Cocktail bar and restaurant in the belt alley in downtown Detroit.

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BOOK A TABLE

Reservations encouraged. Walk-ins welcome. Bar is first come first served. Please note we only take reservations of parties of six or less on weekends.

A tall amber cocktail with a dehydrated citrus wheel on Standby's teal leather banquette

A stirred cocktail with a citrus twist by candlelight at Standby in downtown Detroit

GETTING HERE

We are located at 225 Gratiot in Downtown Detroit. Enter in The Belt Alley. Complimentary 3 hour parking in the Z Lot.

A sunset-hued coupe cocktail lit in the dark at Standby, a Detroit cocktail bar

HOURS OF OPERATION

Weds, Thurs, Sun: 5PM-12AM
Fri + Sat: 5PM-2AM
Kitchen open until 11PM nightly

A bartender passing a coupe cocktail through Standby's wooden service window

Two ham and cheese sliders topped with pepperoncini on a plate at Standby

A plated dessert with berry compote beside a glass of natural wine at Standby

JAMES BEARD SEMIFINALIST

Outstanding Bar Program – 2017 & 2018

TALES OF THE COCKTAIL

Regional Top Ten Best American Cocktail Bar – 2020 & 2024
Regional Top Ten Best U.S. Bar Team – 2023

THE WORLD’S 50 BEST DISCOVERY

Editor’s Pick

The Pinnacle Guide

Awarded 2 Pins “Outstanding” - 2025

A crispy fried shrimp dipped in remoulade from a shareable plate at Standby

The swirling, colorful mural inside Standby in downtown Detroit

A ruby cocktail garnished with an edible flower on the bar at Standby in Detroit

A draft cocktail poured from the tap at Standby in downtown Detroit

A shareable tray of olives, marinated peppers, anchovies, and grilled bread at Standby