The Aladdin Sane Whiskey Lounge

This is easily one of my favorite speakeasies! The ambiance is unmatched--such a vibe. From the moment I sat down, I was greeted with a small welcome drink, which set the tone for the experience. The staff were friendly, the music was spot on, and the atmosphere? Purely sexy. The drinks may be on the pricer side, but it's definitely worth the splurge!

Love this place, intimate, moody, lovely drinks. My spicy margarita was delicious. None of the drinks are sweet. Just a great place.

Located in the basement of the Book Tower this speakeasy was a terrific find!! We were upstairs initially, and came down for dinner. But then we found out there was a Japanese Whiskey Lounge Speakeasy! Well that's definitely something we wanted to check out! We put in dinner reservations and then headed in through the door and red curtains. What a beautiful spot! The decor, the ambiance, and the bartenders knowledge and vibe makes this a perfect date night spot! The chairs were cozy and the atmosphere was very romantic. I ordered a delicious drink and he chose a Japanese whiskey. That whiskey would put hair on your chest lol. We loved everything about it here. I feel like this made the night all the more special! We were anxious to go across the hall for dinner to continue this wonderful experience!

Discreetly located in the basement of the Book Tower building hidden behind a red curtain, across from the Hiroki-San restaurant. This moody speakeasy/Japanese whiskey bar has a very mystic, intimate vibe. Lots of attention to decor detail. Lots of large candles add to the ambient lighting. Lots of references to 80's influences. Welcome cocktail and complimentary caviar very nice touch. Large comfortable bar chairs but very limited seating. Capacity likely less than thirty. Outside of the bar area there are some places that appear to be able to accommodate up to 8-10 people Diverse crowd-all ages. Cocktails crafted with care many named after David Bowie songs and lyrics. No cranberry juice so Cosmos are out. Asked the mixologist to concoct me a surprise cocktail, which while small, was very good. Service on the slow side-one hardworking bartender for the entire room. Great soundtrack, sound system. I'll be back for the ambiance alone. Very cool place.

One of the best bars in downtown Detroit. Tucked away in the basement of Book Tower, next to Hiroki San, this is a somewhat hidden gem (it's a speakeasy after all). The bartender was super friendly and very helpful when we were choosing cocktails. He certainly knew his stuff. The overall vibe complements the adjacent restaurant well, but definitely provides a different experience. Absolutely worth it!