Entry No. 12 — the Detroit file — filed under: listening bar

The Aladdin Sane

Tucked into a former mechanical vault in the cellar of the historic Book Tower, this intimate Japanese-inspired listening bar pays homage to Tokyo's record bars and David Bowie. The moody, low-ceilinged room features hand-tooled leather walls, a live-edge mahogany bar, and a world-class selection of rare Japanese whiskies.

The move: Snag one of the eight coveted bar stools, listen to classic rock spinning on a vintage 1972 Pioneer turntable, and order a caviar-topped martini.

📍 Downtown
💸 $$
⚡ Up for anything
🌗 Indoors

Where: 1265 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: Official site · imbibemagazine.com · detroit.eater.com

last checked: 2026-07-21