Dabney & Co. - Cocktail Bar and Lounge

4.7

22 Reviews

$31 to $50

Regional American (Contemporary Southern)

344 N Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

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2 people

27 Apr 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Great for live music
Good for special occasions

Home of the iconic Mint Julep, Dabney & Co. offers a speakeasy-style, Contemporary Southern dining experience that blends bold flavors with soulful hospitality. Our menu features standout dishes like Black Eyed Pea Hummus, Peach Cobbler Cornbread, and Maple-Drizzled Chicken & Cornbread. Our award-winning cocktails and unique environment have been featured on NPR, TripAdvisor, and in the Michigan Tourism Campaign.

Tucked away in downtown Kalamazoo, Dabney & Co. combines an intimate, speakeasy atmosphere with walls adorned in rich music history. The sounds of Dabney range from Blues to Soul, R&B, and classic Hip Hop, setting the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable evening. With live music every Friday and regular events, there’s always something exciting happening. Our twice-crowned City Cocktail Competition Champions cocktail program perfectly complements the lively ambiance, making Dabney & Co. a must-visit destination.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Regional American (Contemporary Southern), Regional American (Southern)
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–00:30
Phone number
(269) 475-9965
Website
http://www.drinkswithdabney.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Elevate your event with Dabney & Co. catering, offering contemporary Southern cuisine and signature cocktails. Our customizable menus include everything from plated dinners to buffet-style options, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Let our team handle the details, so you and your guests can enjoy a stress-free event.
Private party facilities
Host your special occasion at Dabney & Co. in our elegant, Art Deco-inspired space. Perfect for birthdays, weddings, and corporate events, with a private bar, and customizable seating. Our team ensures every detail is flawless, creating an unforgettable event for you and your guests.

Location
344 N Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Area
Kalamazoo
Cross Street
Dabney & Co. is at North Rose St. and West Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo, M
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Dabney & Co. is conveniently located across from the Kalamazoo Metro station and Amtrak train station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Birthday Cornbread
Multiple dates available
Tue - Thu - 16:00 - 20:30,Fri - Sat - 16:00 - 23:00
Celebrate your special day with us! Enjoy a complimentary slice of our Lemon Blueberry Cornbread, made with fresh Michigan blueberries, when you dine at Dabney & Co. for your birthday. Simply inform your server, and we'll make sure your celebration is extra sweet!

What 22 people are saying

Dabney & Co. - Cocktail Bar and Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Innovative
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Hot spot
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Romantic
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Good for special occasions
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
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Review summary

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Dabney & Co. offers a vibrant atmosphere with live music and "amazingly talented" musicians. Guests consistently praise the "phenomenal" drinks, delicious food, and exceptional customer service. The ambiance is perfect for date nights and celebrations, making it a "go-to" spot. Despite occasional service hiccups, the overall experience remains "one-of-a-kind."

23 Reviews

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Theresa
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another EPIC night with good friend delicious drinks and a phenomenal DJ! This is one of the best places to be on a Saturday night!
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Theresa
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This establishment is one of my favorites. The Respect drink hits the spot but the banana pudding dessert was spectacular! Great place to meet friends and enjoy the evening. Make reservations early to attend all their events!
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Veronica
Grand Rapids2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this place! The musicians have all been truly amazingly talented and entertaining. The lemon blueberry cornbread is out of this world and My Prerogative is my favorite drink.
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Theresa
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dabney is always an experience. The vibe is amazing! The food is delicious and the drinks are phenomenal. You are always greeted with a smile. If you are frequent customer they even call you by your name. I appreciate the diversity of all the entertainment. I highly recommend this establishment for a good time! Gracias!
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Mellonie
Chicago1 review
1.0
Dined on 23 March 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
My girlfriends and I embarked on a weekend trip to Michigan for wine tasting. We were on the lookout for places that offered great drinks, food, and a positive atmosphere. Well, Dabney was not the place for us. I had made a reservation for 9:30 p.m., but we didn’t get a table until 45 minutes later. This reservation requirement seemed unnecessary. The food was not particularly impressive, and the drinks were excessively sweet. One of my girlfriends’ bank cards was even charged twice. Overall, it was a complete disappointment, especially considering how TikTok had portrayed Dabney in a positive light.
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Isaac
Grand Rapids1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dabneys is always a great place to enjoy good atmosphere, food and drinks. Black Excellence at its finest! Grand Rapids should take notes.
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Artrella
Grand Rapids2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dabney & Co. is ALWAYS a vibe, so I was thrilled to share my favorite musical hangout with my cousin for her birthday. She came into town to enjoy the Anita Baker/Sade night. She enjoyed her free lemon blueberry cornbread immensely and her drinks. She tried my black eyed pea hummus and really liked it as well. Per usual, my Motownphilly mocktail was a 10 out of 10. The customer service is A+ (welcomed upon entry, smiles on faces of staff, water stayed topped off, needed paper towel in a bathroom and had it literally right away, I COULD GO ON). My hope is that this business is on that corner near downtown for years and years and years to come. Daniel (the owner) has curated something truly unique and special for my city and I am so grateful.
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Palora
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a awesome time. The service was excellent, the vibe was everything. I will be back again.
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Veronica
Grand Rapids2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Drinks are interesting but drink service is a little slow. They’d sell more drinks if they served faster.
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OpenTable Diner
Grand Rapids1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This was my first time at Dabney. It was incredible . The drinks were delicious as well as the peach dessert. It was truly an experience
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Dabney & Co. - Cocktail Bar and Lounge is rated 4.7 stars by 22 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

27 Apr 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Google Map for Dabney & Co. - Cocktail Bar and Lounge

344 N Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Dabney & Co. is at North Rose St. and West Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo, M
Area
Kalamazoo
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–00:30
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Regional American (Contemporary Southern), Regional American (Southern)
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Dabney & Co. is conveniently located across from the Kalamazoo Metro station and Amtrak train station
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.drinkswithdabney.com/
Phone number
(269) 475-9965
Catering
Elevate your event with Dabney & Co. catering, offering contemporary Southern cuisine and signature cocktails. Our customizable menus include everything from plated dinners to buffet-style options, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Let our team handle the details, so you and your guests can enjoy a stress-free event.
Private party facilities
Host your special occasion at Dabney & Co. in our elegant, Art Deco-inspired space. Perfect for birthdays, weddings, and corporate events, with a private bar, and customizable seating. Our team ensures every detail is flawless, creating an unforgettable event for you and your guests.

Dabney & Co. - Cocktail Bar and Lounge

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Offers

Birthday Cornbread

Menu

What 22 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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