Spot Lite Detroit
Bar · Islandview ·
Art gallery, bar, record shop, coffee kiosk, live music
Art gallery, bar, record shop, coffee kiosk, live music
"This spacious bar, gallery, record shop, and event space has quickly become the place for East Siders and non-East Siders alike. Meeting someone for a morning coffee meeting? The indoor Cairo Coffee kiosk has that covered, although the cafe was temporarily closed, as of mid-March 2025, so be sure to follow social media for updates. For after-work cocktails, the full-scale bar offers up draft cocktails like sangria and mojitos, as well as beer and wine. Spot Lite also frequently hosts private parties, gallery exhibitions, prime DJ sets, and other special events (especially during Movement). Grab a bite from resident eatery, Gladys Nite, featuring the culinary talents of chef Jessica Kindle, who brings a menu of flavorful wings, vegan smash burgers, loaded fries, and other comfort foods." - Serena Maria Daniels
"At 2905 Beaufait St #4: Dance for Democracy, featuring several locally renowned techno artists, will be held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5." - Serena Maria Daniels
"Owned by Roula David, the eastside establishment Spot Lite is connected to the UFO BAR transition—David took over the Corktown space and will run it under Lite House—and I learned that chef Jessica Kindle currently runs a food truck outside of Spot Lite. Gladys Night (the operation tied to the Laika Dog menu) will continue to operate at Spot Lite as well." - Serena Maria Daniels
"This eastside destination for the city’s nightlife scene isn’t explicitly a gay bar, but it’s definitely LGBTQ-inclusive, from its management to the event programming on hand. The space features several micro-enterprises at once: a performance space, a small record store, an art gallery, the bar, and Cairo Coffee. Owned by Jesse Cory and Roula David, a former bartender, the venue allows visitors to sip on classic martinis, sangria, mojito, and pesca while listening to EDM. The bar’s signature cocktails also come with tiny pieces of art from the print shop next door that are daintily affixed to glasses so guests can take home a little memento of the evening." - Serena Maria Daniels
"I found Spot Lite has become a community hub for entertainment, culture, and networking on Detroit’s eastside." - Serena Maria Daniels