Temple Bar
Bar · Midtown ·
Pool table, jukebox, DJs, and a friendly, inclusive vibe.
Pool table, jukebox, DJs, and a friendly, inclusive vibe.
"A lively pub frequently included on self-made pub crawls and suggested as a quintessential stop for experiencing the city's nightlife." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"The beloved LGBTQ nightlife venue in Detroit’s Cass Corridor, Temple Bar (2906 Cass Avenue) closed indefinitely after structural damage to the building’s facade, though permits have been pulled and approved to move forward with repairs and a resurrection appears possible." - Serena Maria Daniels
"A beloved LGBTQ nightlife venue in Detroit’s Cass Corridor neighborhood is closed until further notice after part of the building's facade collapsed. Owner George Boukas says he received a call around 10 a.m. from someone telling him “that the roof of the bar caved in,” a call he initially thought was “a prank,” and was later contacted by the Detroit Police Department; Boukas reports that limestone on the top of the building caved in while the interior remained unscathed. The bar is waiting for the city's engineering supervisor to assess the damage and is working with DPD to clear and secure the sidewalk. Metro Times first reported the incident and shared video showing a pile of rubble from just above the bar’s sign on the sidewalk, with the area cordoned off by caution tape and traffic cones. Temple Bar, which had been gearing up for Movement Weekend, is closed indefinitely; Boukas says the safety of guests and staff is his priority and that he will post updates to the bar’s Instagram and Facebook." - Brenna Houck
"This come-as-you-are, LGBTQ-friendly spot has been serving drinks in Cass Corridor for decades. Drop in for a local selection of beers and music. Park in the back lot and enter through the gate to access Temple’s outdoor space." - Serena Maria Daniels
"As one of the city’s longest-serving bartenders, owner George Boukas has seen his fair share of raucousness. He’s been pouring drinks in Cass Corridor for decades at his LGBTQ-friendly bar, and has become a genial mentor to generations of Detroiters — including the cast of Detroiters, where several episodes were filmed." - Mickey Lyons, Serena Maria Daniels