The Elephant Room, Detroit: Photos, Reviews & Location

This buzzy, brick-lined standby with a tin ceiling features an elevated pub menu & beer on tap.

At a glance

#22 of 22 Event venues in Detroit

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.31

1.1 km from the center of Detroit

Rating breakdown

5 ★67%
4 ★14%
3 ★7%
2 ★3%
1 ★8%

439 E Congress St, Detroit, MI 48226

elephantroomdetroit.com

(313) 462-4889

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Quick facts

What is the rating of The Elephant Room?: The Elephant Room is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 504 reviews.
How does The Elephant Room rank in Detroit?: The Elephant Room is #22 of 22 Event venues in Detroit by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is The Elephant Room located?: 439 E Congress St, Detroit, MI 48226 — 1.1 km from the center of Detroit.
How can I contact The Elephant Room?: Phone: (313) 462-4889 · Website: elephantroomdetroit.com

Reviews (8)

Lauren Gerten 2024 Oct 25

Everything was amazing!!! The bartenders were great and service was amazing! Even the owner was there and made sure everything was amazing! Can't wait to come back with my girls! I highly recommend stopping for a drink and great atmosphere!

patrick stemmler 2024 Sep 08

I honestly think this is the longest bar top in Detroit. The owners are great and the drinks are amazing. The Chef today had AMAZING food and I mean AMAZING...Chef Meech. James the owner was on hand and always friendly to whomever walks in. The elephant concept is great and the murals come alive outside. Also a bonus....St Andrews us next door. So if you are looking for a spot to pregame the Lions, Tigers, Wings or Pistons and also even concerts.....do not hesitate to pop in.....have a drink and get something to eat. Support your small businesses.

Nicole Beiermeister 2024 Aug 15

We went because of the great reviews of the food (gluten free). Service was still great but there was a pop up kitchen for the food. The menu was very different then what I saw online. Kitchen also didn't open until 530. It was Wednesday, so that might be why. Bar service was great, but wouldn't recommend going on a weekday if you are looking for gluten free food.

Chy L 2024 Jul 16

I love the atmosphere of the place and the bartender was very nice! I had some amazing gluten free chicken wings too.

Joseph Rippolone 2024 Apr 14

Great tequila selection. I love the revolving pop up kitchen with new dishes every day. The owner Andrew is usually there who is so cool and down to earth as well as the General Manager James! Great place to eat and drink in DETROIT!

Tamara Knapp 2023 Dec 28

Love the long bar and craft cocktails. Service was great as was the atmosphere. This is the second time we visited. The first time was around Halloween and decorations were great.

J W 2023 Nov 09

Stopped here before a concert at st Andrew's. First time here, drinks during happy hour are a good deal. Food is pretty good, really enjoyed the queso dip and also the chicken fingers were very good. They do take reservations but those were not needed on a Thursday night. Parking is either on the street or at one of the local lots. This is on the first floor and no stairs.

frubam 2023 Sep 13

9/2/23: Not bad. Came during the jazz festival for a bite to eat. Got a bacon cheeseburger, some chili fries, and a drink. The burger itself was solid, but I didn't care too much for the bread. Everything in this establishment is gluten-free, and, as someone who never had gluten-free bread, I naively thought it would taste similar enough, but I was wrong. Chili fries were great though. I also got a drink... I think a gin cranberry. It tasted a bit watered down because soda water was used, but since it was custom made, and not something on the menu, I'm not holding it against the bartender or the rating. He tried to ask how to make it right and did try to help by adding extra components, but it only marginally improved the drink, so I at least appreciate the effort. Didn't cost that much anyway, so no big deal.

Service was attentive enough, though not really personable. Then again it was kinda busy, so that's to be expected.