Good Times on the Ave
Avenue of Fashion, Detroit
Bar in Detroit, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Good Times Restaurant & Cigar Lounge is a practical Livernois pick when the brief is a relaxed Detroit lounge night rather than a food-led destination. Go for an easy, social setting with cigar-lounge energy; choose another venue if menu detail, chef credentials, or awards are central to the decision.
About Good Times on the Ave
Good Times Restaurant & Cigar Lounge is a Detroit option to consider when the plan calls for a restaurant-and-cigar-lounge setting.
Keep the decision practical: the venue is in Detroit, the dress code is smart casual, and the posted hours run from afternoon or early evening into night depending on the day. That makes timing and occasion the clearest way to decide.
Book it for a relaxed Detroit lounge night, not a trophy meal
Think of this as a format decision first. If the goal is a dinner chosen around a specific cuisine, chef identity, price range, or award history, choose a venue with those details front and center. If the goal is a Detroit restaurant-and-cigar-lounge setup, it may fit the occasion better.
For planning, use the posted schedule: Monday is 4–10 PM; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are 12–10 PM; Friday and Saturday are 12 PM–12 AM; and Sunday is 12–7 PM. For broader planning, use Our full Detroit bars guide or Our full Detroit restaurants guide to compare by occasion.
Know Before You Go
- Location: Detroit.
- Hours: Mon 4–10 PM; Tue–Thu 12–10 PM; Fri–Sat 12 PM–12 AM; Sun 12–7 PM.
- Dress code: Smart casual.
- Best fit: A Detroit restaurant-and-cigar-lounge visit where the setting matters more than specific menu details.
- Less ideal for: A food-first dinner where cuisine, chef identity, price range, or awards are essential to the decision.
- Late-night angle: Friday and Saturday run later than the rest of the week.
If this is unavailable or the mood is wrong, cross-shop by format. Marble Bar, Fо̄wling Warehouse Detroit, Motor City Sports Bar, Bumbo's, and 8850 Joseph Campau Ave are other named options to compare depending on the kind of outing you want. For other Detroit planning, the hotel, winery, and experience guides are useful starting points: Our full Detroit hotels guide, Our full Detroit wineries guide, and Our full Detroit experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 19416 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48221
- Website
- goodtimesontheave.com
- Phone
- +1 313 739 6601
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Good Times Restaurant & Cigar Lounge pairs a traditional dining room with a dedicated cigar lounge, creating an atmosphere that reads as intentionally ceremonial rather than casual. The layout and program encourage a two-act evening: a seated dinner followed by a slower, lounge-oriented second act where conversation takes center stage. That structure gives the place an elegant, intimate feel—less about background buzz and more about curated moments—while its location on Livernois roots it in neighborhood character. The result is a refined yet approachable spot that feels suited to milestone evenings and drawn-out gatherings.
Best For
This is a venue built for milestones. The description explicitly frames Good Times around birthday dinners, anniversary evenings and retirement celebrations, and notes that the attached cigar lounge naturally extends the night into a cohesive second act. Groups looking for a defined beginning and end to an evening—dinner that flows into a shared post-meal ritual—find the format especially apt. Rather than a quick meal, the restaurant suits parties that want structure and a memorable arc to their night, making it a reliable choice for special-occasion dining across Detroit.
Ordering Tips
Plan your visit as a two-part evening: treat the meal as the first act and allow time afterward for the cigar lounge to serve as a social second act. Because the venue is described as an 'occasion' destination, expect a more formal table-service rhythm rather than fast turnaround. For celebrations, coordinate seating so the group can move together to the lounge to keep the party intact. The venue’s format is the defining detail here—organizing the night around dinner plus post-dinner lounge time will deliver the experience the description promises.
Venue details
Ambiance
Lively and welcoming atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating options including a rooftop lounge.
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Vibe
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Experience
Format
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Lounge
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Signature Pours
Creole Shrimp and Cheese Grits
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 19416 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48221
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If you cannot make this work
Try Marble Bar if the night should feel more event-driven, or Fо̄wling Warehouse Detroit if the group needs an activity to carry the evening. Both are cleaner substitutes than forcing a cigar-lounge format onto a group that mainly wants drinks and movement.
Bar context
How It Compares
Good Times Restaurant & Cigar Lounge is the easier, more lounge-led choice in this set. Compared with Marble Bar, it is less about a music-night atmosphere and more about a sit-down social format. Pick Marble Bar when the room and event energy matter more than conversation.
Against Fо̄wling Warehouse Detroit, the decision is simple: Fо̄wling is better for groups that need a built-in activity, while Good Times is better for people who want a lounge setting without making the activity the point. Motor City Sports Bar is the more obvious call for game-watching; Good Times is the better fit when the night is centered on lingering.
Bumbo's and 8850 Joseph Campau Ave are worth cross-shopping if location or a simpler bar stop matters more than the cigar-lounge format. Good Times makes the strongest case when the group wants an easy Detroit lounge option and does not need a documented cocktail program or award trail to justify the visit.
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Compare Good Times on the Ave
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Good Times Restaurant & Cigar Lounge | Detroit | No published awards |
| Bumbo's | Hamtramck | No published awards |
| Motor City Sports Bar | Hamtramck | No published awards |
| 8850 Joseph Campau Ave | Hamtramck | No published awards |
| Fо̄wling Warehouse Detroit | Hamtramck | No published awards |
| Marble Bar | Detroit | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Good Times Restaurant & Cigar Lounge good for groups?
It may work if the group wants a Detroit restaurant-and-cigar-lounge setting. Check directly with the venue for seating capacity or reservation policy before planning for a larger party.
What's the best time to go to Good Times Restaurant & Cigar Lounge?
Use the posted hours to plan: Monday is 4–10 PM; Tuesday through Thursday are 12–10 PM; Friday and Saturday are 12 PM–12 AM; and Sunday is 12–7 PM. Friday and Saturday offer the latest closing time.
Is Good Times Restaurant & Cigar Lounge open late?
Yes, on Friday and Saturday it stays open until 12 AM. Monday through Thursday, it closes at 10 PM, and Sunday closes earlier at 7 PM.
Is Good Times Restaurant & Cigar Lounge good for a date?
It can be a fit if the date calls for a Detroit lounge setting and a smart-casual dress code. If you want to compare other options, consider 8850 Joseph Campau Ave or another venue based on the mood you want.
Is the food good at Good Times Restaurant & Cigar Lounge?
Approach it as a restaurant-and-cigar-lounge choice first. For a food-first decision around cuisine, menu, or price range, compare with Bumbo's or other dining options.
What's the crowd like at Good Times Restaurant & Cigar Lounge?
Plan around the Detroit location, smart-casual dress code, and posted hours. Fо̄wling Warehouse Detroit is another option to compare if you are deciding by outing format.
