Thank you for your continued support and patronage. The Hammer & Nail is taking a short hiatus, but we will be back to you soon with more fun new cocktails and menu items. We look forward to seeing you again and will let you all know when we open back up with our new hours / menu so keep following us on social media for updates! Thanks so much and stay safe.
- The Hammer & Nail team
Inspired by Detroit’s mid-20th century cocktail culture, Hammer & Nail is Midtown’s latest addition to the city’s lively food and beverage scene. Our
Sleek
Cocktail Bar
sits on the ground floor of the gloriously restored Plaza Building, where soaring floor-to-ceiling windows and warm walnut and leather banquettes are the backdrop for period-inspired cocktails and cuisine.
The Pink Squirrel
Creme de Noyaux, Creme de Cacao, Calder Dairy Cream
The Old Fashioned
Crown Royal, Black Cherry Syrup, House-made Citrus Sorbet, Orange Bitters
The Moonwalk
Grand Marnier, Fresh Grapefruit Juice, Cava, Rose Water
The Collins
Old Tom Gin, House-made Citrus Sorbet, Fresh Lemon Juice, Club Soda
The Blue Hawaii
Bacardi Superior, Pineapple, Curaçao, Lemon, Blue Spirulina
The Nail
Dewars 12yr, Copper & Kings Immature Brandy, Drambuie, Lemon Peel
The Wallbanger
Vodka, Fresh Squeezed OJ, Amontillado Sherry, Galliano
The Gibson
Beefeater Gin, Dolin Dry, Cocktail Onions
The Nitro Russian
Drafted cocktail - Stolichnaya & House Coffee Liqueur (cream upon request)
The Hi Ball
Drafted cocktail - Cutty Sark and soda
All sandwiches are served on rustic white bread, with your choice of kettle chips or tomato soup.
Sandwiches
Classic Cheese
American and cheddar, add tomato or bacon
Ham and Cheese
Black Forest ham, sharp cheddar
Tuna Melt
Tuna salad, white cheddar, shaved sweet onion
Sides
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Great Lakes Kettle Chips
Shareables
Warm Onion Dip
Caramelized sweet onion, mayo, parmesan, cream cheese, cayenne pepper, chives, Great Lakes Kettle Chips
Cadillac House Whitefish Spread
Smoked whitefish, mayo, sour cream, lemon, cayenne, herbs, crostini
Deviled Eggs
Classic deviled eggs, smoked paprika, Dijon mustard
Ruth's Party Mix
Classic Chex, Cheerios, Kix and pretzels with Worcestershire and spices
History
Constructed in 1966 as the Professional Plaza office tower, the structure later became known around town as the “Hammer and Nail building” for its iconic neon sign—a series of hammers striking a nail at the top of its peak—and its origins as home of the Detroit Carpenters Union. Hammer & Nail pays homage to the building’s mid-century origins while restoring its famous sign to a place of prominence for all to see.
