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The Well

Bar

Basic gathering spot with a full bar, flat-screen TVs & DJs playing a variety of music. People often mention good, drinks, time, night, dance, great, bartender, crowd,


Address

1228 Randolph Street, Detroit, MI 48226

Website

www.facebook.com

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (492 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 5 PM to 2 AM
  • Friday: 5 PM to 2 AM
  • Saturday: 5 PM to 2 AM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 5 PM to 2 AM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 5 PM to 2 AM
  • Tuesday: 5 PM to 2 AM
  • Wednesday: 5 PM to 2 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (13) drinks (12) time (11) night (9) dance (8) great (7) bartender (6) crowd (6)
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  • 1/5 Karter Carter (MR. S. 2 years ago on Google
    Security can kill a bar. Horrible.. impolite security. The bartender was new and just as bad... I'd rather pay 12$ a drink..with security that secures and not harasses..and a bar tender that knows how to tend a bar. I used to love this place... Pre-Pandemic.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 BriAne A. 1 year ago on Google
    They where very homophobic….. they have a problem with male gays and that’s not right. The security was very rude. I understand that nobody is suppose to dance on chairs but if it was a female they would have gave a warning, but because it was a male they kicked him out the club with no warning. We wasn’t even in there 30 minutes and spent 100$ on drinks. If it was a female they would have gave her a warning. It was add first time and didn’t know you can’t dance on chairs instead of him telling us aye guys you can’t dance like that here they kicked us out all cause of a male dancing on a chair instead of a female
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dee A. 4 years ago on Google
    Hole in the wall type bar with limited sitting and cheaply made drinks. You ask why the 5 star rating huh? The atmosphere is nice, from the people to the waitresses and bartenders for the most part. Later in the night the music gets good, the small dance floor gets packed and mostly everyone has a good time. This is a somewhat mixed crowd, but I would recommend giving it a try. Before 10pm I believe it's free, after it was $5 the last time I went. Could be a bit different.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jorden F. 2 years ago on Google
    First off both of the ladies was very rude then she lied and said credit cards have a 20% fee when it was actually a 20% tip. I don’t mind tipping but they way they treated me and my friend they didn’t deserve a tip let alone 20 percent at that. I’ll never be back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tatiana S. 8 months ago on Google
    The Dj really had the place jumping! Nice crowd. I just went for a couple of drinks and they were tasty. If you’re downtown Detroit stop in.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Queen M. 1 year ago on Google
    It is a laid back bar. The drinks are good. The bartenders weren't very talkative and the bar area was crowded. It took 30 minutes to get a drink. The DJ played pretty chill music. Nothing thar really made me want to get on the dance floor. But a lot of older hits.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Vlora B. 1 year ago on Google
    I went in and asked the bartender for a shot of tequila, I wasn’t sure what type so I told him any type is fine and this person went and picked the most expensive tequila; I had bought 6 shots not realizing he had selected a expensive tequila and my bill came to $90…I mean I get it your trying to make money but that extremely unethical in ny opinion. Other than that. Good vibes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Margarette T G. 1 year ago on Google
    Not never a dull moment at this bar the DJ is always on point always packed and a nice friendly crowd the drinks are reasonably priced as well to be a downtown establishment most definitely would check this spot out again went for my birthday and would go again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marcello 8 months ago on Google
    Always a chill vibe. Drinks are cheap. Music is good. You will always see a line dance going on. Would recommend to enjoy for locals.

  • 3/5 Greenlady G. 3 months ago on Google New
    had a good time when i went but from what i see via social media place can attract a rowdy crowd. hit or miss.

  • 5/5 Jeffrey R. 8 months ago on Google
    Had a great time with drinks and games! Will be back for sure!

  • 1/5 Amber B. 3 months ago on Google New
    I am giving them NO stars at all this was a terrible experience because the bartender with the long beard was straight trash and rude it was my first time going to the well bar with my friends let's just say I Will never come back he's very good at making a person feel unwanted all three of us came to spend $60 a piece for drinks to have a good time he ruined that

  • 5/5 Brenna B. 2 years ago on Google
    Best bar I've ever been to. Great vibe! Thank you for making my birthday night great!

