Dakota Inn Rathskeller
Open Wednesday through Saturday. Live music every night. Prost! The Dakota Inn Rathskeller was opened on August 1, 1933 by Karl Kurz, the Grandfather of Karl E.
Open since 1933, the Dakota Inn is an authentic German restaurant and beloved Detroit landmark featuring traditional Bavarian recipes, a cozy Rathskeller wine bar, and a giant Biergarten. Kurz, the present owner. 93 years later, Detroit's only authentic German bar is still going strong! Join us for band nights with authentic German bands or the ambience of our classic piano sing-alongs.
05/29/2026
Blues skies in the Biergarten. Open Friday 4-11pm & Saturday 12-11pm. Live music both nights. Prost!🍺
05/28/2026
The warm weather has finally arrived and the Dakota Inn Biergarten is here for it. Join us this weekend as we celebrate the start of a great summer. We're open Wednesday & Thursdays 4-10pm, Fridays 4-11pm & Saturdays 12-11pm. Live music every night. This Saturday (May 30) we welcome the incredible . See you soon. Prost! 🍻
Jazz night is catching on. Every Wednesday. No cover. Thanks & for this silky smooth reel.
05/24/2026
Join us Wednesday evening as the dynamic duo of Will Militzer (piano) & Simon Joyce (bass) make their Dakota Inn debut. In honor of their recent graduation 10% of Wednesday's revenue will be donated back to the high school's music department. So please spread the word as teachers, parents & classmates are encouraged to attend. Dinner and drinks available 4-10pm. Music 6-9pm. No cover.
05/22/2026
Beautiful evening for a drink inside or out...
Happy Holiday weekend. Prost! 🍻
Every Wednesday. No cover.
05/19/2026
Live Jazz every Wednesday night. Check it out.
This Wednesday, May 20th, I will debut at the Dakota Inn and Rathskeller! Matt LoRusso on guitar and Joe Vasquez on bass will join me from 6-9 pm. Come on in and check out this historic Detroit restaurant
05/12/2026
Join us Wednesday as we welcome back the very popular Eat It Up Trio. No cover. Plenty of vibes. Happy Hour starts at 4. Pistons will be on at 8. Prost!
05/12/2026
Now Open Wednesday through Saturday. Live music every night. Happy Hour Wednesday through Friday 4-6pm. Brunch starting at noon on Saturday. Always available for private parties and special events on the days we're normally closed. See you soon!
A New Day for Detroit's Dakota Inn - Hour Detroit Magazine A giant Biergarten, Jazz & Film Nights, Wine Tastings & World Cup Parties are just a few of this summer’s offerings at the beloved, historic venue.
05/09/2026
We'll be in the garten if weather permits. Either way, come check out some great music and buy your mom some wine. 10% off all bottles to go for Mom Day.
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17324 John R Street
Detroit, MI
48203
Opening Hours
| Wednesday | 4pm - 10pm |
| Thursday | 4pm - 10pm |
| Friday | 4pm - 11pm |
| Saturday | 12pm - 11pm |