The Skip
Cocktail bar · Downtown
1234 The Belt, Detroit, MI 48226
Highlights
Frozen drinks, craft cocktails, and a thoughtful beer list.
Frozen drinks, craft cocktails, and a thoughtful beer list.
"One of the fun attractions to a trip downtown is exploring the decked-out alleyways, and the Skip, located in the Belt Alley, is worth a stop for a frozen beverage or other tiki-esque cocktails in an open-air alley bar with island vibes. For a more elegant affair, reserve a table at neighboring Standby." - Serena Maria Daniels
"The Skip remains one of the hottest spots for outdoor drinking in Detroit. The open-air cocktail lounge features garage doors for all-season service and a menu of progressive, inexpensive cocktails such as frozen Irish coffee alongside boilermakers, tequila, and tropical-style mixed drinks." - Serena Maria Daniels
"The Skip in the Belt alleyway gives guests energetic downtown vibes, with a cozy, festival feel no matter the time of year. During the warmer months, the indoor-outdoor spot opens its walls so that guests can spread out with frozen cocktails and catch summer breezes in the outdoor seating area. During the winter, the place closes off the outdoor area but keeps things fun with a variety of tiki-style drinks and usually nostalgia-inducing holiday specials. Want to sit down for a meal? Stop by the Skip’s big sister bar Standby, just a few feet away. The spot recently began a collaboration with celebrity chef Matty Matheson, who designed the menu, and its cocktail offerings are unmatched in the city." - Serena Maria Daniels
"A holiday pop-up runs through Dec. 31 where the venue transforms into a Sippin’ Santa concept: holiday cocktails served in collectible mugs, palm trees ornamented instead of snowy decor, and festive visual touches such as a Santa beard on the venue’s mascot and Santa-riding-a-surfboard imagery. Reservations are available Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday; weekends are walk-in only." - Courtney Burk
"A seasonal, art-alley food cart run by Matty Matheson offering a Detroit-style take on the classic Italian beef through the end of October (with plans to return for future seasons). The sandwich features braised chuck simmered in beef jus on a soft Italian roll made for dipping, and can be dressed with mild or hot giardiniera; there is also a meat-free eggplant version topped with red sauce and mozzarella. The cart itself was previously used for Italian beef and sausage vending in Chicago before being refurbished and brought to Detroit, and the offering leans into the sandwich’s pop-culture profile from the award-winning TV series that spotlighted the iconic dish." - Serena Maria Daniels