  • 3/5 Nehemiah Felton W. 4 months ago on Google
    This place is normally great for cheap drinks and loud music. However, over the holiday weekend the security changed the price of admission randomly and without prior announcement for our group, and the bartender upcharged pushed the payment though and tipped himself without permission taking what would have been a $85 tab to $110 when we brought cash specifically to tip once the transaction was completed. I've generally had great experiences at this establishment so to have such a drastically different experience on the night I bring family and friends to celebrate major milestones like birthdays and engagements was definitely off putting and downright embarrassing.

  • 5/5 Ethan N. 9 months ago on Google
    Duck made our night!! What a great guy

  • 5/5 Jim L. 9 months ago on Google
    Love this place. Go on Tuesday night for trivia. Say hi to Philly!

  • 5/5 Ray S. 7 months ago on Google
    Went here for the first time yesterday. I don’t usually do bars or clubs but ended up having the time of my life good people good environment cheap drinks and the place was jumping.

  • 3/5 Theo J. 9 months ago on Google
    When it free they say it cost ten can't really move around it's a bunch of zombies in there fights arguing but most of all good prices on the ligure no food forget about it

  • 4/5 IndyFinestGamer 1 year ago on Google
    Late night spot mixed bar enjoyed the locals

  • 5/5 Jaamal 6. 1 year ago on Google
    This been my home for 8 years, love this place good vibes

  • 5/5 Victoria H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great prices, love the atmosphere. Stumbled in and had a great time!

  • 1/5 Yolanda 1 year ago on Google
    I’m currently at the wells at the bar and they just took all of our seats and I asked this man why and he said because we need to make sure we can serve everyone drinks Smh 🤦🏽‍♀️ crazy right , DONT COME HERE FOR THEY OVER PRICE DRINKS AND BAD SERVICE.

  • 5/5 Logan G. 1 year ago on Google
    We searched for this vibe all night and I'm absolutely sure Jackie is the best bartender in all of downtown Detroit.

  • 4/5 A Foundational Black American M. 1 year ago on Google
    A decent inconspicuous hangout spot to chill for the night. Small interior though. But a racially mixed crowd. A lot of dancing going on despite the congestion. Nothing crazy. Just a right turn walk up from Buffalo Wild Wings. Which is a convenience. Makes for a nice transition to keep a dull night going.

  • 3/5 Tony A. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped here for a short period of time while out with some friends coming from floods. Would for sure say this place was much better then floods but still pretty unorganized and a little messy. The service was also slow here but they were super busy during our visit. Less of a dance floor here but I don't dance anyways haha!

  • 4/5 Peter V. 2 years ago on Google
    Great chill bar. Dim lighting and very relaxed vibe. The Long Islands here are my go to.

  • 4/5 S J. 2 years ago on Google
    The service was good. If you want to hang out with a younger crowd, it's perfect. I did enjoy myself.

  • 1/5 taj u. 3 years ago on Google
    Phone stolen. Was sitting at a table near street (also near 2 bouncers) and my phone was stolen. I walked inside to check on a drink and my phone was no longer at my table . Had it when I was there and left without. Bouncers were very uncooperative and also did not give owners name neither did bartender ...odd. No assistance at all! .. Would love to see cameras as this will definitely be noticed.

  • 3/5 Lillie H. 2 years ago on Google
    I remember when this place was a hole in the wall with great cheap drinks and games to play. Wow how much it has changed. It was cool, good music. Totally updated

  • 1/5 2077 2 years ago on Google
    I've been going here for about a decade before Tigers games but this past Monday I wasn't allowed to go in because I had sandals on. I guess we're never going here for Tigers games again

  • 5/5 Stephanie S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great drinks and fun atmosphere. Love coming here


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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