"Can't Miss" classic Detroit watering holes - ideas for a "bar crawl".

**401don** · January-12-11, 04:12 PM

Nemo's on Mich. Ave. is worth the 10-15 minute walk from the Book Caddy. It's the most "classic" sports bar since the Lindell closed. They may offer a shuttle to the game.

**softailrider** · January-12-11, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by 401don

Nemo's on Mich. Ave. is worth the 10-15 minute walk from the Book Caddy. It's the most "classic" sports bar since the Lindell closed. They may offer a shuttle to the game.

If I had a Glock on my hip and a .38 on my ankle I still wouldn't do that walk after dark.

**izzyindetroit** · January-12-11, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by softailrider

If I had a Glock on my hip and a .38 on my ankle I still wouldn't do that walk after dark.

**jt1** · January-12-11, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by softailrider

If I had a Glock on my hip and a .38 on my ankle I still wouldn't do that walk after dark.

Does your own shadow scare you too? If you find that walk terrifying you should really move waaaay out in the middle of nowhere.

**softailrider** · January-13-11, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by jt1

Does your own shadow scare you too? If you find that walk terrifying you should really move waaaay out in the middle of nowhere.

Thank you for your suggestion on where I should move, I really appreicate it. In that same vein, let me invite you to take walks all over Michigan Avenue at any and all hours of the night. Good luck and God bless you in your travels.

**boogiechillen** · January-14-11, 07:28 AM

Originally Posted by softailrider

Thank you for your suggestion on where I should move, I really appreicate it. In that same vein, let me invite you to take walks all over Michigan Avenue at any and all hours of the night. Good luck and God bless you in your travels.

I walk down Michigan Avenue on most nights, sometimes during the wee hours. Ain't no thang.

**drjeff** · January-14-11, 03:06 PM

Sorry, that was a reply to softtailrider

**drjeff** · January-14-11, 03:02 PM

While there are some areas of Michigan Ave west of Trumbull I'd be a little uncomfortable walking through alone at night, the stretch between Washington Blvd and Nemo's is perfectly safe. You apparently haven't spent much time in Detroit to be talking out of your ass like that.

**softailrider** · January-14-11, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by drjeff

While there are some areas of Michigan Ave west of Trumbull I'd be a little uncomfortable walking through alone at night, the stretch between Washington Blvd and Nemo's is perfectly safe. You apparently haven't spent much time in Detroit to be talking out of your ass like that.

Good grief! You couldn't be more wrong regarding my knowledge of the city. I've been working there 5 days a week for 32 years AND counting. Grew up on Littlefield between Vassar and St Martins. I know almost every area of the city like the back of my hand. if you name the most obscure side streets in the city I can tell you where they're at without a map, streetguide or GPS. I might add that I've always loved the city and I'm proud to tell people I live nearby.

If you feel "perfectly" safe and comfortable walking Michigan Avenue after dark I think that's great! More power to you. However, please don't suggest to strangers that they do the same - I don't happen to agree that it's a good invitation.

**Ltdave** · January-16-11, 05:08 PM

Unless you're carrying a badge those are pretty much off limits for a pub crawl. LOL...

wrong.

IF you hold a CPL, you may openly carry a firearm in a bar, provided the owner allows you to do so. if they say no, all they can do is have you removed for trespassing.

**Johnnny5** · January-12-11, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by softailrider

If I had a Glock on my hip and a .38 on my ankle I still wouldn't do that walk after dark.

Unless you're carrying a badge those are pretty much off limits for a pub crawl. LOL...

But seriously, it's a long walk between the 2, but not exactly the most dangerous stretch. I've actually done it once and attempted it one other time. The second time we were picked up by some friendly ladies about half way to Nemos =)..

**jt1** · January-12-11, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by Johnnny5

Unless you're carrying a badge those are pretty much off limits for a pub crawl. LOL...

But seriously, it's a long walk between the 2, but not exactly the most dangerous stretch. I've actually done it once and attempted it one other time. The second time we were picked up by some friendly ladies about half way to Nemos =)..

Johnny, not picking on you but your post signifies what is wrong with this region. Any other metro area in the country, that is a short walk. In Detroit it is seen as a major trek. Damn, we are a lazy, car dependant region.

DetroitPole · January-12-11, 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by jt1

Johnny, not picking on you but your post signifies what is wrong with this region. Any other metro area in the country, that is a short walk. In Detroit it is seen as a major trek. Damn, we are a lazy, car dependant region.

Very true that that stretch isn't dangerous, except for the traffic. Even by non-Detroit standards, it still isn't dangerous.

However it isn't a long distance, but it isn't walkable. The built environment isn't there. Walk that distance in Paris and you're passing exclusively storefronts and through charming little parks. That particular trek in Detroit consists of the following: fencing, set-back casino and DTE superblocs, the Lodge, and empty lots. It's about as charming as walking across a Meijer parking lot, except for the skyline.

**Johnnny5** · January-12-11, 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by jt1

Johnny, not picking on you but your post signifies what is wrong with this region. Any other metro area in the country, that is a short walk. In Detroit it is seen as a major trek. Damn, we are a lazy, car dependant region.

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Sorry JT1, but it has to be a good part of a mile from Nemos to the Book Cadillac. No matter what region you happen to live in that distance [[Especially round trip, half blitzed on a cold Winter night is a long one for a pub crawl.) IMO on a decent pub crawl that would entail the carrying of at least 1 [[Maybe 2) travelers per person. That's a hike. =)

**Downriviera** · January-12-11, 11:16 PM

Grand Trunk Pub on Woodward.

**Hermod** · January-13-11, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by softailrider

If I had a Glock on my hip and a .38 on my ankle I still wouldn't do that walk after dark.

I am ready, lets go:

**slick** · January-13-11, 03:42 PM

If its a pub crawl for the Hockey game you have to go to the Post. All the fans will be there. We do a bus trip from Lansing and I have always taken the adventourous into the Post. They asked why and I told them it is the classiest dive bar I know off.

**jackie5275** · January-12-11, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by 401don

Nemo's on Mich. Ave. is worth the 10-15 minute walk from the Book Caddy. It's the most "classic" sports bar since the Lindell closed. They may offer a shuttle to the game.

Might as well hit Lager House too if you're going to Nemo's.