Eid F.
4/19/2025
Buy your tokens... grab a beer/seltzer (1 token) or cocktail (2 tokens) ... grab a table and chill. We played shuffleboard and had a couple drinks... very cool place to hangout before or after an...
The Brakeman
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22 John R St
Detroit, MI 48226
The Brakeman is an American beer hall located in downtown Detroit, operated by NoHo Hospitality Group. It features a rotating selection of craft beers, alongside a menu that includes fried chicken, honey butter biscuits, and seasonal sides from the neighboring Penny Red's.
This vibrant hangout offers a lively atmosphere with big-screen TVs, foosball, shuffleboard, and beer pong, complemented by a cocktail bar serving classic spirits and frozen drinks. Guests can enjoy their drinks using tokens, which are purchased at the entrance, and can also book beer tap tables for a unique experience.
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3.5114 reviews
Chloe F.
12/8/2025
I realize the token system is probably in place for safety and efficiency, but I visited when it was pretty empty and it seems like a clunky system. Staff were friendly but my French 75 (their...
Sarah W.
10/1/2024
Stopped in here for the first time Sunday after visiting Parker's Alley and before going to the Tigers game. It's definitely a bit of a different set up than some might be used to. You buy...
Jeremy N.
8/7/2024
THE BEST chicken I've ever had. Not much else to say as my group and I stopped in here real quick before an event at LCA. But the chicken is to die for and the biscuits with some type of sweet...
LaTina J.
6/24/2025
I visited the brakeman for a singles event with jigsaw. It's a cool open spacious place. The concept that you pay for drinks with tokens is neat. The food comes from penny reds next door however I...
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