Dakota Inn Rathskeller

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.
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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.

Wednesday we welcome Jazz legends Buddy Budson & Ursula Walker along with Dan Kolton. Doors 4pm. Music 6pm. As always, n...
09/02/2026

Wednesday we welcome Jazz legends Buddy Budson & Ursula Walker along with Dan Kolton. Doors 4pm. Music 6pm. As always, no cover.

Good advice, especially if you want to sit inside. That said, no reservations needed for outside. Prost!
08/26/2026

Good advice, especially if you want to sit inside. That said, no reservations needed for outside. Prost!

The historic destination kicks things off Sept. 25 with live music, German beer and cuisine and the traditional keg tapping.

Wednesday we welcome Detroit Riddim Crew as they make their Dakota debut. As always, no cover. Prost!
08/25/2026

Wednesday we welcome Detroit Riddim Crew as they make their Dakota debut. As always, no cover. Prost!

08/18/2026

PSA

This Wednesday 8/19, U of D Jesuit High School Music Department Chair & Band Director Joshua James presents The Aston Ne...
08/17/2026

This Wednesday 8/19, U of D Jesuit High School Music Department Chair & Band Director Joshua James presents The Aston Neighborhood Pleasure Club at the Dakota Inn. Doors 4pm. Music 6pm. In honor of Mr. James' commitment to the students at UDJ, we are introducing the REVERSE COVER. For every guest that arrives by 7pm, the Dakota Inn will donate $5 to the UDJ music department. So please spread the word!

They fill up fast.
08/14/2026

They fill up fast.

From the archives...
08/13/2026

From the archives...

Expedition is back! Wednesday 6pm. No cover. Doors 4pm. Prost! 🍻
08/11/2026

Expedition is back! Wednesday 6pm. No cover. Doors 4pm. Prost! 🍻

Wednesday's celebration will be extra special as we make available a wide variety of historical memorabilia collected ov...
08/04/2026

Wednesday's celebration will be extra special as we make available a wide variety of historical memorabilia collected over many decades at the Dakota Inn. See you soon!

Address

17324 John R Street
Detroit, MI
48203

Opening Hours

Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm

Telephone

+13138679722

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