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Side Hustle Lounge

Detroit, MI

Inebrious Beverage Program Score: 87 out of 100

Inebrious

Beverage Program Score

Research completed 2026-08-27 · Based on current public sources

Editor: Micah Rousey

Review methodology and evidence standards

The editorial take

Side Hustle Lounge is a cocktail bar with a concise menu of six signature drinks, $13-$18. Highlights include the blood orange tequila Part-Time Lover and an Espresso Martini made with local Madcap coffee. The Sour adds a red wine float for a twist. Beer stays domestic and seasonal. Customers praise the cocktails and skilled bartenders, noting a retro, festive atmosphere.

What should I order?
Start with the Part-Time Lover ($18), a blood orange tequila cocktail with Aperol and elderflower. The Espresso Martini ($13) is a local-coffee standout; add banana peanut butter whiskey for $4. For a wine-forward option, the Sour with a red wine float.
Who will enjoy this place?
Cocktail enthusiasts seeking creative, reasonably priced drinks in a laid-back, retro setting. Fans of themed pop-ups and local ingredients will find appeal. Beer drinkers can stick to familiar domestic cans.
When should I go?
Evenings when the lounge's festive decorations and themed events are active. Happy hour is mentioned by guests as a good time for deals on drinks and appetizers.
What should I expect to spend?
Cocktails range from $13 to $18; beer prices are not listed. The Espresso Martini can reach $17 with the whiskey add-on. Overall, moderate for a cocktail bar.
What makes the beverage program distinctive?
The cocktail menu leans on playful, accessible ingredients—blood orange tequila, peach schnapps, lavender syrup—and local Madcap coffee. The Sour's red wine float is a local nod. Guests note a retro bowling-alley-bar vibe with festive event decorations.

Beverage categories

We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.

Cocktails

Inebrious Cocktails score: 90 out of 100

Six signature cocktails with creative ingredients and local coffee. Prices are reasonable. The Part-Time Lover and Espresso Martini stand out.

Menu strengths

  • — Creative cocktail list with unique ingredients like blood orange tequila and lavender syrup.
  • — Local Madcap coffee in the Espresso Martini adds regional character.

Standout selections

  • — Part-Time Lover: blood orange tequila, Aperol, elderflower liqueur, lemon. $18.
  • — Espresso Martini: Madcap coffee, vodka, amaro pazzo. Add banana peanut butter whiskey for $4.

Pricing: $13-$18 per cocktail; $4 upcharge for banana peanut butter whiskey in Espresso Martini

Wine

Inebrious Wine score: 70 out of 100

Wine appears only as a red wine float in the Sour. No wine list or by-the-glass offerings.

Standout selections

  • — Red wine float in the Sour cocktail.

Pricing: No wine pricing available

Beer

Inebrious Beer score: 75 out of 100

Domestic cans and bottles dominate: Miller Lite, Coors Light, Labatt Blue, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra. Seasonal options include Modelo, Blake's, and Yuengling Oktoberfest. Basic but functional.

Menu strengths

  • — Offers a variety of domestic and seasonal beers.

Standout selections

  • — Yuengling Oktoberfest (seasonal can).; Blake's seasonal beer can.

Pricing: No beer prices listed

Spirits

Inebrious Spirits score: 75 out of 100

Spirits appear only as cocktail ingredients: tequila, cognac, vodka, gin, bourbon, and amaro. No dedicated spirits list or neat pours. Limited standalone program.

Standout selections

  • — Cognac used in Library Street Hustle.

Pricing: No individual spirits pricing

How it sits with the food

No specific food pairings are documented. The cocktail bar offers a food menu, but beverage-food relationships are not established. Focus on the drinks themselves.

Inebrious does not score kitchens, food or the restaurant overall. We review the beverage program only.

About this review

Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.

Review methodology and evidence standards

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