In Detroit, watching a game also means choosing which part of the city to visit. Bars in the Cass Corridor sit near downtown and event venues; Eastern Market draws fans who want to gather with supporters of a particular club; and Woodward Avenue offers a central address for pairing a broadcast with other city plans. Bookies, Detroit Shipping Company and Thomas Magee’s cover those different settings, with options for football, baseball, hockey, basketball and soccer.
Bookies Bar & Grille, on Cass Avenue, publishes a broad menu and adjusts its opening around the event calendar. Its website promotes the venue for watching games, accommodates gatherings of up to 500 people and offers event shuttle service. The food selection includes burgers, soups, salads and bar dishes, with daily specials posted online. It is a multi-level venue built for groups, though the website advises checking seasonal hours and event details before travelling.
Detroit Shipping Company has a different format: a Midtown/Cass Corridor food hall with six kitchens, two full bars, a beer garden and event spaces. It posts Lions watch parties with promotions tied to the game, as well as reserved-table packages for groups. The mix lets each person choose food from a different vendor without leaving the broadcast. Events and participating menus rotate, so check which kitchens will be open and whether the game you want requires a reservation.
Thomas Magee’s Sporting House, in the Eastern Market area, focuses on beer, whiskey and sports. The Premier League’s official bar finder lists it as a gathering place for Liverpool supporters and welcomes fans of other clubs. The listing notes food, groups and live music; its schedule includes early Saturday and Sunday openings, though hours can change seasonally. For visitors interested in international soccer as well as Detroit teams, the supporters’ affiliation gives it a specific appeal.
These venues are not on the same block, so check the route against your hotel, the game and late-night transit schedules. Bookies advertises an event shuttle, but availability should be confirmed; Detroit Shipping Company accepts watch-party bookings, and Thomas Magee’s regularly gathers soccer supporters. Reviews for each venue touch on the combination of sports, food and social atmosphere. For a major fixture, verify that it will appear on the main screen and have audio before arranging a group visit.
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Bookies is on Cass Avenue in the Cass and Midtown corridor, and opens for games and sporting events in addition to its regular schedule. The official website presents it as a place to eat and watch sports, with group spaces for up to 500 and event shuttle service. For people heading to a city event,
Sports broadcasts, full menu, group bookings up to 500 and event shuttle service.
Detroit Shipping Company
474 Peterboro St, Detroit, MI 48201
Detroit Shipping Company brings six kitchens, two bars and a beer garden together in one Cass Corridor building. The food-hall format works especially well for groups with different tastes: each person can order from a different vendor and return to the shared area to follow the game. The venue sche
Food hall with six restaurants, two bars, beer garden and watch parties with reserved-table packages.
Thomas Magee’s Sporting House Whiskey Bar
1408 E Fisher Service Dr, Detroit, MI 48207
Thomas Magee’s is in the Eastern Market area and combines a whiskey bar with live sports. The Premier League includes it in its official bar finder as a venue for a Liverpool supporters’ group, while also welcoming fans of other clubs. For international soccer, that community connection sets it apar
Eastern Market sports pub and official Liverpool supporters’ gathering place, welcoming other fans.
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Official website of Bookies Bar & Grille ↗
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Bookies Bar & Grille · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Official website of Detroit Shipping Company ↗
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Detroit Shipping Company · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Official website of Detroit Shipping Company ↗
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Detroit Shipping Company · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Official website of Thomas Magee’s Sporting House Whiskey Bar ↗
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Thomas Magee’s · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Official website of Thomas Magee’s Sporting House Whiskey Bar ↗
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Premier League USA Bar Finder · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Official website ↗
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Bookies Bar & Grille · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Official website ↗
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Detroit Shipping Company · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Official website ↗
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Detroit Shipping Company · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Official website ↗
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Premier League USA Bar Finder · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Official website of Bookies Bar & Grille ↗
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Bookies Bar & Grille · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Official website of Bookies Bar & Grille ↗
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Bookies Bar & Grille · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Official website of Detroit Shipping Company ↗
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Detroit Shipping Company · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Official website of Detroit Shipping Company ↗
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Detroit Shipping Company · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Google review snapshot ↗
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SearchRush · Accessed October 22, 2026
Google 4.0/5, 1,222 reviews for exact Cass Avenue venue; checked 2026-10-22.
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Google review snapshot ↗
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Restaurant Guru · Accessed October 22, 2026
Google 4.5/5, 3,125 reviews for exact Peterboro venue; checked 2026-10-22.
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Google review snapshot ↗
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Restaurant Guru · Accessed October 22, 2026
Google 4.5/5, 560 reviews for the exact sporting house; checked 2026-10-22.
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Google review snapshot ↗
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SearchRush · Accessed October 22, 2026
Bookies at 2208 Cass Ave; Google 4.0/5 and 1,222 reviews; checked 2026-10-22.
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Google review snapshot ↗
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Restaurant Guru · Accessed October 22, 2026
Detroit Shipping Company at 474 Peterboro; Google 4.5/5 and 3,125 reviews; checked 2026-10-22.
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Google review snapshot ↗
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Restaurant Guru · Accessed October 22, 2026
Thomas Magee’s Sporting House; Google 4.5/5 and 560 reviews; checked 2026-10-22.