The best bars in Southfield, MI offer distinct choices for sports, live music, and late nights. Mr. Joe's Sports Bar and Grill at 26077 W 12 Mile Rd pairs a 4.3 Google rating from 1,355 reviews with plenty of TVs, trivia, bar games, and burgers and wings. It stays open until midnight on Friday and Saturday, making it a clear choice for a sports-focused evening.
For music and cocktails, BLVD at 28595 Northwestern Hwy has live performances, karaoke, and happy-hour food and drinks. Its 4.1 rating comes from 738 reviews, and Friday and Saturday hours run until 1 a.m. Hideaway at 29267 Southfield Rd adds dancing, karaoke, and outdoor seating, with 2 a.m. closing times Thursday through Saturday.
Later Friday plans also fit Starter's on Evergreen Rd, which serves beer, cocktails, and late-night food until its 2 a.m. closing. For a different beer-focused outing, this guide also includes two Oak Park breweries on W Eleven Mile Rd: Unexpected Craft Brewing Company and Dog and Pony Show Brewing. Both hold 4.8 ratings, with 278 and 271 reviews respectively. Compare those smaller review totals with Mr. Joe's larger count, then choose by the evening you want: TVs and trivia, live entertainment, or a brewery taproom.
4.3(1,355)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 1355 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 12:00 AM
Mr. Joe's Sports Bar and Grill at 26077 W 12 Mile Rd in Southfield, MI is a roomy, casual spot with lots of TVs for watching sports. The American menu includes burgers and wings, with food also served at the bar. Beer, cocktails, wine and liquor are available, along with drink specials and happy-hour food and drinks. Bar games and trivia night give the place a focus beyond the screens, and fast service is among its listed features.
The bar accommodates groups and solo diners, accepts reservations, and offers seating with table service. Customers can dine in or choose takeout or delivery. Free parking is available both in a lot and on the street. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom and seating; Wi-Fi is also available. Mr. Joe's holds a Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 1,355 reviews.
3.6(1,219)· Google3.6 out of 5 from 1219 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 2:00 AM
Starter's Bar and Grill Southfield, MI is a bar at 25242 Evergreen Road serving hearty American food, including steak, alongside beer and cocktails. The setting is casual and lively, with TVs for watching sports and seating for groups or solo diners. Lunch and dinner are available, and the offerings include comfort food, small plates, desserts and late-night food. The bar also serves wine, liquor and coffee, with happy-hour food and drinks listed among its options.
Guests can dine inside or use outdoor seating, order takeout or delivery, and make reservations. Both table service and counter service are available. A children’s menu and high chairs are provided, while the entrance, parking, restroom and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street. The business has a Google rating of 3.6 out of 5 from 1,219 reviews.
4.1(738)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 738 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 1:00 AM
BLVD: Brunch Lunch Vibes Dinner (Daiquiris Wings & Seafood) is a Black-owned, veteran-owned bar at 28595 Northwestern Hwy in Southfield, MI. Its meal offerings span brunch, lunch, and dinner, with party and whole chicken wings specifically noted in the business description. The casual setting includes table service and food at the bar, alongside beer, wine, liquor, and cocktails. Happy-hour food and drinks are also available.
Entertainment is part of the format, with karaoke nights, live music, live performances, and sports viewing. BLVD accommodates groups and solo diners, accepts reservations, and has a private dining room. It welcomes LGBTQ guests and identifies as a transgender safe space. For access and convenience, the business lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom, plus free lot and street parking. Dine-in, takeout, and delivery are available. Its Google rating is 4.1 out of 5 from 738 reviews.
3.6(567)· Google3.6 out of 5 from 567 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 2:00 AM
Sweetwater Express is a casual bar at 29296 Northwestern Hwy in Southfield, MI, serving alcohol, comfort food and late-night food. Lunch and dinner are popular uses, and the business is also listed as suitable for solo dining and a quick bite. Fast service is a noted feature. Ordering is at the counter rather than through table service, and reservations are not accepted. Customers can dine in, order takeout or use delivery; catering is also available.
Practical amenities include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking and a restroom. Listed parking options include free lot parking, free street parking and paid lot parking. Credit and debit cards are accepted, and dogs are allowed outside. Sweetwater Express has a Google rating of 3.6 out of 5 from 567 reviews, providing a broader reference point alongside its listed services and amenities.
4.1(146)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 146 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 2:00 AM
Hideaway is a bar at 29267 Southfield Rd in Southfield, MI, with a casual, hip atmosphere and seating suited to groups. Beer and cocktails are noted highlights, alongside wine, liquor, and happy-hour drinks. Food is served, including at the bar, with table service and dine-in seating also available. Karaoke nights, live performances, dancing, and sports viewing give the bar several distinct draws. Its Google rating is 4.1 out of 5 from 146 reviews.
For those planning a visit, Hideaway accepts reservations and offers outdoor seating. Takeout is available, but delivery is not. Parking options include a free lot, free street parking, and valet parking. The entrance, parking, and restroom are listed as wheelchair accessible, and both credit and debit cards are accepted. These practical features support visits for drinks, food, or the bar’s entertainment offerings.
