(Image Credit: Detroit Institute of Arts)

Since the Dodge brothers were tinkering in a garage in the late 1800s, Midtown has been a hotbed of creativity and artistic expression – and that’s never been more true than today, where galleries and restaurants line the streets around Wayne State University.

To make this list, we combined trip data from 2016 and a conversation with the Detroit Institute of Arts to nail down the top 10 Midtown hot spots.

#10: Hopcat
With 130 beers on tap, there is something for everyone to try while you watch your favorite sports team. Fun fact, HopCat has also been a fan favorite of Uber Grand Rapids riders.

#9: The Majestic Theatre
In addition to being one of the top concert venues in Detroit, this spot offers bowling, billiards and a few different food options.

#8: 441 W Canfield St
Jack White’s Third Man Records, runner’s mecca Run Detroit + the Shinola flagship store are among the tenants along this Midtown/Cass Corridor retail stretch.

#7: Grey Ghost
Modern steak spot that landed between Brush Park and Midtown in July 2016 after a few rotating pop-up stints around Detroit.

#6: Scarab Club
Having just celebrated its 110th birthday, this club is for artists and art lovers. While there, check out the second-floor ceiling beam which has been signed by artists like Norman Rockwell, Diego Rivera and Matthew Barney.

#5: The Peterboro
Modern Chinese cuisine with an American touch in a cool space in Midtown/Cass Corridor, with the backing of some of Detroit’s foodie elite.

#4: Chartreuse
A small farm-to-table operation in a historic building, with friendly service and a veggie-friendly menu.

#3: The Old Miami
Referred to as the “C.B.G.B. of the Midwest,” this bar was originally opened to cater to local veterans. Now it’s just one of the top divey music bars in Detroit.

#2: Selden Standard
Just a few years old, this locally-sourced small plate gem raised the bar for relaxed fine dining in Detroit. They accept reservations, but only over the phone.

#1: Detroit Institute of Arts
Its website bills it as having been a “beacon of culture in the Detroit area for over a century” – check out the “Detroit After Dark” collection, running until April 23.

Uber Exclusive:
Detroit Institute of Arts is offering the first 200 riders and drivers that reference this article free admission to the gallery. Check it out and share your experience using #UberDetroit.

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