Bars & pubs / Hamtramck — Metro Detroit
Small's
A Hamtramck corner bar and independent music venue, with an Art Deco-era front bar leading to a separate live room.
01 / The story of this place
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Small's opened in 1999 in a 1923 building originally used as a bank. It hosts local and touring bands plus DJs, and opens around scheduled events, making a specific show the best reason to visit.
- Art Deco-era bar
- Separate live room
- Former bank building
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03 / Events
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