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Drinks Corktown, Detroit

Two James Spirits

A place for a drink in Corktown, Detroit, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Evening.

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Two James Spirits in Corktown, Detroit
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Why go

Corktown tasting room of Detroit's first licensed distillery since Prohibition.

It is one of 16 curated places we feature in Detroit, alongside 4 sights, 3 places to eat and 3 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Resolution Ball at the Masonic Temple, 1.2 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Drinks · Nightlife
Neighborhood
Corktown
Price
$$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Evening

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Detroit. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Resolution Ball at the Masonic Temple

    Detroit's largest NYE party fills the Masonic Temple's Crystal and Fountain ballrooms with DJs, stage acts and a midnight balloon drop.

    Activity · Downtown Detroit · 1.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Cliff Bell's

    Restored 1930s jazz club near Grand Circus Park, with live music most nights and a full dinner menu.

    Drinks · 1.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Cliff Bell's

    Restored 1935 jazz club with an Art Deco bar; NYE brings dinner shows and a midnight set.

    Drinks · Downtown Detroit · 1.4 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit

    Restored 1924 hotel tower on Washington Boulevard, a short walk from Campus Martius and Cliff Bell's.

    Stay · Downtown Detroit · 1.5 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Prime + Proper

    Capitol Park steakhouse open since 2017, known for dry-aged steaks and a two-level dining room.

    Food · Downtown Detroit · 1.6 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Lafayette Coney Island

    Downtown hot-dog counter serving Coney dogs since 1917.

    Food · 1.6 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Two James Spirits is a stop on our Great Lakes Hidden Gems route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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Two James Spirits is our only drinks pick in Detroit; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Detroit guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Detroit run from 30°F in January to 82°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Two James Spirits itself, we suggest: Evening.

Modelled monthly averages for Detroit from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Detroit weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
2435 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216, USA
Coordinates
42.33116, -83.07949
Destination
Detroit, Michigan
Website
twojames.com

Two James Spirits: quick answers

How much time do you need at Two James Spirits?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Two James Spirits. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Two James Spirits?

Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Try a flight with the Catcher's Rye.

Where is Two James Spirits?

Two James Spirits is at 2435 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216, USA, in Corktown. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Two James Spirits?

Two James Spirits appears on Great Lakes Hidden Gems, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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