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Punch Bowl Social Detroit
1331 Broadway St, Detroit, MI 48226, United States
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Th
Review №1

Really great restaurant, after you eat you can go bowling which is really fun. The food it great and taste amazing. Overall great experience and would recommend.

De
Review №2

We had a business team building here and it was a lot of fun. The staff was nice, the building is very cool and decorated perfectly. I love how they brought nature into the design. It was very clean too. The food was pretty good too. I wish them much success!

Le
Review №3

Stopped by B.C (before corona) before a lions game and found seating at the bar ordered drinks! They were good! fast service

Ma
Review №4

Really cool place! Came here for a work event. Staff was awesome, the food was too! A lot of fun games to play and the decor is very urban/industrial with a little bit of weird. Enjoyed our visit and will go back with friends!

Ke
Review №5

Always one of my favorite places in Detroit! Great food and drinks, service is always friendly. Please reopen!

Li
Review №6

The staff are upbeat and friendly. They brought everything we asked for in a timely manner and the kitchen staff got our orders correct. No complaints! Great place to have an after work function or kick back with friends or family. The decor is dope... like a colorful, modern lodge. The drinks are great too and you will probably smile as you read the menu - some names are pretty creative. This is my third visit here and Im never disappointed. You will probably have to park and walk though, but it is Downtown Detroit, so what else is new?

Ja
Review №7

American food, yeah, super delicious. It was so fresh. Certainly worth a return visit. Prices are fair I would say.

Je
Review №8

Came to celebrate my birthday. Our waitress, Heather, was friendly with just the right amount of table touches. Our drinks and food were delicious at a reasonable price. Well be back!

Jo
Review №9

The ambience is great and the food was great! The only thing we didnt like was the fact that they ran out of ketchup and did not want to provide us with alternative condiments. We dipped our fries with salsa that we got in another dish, and then ended up asking for more and got charged $4 for it, and the food is pricey to begin with. We completely understood them running out of ketchup, but at the very least, they shouldve understood what we did with the salsa and wanting more was BECAUSE of that, and shouldve waived the charge for extra salsa. Just my two cents...

Je
Review №10

We ate around noon on a Saturday so they still had the brunch menu which seemed a little limited however the food was fantastic. The French dip is AMAZING (very tender and tasty)! The chips and queso and chips and guacamole were great appetizers. Rosemary parmesan fries are great! Two of the kids ordered breakfast which was better than a lot of breakfast only restaurants. The place is HUGE inside. Bowling was fun but very expensive. Two of the lanes were out of order while we were there and there was an hour wait to get a lane. Beer and food prices are on par with other downtown restaurants. We will go back again, maybe just not with the whole family next time. Im only dinging the one star for the overall experience. The food alone would get 5 stars.

No
Review №11

This place is much more than a restaurant, it is a great hang out area complete with a bowling alley, arcade, as well as a bar.

Al
Review №12

My son and I have our monthly outings. We choose Punch Bowl as it was both of our first time. The food and drinks were delicious! The staff were all friendly and in positive spirit, considering the climate of our nation. We danced, laughed and took tons of photos. Finished our night with bowling. We had so much fun! Looking forward to going back soon!

Me
Review №13

I just had a ball at this place! Went to do karaoke for my sis-in-law bday. We booked our room for an hour and quickly realized we needed two hours and were able to book it on the spot for an extra hour and we sang our hearts out! Shout out to our server Jason! Kid friendly atmosphere we had a 13, 10, 4 & 2 year old with us. It was not busy at all.

Pe
Review №14

Cool place! First time here. Enjoyed lunch followed by a short 5 minute walk to Comerica Park to watch the Detroit Tigers.Food & service were great. Well be back!Pictured: watermelon punch bowl for four. Yum

Da
Review №15

We had a work outing here and was really easy to work with them to set everything up and the food and service was wonderful. Very good drink selection. Some of us bowled which was fun although the lanes seem a little short or something. Also we love the decor!

