Starting Gate

Stopped here on a little suburban bar crawl, it hit the spot for a cute lil dive. Definitely a regulars place but we were welcomed with a smile. Lisa is a real gem! Seems like they have bar snacks you can order. Great conversation and drinks. :) We will definitely be back!

Went in during the day for a late lunch. Very quiet and laied back environment.
Ordered the cheeseburger and was shocked at how incredibly good it was!
It was one of the best dive bar burgers I've ever had. Seriously delicious!

Cash only bar (ATM inside), low light, no pool table, friendly patrons, great service.
Also Co-Co is my new favorite barmaid!

Audrey gave A+++ service wings were great this bar reminds me of home! Definitely a place I will be back to!

Came in for one on the way home got a cold beer with a smile. They had karaoke and seemed like just a bunch of regulars (not a bad thing)

It was open until 2am
it was an older crowd when i visited *40 up
Not visually appealing but I'm not complaining just reviewing for the next guy

what a great place to come to on a regular basis if you don't want The young kids fighting at the end of the night. This place is like cheers everybody knows your name. Very loyal owners the employees that work for Starting Gate have been there since the new owners took over a decade ago they have karaoke every weekend. Best prices anywhere inside Hazel Park

Tonight was my first night going to Starting Gate for karaoke. The bartender Lisa is simply amazing, and the karaoke DJ, Teresa was awesome. Great atmosphere, and prices are cheap. I HIGHLY recommend this place, even if you just want something to eat and drink, you'll love it too..

Good food... and awesome service most nights

Very friendly, just stopped in for a soda got the talking football with the barmaid and a couple customers and had a pretty good time by just having a few pops

Great service home town feel and delicious food 😋👅👌

Love the down home feeling of family and friends. Sherry is the best cook and server. Lots of alcohol!

What can I say the beer was called the bartender was beautiful a good conversation with my old pal axle had a great time thank you

Great local dive bar. They have a small grill for bar food, cheap drinks and karaoke.

Bar tender Theresa is great. I walk in and she knows what i already want. Very good service

I love this place I have been coming here since 1986 and I love them so much

A classic dive bar. Burgers, fries, music. They don't build them like this anymore.

The beer was nice and cold and Nikki was so nice, and did a great job

Lisa is the number one, 5 star bartender in this state.

Fantastic place. Awesome drinks. Nikki is amazing!

Awesome lil "hole the wall" super friendly bar tender

I enjoyed their cheeseburgers! Must try when you go here