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Best Happy Hours in Detroit
March 4, 2015·By BLAC Editorial
Where to go get great food and drink at half the price in the Motor City
March 4, 2015
ith March Madness afoot, a little happy hour pre-gaming is in order-and Detroit sports plenty of trendy options. Whether you're a beer buff or a cocktail connoisseur, here's a slam-dunk list of city specials for your taste buds and wallet.
Wash down an authentic Mexican meal with one of over 200 types of tequila. Their happy hour, 3-6 p.m. on weekdays, features rotating specials like $4 house margaritas and $3 draft beers.
Location: 22 W. Adams Ave., Detroit
Contact: 313-962-7701 or TAQODetroit.com
La Feria
Along with discounted authentic Spanish tapas, La Feria offers $3 draft beers, house wines and well drinks 3-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
Location: 4130 Cass Ave., Detroit
Contact: 313-285-9081 or LaFeriaDetroit.com
Ottava Via
This Corktown Italian dining destination hosts what they call Social Hour, including $4 craft cocktails, $3 Michigan seasonal draft beer and half-off small plates on certain days. 3-6 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Location: 1400 Michigan Ave., Detroit
Contact: 313-962-5500 or Fb.com/OttavaViaDetroit
Craft Work
This crafty West Village spot offers select $6 simple cocktails and $4 draft beer. Enjoy your drink with a taco for under $3 or a $6 cheeseburger. Give it a try 4-7 p.m. on weekdays.
Location: 8047 Agnes St., Detroit
Contact: 313-469-0976 or CraftWorkDetroit.com
Great Lakes Coffee
Coffee shop by day, bar by night. In addition to regular beer and wine tastings, Great Lakes Coffee offers $4 featured pints. 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Location: 3965 Woodward Ave., Detroit
Contact: 313-831-9627 or GreatLakesCoffee.com
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