The Upright

I love how small and intimate this bar is, it really feels like a speakeasy since you have to take the elevator down and walk down this long hallway to get there. They did an amazing job with the space. They also rotate a themed menu and match the drinks to the music genre they're playing on vinyl. Everything was so good, you can't go wrong.

A nice speakeasy for the beginning or end to a night... a very small spot, nice for a date. We went through the restaurant to get to the speakeasy which kinda takes away the speakeasy vibe but still a nice spot. The bar menu has the inventor of each drink in it, pretty cool. The guy who invented your drink might be the bartender.

We had dinner reservations at Oak & Reel so decided to grab a drink at Upright beforehand. I was excited to try Upright given its connection to Oak & Reel. They have a list of about 15 cocktails along with a selection of mocktails, beer, spirits and wine. The decor was dark and moody with the staff being upbeat and friendly. As for the cocktail menu, there wasn't a single cocktail the jumped out to me as inspiring or unique. Quite a few drinks sounded sweet or featured coconut cream which isn't my thing. I opted for Le Freak while my husband had the NM Vinyl. Both were just fine but we both felt like we could get better craft cocktails at a comparable price elsewhere.

This spot is a fun addition to the Metro Detroit speakeasy expansion. Located in the basement of Oak & Reel, you check in at the front desk and they direct you to the back elevator, which you take downstairs and wander the hallways to get to the speakeasy. Pretty standard speakeasy vibe and very solid drink list. Service was friendly and prompt and checked in regularly to make sure we made other plans. Altogether a fun spot and well worth checking out!

I am totally shocked by the negative reviews. We loved the Upright! Located in the basement of Oak and Reel, we have been wanting to check out this speakeasy since it opened! The ambiance is classy and charming. We made reservations expecting it to be busy, but we didn't end up needing them. It was not busy when we got there and we were able to sit at the bar, which is our preferred spot. We came strictly for drinks. The bartenders were welcoming and very helpful. I was able to get a paperplane which is one of my favorites. I can't remember what the fruity drink was that I ordered after. He stuck with more traditional drinks. Is it expensive? It's a speakeasy. You are paying for the atmosphere and the handcrafted cocktails. The price was on par with the quality. I would definitely come back. This was a fabulous night!

Kind service, nice space, and a well executed cocktail. That said most cocktails are in the 18 to 25 dollar range. Average probably around 20. Some of the booze bottles were not top shelf, but felt like top shelf pricing for one cocktail. Enjoy gin.. Hendricks was the best bottle, they also had Plymouth and The Botanist.

Solid cocktail bar, especially if you are checking our Oak & Reel or Freya next door! I loved the ambiance and the chairs were super comfy. Staff was knowledgable and were able to recommend several drinks based on our preferences. Cocktails were delicious and had some great flavor and depth. Only knock on this place was the prices, I don't mind spending for a good cocktail but some of them were pushing $20+ and for their location Detroit, that's too much to make me a regular.

Cute and cozy cocktail bar - great date night spot! Located in the basement of Oak & Reel, the ambiance is posh and the space is cozy. Its a little too dim for a bright day and too small for me to pick this location to meet with friends, but it's perfect for a date night when you want to have a 1:1 conversation. The ladies working the bar are also serving the tables so I'm sure that can get hectic but they were lovely and service was solid. I tried the bourbon + expresso and loved the unique flavors!

We were late for our Rez but there was plenty of room in this very small speakeasy. Decor is retro-Detroit-cool. Seating comfortable but compact. Not a place for you to be cozy with your date away from other guests.One server and one bartender handled the small crowed just fine but might be overwhelmed if at capacity.Prices high for the cocktails offered.

Graice was absolutely amazing! Her ability to chat and serve greatness was impressive. This was my 1st time visiting, the drinks and atmosphere has me wanting more. Impeccable service!!!