Carolyn
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Tommy's is a neighborhood joint with an eccentric staff and lots of regulars. Chill vibes, good music, sports on TV, decent wings, yummy buttered popcorn, and Steven makes a great margarita. This is generally a beer and a shot type of a place, but he felt like making margs, and we felt like drinking them. Simple, lime, not stingy with the tequila. We also had the jalapeno poppers which were pretty dang yummy and made with fresh jalapenos. Nice. The wings are seasoned nicely and have a good sauce; not too spicy, and large.
If you're looking for interesting conversation, you will get it here. It's divey, but the bathrooms are very clean and the place seems well managed. Lots of history, and they have a back room where a larger group could easily gather.
Sometimes you need to go to the bar to order food and drinks, even if there is waitstaff - sometimes it gets really jammed when games are happening or conventions let out from Cobo. Be patient, be nice, have a good time.