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Dressed up in a mixture of mod and art deco fixtures decor, it's pretty apparent that Detroit Bar is a slice of the Memphis Group pie. The intimate bar/venue not only serves as a must-play venue for all up-and-coming Orange County bands, but also hosts a slew of well-established artists blowing through town. You can experience everything from the likes of Elliott Smith (RIP) to Stereolab at this local hot spot. The crowd is skewed young and hip, but not so much that you feel overwhelmed by snooty scenesters. Drinks are strong and the best of rock, indie rock, soul and more are played nightly by impeccable DJs. Hip-hop/dance and karaoke nights are also quite popular. Whether you're visiting for the bands, drinks, pool table or consistently awesome music, Detroit's laid-back atmosphere makes it one of the best hangouts in Orange County.

Hours: Daily 8pm-2am

Features: Private Party
Serving: Late Night

Entertainment: Live Entertainment, DJs

Howlin' Rain with Allah Las

Tue., February 14, 9:00pm

Death on Wednesday

Sat., February 18, 9:00pm

Sunday Karaoke with Bobby Vegas

Every week Sunday, 9:00pm

Let's all get drunk and sing! Every Sunday night, Detroit Bar, one of OC's most prominent venues for stylish, up-and-coming musical acts, frees its...

Nomi Abadi

Every week Monday from Mon., February 6 until Mon., February 27, 9:00pm

This month's Detroit residency is filled by pianist and songwriter Nomi Abadi, known for her work with a Santa Monica band called Wonderthings. Wit...

Dirty Ghosts; Bare Wires

Sun., February 26

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2011 | Best Venue for Live Music

Why does this perennial favorite win again? Let us count the ways: One, it's small, which means you can look the lead singer in the eye . . . as he's a foot away from you. Two, it books great acts. And by great, we mean Cat Power great. Peter... More >
2010 | Best Medicine for the Weekend's End

A band has to have some sort of local following to be booked to play each Monday in a month at Orange County's premier rock club; recent highlights have included Young the Giant, Free Moral Agents and the Steelwells. So, there'll usually be a... More >
2009 | Best Venue for Live Music

This joint gets a lot of love around these parts, and with good reason: What other venue is going to bring cutting-edge indie rock acts such as Deerhunter, Mew and Ida Maria to the county? Or alt-rock legends such as Dinosaur Jr. and Frank Black?... More >
2008 | Best Bar

Yes, it's more than a bar—it's a venue that books the best bands OC has to offer and amazing touring acts. But it still has that unassuming, pull-up-a-stool, whaddaya-have feel. You can kick back with friends and play pool in front of a fireplace... More >
2007 | Best Rock Club

This Costa Mesa fixture is really three clubs in one. There�s the semi-intimate main room, where rock bands rock; there�s the sleek, stylish lounge area, where one can hear rock bands rocking, or listen and/or dance to DJs deejaying, and/or g... More >

OC Weekly Reviews and News

Howlin Rain Take Us Back to 1972

By NED RAGGETT | Thu, February 09, 2012

Ethan Miller, founder and leader of Howlin' Rain, speaks with both ease and consideration about what went into his band's latest effort, The Russian Wilds. The Northern California-based quintet, who are playing a Valentine's Day show Tuesday at De... More >
Fixing A Broken Opera

By NEDA SALAMAT | Thu, February 09, 2012

Though A Broken Opera formed just last year (from the ashes of the now-defunct the Opera), the individual members have been collectively jamming together for four or five years. And despite all the music experience under their combined belt, the t... More >
Polyphonic

By BRANDON FERGUSON | Thu, January 26, 2012

This show is being billed as Polyphonic's last. That's too bad—this Huntington Beach trio specializes in a smooth brand of indie rock with some unexpected edges. With eclectic arrangements, their sound draws on far flung influences ranging everywh... More >
Fu Manchu Are Metal-Wise

By NED RAGGETT | Thu, January 12, 2012

Talking with Scott Hill, founder of Orange County's own punk-rockers-gone-heavy Fu Manchu, seems a bit like chatting with someone who has just started out and is burning with energy. Considering the band have been around for 20 years, that energy ... More >
Meet the Devious Means

By ADAM LOVINUS | Thu, January 05, 2012

Costa Mesa boy/girl indie rockers the Devious Means celebrate their musical range. Between Johnny Cash/Patsy Cline moments, they're channelling Mates of State and Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes might be an apt comparison fo... More >

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| Mon, October 10, 2011

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cyn1cal

| Sat, November 20, 2010

Pre game is a must, bc the drinks are way too expensive. Great venue for up and coming bands if you want to see em live. mostly local sometimes bigger more well know bands hit it up. FYI if you get to know the musicians well they can hook it up w a free drink coupon or demo

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jcant10

| Mon, May 24, 2010

Nice place to watch local bands in a smaller venue.

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joshmcintosh

| Wed, May 12, 2010

Best place to see up and coming bands in OC. The crowd can be too hip but don't let that stop you. In & Out policy is awesome if you left something in your car. This is the only place to hear bands from KCRW around here. The Albertos in the same parking lot is great for late night munchies.

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wcasar

| Tue, May 11, 2010

They are good bands playing there and the cover charge isn't pricey.

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