Last updated October 4, 2026 · ranked from 4,973 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 7 bars in and around St. Clair Shores, MI, led by Butter Run Saloon, Cache' Cocktails and Wine Bar and Pat O'Brien's. Together they have 4,973 Google reviews; Cache' Cocktails and Wine Bar has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.6. Every place on the list is in St. Clair Shores, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
An extensive whiskey selection anchors Butter Run Saloon’s first-place spot, backed by a 4.5-star Google rating from 1,155 reviews. This bar on Harper Avenue in St. Clair Shores, MI pairs classic pub grub with beer, cocktails, and wine in a cozy, old-timey setting. A patio adds outdoor seating, while happy-hour food and drinks, live performances, and sports viewing give patrons several reasons to visit. Closing at 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday also makes it an option for a late night.
Cocktails and wine anchor Cache' Cocktails and Wine Bar’s No. 2 placement, supported by a 4.6 Google rating from 126 reviews. At 23218 Greater Mack Ave in St. Clair Shores, MI, the bar combines a casual, cozy setting with live music, dancing and bar games. Happy-hour drinks and food at the bar add options, and outside food is welcome. Friday and Saturday hours extend to midnight, while free lot and street parking make arrival straightforward.
Dating to the 1950s, Pat O'Brien's earns the No. 3 spot with a mix of Irish tavern atmosphere, trivia and late-night food in St. Clair Shores, MI. Beer, wine, cocktails and liquor cover the drinks, while happy-hour food and drinks give patrons another reason to settle in. A covered patio adds outdoor seating, and bar games and sports viewing offer alternatives to trivia. Its 4.4 Google rating from 1,358 reviews adds support to a bar with several ways to spend an evening.
Daily happy hour and a kitchen open until 1 a.m. help XO Bar & Grill earn the No. 4 spot in St. Clair Shores, MI. This casual sports bar on Jefferson Avenue serves beer, cocktails, wine and liquor, with happy hour food and drinks available from its 10 a.m. opening until 5 p.m. Sports viewing, arcade games and a spacious covered patio offer several ways to spend a visit. Its 4.4-star Google rating across 550 reviews adds support to those practical strengths.
A 1910 saloon setting gives Blue Goose Inn a distinct backdrop for drinks in St. Clair Shores, MI. It earns the No. 5 spot with live music, dancing, trivia and sports viewing, alongside beer, wine, cocktails and liquor. A broad food menu is available at the bar or through table service, with happy-hour food and drinks also offered. The casual, cozy space has outdoor seating, and Friday and Saturday hours run from noon to midnight. Its Google rating is 4.2 from 841 reviews.
Dancing, cocktails, and late weekend hours give Jukebox Charlie's its No. 6 spot among bars in St. Clair Shores, MI. The casual bar at 25117 Harper Ave suits groups, with food alongside beer, wine, liquor, and cocktails. Fast service and cocktails are listed highlights, while a 4.3 Google rating from 48 reviews adds support. Friday and Saturday hours run from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., and free lot and street parking make arrival straightforward.
Karaoke, trivia, live music, and bar games give Sabby's Lounge several reasons to stop in beyond a drink. This casual, cozy bar at 25010 Harper Ave in St. Clair Shores, MI earns rank 7 with beer and cocktails among its noted highlights, happy-hour food and drinks, and a 4.2 Google rating from 895 reviews. Food is available at the bar, outdoor seating adds another option, and closing time is 2 a.m. every day. Free lot and street parking round out the practical appeal.
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How we ranked this list
Each bar is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the St. Clair Shores category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which bars in St. Clair Shores, MI stay open until 2 a.m.?
XO Bar & Grill and Sabby's Lounge close at 2 a.m. every day. Butter Run Saloon stays open until 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday, and Jukebox Charlie's does so on Friday and Saturday.
Where can I get late-night food or find a defined happy hour?
XO Bar & Grill at 31033 Jefferson Ave keeps its kitchen open until 1 a.m. and runs happy hour daily from opening at 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Buoy 12 Pub & Eatery at 29161 Jefferson Ave offers happy-hour drinks from opening until 5 p.m.; its kitchen operates daily from 2 to 9 p.m.
Which bars offer live music, karaoke or trivia?
Sabby's Lounge lists live music, karaoke nights and trivia. Cache' Cocktails and Wine Bar and The Buoy 12 Pub & Eatery also list live music and live performances.
Which bars have outdoor seating?
XO Bar & Grill has a spacious covered patio, and Butter Run Saloon has a patio. Sabby's Lounge and The Buoy 12 Pub & Eatery also offer outdoor seating. The Buoy 12 allows dogs outside.
Where should I go for whiskey, wine or cocktails?
Butter Run Saloon has an extensive whiskey selection. Cache' Cocktails and Wine Bar lists both wine and cocktails as highlights and opens at 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Its closing time is 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and midnight Friday and Saturday.
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