Abick’s Bar
3500 Gilbert St, Detroit, MI, 48210
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Address :
3500 Gilbert St
Detroit, MI, 48210 - Phone (313) 894-9329
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Opening Hours
- Mon :9:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Accepts Credit Cards : No
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Average
Music : Juke Box
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Thu
Coat Check : No
Smoking : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Has TV : Yes
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Kaeleigh H.
I've been to Abick's three times, now: once for the Detroit Trivia Soiree I mentioned in my original review, once on a quiet weeknight, and then yesterday for a charity bartending event they were hosting for the Mower Gang. I have a blast every time, whether it's packed, like it is when they host special events, or there are just a few people there hanging out after work. I've visited a number of other bars in the city--even a couple of other historical neighborhood places--but Abick's is my favorite. The people (owner Eric, bartenders Kit and Jake, and the mix of regulars newcomers you'll meet there) are the bar's strength, and it's such a laidback and welcoming place. I just moved to the city and go a lot of places alone, but I know that when I show up at Abick's, I'll always have excellent company.
(5)Jill Marie W.
Went here on Monday night with some of my coworkers, we were the only ones there and I'm so glad because we got a chance to really chat with the guys working there. We were greeted by the handsome Shadow and Bentley which is one of the reasons I was really eager to come. Everything that the other reviewers have mentioned is absolutely true, this is a great place and everyone in my group said the same thing, which is we can not wait to come back. The cigar lounge, the game room everything is cozy and inviting. I'm so glad this place is in my neighborhood! Also the pudding shots were amazing, must try if it's available.
(5)Debra D.
What a fun old bar nestled in a old neighborhood. The bartenders are very nice and I love how they share the history of the bar. I love this place and looking forward to going back soon. It's so cool how the owner's dog is the bar mascot . You need to check out this place. It will become one of your favorite stops!!
(5)Chris M.
I've had this bookmarked for years and after eating Salvadorian, we stopped over. I'm only bummed because I didn't come here much sooner. I guess it falls under dive bar, but isn't a dive bar, just a bar that is old. Both are O.K. in my book. We start to walk in and are greeted by a large Bullmastiff puppy. He lets you know it's his bar. We were given a few treats to give to him and were able to make a new friend. Awesome dog. I believe the bartender (Kit If I remember) greets us with a friendly hello and tells us the history of the bar and uses the pictures on the wall to help the story along. She gives us our beers and follows up with the "Abick's Shot" on the house. It has fireball and a few other things in it. Really good. As we are talking she tells us they have a little cigar room that opened not too far back and gives us a tour. I love cigars, so I'm immediately in love with this place even more. They have a television, leather couches, and a massage chair. This place is separate from the bar as to make sure non smokers are happy as well. We start talking about Yelp and the owner Eric comes in. Really good guy. Based on first impressions, he is the guy driving to Ohio to help you with your flat tire. He tells me he Yelps often, likes cigars, scotch and good bars. He then proceeds to buy us a round of beers. I could tell that both of them are just good people not always focused on making a buck. We dive deeper into scotches and he pulls out something from his private not for sale stock and asks me to try it. I don't want to leave and am squeezing every minute before we have to go. I go out to my car and give him a cigar to try and in turn he gives me one. I'll be honest, I didn't need a free shot or beer or anything to like this bar. It feels like home. Our bill was 11 dollars. We left a 20 and are trying to figure out how soon we can get back here.
(5)Nina M.
I love the home dive bar feel at Abick's Bar. The staff is friendly and the libations are plenty. It's a historical spot with a cool pool table. I felt at home there and return when I am in the neighborhood. They make homemade chili, which was amazing.
(5)Mary Y.
