Bar Rotunda

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1265 Washington Blvd
Detroit, MI 48226

Bar Rotunda is an all-day café and wine bar located under a beautifully restored 100-year-old Keppler glass dome within the lobby of Book Tower in Detroit. This premier destination offers a delightful selection of coffees, pastries, small plates, wines, and cocktails, all inspired by the grand cafés and hotel bars of early 20th-century Paris.

With its idyllic setting, Bar Rotunda provides a unique atmosphere for both locals and visitors to savor a bite or drink. The combination of design and service reflects a commitment to creating an exceptional dining experience reminiscent of European elegance.

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4.55 reviews
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Soph S.
8/22/2025

What a spectacular bar! A beautiful way to be introduced to Book Tower. Bar Rotunda has some of the best oysters in the city, along with a great cocktail list. Try the Paper Plane! Mike, the...

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Doris K.
2/20/2025

I come here a lot; normally to have a cocktail or take someone when I wish to impress them. The bartenders are always really nice, friendly, and make a wonderful drink. The food is their all...

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Beau H.
1/10/2025

Oh my you Bar Rotunda , You! What a jewel you are! Not only have you kept promises the mayor had to make Detroiters proud but you really do deliver! Ali at the bar should be the spokesperson for...

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Nargis H.
12/7/2024

This place is inside the lobby of the beautiful book tower so you already know ambiance is 10/10. We decided to grab a drink here while we waited for a table at Aladdin Sane downstairs. It was a...

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Dee-Dee W.
9/24/2024

My friend and I waited here while we were waiting for the rooftop located in the same building to seat us. I got a beer, my friend got a cocktail, and we both shared oysters and the deviled eggs....

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