Dabney & Co. - Cocktail Bar and Lounge

4.7 ★ · 457 reviews on Google · $

Open now · 344 N Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Dabney & Co. - Cocktail Bar and Lounge is a Black-owned business at 344 N Rose St in downtown Kalamazoo, MI. Its name honors John Dabney, the 19th-century Virginia caterer and mixologist. The bar pairs craft cocktails with a Southern contemporary kitchen in its emerald room, with a Mint Julep and Grandma’s Collard Green Dip among the named offerings. Beer, wine, and liquor are also available, along with happy-hour food and drinks. Live music takes place every week, with jazz, soul, and R&B part of the setting; the lounge also offers live performances and dancing. Guests can visit for an early-evening drink or a late-night show, and the business accommodates private events. Reservations are accepted, with table service and food served at the bar. The space welcomes groups and solo diners and identifies as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom.