The Social Brews

Social Brews in Detroit is the spot! It's got this super cool, modern vibe that just makes you wanna hang out. They've got every drink you could think of, plus a massive selection of beers on tap and you use a prepaid bracelet to pick, which is pretty awesome. Seriously, their Aperol spritz is fire. It's the perfect place to grab a drink and just chill with friends. They also have tons of board games to play and a sweet outdoor area. If you're looking for a great place in the city to socialize, this is it!

Great spot in Detroit. The cocktails are top notch and there’s an impressive variety of beers on tap. I really like the self-pour setup since you can sample different beers without having to commit to a full pint. The space itself is bright and open, which is a nice change from the smaller, more cramped places around the city. Not many places you can easily go last minute when you’re heading down to Detroit for a game or event. The open seating no reservation requirement and casual experience makes it really easy to gather before and after those events. The patio is spacious and perfect for hanging out, and the staff is very friendly. Easily one of my favorite new places in Detroit.

Easily one of my new favorite spots in the city. The food is incredible for the price and the beer selection is pure perfection. Whomever is picking the beers here is doing a fantastic job. Great place to take vendors from out of town as well who want to get a taste of good Michigan beer. I was impressed to see Founders KBS available. All around high quality experience here.

Loved the vegetarian options. Tried simosas for the first time. Met some new people; great place to watch sports games

All around cute spot. It looks pretty upscale but they’re extremely laid back. Solid beer selection although none are really “fancy” if you’re a specialty craft person. The beer wall was a bit confusing at first (operator error lol) but it’s a fun concept. The menu has something for everyone. When I went they also had a “flavors of Diwali” menu which had a lot of really interesting options that no doubt would’ve been flavorful. You can tell they pride themselves in serving creative yet well put together dishes. They had a good liquor selection and a cocktail list that was also interesting and well put together. The staff was extremely personable and helpful. I’ll definitely be back.

The food was good and staff were nice. However, the place was pretty empty. We waited 50 minutes for our food. I finally had to go ask and they hadn’t even started it. Very disorganized. Would have been a good spot if we actually got our food. You don’t have wait staff so no one checks on you. People that came after us got their food well before we did.

Norris went above and beyond and provided superb service to our large party! I requested a drink that they didn't carry and he made a wonderful substitute I enjoyed! Food was hot and fresh! The self pour service was also great. I'll be back and definitely recommend to others for a chill evening!

We came here before the Lions game. This place has definite potential . The wings were solid. The beer wall was plentiful although there were a few of the NA selections that were empty. The service at the bar was warm, inviting, relaxed, and very friendly. We will definitely be back.

Great menu, sadly I wasn't able to come back for bfast, but it looked great. Tip of the cap to the chef too, he came out and explained a few popular menu items, will def be back if time permits. Had a Cobb salad and it was big enough to split with another person. Great location too.

My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this place while looking for somewhere to watch a football game. It's a super cute spot, though the parking situation isn't great--but that's to be expected in downtown Detroit. Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing due to the poor service and food quality. It took quite a while for someone to greet us and take our order. We ordered nachos, which took 45 minutes to arrive, even though the place wasn't busy. When they finally came out, the nachos were cold, stale, and very underwhelming. I informed one of the employees about the issue and asked for them to be taken back. However, we were never offered a refund or a replacement. I also noticed other customers experiencing long wait times, with some leaving out of frustration. When I asked how long they had been open, I was told it had only been about three weeks. I understand that new businesses need time to work out the kinks, but this was a basic hospitality failure. The only positive aspect of our visit was one employee who was really kind. I wasn't initially planning to write a review, but my boyfriend was so disappointed by the experience that he encouraged me to share it. He was absolutely right--people should know. This place has so much potential to be great, but they need to address these issues to create a better customer experience. I genuinely hope they make improvements.

A great space. It's open and bright, and there's games. They have breakfast and coffee. There's also a lunch menu I believe. We didn't try any food. There are plenty of choices of beers on tap and a full bar. The beer is self serve and you scan your wrist band. It seemed as if the beers were over pressurized. We were a large group and all experienced the overly foamy beer, which feels wasteful since you pay per ounce. Everyone's beer was extremely foamy, even when poured on an angle. I also wish they had different glass options instead of just the pint glasses. A few kinks to work out, but will try it again.

This place is terrible. No one is in a hurry, the food isn't cooked. I had to wait an hour and a half for my food. If I could give it no stars I would. Absolutely terrible experience.

Absolutely stunning place. A couple of helpful and nice workers, but too many that didn't care enough. Food came out very slow despite a place that was virtually empty on a Saturday night. It was also cold and subpar. When I asked for dessert, it was said that I could have cold dessert and that the oven was broken. I said that was fine and was once again underwhelmed with the actual food itself. This place has so much potential and they could be making a killing being across from the convention center. I hope they figure it out.

We were downtown for the boat show and wanted to get dinner. We noticed The Social Brews just across the street from Huntington Place. We thought we'd check it out. It's kind of a neat place. Large tables, high tops and low picnic type tables with bench seating. Perfect for larger groups. They have around 45 beer and wines on tap. The deposit for the electronic wrist band is $25 and you get 32 ounces of beer that you self-pour from the tappers. Once you reach your 32 ounce limit the wrist band shuts off and then you can reload more to it if you'd like. It was a great way to try different beers for as little or as many ounces that you wanted. They're open for breakfast and serve breakfast sandwiches, pastries and coffee. The dinner options were apps, salads, sandwiches, burgers, fish & chips and even pasta options. We tried the pulled pork and chicken sandwiches. Both were delicious and came with fried potato slices sprinkled with Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese. They were yummy! A different way to serve French fries. There were no table servers. You purchase your food at the counter and runners bring it to your table. You also get your own drinks. We had an issue with one of the tappers and the manager was very helpful and apologetic. It was a fun experience but slightly overpriced. We paid $43 for 92 ounces of beer and $44 for three sandwiches. Each tap of beer is priced differently. It was a cool place. I might try it again but would pay closer attention to how many ounces I pour each time to avoid a large bill at the end of the night.