Last updated October 11, 2026 · ranked from 4,071 Google reviews · How we rank
Every entry in this guide is inside Waterford, MI. Among the listed bars, Hosel Rockets Golf and Whiskey Lounge has a 4.8 Google rating from 159 reviews, while Kennedy's Irish Pub holds a 4.6 rating from 1,693 reviews. Heroes Bar-BQ & Brew follows with a 4.4 rating from 1,278 reviews, and Shorty's Bar & Grill has a 4.0 rating from 774 reviews. These figures offer two ways to compare the bars: their ratings and the number of reviews behind them. Kennedy's Irish Pub has the largest review count of these four, while Hosel Rockets Golf and Whiskey Lounge has the highest rating.
Kennedy's Irish Pub holds a 4.6 Google rating across 1,693 reviews, listed on Google as pub.
Drafts and cocktails
Games and sports
Open late weekends
“Kennedy’s Irish Pub is heaven on earth. You are only a stranger here one time. This is my home away from home. Nada and Rosemary will treat you like family. The team is aces. The food is lovingly prepared with the finest ingredients. And…”
Waterford Barbershop holds a 4.9 Google rating across 157 reviews, listed on Google as barber shop.
“It's worth the drive, but book ahead of time. After coming here for a few years, I have learned to appreciate a consistent, high quality haircut that cannot be matched elsewhere. Maureen and Steve are masters of their craft at barbering.…”
Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.
How we ranked this list
Each bar is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Waterford category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which bars in Waterford, MI stay open until 2 a.m.?
Shorty’s Bar & Grill closes at 2 a.m. every day. Shark Club, Kennedy’s Irish Pub, CJ’s Upper Deck and Irish Tavern Waterford close at 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. OverTyme Grill & Tap Room closes at midnight Monday through Saturday and at 10 p.m. Sunday.
Where can I watch sports and play bar games in Waterford, MI?
Shark Club at 6665 Highland Rd has billiards and giant TVs. OverTyme Grill & Tap Room at 4724 Dixie Hwy combines multiple TVs with pool tables and arcade games. Irish Tavern Waterford at 4703 Elizabeth Lake Rd offers sports viewing, bar games, trivia and karaoke.
Which bars in Waterford, MI have outdoor seating?
CJ’s Upper Deck at 3270 W Huron St has outdoor seating, an outdoor Tiki-style bar and rooftop seating. Shorty’s Bar & Grill has an upstairs deck. Kennedy’s Irish Pub and Buffalo Wild Wings also offer outdoor seating; Buffalo Wild Wings allows dogs outside.
Where can I get happy-hour food and drinks in Waterford, MI?
Buffalo Wild Wings, Lion’s Den, Shark Club, OverTyme Grill & Tap Room, CJ’s Upper Deck, San José Mexican Bar And Grill, Square One Eats and Treats, and Shorty’s Bar & Grill all offer both happy-hour food and drinks.
Which bars in Waterford, MI accept reservations for groups?
Shark Club, OverTyme Grill & Tap Room, Lion’s Den and CJ’s Upper Deck accept reservations and have private dining rooms. Kennedy’s Irish Pub, Irish Tavern Waterford and Shorty’s Bar & Grill do not accept reservations.
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