Motor City Brewing Works

Motor City Brewing WorksMotor City Brewing Works
Motor City Brewing WorksMotor City Brewing Works
Brewery, Bar, Eatery, Beer-to-go

470 West Canfield
Detroit, Michigan, 48201
United States

(313) 832-2700 | map
motorcitybeer.com
BEER STATS
Average:
3.42
Beers:
25
Ratings:
507
PLACE STATS
Average:
3.75
Reviews:
18
Ratings:
64
pDev:
12.8%
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Rated: 4.5 by atlbravsrno1 from Maine

May 01, 2023
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Reviewed by flagmantho from Washington

3.78/5  rDev +0.8%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4 | selection: 3.5
I visited Motor City Brewing Works when I was in Detroit earlier this week. They had 8 beers on tap plus a hard cider. The beers covered a few styles including a couple IPAs and, notably, a dark mild. The mild is about average, but hey, points for effort here; evidently it is their flagship. The he pale is so-so — serviceable but not amazing. Got a taste of the IPA and the DIPA as well, which were perhaps a little bit better, if not outstanding.

This is basically a pizza joint - definitely part of the neighborhood's college vibe. Chill music inside and an industrial look outside with big tanks out front. I like feel of the place.
Apr 27, 2022
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Reviewed by IMFletcher from Kentucky

4.18/5  rDev +11.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4 | food: 4.5
Stopped in for a flight during Omicron. Beers were solid, service was friendly, the pizza smelled so good I ordered one to go and loved it when I got home.
Jan 21, 2022
 
Rated: 3.75 by paulish from New York

Jul 25, 2020
 
Rated: 3.4 by West_Chester_Ale_Tester from Ohio

Sep 02, 2019
 
Rated: 3.97 by ikidunot from Canada (ON)

Oct 08, 2018
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Reviewed by Lazhal from Michigan

3.79/5  rDev +1.1%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4 | service: 3.5 | selection: 3.5
Stopped by here a couple times after visiting Jolly Pumpkin which is right across the street. Haven't had any food here, can't recall if they even serve it.

Cool layout to this place with the 2nd floor. Pretty small floor and not much seating room. We happened to sit directly at the 2nd floor bar which had all of about 6 chairs. The band even plays about 5-10 feet away.

The beer selection was not much when we were there. went with a couple different styles and did enjoy both.

Us old folks like to have a seat/table to relax at. This place is so small that it can be tough to land one. If you land one, you'll have a good time.
Aug 04, 2018
 
Rated: 4.25 by ksolekjr from Minnesota

Feb 04, 2018
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Reviewed by Jim67 from Michigan

3.06/5  rDev -18.4%
vibe: 3 | quality: 3 | service: 3.25 | selection: 3 | food: 3
Worth a try but better off at Jolly Pumpkin or Hopcat across the street if you at only in town once with no plan to return. Of course I went to all three
Dec 27, 2017
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Reviewed by Penguins66 from Illinois

3.88/5  rDev +3.5%
vibe: 3 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 3.75
It's in a great location, more or less across the street from Jolly Pumpkin. It has a dive bar feel, complete with a fairly intense bleach smell when we walked in. That didn't really bother us because it seemed to fit the vibe. My wife & I plunked down on a couple stools at the smallish U-shaped bar and enjoyed a couple pints each. My personal favorite was the Ghettoblaster. True, they don't have the widest selection of beers, but the ones we tried were tasty and representative of their styles.

The bartender was nice and fairly chatty. Prices were quite reasonable given the downtown location. We also liked that they are within walking distance of Little Caesars Arena (albeit a fairly long walk). It's a worthy stop if you are in the area.
Dec 01, 2017
 
Rated: 3.95 by Gagnonsux from Texas

Jul 07, 2017
 
Rated: 3.86 by PrestigeWorldwide from Michigan

Apr 09, 2017
 
Rated: 3.6 by MI_beerdrinker from Texas

Nov 30, 2016
 
Rated: 3.49 by Jonathan-Morgan from Florida

Aug 31, 2016
 
Rated: 4.18 by Tomkob11 from Maryland

Feb 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.45 by importedfromdet from Michigan

Dec 30, 2015
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Rated by tnelson1 from Michigan

3.86/5  rDev +2.9%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 3.5 | food: 4.75
I've been here countless times, and it can get pretty crowded but the pizza is amazing and the beer is pretty good as well.
Oct 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.51 by chuckgietzen from Michigan

Sep 24, 2015
 
Rated: 3.63 by Raime from Korea (North)

Sep 16, 2015
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Reviewed by SaisonRichBiere from Michigan

3.81/5  rDev +1.6%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4 | food: 3.75
Cool spot near Wayne State University. Solid true-to-style beers, but nothing fancy or flashy. Cool rooftop available when the weather is nice, pretty reasonably priced. Snacks and artisan style brick oven pizzas.
Jun 20, 2015
 
Rated: 4.36 by gotweid from Michigan

May 28, 2015
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Reviewed by ARoman from Illinois

3.76/5  rDev +0.3%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 2.5 | food: 3.5
Situated in a shack-looking building just outside of Wayne St University in the midst of an area becoming more developed with swanky bars and restaurants. It feels a bit out of place, but then again, it also has an interesting charm to it. The staff and patrons all seem very chill and friendly. Not a huge selection, three to four of their regular rotation, maybe a season or an experimental. They serve 10" pizzas as well as a selection of salads and a few side-like dishes. Everything was reasonably priced. Worth a quick visit for some brews and grub.
Apr 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.28 by cryptichead from Illinois

Feb 24, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by n2492004 from Michigan

Feb 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.84 by jrs3994243 from Michigan

Feb 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.51 by Samurai_Jesus4 from Michigan

Jan 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.74 by tommy5 from Michigan

Jan 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3.64 by Brandonparrent from Michigan

Dec 31, 2014
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Reviewed by HJayS from Michigan

3.93/5  rDev +4.8%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4
It can get crowded here, but that is a testimony to their great products and neat locale. The roof top is a great place to sit in warm weather, but otherwise, enjoy the bar. Well worth the trip.
Dec 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.49 by Pog-Mo-Thoin from Michigan

Dec 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.9 by loganburgh from Michigan

Dec 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by goast8127 from Michigan

Dec 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by moshea from Michigan

Dec 12, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Joonbabie from Michigan

Nov 16, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by beornagain from Canada (ON)

Nov 08, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by Indianpaleale from Michigan

Oct 04, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by rjcoy06 from Michigan

Sep 13, 2014
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Reviewed by Tiburon from Wisconsin

3.64/5  rDev -2.9%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4 | selection: 3.25 | food: 4
Ghettoblaster beer put this brewery on my radar. I was amazed that there was actually a beer w that name. We stopped in for lunch, on our way out of town. Parking is troublesome, and basically ignore the large lot in front and park in back. As you enter, you will find a large poured concrete bar. They prob had 6-8 beers available, and they are all reasonably priced. They also have a fine pizza selection on their menu. I got the meat lovers and my wife got the veggie. They offer growler fills, and basically a build your own six pack w singles also available. My pik six was four Ghettoblasters and 2 IPA's.

Staff are very friendly, though easily distracted. This place has the feel of a neighborhood bar. Overall I was happy w my visit, and would come back.
Aug 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by 98green from Michigan

Jul 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by _morandi_ from California

Jul 15, 2014
Motor City Brewing Works in Detroit, MI
Brewery rating: 3.42 out of 5 with 507 ratings