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The Buhl Bar

A softly lit classic cocktail bar in the Financial District, drawing on Detroit's tradition of after-work gatherings.

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Detroit skyline at night; city context photograph
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01 / The story of this place

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Buhl recalls the city's mid-twentieth-century cocktail culture and carries forward the tradition of a predecessor that closed in 1994. The Griswold Street venue combines a quieter lounge atmosphere with private-event options.

  1. Classic cocktail character
  2. Financial District
  3. After-work gathering spot

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