Category: | Wine Bar |
Address: | 1949 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216, USA |
Phone: | +1 313-483-7283 |
Site: | motorcitywine.com |
Rating: | 4.7 |
Working: | 4PM–12AM Closed 2PM–1AM 2PM–1AM 2PM–2AM 2PM–2AM 4PM–12AM |
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Scott Castle
Full disclosure: I dont drink wine. And I dont even know if they have food or not. I came here on opening night after a bartender from Mercury Burger Bar recommended it. Never would I have walked into this place on my own but now I talk it up to anyone I can. Anytime Im barhopping in Corktown I make sure to stop here; and many times I end the night here. Why? Because of the atmosphere. It is fun. The bartenders are excellent and friendly. The customers put off a vibe of relaxed happiness and cool vibes. The music is chill, ambient dance music which will lift your spirits and probably get you movie your ass a little. This place is all about the atmosphere and they have over and over again. Also, the last time I went I noticed their beer selection has gotten bigger (and better). They also have an outside patio and one time when it was cold they had a bonfire going. The one thing I can say about the wine is that a buddy of mine did not drink wine either so the bartender asked what kind of beer he likes. From that, the bartender picked a wine he thought would be suitable to his liking. And guess what? He loved it.
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Mary Ann Mangano
My favorite bar in Detroit hands down. It is difficult to sum up how unique and special this establishment is, a true diamond in the rough. From the exterior it could be mistaken for another dive bar on Michigan Ave and it is genuinely lovely and down to earth from the decor to the staff. There is no other place Id recommend more than this spot, especially on Sunday and Monday evening if you want to hear some of the best DJs in Detroit and dance amongst an eclectic crowd of genuine music lovers. Other nights of the week you can catch some of the most talented jazz musicians in the city, especially on Wednesday nights and all for FREE. They have a beautiful array of wine choices and some made especially for them (Detroit Love made for MCW is my favorite). Though they probably have a decent reason to be with the likes of Carl Craig and Underground Resisitance popping in to do impromptu DJ sets, you will never catch an ounce of pretentious behavior from the guest or the owners. In the summer the patio is a beautiful place to be. Go see for yourself!
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Mariam A
Love this place. Love the wine selections and also the bottles they sell. Always bringing new varieties from different countries that you wont find anywhere else. They also offer cheese sandwiches and deli plates. Its great place to hangout indoors in winter and outdoor on the patio in the summer. Also i recommend stopping by if you are getting someone a bottle of wine as a gift.
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Cheryl Holtzclaw
Ok place but kinda small. Would be good for a small, private gathering. Although it is a wine bar I would recommend they upgrade their offerings to include other drinks as well because my friend does not drink wine and there were not many choices left. In addition I drink Riesling and they did not have any so I ended up choosing a semi-sweet red which tasted cheap and bland.
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aries babie
Great wine selection and non-wine options, friendly service, outside seating, often theres a dj on the weekend, great jazz entertainment through the week!! This place is relaxed, not too pricey, nice ambiance, great for date night, night out with friends, or even hanging solo.
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Kelsey Waugh
The staff are very friendly and very knowledgeable about wine. This is a great place to sip wine, but if you want to chat and mingle, show up before any entertainment. Once the entertainment for the evening begins, it gets a bit loud. Awesome patio area, too!
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Cam Cecchini
Visited Motor City Wine this past Sunday and what a treat! Chef RJ from the London Chop House was holding a pop-up of fresh Oysters, Shrimp and more! MCW had paired several whites and champagnes to compliment the dishes, and they did exactly that!
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Antonio Esposito
Reliable and consistently updated selection of great wines, pop up food through the week and a great patio to share a bottle of wine with friends. Prices are really reasonable especially with the quality of what youre getting.
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A Private User
Local taste. Tried the Detroit sparkling wine, great. Asked for a suggestion, probably the best thing Ive ever tasted. Perfect atmosphere with great music (I saw Mike Huckaby. Jazz is also good), great drinks, and amazing art.
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Bekah Galang
Sundays are the best days. Amazing patio, knowledgeable wine slingers, and the best campari steigl slushies. Music every night theyre open, good for a quick glass of wine before dinner or a late night chill. Wine to go too.
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Tamara Dunn
Multicultural. Wine bar. Huge selection of wines. Does not serve liquor. Eclectic bar food. DJs featuring Detroit Hottest talent. Live bands and artists. Clean bathrooms. No waitresses. Large Patio with firepit.
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Markland Barter
Great choice of wines and beers, very friendly and knowledgeable staff. I usually eat before hand I am not that interested in the food menu. Looking forward to the big patio in the summer!
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Brian Sadek
A go to date night for the ladyfriend and I. We can get good to great live music, a cheese/salami board, and a bottle of wine for $40ish. Good bargain for a great time.
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Daren Haywood
Went to hear a friend DJ, Great atmosphere and wonderful wine selection, even had a pop up restaurant. Loved to fire pit and the great conversation. Will visit again
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William Morris
First time there and we just happen to sit at the table with the owners! Great little chill spot with awesome people! My wife and I will most definitely be back!!!
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Tomi Saveski
Get your wine fix early or stop by for some late night beats, with DJs spinning the weekend. Take a bottle home late night if the party is just getting started.
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Christian Maurice
Fantastic establishment!! Great outdoor patio in the summer, killer music, and a boss wine AND beer selection. A must stop place when chilling in Corktown.
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Sarena Miles
Great people, great service. They have live bands at times. They dont offer as much as I expected, and the place is a bit small. Great place overall.
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Maiga Pire Schmidt
Great for hanging out in the summer, Peele watching and listening to music. They had Mexican food in the patio; guacamole was great. Friendly staff.
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John Briggs
One of the last venues that consistently caters to Deep Soulful House music in Detroit. Not pretentious and inviting. Also sales some craft beers.
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Luke Huckaby
Great place, never seen anything like it! Just wish they had more options for the poor, budget wine drinker. Other than that, its fantastic!
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Emily Obert
Casual atmosphere with friendly bartenders and decent prices. The patio out back had fairy lights and a bonfire. Whats not to love?
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Christian Lathers
One of my favorite wine bars. Their wine selection is top notch. The music is always incredible. The Vibes are always the greatest.
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Bro Hemp
Me and my wife went last night for the first time and we loved it, The atmosphere is great a mix crowd the wine selection is huge.
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Kirk Teetzel
Outstanding selection of wines from smaller vineyards. Very relaxed atmosphere. Id love to go back when live music is playing.
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Jacklyn Currier
Awesome service and patio with great dj set. You can enjoy your company or get up and dance all the while drinking good wine.
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R Montesino
Great wine selection, staff is very friendly and fun. Atmosphere is lively and energetic. Great place to go and hang out.
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Travis Taylor
They have really fun events every month that usually feature a pop up restaurant and live music , worth checking out