Sa
Review №16

Punch Bowl Social is honestly such a cool place. They have bowling and karaoke, plus their macaroni and cheese is TOP NOTCH. I got a shirley temple and their bartender did a pretty good job and was very friendly. Overall, Id go there again!

Je
Review №17

We loved this place. Service was good. Pulled pork sandwich was amazing. Fries were plenty and nicely seasoned. We will come back.

Vo
Review №18

I love this place. The food was delicious and service was excellent! The staff were kind, friendly and helpful. I had the great experience! Highly Recommend!!!

Fi
Review №19

The food is very tasty, the portions are large, the workers are really kind and the service is prompt.

De
Review №20

Amazing food. I love food with a twist. I had the nacho mama, FABULOUS!! Our waiter Joshua was the best. He didnt miss a beat. It is difficult dealing with older picky women, then put a whole table together, that is trouble, and he did it with a smile.

Mi
Review №21

This review was typed tipsy. Id like to thank autocorrect for making this possible. This place was phenomenal. The drinks came out quickly and theres arcade games, bowling and karaoke and more. The place is huge as well with a nice social feel. If youre visiting downtown definitely give this place a try.

Ma
Review №22

The restaurant is welcoming of everyone. The food selection is not overwhelming. The GF/vegan food choices compared to other restaurants is great. There are a lot of entertaining activities suited for the whole family. The disappointments were the alcoholic beverages and when we got there no other guest were waiting to be seated; but the hostess that day did not greet us right away. We waited for a few minutes before being seated. I felt we were ignored as this was our first time dining here. The alcoholic cocktails were disappointing. The beer taps were good. The waiter and other staff were great. Our waiter was a new hire and she did a good job. Overall, we enjoyed the atmosphere and will probably dine here again in the future.

Ch
Review №23

Prices pretty high. But service was excellent. The Bartenders were great. The Suggestion for the IPA was perfect. Would have gotten 5 stars but they didnt have carrot cake. And The strawberry cake was old and tastes of refrigerator.

An
Review №24

I was thrilled to have Maria and Mika host me at my companies holiday party this year!! they were amazing, so attentive, on the ball and always making sure my team was having a great time. Food was great! Activities were great! Staff was delightful! Aqua tots of Detroit will back next year again because of this amazing team!

Ky
Review №25

Food is great very well cook and flavors are balanced. The pool table is slanted. The bowling lanes are not oiled making spins impossible. Not sure how the arcade is.Good food so so entertainment. Would give it 4 stars but since it advertises itself as bowl slash games venue I had to take a star away for not meeting that standard well.

Ma
Review №26

My team came here after hours for an outing and everything was wonderful! The food was delicious and Garrett and shanice were very attentive to the group. We booked the holiday lounge, darts, karaoke and bowling. Everyone had a great time. :)

Ma
Review №27

Fun place but super busy on the weekends. Most of the best things to do there were reserved for parties or full. Best to go through the week. Food was good and drinks did not disappoint. Service was also really good.

Fi
Review №28

One of the coolest, most unique best places in Detroit. Offers indoor bowling, golfing, karaoke, darts, you name it. But you shouldnt go. Super long waits with no reservations, awful customer service. We were left a bowling lane with food and drinks all over. A waiter was requested multiple times and we were never helped. Would not recommend.

Ad
Review №29

Nice atmosphere and has fun games. The coca dusted carnitas tacos were really delicious but tiny. Theyre about 3/4 the size of the other tacos while also more expensive. Without the fries I would have left hungry.

Ni
Review №30

We went for the National Championship last night and it was fun. Good drinks and our waitress was great. However, the hardass manager made us leave with 5 min to go in the game because he wanted to close down. Seemed to take pleasure in knowing we were missing the end of the game because of his vast power and superiority.

Gl
Review №31

Cant say enough great things about PBS. Great food, drinks, service, atmosphere.... great place to visit with your friends.

Ro
Review №32

Smaller then other city Punch Bowl Socials. Food was amazing, mixed cocktail menu was delicious. Service was a little off but overall fun vibe.