Abick's is an institution. It has history. It has family. It has old men. I've been to many Detroit bars, but this is one where you immediately feel at home. The staff is incredibly friendly and sweet. Despite how small it looks when you walk in, there are 2 other rooms in back, a cigar/scotch room which gives the old bar smell when you walk in. Up until a few months ago, Manya, the owner, was there. She recently passed away but her legacy lives in the bar. I hope this bar stays open another 107 years. Go. Visit. Support your local bars.
(5)Salvador Z.
Amazing neighborhood bar. Not fancy, but never tried to be nor does it need to be. Warm, welcoming staff, and an adorable bull mastiff "Shadow" will greet you as you come in. Drinks are always great, cold, and affordable. I try to get there and hang out with the regulars as often as possible. It's always a treat and since the first time I ever set foot there, I felt at home. The bar also boasts an amazing cigar lounge with uber comfortable couches and flat screen TVs inside. Great place if you want to go relax and enjoy a stogie. If you read this, please go visit this neighborhood institution. They don't make bars like this anymore.
(5)Keith W.
We were eating at Johnny Noodle King and watching their slide show of famous Detroit places and Abick's came up. Abick's? I wasn't familiar with it. Well, it's only been around since 1907, so I can see how I missed it. So, I put it on my list of places to go......that night. Well, my wife is a wimp. Really. She won't go out of our house if there's a bunny on the lawn. Too scared. And, Abick's is not your typical bar. She thought we were going to get in trouble walking into someone's house. So, we didn't go in. Then, I had her read all the Yelp reviews about how nice and friendly it is. We tried again. This time, success. In fact, she loved it. It's a nice, relaxed bar that looks and feels homey, but the terrazzo floors show it was built for its current purpose. The cigar room had nice comfy couches, and no smokers, so we hung out in there a while. My wife was making friends with Kit, the bartender. I tried to make friends with the dog, but the dog wasn't much interested. If you have never been to Abick's you must go.....tonight! It's a Detroit institution and if, like me, you somehow have missed it, it's time to go. You will love it.
(5)Nolan R.
I don't think there is another bar like this is all of Detroit. Some people call it a "dive bar". I understand why they use that descriptive but the reality is that this place is just a humble neighborhood bar that rivals the personality and character that I've experienced in neighborhood pubs in London and Dublin. No pretension at all. The staff is kind and personable to us as soon as we walked through that door. Drink prices are very fair and the cigar lounge in the back proved to be an excellent place to end an evening with the boys. This is place is a treasure, a true gem in Detroit. Do yourself a favor and go here. You don't want to miss out.
(5)Karen M.
Great place to hang out. Family atmosphere. Cuddly dog. When needed to be. Eric is a great guy. Going to be new hangout
(5)Carole H.
Small, neighborhood dive. It's nestled in a residential block, so if you're not looking for it, you won't find it. And even if you are looking for it, you might drive past it a couple times just mistaking it for a house. And even if you do find it, and come inside, you STILL might wonder if you're in someone's house. Why? Because it's basically in a house. And once you're through the door, you're treated like family. I've seen it packed in here a time or two, but more often than not it will be on the quieter side. Perfect to relax with a beer and watch the game on their TVs, or to catch up with a friend or date over a mixed drink. Occasionally there will be free food in the back room, crockpot chilli or something else homey that will make you feel like it's your mom giving you a snack to nosh on. Prices are cheap, service is good. Abick's is a nice spot...unique, and a staple of Southwest Detroit.
(4)Dan P.
The people here are the best part of this bar. One of Detroit's hidden gems that is off the beaten path. I love a fine dive and this place is one of them. Good pool table, History and Cigar room and the bar is a was manufactured by Stroh's which is super cool. I suggest making the trip and have an adventure to this bar.
(5)stephen r.
Look. If you don't know, I ain't gonna tell you. All life is rooted in tradition. The tradition of public houses in Europe is sexy right now. Americana neighborhood dive bars? I'm home.
(5)Nikki C.
