Detroit Nightlife

Once thought of as a grim, industrial and frankly dangerous town, Detroit now has an enviable nightlife, anchored by three hugely popular casinos all located in the rebounding downtown area.

Musically, Detroit nightlife runs the whole gamut from easy-listening jazz to hard-core techno. Club Bleu, 1540 Woodward Ave (website: www.bleudetroit.com), offers house and techno from the world's best DJ's, while the Elysium Lounge, 625 Shelby Avenue (website: www.elysium-lounge.com), is a nightclub with five bars, seven rooms, and all styles of music.

For those looking for something a little easier on the ears, the Majestic Theatre, 41420 Woodward Avenue (website: www.majesticdetroit.com), is the hot spot for jazz, blues reggae and rock, and Attic Bar, 11667 North Joseph Campau, is an intimate place playing Detroit blues.

Finally, for a simple good beer in friendly surroundings, head to Greektown. There are a number of bars on Monroe Street, including Marilyn's on Monroe, 419 Monroe Street, and The Music Menu Cafe, 511 Monroe Street.

Detroit has always had a thriving music culture, from the birth of Motown through to the current techno revival. However, Detroit's art scene also thrives, with the most theatre seats in the country bar New York, and regular music and dance performances.

The cornerstone of Detroit arts is the Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Avenue (tel: (313) 471 3200; website: www.olympiaentertainment.com), the second largest theatre in the US. The Fisher Theatre, 3011 West Grand Boulevard (tel: (313) 872 1000; website: www.nederlanderdetroit.com), plays host to New York comedies and Broadway productions. Another excellent cultural institution is the Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway (tel: (313) 961 3500; website: www.motopera.org), which hosts opera, dance and musicals from the Michigan Opera Theatre and beyond.