Gusoline Alley

Established by a Mr. Gus Pappas in 1984. I'm a bar with over 100 beers and 50 seats; I cater to no one and accept everyone. The only thing frowned upon is rudeness, but not from the staff, just the patrons. We've had a few bumps in the road but the rumors of our death are greatly exaggerated.

8 / 10
141
ratings
  • Phone

    (248) 545-2235

  • Website

    myspace.com/GusolineAlley

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  • Type

    Dive Bar

Address

309 S Center St (btwn 3rd St and 4th St) Royal Oak , MI 48067 United States

Credit Cards No
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 58


Keywords:

jukebox beer pinball hole in the wall great value Pabst Blue Ribbon hipster casual graffiti hard cider people watching trendy good for dates music inexpensive restrooms city town liquor honey
Mahmoud Maan

I always have a corona with line at any bar . So nothing new to say here except that it's a really cool place to hang out with friends and meeting some really laid back friendly people!

Evan

Unassuming dive bar in a sea of douchey college bars . Good drinks, great vibes.

Nicole Ray

Awesome hole in the wall serving a large range of beers including lots of local MI beers . Homely and easily lovable. Go to the shitter for a good read

Brian Durhal

Good beer for a great price! Awesome dive bar in such a trendy hipster - esque city

Doug Bulthuis

Get the table by the front window for some of the best people watching in the city .

Joe G

Best place in RO for a good beer and great music (jukebox is legendary)

Réjane T

Years later, STILL my favorite dive bar of all time. Beer , friends, kick ass jukebox , and lovely bartenders . I heart you, Gusoline.

Tom Heinrich

They have the brand new Wizard of Oz pinball game . Spent three hours playing it tonight and I'm sure I'll spend many more!

Ryan M

Hole in the wall , but love the beer , staff , and memories from college there! Hope they stay opened forever!

Ella Howd

I always enjoy grabbing a hard cider and enjoying the jukebox music

Erin Harwood

It's like a little biker bar but has a great atmosphere and nice people!

Samir Nazir

don't fiddle with the cocktails - michigan beer is a great bet

Nick S

Fun place. No longer cash only , as mentioned in previous tip

N Litteral

The beer , jukebox , atmosphere, bartenders .

Stephanie

It's a divey little gem in the middle of trendy Royal Oak. Come here for the beer and the jukebox . If you're lucky, you'll get a stool or a booth .

Rebecca Plaine

Nicest restroom I’ve ever seen in a “dive bar ”

Scott Daulton

Best "real" bar in Royal Oak hands down!

N Litteral

This place rules. A must check out. Very cool.

Dan McMillan

It may smell funny, but the atmosphere is awesome.

Heather Schwenck

Me and my honey 's first date night was here...this is a great place to meet someone you hardly know lol...

Rob Moore

This place was a lot more fun before it got taken over by scenesters and drama queens.

m c

Great beers : from local micro like Dragonmead, Delirium Tremens to "Cheap Ass Wine " and PBR , something for everyone.

Brian J

Decor, jukebox , real people, boooze

Monique Czarnecki

Have an official UP pickled egg - available for a short time only. Be sure to ask for hot sauce

Chuck Green

Best advice ever

Jesse Atkinson

Order beer from a local brewery . Support Michigan brewing!

Rick Z

great beers on tap and a pinball machine . what more do you need?

Trevor Lalonde

Golden Monkey's! Awesome IPA , and it fucks u up quick!

Paul Kampe

Doesn't take credit cards , but you might have guessed. Jukebox is phenomenal and cheap .

Veronica Mroz

They have a great juke box !

Jason Horn

Great beer list at the only bar that has not gone trendy . They finally painted the bathroom !!!

Sarah O.

Trivia on Monday nights!

Alex Barnes

Beer . Just beer .

Benjamin M

If you like a no-frills, dirty bar scene... this the place.

B. Nektar Meadery

Great MI beer selection .

Jeffrey Buck

Bring money for the Jukebox . You wont be disappointed.

Christina Skop

Tip Coleen and Carrie BIG. They are the best!

Lisa N.

It's always shot-thirty at Gus'. I recommend the espresso vodka . Delish.

James Wailin

Ask to share some Crown Royal with Thurston Preston Glasswick III

Tom G

It's nice to know that this place hasn't changed at all!!!!

Mike Guido

"Luckily there is an ATM behind you"

E Mc

Best Bathroom Graffiti .

Tony Lowe

Ask for a Sharpie to write on the bathroom wall.

Chuck Green

Happy Freaking Birthday Gus...

Lisa Lange

Get the Hamm's

Brian Ashley

Best jukebox in town . Always an eclectic crowd.

Ali Rose

Colleen is a gem! She found a beer I actually enjoy! Whoa!

K A H

grab JVaughn for a cocktail . he keeps a backgammon board on-site.

Trevor Lalonde

JK, Golden Monley is a Triple Ale ....

Monique Czarnecki

Mmm my favorite.

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