Northern Lights Lounge
Bar · Wayne State ·
Mod bar with patio, many beers, pub fare, DJs & live music
Mod bar with patio, many beers, pub fare, DJs & live music
"This New Center watering hole’s happy hour includes a number of deals, including $5 well cocktails, an $8 Strohs and whiskey shot combo, $2 off glasses of wine, $2 off call cocktails, and a generous $3 discount on appetizers such as maple whiskey wings, fried pickle chips, and an overflowing plate of nachos. Hours: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Friday." - Courtney Burk
"After a three-year hiatus, this long-running nightlife spot is making a much-anticipated comeback with a slate of weekend parties and plans to resume daily food and bar service, re-establishing itself as a hub for post-festival nightlife and daytime dining." - Serena Maria Daniels
"After being closed since March 16, 2020, the longtime New Center bar and restaurant is set to reopen for evening dance parties beginning Friday, May 26 (timed for Movement weekend), briefly close for Memorial Day, then return to seven-days-a-week service starting Tuesday, May 30. Owner Michael Solaka used the pandemic downtime to make building improvements but delayed reopening until COVID variants subsided and staffing could be secured; chef Yolanda Evans will return, bringing back the spot’s house-made chicken strips and falafel-based veggie burgers and adding a black bean and beet vegan burger patty. Known before the closure for a sprawling garden patio, mimosa-filled brunches, almost nightly DJ sets and live performances (including regular appearances by Detroit guitarist Dennis Coffey), the venue also stood out for a glamorous sitting-room–style restroom, a vintage shuffleboard, and a friendly neighborhood vibe. Planned regular hours are 2 p.m. to midnight Sunday–Wednesday and 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday–Saturday, with the kitchen open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily and eventual weekend 11 a.m. brunch service; the place originally opened in 2004 and previously operated as Tandem Bar and Grill serving nearby General Motors workers." - Serena Maria Daniels
"A popular spot in New Center’s for a drink, Northern Lights Lounge opens before noon in concert with the kitchen for those patrons that want to do some occasional morning imbibing. Opening Hours: 11 a.m. daily" - Brenna Houck
"A popular spot in New Center’s for a drink, Northern Lights Lounge opens before noon in concert with the kitchen for those patrons that want to do some occasional morning imbibing. Opening Hours: 11 a.m. daily" - Brenna Houck
