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    Novi's Best Bars and Clubs
                       
                                  Reviewed by special correspondent Christopher C. Lilla

 

10 North

24555 Novi Road, just north of Ten Mile on the west side
(248) 365-4720

WEBSITE
Crowd varies, usually all ages

Food: Short but varied menu

Previously known as The Goat Farm, O’Tooles, and J.W.’s, 10 North is now open and far more elegant than ever before. It may not look like it from the outside, but the entire inside of the building has been completly remodeled. 10 North has a simple menu offering food/drink specials daily, and I definitely recommend one of their burgers. Items on the menu range $4-$10, and they have a children’s menu as well. Drinks are inexpensive and the selection is vast! 10 North also has various leagues including softball and volleyball. Other features: Free Wi-Fi, Karaoke, DJ’s on weekends.
 
29 Park

Main Street Area
43155 Main St. Suite 208
(248) 344-2925
WEBSITE
Fri & Sat 9pm-2am

Younger crowd.

Food: Appetizers
Imported from Canada, 29 Park is only open two nights a week but it's the place to be on Fridays and Saturdays. 29 Park held its grand opening in August 2010 and it kicked off with a bang! Drink prices are reasonable and the service is great. 29 Park has the hottest selection of music and the best dance floor in Novi to show off your moves. For more information and for reservations, you can check out their website or call them.
 
Bar Louie

Twelve Mile Crossing area
44375 W. 12 Mile Rd.
(248) 662-1100
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11am-2am daily

Crowd: All ages

Food: Full menu
Bar Louie is a casual bar/restaurant that started off in Chicago and now has a total of 52 locations around the nation. Bar Louie has it all: oversized sandwiches for reasonable prices, an amazing beer selection of domestics, imports, and microbrews, as well as a selection of more than 20 different wines. Service here is top notch and friendly. Walk in soon!
 
Breaktime Billiards

30850 Beck Rd.
(248) 926-2530
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Food: Appetizers and meals. Breaktime Billiards is the pool hall of Novi. 19 pool tables, 8 electronic dart boards, 3 big-screens, and 20 other large televisions are located inside. The wait staff is friendly and the prices are reasonable. Breaktime Billiards has a top of the line liquor selections as well as bottled beers. With 50 different vodkas and 40 different bottled beers to choose from, you’ll never get bored with the selection. Wednesday night is ladies night, Thursday’s are college night, and Friday’s are club night. $5 pool Sunday and Monday!!!
 
Dirty Martini Lounge

Main Street area
42705 Grand River Ave.
(877) 347-8907
WEBSITE
 
Wed–Sat 5pm-2am

Crowd: All ages
 
The Dirty Martini Lounge is an elegant and lively place to enjoy a night out. Open Wednesday through Saturday, this is the joint to hit if you are looking for a martini or a nice cigar. From their signature martinis to their great selection of bottle service, there is no doubt you will find something you love. Reservations are not required and there is only a $5 cover charge on Thursday nights. Having an upper class liquor selection, the average drink cost is $7. Service is great and the music and atmosphere are phenomenal. Check this place out immediately if you have not yet been here yet.
 
Library Sports Pub

42100 Grand River
(248) 349-9110
WEBSITE
 
11am-2am

Crowd: All ages

Food: Full menu
Fun and inexpensive! The Library Pub is a great place to have a good time. Having over 35 televisions, pool tables, and video games, this is the ultimate sports bar. The service and prices are excellent! Food is delicious and their pizzas are a delicacy. Monday through Friday they have a great happy hour from 4 – 7 p.m. and they even have Wi-Fi for all of those fantasy players out there who always want to keep up to the moment with their statistics. Go visit soon!
 
Liquor Store
 
Twelve Mile Crossing area
44325 W 12 Mile Rd.
(248) 305-8135

WEBSITE
Fri&Sat 9pm-2am

Crowd: Younger
Liquor Store of Novi features Novi’s only mechanical bull! Liquor Store provides a nice size dances floor and great music! Drinks are fabulous and once you walk in the doors it is a non-stop party atmosphere with the music blasting. Before you check this place out beware of the dress code: no hats, no work boots, no sandals, no hiking boots, no ripped, baggy, or torn jeans, and no athletic wear. Collared shirts are recommended for guys, but other than that, go enjoy a night out at the Liquor Store!
 
Lucky Strike Lanes (Lucky’s)

Twelve Mile Crossing area
44325 W 12 Mile Rd.
(248) 347-3420

WEBSITE
 
Sun-Wed noon - midnight;

Crowd: All ages, but strictly 21+ after 9

Food: Full menu
 
Lucky’s is the ultimate fun zone for adults. Even though kids are allowed in this fun-filled venue, it is strictly 21 and over after 9:00 p.m. Bowling, arcade games, pool tables, and more than dozens of televisions, Lucky’s has it all! Lucky’s also has a great menu with decent pricing and a nice selection of beer, wine, and liquor. Before you head over to Lucky’s, assure yourself that you are properly dressed. No excessively baggy clothes, skull caps, work boots, or jersey’s (game day exceptions of course) are permitted.
 
MBarGo

Twelve Mile Crossing area
44325 W 12 Mile Rd.
(248) 347-3420

WEBSITE
 
Fri & Sat 9pm-2am

Crowd: Younger
Dress to impress if you are heading out to MBarGo! Their strict dress code is: no athletic wear, no sleeveless tees, no polo’s, no rugby shirts, no sweats, no hats, no excessively baggy clothing, no construction boots, and no sneakers! MBarGo has a diverse selection of music for everyone to enjoy. Private party rooms and bottle service are available, and there is also a great dance floor as well as a nice outdoor patio to cool down after working up a sweat. You’ll want to check out their website for upcoming events too!
 
Mixx

Main Street area
43155 Main St.
(248) 347-6499

WEBSITE
 
Mon–Fri 3pm-2am Sat 6pm-2am
Sun 8pm-2am

Crowd: All ages

Food: Appetizers
Mixx is the bar in Novi that just does not want to close. If they could be open till 4:00 a.m., they probably would be. This chill bar has a great atmosphere to place yourself in, while offering a great selection of martinis and wines. Mixx has a dance floor and pool tables for extra fun. Prices here are reasonable and the wait staff is always welcoming. You definitely do not want to miss out on the fun here!
 
Post Bar

Main Street area
42875 Grand River
(248) 465-9600

WEBSITE
 
Mon-Fri 11am-2am
Sat 5pm-2am

Crowd: Younger

Food: Full menu
 
The Post Bar is a Detroit original. This place is a sports bar that becomes a club daily. The Post has five other locations, but the Novi location is the newest addition. The Novi Post has two exceptional full service bars as well as an outdoor patio. There are pool tables, dart boards, and video games, as well as a dance floor which is always full. The music is great here, and the prices cannot be beat. Get to the Post Bar when you get a chance.