7OH2 Hospitality in Detroit today announced Gilly’s Clubhouse and Rooftop at 1550 Woodward Ave. in downtown Detroit will open in spring 2024. It also released new renderings of the 10,000-square-foot bar and restaurant facility.
Operated by 7OH2 Hospitality, in partnership with Rock, Gilly’s is intended to bring a multi-faceted dining and sports entertainment experience to the city, “embodying the true spirit of Detroit and its love for food, drinks and sports.”
Gilly’s is the vision of the late Nick Gilbert, who passed away early this year from complications related to Neurofibromatosis (NF). Gilbert, the son of Dan and Jennifer Gilbert, had a long-time dream of bringing a sports bar to downtown Detroit.
The new location will feature both indoor and outdoor bar concepts. The space weaves together a symphony of tones, textures, and contemporary architecture, “creating a masterpiece that is synonymous with elegance, innovation, and function.”
“The opportunity to introduce an entirely new concept for dining and entertainment in Detroit invigorates me,” says Josh Lang, founder of 7OH2 Hospitality and operator of Gilly’s. “We are bringing to market something that will captivate the senses of our guests and offer them an experience they cannot get anywhere else. I cannot wait to unveil what we have been working on next spring.”
Gilly’s Clubhouse consists of two floors. The street level features a patio along Woodward Avenue, an indoor café, and lounge with a mezzanine to host private events and large parties. The main attraction is a 120-square-foot television wall visible from every seat.
The rooftop of the venue features a hacienda-inspired haven, offering a tequila tasting room and casual Mexican street classics, with taco service from an in-house, custom-built food truck. Designed with a “light industrial” rooftop enclosure boasting year-round views of the Detroit skyline.
