The Best Bars in Clawson, MI (2026)
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Bars in Clawson, MI offer distinct choices along Main Street and 14 Mile Road: cocktails in a speakeasy tasting room, Irish pub gatherings, sports viewing and late-night drinks. Weiss Distilling Co., at 34 E 14 Mile Rd, pairs its distillery and tasting room with cocktails and food at the bar; it holds a 4.5 Google rating from 240 reviews. Gus' Snug Irish Pub, at 38 S Main St, also rates 4.5, with 376 reviews, and adds a fireplace, live music and outdoor seating. For food alongside drinks, Whiskey Taco Foxtrot at 28 S Main St serves Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes, including vegetarian and vegan options, with a full bar and games on TV. It has a 4.3 rating from 1,206 reviews. Noori Pocha/Chicken at 1 S Main St combines beer, cocktails, comfort food and karaoke nights, with a 4.7 rating from 749 reviews and advertised dine-in service beginning at 5 p.m. Closing times make another clear distinction. The Hideout, at 1110 W 14 Mile Rd, offers pool, televised sports and American fare until a 2 a.m. closing every day. Local, at 143 E 14 Mile Rd, also closes at 2 a.m. daily, but has no kitchen and welcomes outside food. For trivia, karaoke and Tex-Mex, 54 West at 54 W 14 Mile Rd brings those features together with signature cocktails.
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- Which bars in Clawson, MI stay open until 2 a.m.?
- The Hideout and Local both close at 2 a.m. every day. The Hideout opens at 11 a.m. Monday through Saturday and noon Sunday. Local opens at 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and noon Friday through Sunday.
- Where can I watch sports in Clawson, MI?
- The Hideout, Whiskey Taco Foxtrot and Gus' Snug Irish Pub list sports viewing among their features. The Hideout also has pool and bar games. Local reviewers mention multiple games on TV, including Michigan games.
- Which bars in Clawson, MI offer live music, karaoke or trivia?
- Gus' Snug Irish Pub lists live music and live performances. Noori Pocha/Chicken offers karaoke nights, while 54 West lists both karaoke and trivia. 54 West's listed hours are 5–11 p.m. Thursday and 5 p.m.–midnight Friday and Saturday.
- Can I reserve a table or private space at bars in Clawson, MI?
- Weiss Distilling Co. and Noori Pocha/Chicken accept reservations; Weiss also lists a usual wait. The 54 West Oasis can be reserved for private events, though 54 West does not accept general reservations. Whiskey Taco Foxtrot has a private dining room.
- Which bars in Clawson, MI have outdoor seating and allow dogs?
- Whiskey Taco Foxtrot has outdoor seating and allows dogs inside and outside. Gus' Snug Irish Pub offers outdoor seating and allows dogs outside. Both also list free street and lot parking, children's menus and high chairs.