Best bars near Joe Louis Arena?

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Tommy's Detroit Bar and Grill is the place for hockey fans before a game. There is also a Buffalo Wild Wings, and a few other local bars that are open before and after games.

Cheli's Bar and Hockeytown Cafe are the two best places for Hockey fans before a game. There are also traditional chain ones like Buffalo Wild Wings but they don't have the local flavor and fans that these other two have.