Man Cave Happy Hour

Send us a textStep through the intentionally squeaky door of Donovan's Pub, and you'll immediately understand what makes neighborhood bars the backbone of Detroit. Owner Shannon Lowell keeps that door noisy for a reason - when it creaks, everyone glances up to size newcomers within 30 seconds.Located in what Shannon calls "the cracks between Corktown and Mexicantown," this neighborhood institution has weathered decades of Detroit's changing landscape. From its origins as Patton's Bar in the mid-60s to its rebirth after a fire, Donovan's embodies the resilience that defines the city. Shannon shares fascinating stories of his childhood in the bar, meeting characters like Marlene the numbers runner who kept folded cash visibly bulging from her tight jeans pockets - both as a display of status and a warning not to touch.The walls themselves tell stories - from bullet holes courtesy of an angry patron who shot a Playboy centerfold on the wall to the permanent Halloween decoration