Cliff Bell's

Located in the heart of downtown Detroit’s entertainment district, Cliff Bell’s is a restored 1930’s supper club and jazz house designed with art deco décor and rich wood accents.

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  • Phone

    (313) 961-2543

  • Website

    cliffbells.com

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  • Type

    Jazz and Blues Venue

Address

2030 Park Ave (btwn W Elizabeth St & W Adams St) Detroit , MI 48226 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating No
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Music Live Music
Parking Street, Valet
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 85


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Elena Nadtochiy

Great place for a live funk, soul, jazz or blues . Very good food and service. Amazing atmosphere I was surprised to experience in Detroit. MUST visit place if around!

Kylie F

Cool as hell. This place has great atmosphere, great food and great classic cocktails . Great for a drink with friends or a classy date night with dinner and show. 💜💜💜

Eater

Home to some of the finest jazz in the city , Cliff Bell's also features a serious meal menu. Mac & cheese and any of an assortment of meaty appetizers are a must. [Eater 38 Member]

Todd Weisrock

More than a fantastic venue, food, atmosphere, this is a must have experience if visiting Detroit.

Douglas Flowers

Happy hour menu is great. Kobe sliders and sweet potato fries . Great wine list by the glass. Very good service .

Barbara Smith

Like stepping back in time! Grab a drink at the bar and enjoy the live music . The bartenders were so friendly and fun.

Vickie Elmer

Beautiful venue, fine bar and as others noted, a fine happy hour . But not all the seats are great for seeing the stage. So unless you're 7 feet tall, check the line-of-sight before you sit.

James Witman

Step back in time when you visit this amazing Art Deco jazz club . Check their website for a calendar of events and enjoy a fantastic drink from their cocktail menu when you arrive.

Dave Engel

Excellent food, "classic" drink menu and jazz . Try the Sidecar. It doesn't disappoint.

Ross Robertson

The seems like it would be an awesome place. The atmosphere is amazing. Their bar is really appealing too.

Zahrah Fadel

Don't miss the appetizers - burrata and crab cakes were incredible. Great, fun, romantic atmosphere .

Sofia Nordenstam

Beautiful place and great jazz . Get the Orchard Salad for your appetizer- enough for two and very tasty.

Christian Hanna

Happy Hour is INCREDIBLE! Tuesday-Friday 4-7pm: 50 cent PBR drafts increasing 25 cents every 1/2 hour. $2 Domestics. $3 Crafts . $5 Cocktails .

@TheRogan Shaun Rogan Collins

Always live music after 8pm! Some of the best musicians have & do grace the stage nightly.

Amy Lebowsky

I NEVER have a bad time here. It's even more fun to throw on a pretty dress and drink old timey cocktails .

Renaissance Hotels

Have a Ramos gin fizz at this mahogany-and-brass Art Deco masterpiece while live jazz wafts through the dining room. For more local tips, follow us on 4sq or check out www.renhotels.com

Joss Gardner

Katlynn (sp) is SUCH a great bartender , if you ever sit by the bar and want a drink, she's your girl!

Tim Suliman

Veggie friendly . They have great classic cocktails , but don't miss the great beer list .

Liz Parker Kuhn

The risotto is fantastic! Come during restaurant week too, $30 for a three course dinner .

Ashley Olsen

Happy hour : Tuesday-Friday 4pm-7pm: $2 domestic drafts $3 craft pints 50 cent PBR drafts starting at 4 increasing 25 cents every half hour until $2.

Suai

1.) Don't order a rum & coke . 2.) Try a margarita instead. 3.) Fries are great too. 4.) You must see Gerard Gibbs and his organ trio on Tuesday nights. :)

Emeka Agu

Awesome drink, great food and an incredible happy hour !

Drew Frey

Cliff Bell’s is named after John Clifford Bell, a well-known owner of city speakeasies during Prohibition.

Nycole Kelly

Live music , great happy hour . Usually a cover after 7.

Michael Haug

Best Club in D. Good music , relaxed atmosphere , reasonable prices!

Soul Train

Believe in the rebirth of swank! The cocktails are kicking and the live music dares you not to move and groove. Menu faves are gnocchi and calamari .

Paulette Watkins

Atmosphere is great. Beautiful decor. Great music . Gourmet food not so good or filling!

Erica Foondle

Best jazz club in the D! Watching my amazing son perform with the metro Detroit jazz workshop! Break a leg Kenny!

Mitzi Lawrence

Be aware that you practically have to join the band on stage to find the ladies loo. Go to stage. Head up the tiny staircase on the right. Proceed up zebra carpeted stairs.Your reward: clean bathroom !

Karen Fox

Great Jazz & Great Food!!!

Stephanie

Cover charge is steep but the atmosphere is unbeatable. Fine Jazz in a beautiful venue.

Jade Delaine

They always bring in AMAZING jazz artists !

Nishant Dixit

There is a beautiful restored Steinway on the former dance floor . Check it out between sets

✌🏿️Pril Batini

Sunday Brunch is cool. $10 bottomless mimosas or bloody Mary's

Beth Bond

Music is wonderful. Food is fab.

Irem Yoruk

Vintage, classy and fun 💖

Sarah Cox

Do Sunday brunch . Get the shrimp and grits .

Dana Bredeweg

Excellent food, great service. Ambiance is fabulous!

Matt J

Ask for Carrie as your server. Sweetest woman in Detroit & she'll take care of you.

Sue H

My grandson and some of his friends from school are singing here tonight 7 14 2013 you are so jazzy Kenny , Jack and Emma

Dexter Quinto

You must try the "Sweet Breads "? You have no idea.

Michael Cantrell

$.50 PBRs during happy hour ! #PBRmeASAP

Richard McGregor

Great atmosphere.

Robbie F.

Get the Sweet Delight drink from the cocktail menu . You won't be sorry!

Tiphanie Ferrell

I love the music and the crowd.

Bright Lights

Great happy hour food , got drunk , learned some biz stuff , siminar for creative corridor Read more

Amonyet ( MAIA CROWN) Enterprises

MIKE MONFORD TRIO!! Every Tuesday 7-11pm! FREE ADMISSION!!!! See you soon :)

Matt J

Menu change ! Try the watermelon salad for a peculiar blend of tastes.

Stacey Cisco

The Riviera cocktail is summer in a glass...Zap Toro world jazz at its best on Thursday night.

Monsieur Robert

Sunday brunch with friends is a must here.

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