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AN AMERICAN BEER HALL

The Brakeman is an American beer and rec hall by NoHo Hospitality Group featuring rotating drafts of craft beers and serving up buckets of fried chicken, honey-butter biscuits, and local farmstand sides from its adjoining neighbor, Penny Red’s. The cocktail bar offers classic craft spirits and seasonal frozen drinks.

Our downtown hangout is stocked with big screen TVs, foosball, table shuffleboard, and beer pong, with garage doors that open into Parker’s Alley and Farmer Street in the warmer months.

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    Come see us in the back for AC’s famous fried chicken and honey butter biscuits.

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    We Take Tokens

    Our craft beer and cocktail bars accept only tokens, which are available for purchase at the entrance.

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    Book A Beer Tap Table

    Tap Tables are available for day-of bookings on a first come, first served basis at the Token Booth. For advance bookings of 8 people or fewer please email taptables@thebrakemandetroit.com. For advance bookings of larger groups please fill out our booking form.

JOIN THE MUG CLUB

Join our Mug Club! As a member, you'll get an exclusive beer mug, free first fill up, and one-token beer pours whenever you bring back your mug. Stop by the beer token booth to join! 


  • Photo of Food Courtesy Of

    Food Courtesy Of

    Come see us in the back for AC’s famous fried chicken and honey butter biscuits.

    View The Menu

  • Photo of We Take Tokens

    We Take Tokens

    Our craft beer and cocktail bars accept only tokens, which are available for purchase at the entrance.

  • Photo of Book A Beer Tap Table

    Book A Beer Tap Table

    Tap Tables are available for day-of bookings on a first come, first served basis at the Token Booth. For advance bookings of 8 people or fewer please email taptables@thebrakemandetroit.com. For advance bookings of larger groups please fill out our booking form.

Book a Tap Table

Tap Tables are available for up to 8 guests at $199 for the first hour and $25 per person per additional hour. Food from Penny Red’s is available on an a la carte basis.

Tap Tables are available for day-of bookings on a first come, first served basis at the Token Booth. 

For advance bookings of 8 or more, please fill out our Large Parties form.

Large Parties

Hours & Location

View The Brakeman at 22 John R Street,
Detroit, MI 48226 on Google Maps

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Tuesday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday: 4:00pm - 2:00am
Saturday: 12:00pm - 2:00am
Sunday: 12:00pm - 10:00pm

Lion's Game
Thursday, December 5th: 4:00pm - 12:00am

*Penny Red's kitchen closes 1 hour earlier

HAPPY HOUR

$5 Tokens | Tuesday - Friday: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm

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