This is one of the best locals bars on the west side.
The story I heard is the manager accepted employment here only because he could convert the bar to a "Michigan-themed establishment." There is Wolverine and Red Wing paraphernalia all over the place. The felt on the two pool tables are maize and blue, for crying out loud!
The drinks are cheap and most of the customers are regulars. Almost everyone is very friendly. Without prompting, the daytime bartender brought me a can of Miller Lite (only $2 folks) on my last visit. He has a pretty good memory and is a really nice guy. Or maybe I have a drinking problem. Or both.
If you want to be a daytime drunk, there are a lot worse places you could go. They show "The Price is Right" on one of the TVs each day at 10 AM, with commentary from the regulars. High comedy.
It can get a bit smoky in here, so be warned.
I'm going to try and catch a Michigan football game here this fall, and I'm a Michigan State fan. Think I'll leave the "I Heart Sparty" t-shirt at home. :)