owner did not greet me. Instead, he quickly walked over to me and yelled "YES?!" at me multiple times, even after I had told him I was simply joining my family. He finally left me alone to sit down after giving me a dirty look. The rest of my family had similar experiences upon arriving. We only had a drink and didn't order any food (we had no desire to give our business to someone who obviously didn't deserve it), so I can't comment on the menu, but the bar service was awful as well. You would think that, as a large party, the owner would welcome our business in his desolate bar, but he seemed to try and do everything to make us not feel welcome and give us his horrible attitude whenever we needed something. Furthermore, my sister found that they had charged her card extra tip money when she later checked her bank account - tip money that they DEFINITELY did not deserve. Based on the awful customer service we received I would NEVER recommend this place to anyone.

Visited Detroit downtown on Sunday. My oldest daughter (2), my infant daughter and I were almost back to our car after breakfast and a walk when, of course, my 2 year old had to go to the bathroom ( I'd asked her five minutes earlier, but Toddlers, right). I rushed my daughter to a couple places and- of course - no bathroom. Finally we stepped into nicks gaslight and I asked if we could use the bathroom. An older gentleman (nick?) yelled something incoherently, so I asked again if they had a bathroom. The guy yelled "five dollars". I wasn't sure if I understood correctly , since I generally try to help parents of small children when they look desperate. The guy yelled "five dollars" again like he was "hodor". Poor planning on my part I didn't have any cash left on me. I said so and the guy motioned to the exit. I found a bathroom across the street, thankfully. Not sure if this is indicative of how Detroiters treat small children / parents, but no shop/ restaurant in Cleveland (my town) that I know of refuses a bathroom to a desperate 2 year old.

sucks it just sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my food was raw, thare was no service and they acted like they did not care at all!!!!!