New Sports Bar Opening Along Woodward Avenue In Downtown Detroit

DETROIT — A new sports bar is planned to open along Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit, according to a news release from Bedrock Detroit.

The new bar will be called Gilly's, named after Rocket Mortgage Founder Dan Gilbert's son, Nick Gilbert, who helped create the initial concept and design for the project before he died in May, according to the release.

"To know Nick was to know a person with a true zest for life and celebrating with those around him," Dan and Jennifer Gilbert said in a joint statement. "Gilly’s combines Nick’s love for food with his love for sports and entertainment right here in the heart of Detroit – a city he loved tremendously. We cannot wait to open the doors and share a project that meant so much to our son."

The bar will be located at 1550 Woodward Avenue, just south of Grand Circus Park, which lies between Witherell and Clifford Streets and is a short walk to downtown Detroit sports and entertainment venues.

Gilly's will offer customers a relaxed atmosphere to watch sports with multiple food and drinks options, according to the release.

The planned 14,000-square-foot building will also have more than 350 seats, a lower level bar, a first-floor patio along Woodward Avenue and a rooftop terrace, according to the release.

The bar is expected to open sometime in 2024, according to the release.