The best bars in Royal Oak, MI offer distinct choices: a heated beer garden, an extensive beer list, a compact martini bar or a bi-level sports bar with late weekend hours. Royal Oak Brewery, at 215 E 4th St, has the highest Google rating among these four at 4.3 stars from 878 reviews. Its beer on tap, from-scratch American menu and dog-friendly setting distinguish it from the others.
HopCat, at 430 S Main St, pairs a large beer selection with brunch, late-night food, and vegetarian and vegan options. It holds 4.2 stars from 1,317 reviews, matching Goodnite Gracie’s rating across a much larger review count. Goodnite Gracie, at 224 Sherman Dr, has 144 reviews and a compact, retro-inspired setting focused on martinis, cocktails and happy-hour drinks.
Fifth Avenue, at 215 W Fifth St, has the most reviews—1,376—and a 3.5-star rating. Its sidewalk patio, sports viewing, trivia, karaoke and arcade games give it a different emphasis from the brewpubs. It also stays open until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, an hour later than HopCat and Goodnite Gracie.
4.3(3,244)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 3244 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 1:00 AM
Ale Mary's in Royal Oak, MI is a casual, cozy gastropub at 316 S Main St, serving eclectic bar bites, comfort food and small plates. Whiskey flights are part of the drinks offering, alongside beer, cocktails and wine. The food menu includes vegan and vegetarian options, and food is served at the bar. Weekend brunch, lunch, dinner and late-night food are available, as are happy-hour food and drinks.
An outdoor patio provides seating where dogs are allowed. The bar accommodates groups and solo diners, accepts reservations, and offers dine-in service, takeout and delivery. A children's menu and high chairs are available. The entrance, seating, restroom and parking include wheelchair-accessible features; paid garage, lot and street parking are listed. Ale Mary's has a Google rating of 4.3 from 3,244 reviews.
4.2(2,080)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 2080 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 12:00 AM
Tom's Oyster Bar at 318 S Main St in Royal Oak, MI is a surf-and-turf spot best known for its clam chowder. Check tablecloths and a wood bar define the setting, which is described as casual and cozy. The menu includes comfort food, small plates and healthier options, with brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert service. Beer, cocktails and wine are available, along with happy-hour food and drinks and late-night food.
The bar welcomes families and groups and also accommodates solo dining. A children's menu and high chairs are available, while outdoor seating allows dogs outside. Reservations are accepted and recommended for dinner. Guests can dine in with table service or use takeout, curbside pickup and delivery. Paid street and lot parking are available, and the entrance, parking, seating and restroom are wheelchair accessible. Tom's Oyster Bar has a Google rating of 4.2 from 2,080 reviews.
4.1(1,589)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 1589 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 2:00 AM
Bar Louie at 510 S Main St in Royal Oak, MI is an upbeat grill-chain bar serving American comfort food, small plates and late-night food. Drinks include martinis, microbrews, wine and liquor, with happy-hour deals on both food and drinks. The atmosphere is casual and hip, with dancing and a setting suited to watching sports. Lunch and dinner are popular here, and brunch and dessert are also available.
The bar accommodates groups and solo diners, accepts reservations and offers table service, food at the bar and outdoor seating. A children’s menu and high chairs are available. For meals off-site, options include takeout, curbside pickup, delivery, no-contact delivery and catering. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible; paid lot and street parking are available. Bar Louie has a Google rating of 4.1 from 1,589 reviews.
3.5(1,376)· Google3.5 out of 5 from 1376 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 2:00 AM
Fifth Avenue is a bi-level sports bar at 215 W Fifth St in Royal Oak, MI, with a sidewalk patio and a casual atmosphere. Its long beer list sits alongside cocktails, wine and liquor, while the pub fare menu includes food served at the bar. Happy-hour food and drinks are available, and customers can choose dine-in service or takeout; delivery is not offered.
