WHERE SIPS & STORIES FLOW

not your average book bar

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the perfect blend

bookstore meets bar.

Tucked in the heart of the historic Corktown District, our book bar (part bookstore, part bar/lounge) blends the soul and sophistication of Detroit with the charm of a literary escape. Settle in with an expertly crafted wine or mocktail and lose yourself among shelves of handpicked reads.

Whether you’re curled up in a cozy corner, sharing pages and pours with friends, or taking in the neighborhood’s vibrant energy, this is a place where books, conversation, and community come together.

Sip and Read with us

1620 Michigan Ave. Suite 122, Detroit, MI 48216

Thurs-Sun: 4pm-9pm
Mon & Tues: Closed
Wed: Members Only & Private Events

 
 
Where Stories and Stillness Meet

The Reading Lounge

The Reading Lounge is your escape within our walls. Enjoy soft lighting, quiet corners, and endless pages waiting to be explored...and when you’re ready to leave, take the story with you. Every book at Sip N Read is available for purchase.

The Good Stuff

WINE, BITES & REWARDS

Our menu is filled with curated pours and refreshing mocktails made for every mood. For those who want to take it further, our Wine Club unlocks members-only perks worth raising a glass to.

Find your next favorite sip and join the club that makes every pour special.

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The Book Club

Celebrate books, conversation, and connection

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Menu

Sip, snack, & settle in with curated sips and bites

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The Wine Club

Exclusive Pours and Discounts

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The Wine Club

Exclusive Pours and Discounts

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Book Sip N Read

Private Events

Host your next gathering at Sip N Read. We offer an intimate and stylish backdrop for book clubs, birthdays, showers, or corporate events.
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Reviews

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Raise a Glass

  • I gifted Library of Rosé to my book club, and it was an absolute hit! Elegant, smooth, and the perfect companion to great conversation.
    Ashley W.
  • I’ve never felt more at home in a bar. Great pages, amazing pours, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you linger.
    Morgan K.
  • Sip N Read Book Bar is my happy place. Cozy corners, amazing wine, and a vibe that makes me never want to leave!
    Taylor R.
FAQS

Need to Know

From hours to house rules, here’s everything you need to know before you sip, snack, and stay awhile.

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Monthly Pairing

A perfect page for every pour

Savor the Story

Smart moves, quiet power. This read and this pour remind you: you don’t have to be loud to be legendary.

Millionaire Moves
by Detroit’s own William F. Pickard

Paired with: Pinot Noir

Monthly Pairing

A perfect page
for every pour

Savor the Story

Smart moves, quiet power. This read and this pour remind you: you don’t have to be loud to be legendary.

Millionaire Moves
by Detroit’s own William F. Pickard

Paired with: Pinot Noir

 
 
Shop Our Wine Collection

Library of Rosé

A sip of elegance, a toast to timeless love stories, and a pour made for book lovers who know every great story deserves the perfect companion.

Crafted in Michigan, our signature wine is  available exclusively at Sip N Read Book Bar and online.

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