The Sugar House

Discovering places like this was exactly what I had in mind when I came up with the concept for Adventure Detroit. For nearly a year I have been hearing about The Sugar House. Whenever anyone would explain it they would say something like “It’s awesome and I don’t want to ruin it, just go.” A lot of people say that about a lot of different places, but the diversity of those talking about it really piqued my interest. Well on Saturday I finally decided to quit wondering and “just go”.

The Sugar House is located in Corktown (a few steps from Slow’s) and specializes in craft and classic cocktails. This is an old school pre-prohibition style bar that will “wow” you from the second you brush back the velvet curtain. The attention to detail is apparent throughout. The wood floors, exquisite bar, brick walls, chandeliers, and classic décor just scream Detroit. When I sat down the first thing that popped in my head was the beginning of the first Chrysler Super Bowl commercial. The spot where the narrator, Kevin Yon says, “I got a question for ya, what does this city know about luxury? Huh? What does a town that’s been to hell and back know about the finer things in life? Well I’ll tell ya, more than most.”

The detail doesn’t stop with the aesthetics. When you are seated you will be greeted by either a server or a bartender/mixologist. However, calling these guys bartenders devalues their skill level. That would be like saying Picasso was good at drawing. Plain and simple, these guys are artists. You can order anything from the 21 page menu or do what I did, just let the artists do what they do best, create. Using only high quality and fresh items, I was given the best drink of my life. Although, I spilled it halfway through (oops), I was able to enjoy two more. I think it had tequila, 100 year old bitters, ginger, and whatever else they tossed in there.

I honestly could write for hours about The Sugar House. Hell, I could spend hours at The Sugar House. I know I always say to check out the places that I write about but you seriously have to check this place out. Quit watching Mad Men and go live it!

Here is a quick feature that Cranes Detroit ran on The Sugar House...




Stephen Moore
Adventure Detroit
@advnturedetroit


Information on The Sugar House 

The Sugar House Detroit
2130 Michigan Ave Detroit, MI 48026
Phone: 313.962.0123
Website: www.sugarhousedetroit.com
Twitter: @SugarHouseBar
Email: Info@sugarhousedetroit.com

House Rules

Rule1: “We can only accommodate as many guests as there are seats. If you don’t have a place to sit, you can’t have a drink.”

Rule 2: “No Fighting, pretend fighting, or talking about fighting”

Rule 3: “Smoking on the patio is prohibited. Please step out front and make use of the designated receptacle for your butts”

Rule 4: “For the benefit of those around you, please step outside when making telephone calls.”

Rule 5: “No split checks for parties of three or more.”

Rule 6: “20% gratuity will be added for parties of six or more.”

Rule 7: “Imbibe responsibility: Compared to life, loss, and lock down a taxicab is free.”