Watching sports is one part of the bar’s mix of activities, which also includes arcade and bar games, trivia nights, karaoke and dancing. Live music takes place on weekends. The venue accommodates groups, accepts reservations and has a private dining room, along with seating and table service. Practical features include a paid parking lot, a wheelchair-accessible entrance and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. On Google, Fifth Avenue has a 3.5-star rating from 1,376 reviews.
4.2(1,317)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 1317 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 1:00 AM
HopCat is a woodwork-filled brew pub at 430 S Main St in Royal Oak, MI, with an extensive beer list and creative pub fare. The casual bar serves cocktails, wine and liquor alongside beer, with happy-hour food and drinks and late-night food among its offerings. Food options include comfort food, small plates, vegetarian and vegan choices, plus breakfast, brunch and dessert. Lunch and dinner are listed as popular reasons to visit.
The space accommodates groups and solo diners, is popular with students and tourists, and is suited to watching sports. Children are welcome, with high chairs and a children’s menu available. HopCat accepts reservations and offers table service, outdoor seating, takeout and delivery, including no-contact delivery. The entrance, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. Paid lot and street parking are available. Its Google rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 1,317 reviews.
4.5(891)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 891 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 2:00 AM
Ye Olde Saloon is a casual bar at 1023 S Main St in Royal Oak, MI, with a low-lit, cozy atmosphere and a menu centered on hearty burgers, pub grub, and comfort food. It serves brunch, lunch, and dinner, along with small plates, desserts, and late-night food. Guests can eat at the bar or use table service, and takeout is available. Drinks include beer, cocktails, wine, liquor, and coffee, with happy-hour food and drink offerings also listed.
Bar games, arcade games, trivia nights, and live performances are among the activities, and the bar is suitable for watching sports. It accommodates groups and solo diners and is listed as popular for lunch. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible. Ye Olde Saloon accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, but does not take reservations or offer delivery.
4.1(275)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 275 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 2:00 AM
Rock & Brews Royal Oak is a bar at 208 W Fifth St in Royal Oak, MI, with a casual atmosphere and options for lunch, dinner and late-night food. The menu offerings include comfort food, small plates and dessert, while the bar serves beer, cocktails, wine and liquor, including happy-hour drinks. Live music and sports viewing are listed features, along with fast service. It accommodates groups and solo diners, with table service, outdoor seating and takeout available.
Reservations are accepted, and paid parking options include a garage, a lot and street parking. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. The business has a Google rating of 4.1 from 275 reviews. Its supplied description discusses the broader Rock & Brews concept but also references a different location, so those location-specific details are not used here.
4.9(214)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 214 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 11:00 PM
Motor City Gas Whiskey Distillery is listed as a bar at 325 E 4th St in Royal Oak, MI 48067. Its Google listing has a 4.9 rating from 214 reviews, providing both an overall score and a review count for readers comparing local options. The supplied information identifies the business by name and category but does not include a drink menu or details about its whiskey offerings.
For visitors planning a stop, the listed parking options are paid lot parking and paid street parking. A wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking are also noted. The business accepts credit cards and debit cards. No price level or opening hours are provided, so those details would need to be checked separately before a visit to this Royal Oak, MI address.
4.2(144)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 144 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 1:00 AM
Goodnite Gracie is a compact, retro-inspired martini bar at 224 Sherman Dr in Royal Oak, MI. Adjoining a restaurant, it has a cozy, hip atmosphere and is popular with locals. Cocktails are a noted feature, with beer, wine and liquor also available. The bar serves food, including food at the bar, and offers happy-hour drinks. Local DJs appear on weekends, and live performances are among its listed features.
The setup includes dine-in and table service, with fast service noted in the business attributes. Both the entrance and restroom are wheelchair accessible, and credit and debit cards are accepted. Delivery is not available. Goodnite Gracie holds a Google rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 144 reviews. Its compact setting, cocktail focus and weekend DJs are the defining details for readers considering a bar in Royal Oak, MI.