St
Review №33

This place is okay but really outsized on price, 35.00 for 3 drinks during happy hour? What. Doesnt justify the price, many better deals literally footsteps from here with way better service, cant even get the attention of bartenders half the time. Not impressed. Had to stand up and get service 2 out of 3 times. This place has been on a decline for years.

Br
Review №34

Great place! Awesome food and staff!

Jo
Review №35

Location is great! Decor and offering: great!Half the staff were rude and dont care.Product was hit or miss.Id say continual improvement is what the management needs to focus on for upkeep.

Ja
Review №36

Excellent food, great drinks, a wide assortment of social activities in one spot, with very pleasant and expedient service! That said, I did feel that the buffet was a bit pricey, and none of the food could be saved afterwards, which was a shame. Overall, I would recommend this as great choice for a Detroit diversion!

Bl
Review №37

Always a great time at punch bowl! great diverse friendly accommodating service it was a staple before corona and after it will still be

Ta
Review №38

I went here for a birthday party and the staff did a swell job with organizing the event. They continuously checked in on us and stayed close by. The place itself, is a great venue for any type of party. Lots of things to do for all ages.

Ma
Review №39

Forgot to call and let them know that we were going to be late for our Dinner Reservation, and yet the Hostess was still so courteous to us. That was our first time there and it was a fantastic experience. From the moment the Security/Doorman welcomed us, to the two knowledgeable Gentlemen that were taking Reservations next to the Bowling Alley, and especially when we met Bryan who is a wonderful Waiter. He helped keep our date night very cheerful as he was very knowledgeable about accommodations that suited my Girlfriends gluten-free diet needs. By the way My compliments to the Chefs as well for the flavorful Cauliflower Nachos.Once we had our fun n fill we closed our tab with the Bartenders surrounded by a circle of happy Patrons who were being well taken care of. So all in all PBS really had a handle on that packed Saturday night crowd. From there we were out the door and already looking forward to the next time we come back and continue our Skeeball Tournament. So far shes winning 1-1-0

Am
Review №40

Vibrant and big space! Went in for happy hour food/drinks. The bartender was friendly and recommended local beers as I was visiting Detroit for the first time. Settled on Rochester Mills Juice bigalow which was really good. Got the nachos mamas to munch on and it was really good! Place seems perfect for events. They also have an area for games. Good experience overall.

St
Review №41

We came with a party of 10 and we were not disappointed. Raymond was our server and he was absolutely amazing! The food was great! From start to finish a great experience!

Or
Review №42

Great food and a good time. Had the shrimp tacos with buffalo wings, pretty good. Wouldn’t recommend going on a Saturday though, very packed inside and hard to find parking.

Mi
Review №43

Great place! Only drawback was it was hard to get drinks but I went on a Saturday night so thats like anywhere on a Saturday night. Loved the atmosphere. You should check it out!

Na
Review №44

Loved this place, and might go back. Our waiter Raymond was amazing!My friends and I got a late night snack after a Luke Bryan concert and it was quick and so delicious. However, don’t you dare rest your eyes for more than 8 seconds.After working a 16 hour shift (I’m a nurse) I decided I would live a little and meet up with friends to enjoy my Friday night. Mind you I had nothing to drink because I needed to drive home and never made any scene the entire night but when my friends went to use the restroom before heading home I closed my eyes for no more than 10 seconds, I kid you not!When I opened my eyes all I saw was the manager holding a flash light to my face surrounded by three bouncers. She forcefully told me I was not allowed to close my eyes or appear to be drunk in anyway or I will be removed.While I understand this is an issue on Friday nights (I’m a nurse!!) there needs to be discretion and empathy when dealing with customers.

Ve
Review №45

The Punch Bowl Social was amazing! It was fun, family oriented, had an engaging environment, and the food was delicious. Im planning a gathering with my cousins at this location and were looking forward to being there.

Pe
Review №46

Great food. I had the chicken and waffles which was really good. Very laid back with many things to do, from drinking, eating, to bowling, darts, table games or just lounge on their sofas or sit at the bar. Very spacious layout. Staff was knowledgeable of their menus. I would go back on the weekends.

