The 5 Best Wine Bars in Royal Oak, MI

Last updated September 18, 2026 · ranked from 236 Google reviews · How we rank

Unjustified: Alchemi; Smoky’s Cigar Bar & Bistro; Goodnite Gracie; HopCat; Fifth Avenue.

Top picks at a glance

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AlchemiAlchemi pairs wine with Asian-inspired small plates in a cozy, romantic setting, with live music and outdoor seating.
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Smoky’s Cigar Bar & BistroSmoky’s Cigar Bar & Bistro offers wine, small plates and indoor cigar smoking in a casual, cozy setting.
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Goodnite GracieGoodnite Gracie offers wine, bar food and happy-hour drinks in a compact, retro-inspired setting.

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Smoky’s Cigar Bar & Bistro
4.6(236)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 236 reviews (Google rating)
Bar · $$
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
Wine, small plates and indoor cigar smoking give Smoky’s Cigar Bar & Bistro a distinct place at No. 2 in Royal Oak, MI. Its listing identifies wine as a highlight, while dinner, dessert and table service make it an option for more than a drink. The casual, cozy setting accommodates groups, and Friday and Saturday hours run until midnight. A 4.6 Google rating across 236 reviews supports its standing; one reviewer specifically praised the service and ventilation.
- Wine and small plates
- Indoor cigar smoking
- Weekend midnight closing
“I am new to the area, so still meeting all the lounges in town. This was my first visit and I will be coming here a lot. Service was honestly exceptional, the ventilation system actually kept the air clean, smallish humidor, but you ca…”
— Jason Gillespie, 2026-03-14 · google

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Comparison of the best Wine Bars in Royal Oak, MI
#	Place	Google rating	Price	Area	Open now
2	Smoky’s Cigar Bar & Bistro	4.6(236)4.6 out of 5 from 236 reviews (Google rating)	$$	—	Open

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Each wine bar is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Royal Oak category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.

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Wine Bars in Royal Oak, MI: common questions

Where can I try local wines in Royal Oak, MI?: Michigan By The Bottle at 29932 Woodward Ave in Royal Oak, MI specializes in local wines. It serves area-sourced cheeses and charcuterie, allows outside food, and has a 4.7-star Google rating from 332 reviews. It opens at 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 2 p.m. Friday, and noon Saturday and Sunday.
Which wine spots in Royal Oak, MI suit a romantic dinner?: Alchemi and Trattoria Da Luigi both list romantic, cozy, upscale settings and recommend dinner reservations. Alchemi serves an Asian-inspired menu with small plates and vegetarian options; Trattoria Da Luigi serves rustic Italian dishes, including wood-fired pizza and fish soup.
Where can I have wine late at night in Royal Oak, MI?: O'Tooles lists a 2 a.m. closing time every day. Oak City Grille lists hours of 4 p.m.–2 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Bar Louie stays open until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, while 526 Main Piano Bar lists 6:30 p.m.–2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.
Which wine bars in Royal Oak, MI accept reservations?: Alchemi, Trattoria Da Luigi, and Oak City Grille accept reservations and recommend them for dinner. Bar Louie, Fifth Avenue, HopCat, and 526 Main Piano Bar also accept reservations. Michigan By The Bottle, Gusoline Alley, O'Tooles, and The Rock on 3rd do not.
Where is free parking available for a wine outing in Royal Oak, MI?: Michigan By The Bottle lists free lot and street parking. Oak City Grille lists free and paid lots, plus paid street parking. Alchemi lists free and paid garage parking alongside paid lot and street options. All three list wheelchair-accessible parking and entrances.