Whiskey In the Jar
Bar · Hamtramck
2741 Yemans St, Hamtramck, MI 48212
Highlights
Dive bar with pool table, darts, cheap drinks, and patio
Dive bar with pool table, darts, cheap drinks, and patio
"Sometimes you just need a cold beer and a shot of whiskey in a dark bar at 4 in the afternoon. Whiskey in the Jar, or just Whiskey to regulars, has that covered. It also has a solid roster of craft beer cans, beer on tap, and all the usual suspects when it comes to liquor. The place is generally hopping before and after Detroit City Football Club matches, but pretty mellow at other times. The quirky decorations in the bar include bumper stickers from businesses all over the world, as well as an automated creepy baby doll lurking in the corner of the bar. It’s the sort of place that inspires friendly conversations between random strangers. Whiskey doesn’t serve food but welcomes carryout and delivery from nearby businesses." - Mickey Lyons
"Whiskey in the Jar may have craft beers and a Detroit City FC banner, but it maintains a quintessential Hamtramck dive bar feel with a pool table, plenty of mirrored beer signs, and old-school movies playing on the television. Drink a shot of Jezy (Polish blackberry brandy) to become an instant regular." - Mickey Lyons
"Hallowhiskey2023 at Whiskey in the Jar on October 28 is a costume party that starts out laid-back and gets raucous, with beer, shots, and outrageous (occasionally obscene) costumes; there is no cover—just show up ready to drink, dance, and party." - Mickey Lyons
"Just a few blocks away at local watering hole Whiskey in the Jar, the usual packed-to-the-rafters drinkfest will be a much more dignified affair this year. Shots of house speciality Jezynowka (cloyingly sweet blackberry-flavored brandy) will be at regular price and the shot ski — a ski with multiple shot glasses designed for cheek-to-cheek consumption — will have to wait in the wings." - Mickey Lyons
"Another classic place to spend a few hours on Paczki Day, Whiskey in the Jar is opening from 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 25 to 2 a.m with live music by the Kielbasa Kings Polka Band around 11 a.m. and the Polish Muslims at 2:30 p.m. in a heated tent. Expect plenty of kielbasa, pierogi, and paczki vodka from Detroit City Distillery distributed via shot ski." - Brenna Houck