Ma
Review №47

Cool place, as its quite large and has lots of space and lots to do. Theres pool tables, bowling lanes and tonnes of rooms and nooks to sit.Theyve good a decent beer selection and it channels so theres often new beers to try.

Mi
Review №48

Great food, but worst service I have ever had. Waited 45 minutes for a waiter to come over, and he only came after we had to flag him down MULTIPLE times to take our order. Then it took almost an hour to get our food, and our drinks NEVER did come.

Le
Review №49

The mint milkshake was so good! Definitely the saving grace of our food order. The Canadian appetizer was definitely too big to share between two people, Id definitely recommend splitting it at least between four people because the cheese curds are huge and its a heavy dish. The kettle chips were okay, Im used to getting them freshly fried and warm from other restaurants so I was surprised to get them cold. The grilled cheese was subpar, the menu said it was a sharp cheddar but it tasted too mild for that? Our server was unenthused and inattentive - however, the man who brought us our water when we sat down (dont remember his name, he had short hair and was wearing a plaid shirt) was SO knowledgeable about the specials and the story behind the menu, and seemed really passionate about the restaurant. We were really impressed with his enthusiasm - give that guy a raise! On the other side of the restaurant, the arcade is a small selection of games but we had fun playing the pinball games.

Jo
Review №50

My sister in laws birthday party was held here. The food and drinks were good. The bathrooms are in need of cleaning and up3.

La
Review №51

Diverse environmentLovely atmosphereSo much you can do here. You can do karaoke, bowl, shoot pool, eat & drinkIn the back, theres much more activities. Ive been here a few times and each time, I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I meet new people and ALL ofthe staff is so pleasant.

Mi
Review №52

Pretty cool place. You dont see many places that have board games at the table for play. The second floor bowling was unique as well!

Sa
Review №53

Had a really great time! Good food, fun games, and great environment. Lots of choices to choose from.... darts, bowling, video games, shuffle board, pool, and karaoke rooms!! A really great adult game night!!

Pa
Review №54

Had a party of about 10-12 people and we were celebrating an event, so we walk in and it’s busy with no tables or anywhere to sit. However the reason why this review is so low is that they had an small section of about 6 tables “closed” and wouldn’t even let us sit there. Like come on I get if you wanna close a section cause it isn’t busy but it’s literally 5 feet away and with a large party open it up, needless to say we left without spending a dime.

Ra
Review №55

Came here for a cousins birthday party, left an open tab with the bar tender and he ended up charging my card $80 for 2 drinks and tipped himself $18.. when I went to cash out they told me my tab was already closed and I wasn’t in the system. DO NOT GO HERE. Untrustworthy staff.

M
Review №56

Great food and drinks! So many fun games, super helpful staff :)

TJ
Review №57

A little pricey, the chips and queso were the highlight in terms of food. The shuffle board was extremely disappointing, it cost 3 bucks and spikes come up to block your game before you even complete... Very frustrating. The Barbacoa tacos had tons of fat I wouldve expected the opposite for this type of meat. Overall the experience and food was just ok.

Ro
Review №58

Nice facility but not the most friendly place to go during lunch hours.My after-hours experiences are really good but I wish it was also an inviting place to hang out and do stuff during lunch time.Food is pretty fair and prices are reasonable.

Sh
Review №59

The area, atmosphere, the ambiance and perfect location right in the heart if Detroit Michigan .... ITS OUR BIRTHDAY

DJ
Review №60

Awesome entertainment venue. Great bar with exceptional service. Lots of games and bowling with a plentitude of gathering and seating ambiances. Good beer and cocktail options my wife and her friend really liked the food, as well. Would recommend.

Ni
Review №61

First experience was wonderful!The food was great, service was good, and the energy in there was lively. Would come back again!

Jo
Review №62

Great places for groups of people. The drinks were well made. We didn’t bowl but we played a couple of the arcade games and had a good time.

