Paris Bar Review & Bathroom Guide

Welcome to what might be the holy land of Detroit hipsters.

And I mean that with affection.

Paris Bar feels like one of those places where somebody is playing in a band you’ve never heard of, somebody else is shooting pool, a DJ is setting up in the corner, and at least three people look like they know where to buy records you’ll never find online.

I dig it.

Local bands. Punk shows. Comedy. DJs. Pinball. Cheap drinks. A backyard to disappear into when you need some air.

Nothing feels overly polished.

And that’s kind of the point.

As for Paris Bar itself?

It’s a bit of a haul for me when Detroit already has plenty of strange little rooms closer to downtown where you can drink something cheap and listen to somebody make noise with a guitar.

But I can see this becoming something bigger.

These places matter.

As downtown gets shinier, more expensive, and increasingly corporate, Detroit still needs weird little rooms where artists can play, communities can gather, and people who don’t necessarily fit into the polished version of the city can feel at home.

Sometimes the rough edges are exactly what makes a place worth protecting.

So I’m cheering for you, @parisbardetroit.

Just show the Shooki a little love.