I love a good ol', down home dive bar with a friendly staff that makes you feel right at home and part of the family. That's exactly what Abick's is. Located in the midst of Southwest Detroit on a residential street corner, not too much signage and once you're inside, you kinda lose all track of time -- that's a good thing. My first time there was on a Southwest Detroit dive bar crawl with D:Hive, so when asked to return there with friends after a Detroit Fire Dept vs. Detroit Police Dept ice hockey game, I was glad to go. Home made chili with all the fixins, a really cool bartender who went out of his way to make a couple special orders, a dog to welcome us -- what more could we ask for?? File this under places I need to frequent more often!
(5)Colette N.
I fell madly in love the first time I walked through the door. As Todd said, it's just what a neighborhood bar should be. The owner Manya, 87 is quick to tell you she believes Abick's is likely the oldest family-owned, continuously operated bar around. And although Abick's is charming on it's own, the real treat and attraction is Mayna herself. Warm and welcoming, I'd swear she was my own grandma being channeled from the great beyond! As a matter of fact, she insisted that next time we came, to let her know ahead of time, so she could have some chili in the crockpot for us. It's a pretty small place with a small front area and probably smaller back room, but they LOVE feeding the masses. As I said, let them know youre coming and Manya will make sure youre taken care of! Knowing that it's quite small, it still makes for a great stop on a bus tour. Trust me when I say your friends will be happy you introduced them to this place! The following Detroit News article is great and is laminated and available at the bar: detnews.com/article/2009… Definitely do yourself a favor and stop in.
(5)Matthew S.
Went last night on a pub crawl and this place was the best out of 6! The staff was really accommodating and the ninety something owner was engaging and very sharp. If you wanna see real Detroit then stop in.
(5)Dil F.
Very small residential hood bar. Really cheap bottles of bud + top notch service. It's a sweet joint. sports on the tvs. sometimes they've got a DJ playing loud beats. If you're coming by yourself or in a real small party, you'll find yourself completely at home. I wouldn't come in a big entourage, and definitely don't come making an ass of yourself. You're not in Corktown...
(3)Jeremy B.
Abick's is a really cool neighborhood bar that's easy to miss if you don't know where you're looking. The place has a lot of history, so if you're the type of person that is interested in that definitely check it out. The owner Manya is in her late 80's and has lived upstairs from the bar since the day she was born. Think about that - this is the only home she has ever known and she has stayed right here during the Great Depression, World War II, Vietnam, the "67 riots and the "white flight" from the city. Yet through all that this place has remained. There is a lot of history on the walls, with unique sports memorabilia and stuff from the armed services, police and fire etc, which really adds to the character. My personal favorite though is a picture on the wall of Manya standing out front of the place as a young girl and below that is a recent picture of her standing in the same spot as an older woman. The real hidden treasure though is the cigar room, which they don't advertise and is somewhat hidden behind a black door off behind the bar. They have a humidor and cigar lockers that can be had for a very reasonable membership fee. The cigar menu is good and the prices are almost at-cost. Lots of hidden treasures in this place, but you'll have to go see for yourself since a written description can only do so much. I normally would not give 5 stars for a bar that doesn't have a great beer selection, but the atmosphere is good enough to make an exception in this case.
(5)Maria L.
I love this bar. We went on an Inside Detroit OFF the Beaten Path Bar tour for a 40th birthday. This bar has so much character- the tin ceiling, stained glass liquor cabinets and the back room are unbelievably cool. The owner is the sweetest, nicest bar owner that I have ever met. If you are in the area you should definitely try going here!!!
(5)Todd S.
This is what neighborhood bars are supposed to be. Abick's has a great, old time, clean interior, plenty of TVs, and cold Stroh's. It's definitely an out of the way that's worth checking out and grabbing a beer or two at least once. My only disappointment is that I don't live closer.
(5)Suzanne S.
totally cool Detroit! Manya - the owner made rockin chili and ham for a private b'day party last night - pool table, decent juke box. And... Manya promised to teach me how to make sour cream pierogis.
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