Er
Review №63

Fun spot, great drinks, average food. Seems to be a large party that reserves an entire area every time I go. Meaning long wait times and poor service. Went bowling and after an entire game there was still no server. Asked for a server - they said they would send one. Still no. I asked the hostess and she said they were busy so I asked if we should order from the bar and she said yes. Well, no bartender to be found and I had to return to my bowling game.

Am
Review №64

We had a blast. Good food, great drinks decorated pretty cool. Took my girlfriend here and we had a blast just another Detroit place that I just found out about. Stop saying guys there’s nothing to do in Detroit when there’s tons of things to do punch bowl social is one of them

Wi
Review №65

Great space for groups. Airy environment and can be a little noisy, but food was tasty. Should provide more vegetarian options on the menu though.

Fi
Review №66

What a fun night! Our server Jason was so fun and upbeat. The food was amazing! We had chicken and waffles and a prime rib sandwich-so delicious! And there were so many cool things to do after dinner. Bowling, Karaoke, arcade games, they even have board games like Monopoly and Clue! It was a great place to hang out and have a fun night.

St
Review №67

Went there with a group of 25 people. Raymond took care of our group and was absolutely perfect. He wrote down and remembered each of our names. He was so respectful of us and made the party 100 times better. It is hard to get decent customer service anymore, this was beyond decent...it was spectacular!!! -Lady Crystal and Mr. Rick

Ro
Review №68

Very fun place but the security is very rude. Looking for your Id they yell at you and making your business feel unappreciated. I was there 1/26 at 12am and this was my second time I decided I would never come back because of rude security. I would def recommend ppl going to round one in auburn hills. Way more professional!

Re
Review №69

Took my granddaughter after a day at the Ball Park. We experienced some difficulty while bowling, I spoke with the manager who was so polite and apologetic and the situation was resolved. My granddaughter and I enjoyed our afternoon and well have memories to last. My thanks to the manager. It was great to see a business appreciate the customer. My granddaughter and I are going to go back.

Br
Review №70

Fun place! Drinks and food are ok.

Ma
Review №71

Fantastic venue. Lots to do. Decent food. Nice staff

Ma
Review №72

Great environment! People are having fun, and its a fun time to hang with friends or your family. Activists and games give this place a little something extra too. Definitely coming back.

Ma
Review №73

Locals recommended this place since we were traveling with a dozen teenagers. Cool game room and tasty food! Small portions. Took a large party without any problem.

Jo
Review №74

Okay place for our team meeting. The games were a bit beat up: shuffleboard, dart boards. It took awhile (15-20 mi ) to get a server to attend to us. Drinks were good and servers were friendly and attentive.We were here on a Wednesday and it was dead with very few people - a group left after we arrived and another arrived as we left, but overall no crowd.

Iv
Review №75

Tasty food, decent prices and great service!

Lo
Review №76

The waiter called me lovely Louise all night. Great atmosphere. Good food.

Ki
Review №77

Been here several times, guess I did no review...pretty sure I did because there was an issue with our party. Anyhow, no issues today, it was a beautiful evening to sit out on the patio, to enjoy some some drinks! Great food! And Great atmosphere! Didnt experience any inside to dos this time around, but the visit was perfect! Our food was perfect!... (besides the cilantro wings being ok, but not very much cilantro used) knock off burger..., chicken and waffles..., the watermelon polo bowl..., the kings cup..., #derrick the manager came around to see how everyone was doin, thank you I like to see the managers take time out of the schedule to check on the patrons #pallace our server #thebelt #standby #polaris #landocrissian #vicentes #eatcuban #mojitos #salsa #detroitchic @ #punchbowlsocial #patiosittin

ma
Review №78

Exceptional place for groups! Good is typical bar fare, drinks are good and lots of different things to do and enjoy

Xa
Review №79

Really good! It has a curious menu. Recommended

As
Review №80

Great food, great staff, great management. My sister and I had the wings, chicken and waffles and the sheet of nachos with the delicious pork belly. It was so good!!!! Also our server, Rubi, was absolutely amazing and so personable and fun. I wish her and the manager could have sat down and ate with us. It was as if wed known them for along time... that was the feel I got. Also the games were fun too. Good atmosphere. Will be going again the next time were in town.

