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Best Bars For Cornhole In Metro Detroit

Cornhole is quickly gaining popularity in Detroit. This lawn game is played in fields, at neighborhood festivals and at events around town. Frequently, the tournaments are hosted by local cornhole organizations who meet regularly throughout the area. Keep on the lookout for Tashmoo Biergarten, who always has a friendly game of cornhole going at one of its pop-up events when the weather is accommodating. Can't get enough of cornhole? Check out the best league in the area, Michigan Cornhole, to get in on all of the action this fun-loving sport brings with it. The list below contains some favorite spots for a lively game of cornhole. Check out a list here of equally awesome places that host a variety of fun drinking games in the Detroit area.
Bagley Bar
210 Bagley Ave.
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 638-2157
www.bagleybardetroit.com

The Bagley Bar is a neighborhood sports bar that gets packed on game days. One of the oldest bars in the city, this friendly establishment hosts competitive cornhole tournaments on Thursdays that are a blast. Leagues are established and the games take place for a season. The games are played in a huge indoor open area and are enjoyed by a ton of people. This sports bar has a bunch of flat screens and a great selection of beer to entice you to stay even after the cornhole competition has ended for the night.

Tequila Blue
526 S. Main St.
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 591-9000
www.tequilablue.net

Tequila Blue is the best spot to play cornhole if you are serious about the sport. On Wednesdays, this bar features a Cornhole Night hosted by Michigan Cornhole League. There are even playoffs. This is a really fun place to bring a bunch of friends to participate in this fun group sport. Entering into a battle, where only one competitor will rise as the victor, is definitely made more fun with a drink added to the mix. And since awesome beer specials abound, grab a frosty beverage and get ready to rumble. Interested players must sign up to play and pay a fee to join a league.

Aubree's Pizzeria & Grill
39 E. Cross St.
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 483-1870
www.aubrees.com

Aubree's is a pizza place that has a ton of activities going on to keep patrons entertained. Cornhole games, held weekly, are on and poppin' when class is in session at the schools in town. The atmosphere is lively and this is the perfect spot to enter into a friendly competition with others. Some other great features at this establishment are darts and pool. Aubree's Pizzeria & Grill also hosts weekly trivia contests that are always well attended.

On The Dunes
2055 Haggerty Road
Commerce, MI 48390
(248) 313-9713
www.onthedunessports.com

This spot takes the cake when it comes to activities available to entertain patrons. Known for golf and volleyball, On The Dunes is the ultimate in bars with an endless supply of things to do, including cornhole. Tournaments are held on Mondays in the form of a league, hosted by Michigan Cornhole. Keep in mind that you should register to join, but it's simple to do and only takes a minute. Also available at On The Dunes is horseshoe, ping-pong and pool. There really is something for everyone.

Norm's Field of Dreams
1090 Rochester Road
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 577-9188
www.normsfieldofdreams.com

Norm's Field of Dreams is a comfortable place to hang with friends and chill out after a long day. On Mondays, this low-key sports bar hosts a cornhole competition. The game is played outdoors, so there is plenty of room to show off that toss you've been working on. The bar also has electronic games to capture the attention of patrons, as well as pool tables when the mood strikes to test your skills at maneuvering the eight ball.

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After receiving a BA in Photography from Savannah College of Art & Design, Nicole Wrona began working with a diverse range of musicians. In addition, she is a freelance writer for numerous publications. Her work can be found at www.metalleaves.com and Examiner.com.
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