The original scarred wood top on the U-shaped bar is as much of a focal point as the bandstand at Cliff Bell's in downtown Detroit. (Ricardo Thomas / The Detroit News)Many couples rave that Cliff Bell's is THE premier Jazz venue in the city of Detroit. Great music and great food combined with a relaxed yet classy atmosphere creates a perfect evening for all occasions.
John Clifford Bell moved to Detroit with only a fourth grade education in his early teens. With little support he opened his signature club Cliff Bell's on Park Avenue in 1935, making it Detroit's oldest jazz club.
With a fully restored art-deco night-club in the heart of Detroit's historic entertainment district, you can catch live jazz most nights, a tantalizing dinner, cocktails and more.
Happy hour is at 4 pm Tuesday-Friday. On Mondays you can catch the Byte This! Poetry Slam. The evening includes an open mic segment and newcomers are encouraged to participate. Admission is a piddly $5. Thursdays are the new home of 50% OFF all bottles of wine and champagne all night! See Cliff Bell's calendar for details.
