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Starting Gate

4.1(130)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 130 reviews (Google rating)Cocktail bar$
Open now · closes 8:00 PM
(248) 545-5170 Directions

Quick facts

Starting Gate is a cocktail bar at 24336 John R Rd in Madison Heights, MI, open daily from 12:00 PM. Call +1248-545-5170 for details.

Address
24336 John R Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030
Phone
+1248-545-5170
Hours today
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Price
$

About Starting Gate

Starting Gate is a cocktail bar at 24336 John R Rd, with a casual, cozy atmosphere and a setting suited to groups. Its drink offerings include beer, cocktails, liquor, and wine, with beer and cocktails highlighted among its features. Food is available, including food served at the bar, and dine-in service is offered. Bar games, karaoke nights, and sports viewing are also listed features, along with fast service.

Practical details include free parking in a lot and on the street, debit card acceptance, and an on-site restroom. The entrance, parking, and restroom are listed as wheelchair accessible. Starting Gate does not accept reservations or offer delivery, so those options are not part of a visit here. Its Google listing has a 4.1 rating from 130 reviews.

Known for

  • Beer and cocktails
  • Karaoke nights and bar games
  • Sports viewing
  • Casual, cozy setting for groups
  • Free lot and street parking

What to order

Mentioned in reviews

  • burger
  • fries

Popular times

Usually not too busy right now · Typical visit volume reported by Google.

Mon

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 12 of 100, 10a: 12 of 100, 11a: 12 of 100, 12p: 11 of 100, 1p: 8 of 100, 2p: 11 of 100, 3p: 11 of 100, 4p: 11 of 100, 5p: 11 of 100, 6p: 12 of 100, 7p: 15 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Tue

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 17 of 100, 10a: 20 of 100, 11a: 20 of 100, 12p: 21 of 100, 1p: 21 of 100, 2p: 24 of 100, 3p: 26 of 100, 4p: 34 of 100, 5p: 32 of 100, 6p: 32 of 100, 7p: 25 of 100, 8p: 30 of 100, 9p: 28 of 100, 10p: 24 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Wed

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 8 of 100, 10a: 11 of 100, 11a: 16 of 100, 12p: 20 of 100, 1p: 21 of 100, 2p: 19 of 100, 3p: 17 of 100, 4p: 17 of 100, 5p: 19 of 100, 6p: 17 of 100, 7p: 17 of 100, 8p: 19 of 100, 9p: 19 of 100, 10p: 16 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Thu

6a1a

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 15 of 100, 10a: 19 of 100, 11a: 20 of 100, 12p: 17 of 100, 1p: 21 of 100, 2p: 19 of 100, 3p: 19 of 100, 4p: 14 of 100, 5p: 15 of 100, 6p: 12 of 100, 7p: 11 of 100, 8p: 14 of 100, 9p: 15 of 100, 10p: 19 of 100, 11p: 15 of 100, 12a: 11 of 100, 1a: 7 of 100

Fri

6a1a

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 5 of 100, 10a: 11 of 100, 11a: 17 of 100, 12p: 17 of 100, 1p: 16 of 100, 2p: 17 of 100, 3p: 24 of 100, 4p: 28 of 100, 5p: 32 of 100, 6p: 35 of 100, 7p: 39 of 100, 8p: 51 of 100, 9p: 71 of 100, 10p: 96 of 100, 11p: 100 of 100, 12a: 79 of 100, 1a: 48 of 100

Sat

6a1a

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 14 of 100, 10a: 15 of 100, 11a: 15 of 100, 12p: 15 of 100, 1p: 12 of 100, 2p: 10 of 100, 3p: 12 of 100, 4p: 15 of 100, 5p: 20 of 100, 6p: 20 of 100, 7p: 21 of 100, 8p: 21 of 100, 9p: 25 of 100, 10p: 30 of 100, 11p: 33 of 100, 12a: 25 of 100, 1a: 17 of 100

Sun

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 0 of 100, 10a: 0 of 100, 11a: 0 of 100, 12p: 7 of 100, 1p: 6 of 100, 2p: 6 of 100, 3p: 7 of 100, 4p: 12 of 100, 5p: 12 of 100, 6p: 8 of 100, 7p: 6 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Google rating breakdown

132 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

  • 5★76
  • 4★19
  • 3★17
  • 2★9
  • 1★11

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

  • karaoke×11
  • bartender×8
  • dive bar×4
  • atmosphere×4
  • burgers×2
  • regulars×2
  • cold beer×2
  • great time×2
  • conversation×2
  • late night hours×2

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What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “I chose this bar to celebrate my birthday with a small group on February 21, 2026, based on a friend’s prior recommendation. Unfortunately, the experience was deeply disappointing. We arrived around 6 pm to a nearly empty space with fli…”

    — Shae Jinn, March 2, 2026 · google

  • “Wandered in here on a random Friday night. Tapped beer was crisp, fresh and cold. Managed to get a really great burger with fries before the grill closed, and had more fries and cheese sticks before close. For bar food it was really good…”

    — Marcquis Mitchell, February 20, 2026 · google

  • “Great service. Laid-back atmosphere. All around great bar.”

    — Jason Palmer, January 2, 2026 · google

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Starting Gate — frequently asked

Is Starting Gate open on Mondays?
Yes — Starting Gate is open Monday from 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
Where is Starting Gate?
Starting Gate is at 24336 John R Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030.
How expensive is Starting Gate?
Google lists Starting Gate in the $ price range for cocktail bars in Madison Heights, MI.
What is the phone number for Starting Gate?
You can reach Starting Gate on +1248-545-5170.
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