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Salty Dog

Bar

👍👍 This bar is a hidden gem. Iconic ship structure inside and out. Beautifully maintained, well run by management, well maintained interior. A great mix of locals and newcomers. Importantly: not a loud, overrun bar, but a place you can have a good conversation with your friend without having to yell at... People often mention good,


Address

26033 John R Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071, United States

Contact

+1 248-399-2988

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

3.80 (169 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Shil S. 10 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    This bar is a hidden gem. Iconic ship structure inside and out. Beautifully maintained, well run by management, well maintained interior. A great mix of locals and newcomers. Importantly: not a loud, overrun bar, but a place you can have a good conversation with your friend without having to yell at them: highly recommend as an alternative to the overcrowded bars in nearby Royal Oak, Hazel Park, etc.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ross B. 5 years ago on Google • 72 reviews
    Ever wanted to sail the 7 seas, trading stories of wenches, piracy, victory and plunder... well here's your chance. Small place but the theme is unique and should be seen at least once. The bartender was very friendly and quite attractive. Prices were great.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Brian James B. 7 years ago on Google
    Not the neighborhood bar it once was. Good crowd, always entertaining and not the service or wait staff you would be used to if you came here 30 years ago or so... Usually only one wait staff on duty and if there is more than 5 people in the bar the kitchen is closed. Hard to understand how it can still be in business?
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeff P. 6 years ago on Google • 51 reviews
    Love this place!!!! Very friendly staff, pretty good bar food. The women are clad in button up men's shirts and panties and that's it. If you go there just for that be in for a surprise these are not bimbos or dumb women. Very nice relaxing place to have a few beers and simple shots.

  • 5/5 Ken S. 5 years ago on Google
    Total dive neighborhood bar with a sort of Twin Peaks meets The Red Green Show vibe (in a good way). Friendly bartender, limited selection of cheap but cold beer, well stocked jukebox... I will be going back for sure.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard K. 3 years ago on Google • 46 reviews
    Though this landmark could use some paint it is still quite comfortable, casual and very clean. The design and decorations really make this place one of a kind. The wait staff is nice the food is good, and cheap. This was overall a good experience.

  • 5/5 Bubba C. 2 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    I love this down how bar that look like boat
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kevin H. 4 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Bree talks about her customer behind their back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Matheus B. 5 years ago on Google
    This place has been around since before I was born. I always noticed it as a kid since it looks like a boat. As an adult, when I went in there I was happily surprised at what was on the inside instead of just the outside. They have very pretty girls serving to you, decent prices, and good food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Harry B. 6 years ago on Google • 18 reviews
    I love this place, beer is cold and cheap, never crowded or pretentious like most of the bars in the area. Bartenders are fun to talk to, and a great jukebox with everything on it. This place is always a hit after "Steak Night" at the Coliseum then on to "Shut Er Down At The Dog".

  • 5/5 Ace H. 10 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Love this place, great drinks and good music. Always interesting crowd

  • 5/5 Tyler C. 9 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Great bar super comfortable but please for the love of everything holy bring back the old uniforms
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ric f. 4 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    I give this establishment w 1 star only because one of there bartenders serves you based only on you getting along with one or two of her regular customers , other than that the management are great people along with the other servers , the server with the most seniority is the only thing wrong at the establishment ...


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Cash only
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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