Ca
Review №81

A great place for a date night, night with the friends, or double date. A lot of choices for activity, decently priced a well.

Tr
Review №82

Absolutely great. The driver was awesome. The route was clean and the bars were great.

Jo
Review №83

Punch Bowl Social is the epitome of social a social setting! Your one stop shop for fun and entertainment! Great for a fun date (especially a first date), group hangout and watching your favorite sports team!

ri
Review №84

This place was pretty cool. The menu is unique and the food was very good. We ordered a punch bowl drink for 4 which we were pretty disappointed with. The taste of the drink was not good, and it seemed over iced and watered down. Otherwise it was definitely worth a visit.

Pa
Review №85

Good food reasonably priced. Fun mix of games from Jenga to Bowling to Pinball

Le
Review №86

Great place! Attended a private party upstairs. The food was delicious and had fun bowling too!

Sh
Review №87

The cauliflower nacho is bomb & a nice shareable size, the crab ragoon was great as well but wish it came in a larger portion size. Great atmosphere & drinks!

Tu
Review №88

Had a very nice time. Didnt like the food selection or the food I ordered

Ty
Review №89

Pretty unique place, they have games both up stairs and on main level (bowling lanes, bags, tic-tac toe, arcade games and more). Good prices on drinks. They have a pretty solid Bloody Mary Bar on Sunday. Food has always been good. It is overall a pretty big place. Kid friendly during the day.

Ke
Review №90

Staff was friendly but slightly overbearing (interrupted by many staff members many times)Food was pretty good; large portions.The main attraction of this place was closed for a private party (party of 3 people)

c
Review №91

Lobster roll and French fries very tasty!!!The Kings Cup was my drink even though Im a lady the drink was fitting.

Ma
Review №92

Fun place to hang out until your event.Huge space, almost as long as a city block.Great for large parties, and their menu has food for all types of diets (vegetarian, gluten free, vegan).

Me
Review №93

Mr. Raymond! The best service one could ask for. Never been here before went for a friends surprise birthday party. Mr Raymond has a special presents. He is a great people person I see this is why they had him working the party. The surprise party consisted of around 50-70 people. 2 bartenders were behind the bar and he was making his ways through the crowd. He was always polite called us by our names never had and empty drink in my hand. Customer service can impact a business so much. Glad to know you have one of the best. I would come back and refer people to come based on Raymond’s service. Keep up the good work! Mr. Chris and Mrs Megan.

Ch
Review №94

I really enjoy this place for its activities, however thee drinks are a little bit pricey just to be candid.

Ja
Review №95

There are games and the drinks are moderate to expensive. Nice atmosphere though.

Ma
Review №96

Quirky place downtown that offers a thousand ways to hang out with friends and entertain yourselves. Bowled a couple games while playing Cards Against Humanity and indulging ourselves with a few drinks – not a bad way to spend an afternoon in Detroit. Walkable to many other downtown hotels / bars / eateries.

li
Review №97

Love this place. downtown detroit has so many cool places now but this one is one of my favorites. the drinks are always great and service is fast. the bowling lanes are a great feature in this place, gives you something to do with friends. I would recommend.

Da
Review №98

Stopped in for lunch, food was good. Looks like a cool place to hang out, will have to go back.

Ch
Review №99

Great place to go for a drink and do a little bowling. Food isnt half bad either.

Al
Review №100

Gabby made me and my boyfriends experience great! gave great suggestions and was very knowledgeable about the menu! best server Ive had at a restaurant in a long time1

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  • Address:1331 Broadway St, Detroit, MI 48226, United States
  • Site:http://www.punchbowlsocial.com/location/detroit
  • Phone:+1 313-749-9738
Categories
  • Video arcade
  • Bar
  • Bowling alley
  • Brunch restaurant
  • Event venue
  • Karaoke
  • American restaurant
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Takeaway:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fireplace:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Happy-hour food:Yes
  • Kids' menu:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
  • Transgender safe space:Yes
  • LGBTQ-friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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