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Local

4.6(93)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 93 reviews (Google rating)Bar Downtown Clawson
(248) 413-9142 Directions localclawson.com

Quick facts

Local is a bar at 143 E 14 Mile Rd in Clawson, MI, open daily from undefined. takeout and dine-in available.

Address
143 E 14 Mile Rd, Clawson, MI 48017
Phone
+1248-413-9142
Hours today
undefined – undefined

About Local

Local, also styled Loc@l, is a neighborhood bar at 143 E 14 Mile Rd in Clawson, MI, within the city’s social district. Its drinks include cocktails, beer, seltzer, wine, and liquor, with happy-hour drinks also listed. The bar does not have a kitchen, but guests are welcome to bring their own food or food from local restaurants. That policy lets visitors pair a meal from elsewhere with drinks at the bar rather than rely on an in-house menu.

The listed atmosphere is casual and cozy, and Local is identified as suitable for groups, with fast service and beer and cocktails among its highlights. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street; wheelchair-accessible parking and a wheelchair-accessible restroom are also listed. Credit and debit cards are accepted, but reservations are not. Local has a Google rating of 4.6 from 93 reviews.

Known for

  • Neighborhood bar in the social district
  • Bring-your-own-food policy; no kitchen
  • Cocktails, beer, and happy-hour drinks
  • Casual, cozy setting suitable for groups
  • Free lot and street parking

Good for

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “Please be very careful with your belongings here. My father visited this pub on Saturday, August 15, between approximately 10–11 p.m. while in Michigan for the Woodward Dream Cruise. His brand-new phone disappeared from the bar counter …”

    — Raquel Mastrotto, August 17, 2026 · google

  • “Amazing atmosphere! also in the summer they open up the sliding doors (the whole front opens). The only down side is no food, but you can bring a meal in and eat/drink a nice cocktail. Also they have plenty of TVs to sports.”

    — James Jackson, July 7, 2026 · google

  • “The employees bust their butts here to do a good job, but they are severely understaffed. 1-2 people max most nights, once in a blue moon I see a third part of the night but rarely. Took almost an hour to get my bill, asked for it earl…”

    — Anthony Debay, July 1, 2026 · google

  • “Shoutout to Adriana and Mikayla. Go here all the time and it’s nothing but great service from everyone. Plus they have all the games on so it’s a go to spot for me when there’s multiples games at a time.”

    — Sebastian Kuka, June 22, 2026 · google

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Local — frequently asked

Is Local open on Mondays?
Yes — Local is open Monday from undefined to undefined.
Where is Local?
Local is at 143 E 14 Mile Rd, Clawson, MI 48017.
Does Local do takeout or delivery?
According to its Google listing, Local offers takeout and does not offer delivery.
Does Local take reservations?
Local is not listed as accepting reservations.
What is the phone number for Local?
You can reach Local on +1248-413-9142.

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