The best pubs in Royal Oak, MI offer distinct choices for craft beer, outdoor seating, games and late evenings. The Great Dane Pub at 112 S Main St has the highest Google rating in this guide, at 4.5 from 201 reviews. Its focus includes craft cocktails, comfort food and small plates, with outdoor seating and midnight closing on Fridays and Saturdays.
Royal Oak Brewery at 215 E 4th St pairs beer on tap with a from-scratch American menu and a heated beer garden. It holds a 4.3 rating from 878 reviews. Royal Oak Taphouse at 714 S Washington Ave has a larger review count—1,028 reviews and a 3.9 rating—and opens daily from 11 a.m. to midnight. Craft beer, weekday happy hour, trivia, karaoke and live music distinguish its offerings.
The guide also includes two options in surrounding communities. Blarney Stone Pub at 27253 Woodward Ave in Berkley combines an Irish pub setting with pool, darts, TVs and smoked whiskeys; it rates 4.1 from 427 reviews. House of Shamrocks at 23420 John R Rd in Hazel Park has 4.4 stars from 1,179 reviews, the largest review count here. Billiards, sports viewing and weekend hours until 2 a.m. make it the latest-closing option in this group.
3.9(1,028)· Google3.9 out of 5 from 1028 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 11:00 AM
Royal Oak Taphouse is a pub and American grill at 714 S Washington Ave in Royal Oak, MI. Its wide-ranging menu includes comfort food and vegetarian options, with breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner service. Craft beer is a focus, alongside cocktails, wine and coffee. Weekday happy hour drinks, food served at the bar and late-night food round out the offerings in a casual setting.
The pub has live music, karaoke and trivia nights, and is suitable for watching sports. It welcomes families, groups and LGBTQ guests, with high chairs available for children. Outdoor seating allows dogs, while dine-in, takeout and delivery provide several ways to order. Reservations are accepted. Practical amenities include Wi-Fi, free on-site parking, and wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restrooms. Its Google rating is 3.9 out of 5 from 1,028 reviews.
4.3(878)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 878 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 11:00 AM
Royal Oak Brewery is a pub and brewpub at 215 E 4th St in Royal Oak, MI, serving beer on tap alongside a from-scratch American menu. A heated beer garden provides outdoor seating, while food is also served at the bar. The drinks selection includes cocktails, liquor and wine in addition to beer, and dessert is available. The setting is casual, with table service and seating for dine-in visits. Its Google rating is 4.3 stars from 878 reviews.
The brewery accepts reservations and offers takeout, curbside pickup and delivery. Families have access to a children’s menu, high chairs and changing tables. Dogs are welcome, and the business identifies as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking, restrooms and seating. Paid garage, lot and street parking are listed, and credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
4.1(427)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 427 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 12:00 PM
Blarney Stone Pub is an Irish pub and grille at 27253 Woodward Ave in Berkley, a location to note for readers of this Royal Oak, MI guide. Its casual, cozy setting includes several TVs, a pool table, darts, and games, with sports watching among its listed draws. The pub offers a full menu and full bar, including smoked whiskeys, beer, cocktails, and wine. Food options include comfort food, lunch, dinner, dessert, and late-night food, along with happy-hour food and drinks.
Dine-in table service, takeout, and delivery are available. The pub accommodates groups and solo diners, accepts reservations, and provides a children’s menu and high chairs. Free parking is available both in a lot and on the street. Listed accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating. Blarney Stone Pub has a Google rating of 4.1 from 427 reviews.
