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The Horse

Detroit, MI 8140 Michigan Ave 313-581-7400
Closed Opens 16:00 today
Strip Club Topless 21+
Hours
MON Closed
TUE Closed
WED 16:00 - 02:00
THU 16:00 - 02:00 TODAY
FRI 16:00 - 02:00
SAT 16:00 - 02:00
SUN 16:00 - 02:00
On tap
Kitchen
Parking
49/100

Underwhelming experience with some bright spots.

The Horse has its moments, but overall feels like a lazy attempt at a club experience. The low scores for safety and cleanliness are a major concern. If you're a fan of gritty, no-frills nightlife, you might find some enjoyment here, but be prepared for a rough ride.

How this is scored
49/100

A dingy spot with a weird location.

The property itself is a letdown, with a cramped, dingy atmosphere and a weird location that's hard to find. The lack of luxury vibes and poor parking options make it feel like a hassle to visit. If you're looking for a high-end experience, keep looking.

How property is scored
HOW PROPERTY IS SCORED

Property weighting

Property weighs 7 sub-metrics — atmosphere, location, privacy, parking, luxury, amenities, capacity — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 property score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PROPERTY · 49/100

The room

A dingy spot with a weird location.

The property itself is a letdown, with a cramped, dingy atmosphere and a weird location that's hard to find. The lack of luxury vibes and poor parking options make it feel like a hassle to visit. If you're looking for a high-end experience, keep looking.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 5.1
  • Location 3.4
  • Privacy 4.3
  • Parking 6.0
  • Luxury 4.3
  • Amenities 7.0
  • Capacity 6.0
48/100

Friendly staff can't save a slow, sketchy vibe.

The staff at The Horse are friendly and try their best, but the slow service and lack of respect for customers' time is a major turnoff. The bar service is decent, but the overall vibe is just too sketchy. If you're a fan of laid-back, no-pressure service, you might enjoy it here.

How service is scored
HOW SERVICE IS SCORED

Service weighting

Service weighs 7 sub-metrics — door, bar, speed, respect, safety, clean, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 service score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

SERVICE · 48/100

The hospitality

Friendly staff can't save a slow, sketchy vibe.

The staff at The Horse are friendly and try their best, but the slow service and lack of respect for customers' time is a major turnoff. The bar service is decent, but the overall vibe is just too sketchy. If you're a fan of laid-back, no-pressure service, you might enjoy it here.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 6.0
  • Bar service 5.1
  • Speed 3.5
  • Respect 6.0
  • Safety 2.8
  • Cleanliness 6.0
  • Value 5.1
42/100

Overpriced, bland eats in a cramped space.

The food at The Horse is overpriced and bland, with a cramped, cluttered kitchen that's hard to navigate. The drink prices are steep, and the selection is limited. If you're a foodie or a drink connoisseur, you'll be disappointed. Stick to the basics and don't expect much.

How food is scored
HOW FOOD IS SCORED

Food weighting

Food weighs 7 sub-metrics — quality, price, drinks, bottles, luxury, cigar, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 food score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

FOOD · 42/100

The kitchen

Overpriced, bland eats in a cramped space.

The food at The Horse is overpriced and bland, with a cramped, cluttered kitchen that's hard to navigate. The drink prices are steep, and the selection is limited. If you're a foodie or a drink connoisseur, you'll be disappointed. Stick to the basics and don't expect much.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 6.0
  • Food prices 1.0
  • Drink prices 5.1
  • Bottle prices 1.0
  • Luxury 4.3
  • Cigars & hookah 1.0
  • Value 5.1
56/100

Some talented dancers, but not worth the hassle.

The performers at The Horse are some of the best, with talented dancers and a great energy. However, the lack of professionalism and poor VIP treatment is a major letdown. If you're a fan of the performers and don't mind a rough, unpolished experience, you might find some enjoyment here.

How performers is scored
HOW PERFORMERS IS SCORED

Performers weighting

Performers weighs 6 sub-metrics — talent, style, interact, pro, vip, dance — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 performers score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PERFORMERS · 56/100

The floor

Some talented dancers, but not worth the hassle.

The performers at The Horse are some of the best, with talented dancers and a great energy. However, the lack of professionalism and poor VIP treatment is a major letdown. If you're a fan of the performers and don't mind a rough, unpolished experience, you might find some enjoyment here.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 6.0
  • Appearance & style 6.0
  • Interaction 6.0
  • Professionalism 5.1
  • VIP value 5.1
  • Dance value 5.1
HOW IT'S SCORED

Overall SW Score weighting

Each point on the radar is a dimension scored 0–100, weighted by how much it shapes a night out. Balanced shapes mean well-rounded clubs; spikes mean a venue excels at one thing but not others.

Tap any dimension's own info icon to see which sub-metrics feed into it.

SW SCORE · 49/100

How scoring works

Underwhelming experience with some bright spots.

The Horse has its moments, but overall feels like a lazy attempt at a club experience. The low scores for safety and cleanliness are a major concern. If you're a fan of gritty, no-frills nightlife, you might find some enjoyment here, but be prepared for a rough ride.

SW Score is a weighted composite across four dimensions — property, service, food, and performers — measured across 27 sub-metrics and a separate value score.

Sub-metric signals are pulled from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. Each dimension rolls up into a 0-100 score, which feeds the weighted overall.

How to read the shape: a balanced radar means a well-rounded club. A spiked shape means it excels at one thing and not others. Tap any dimension below for its full breakdown.

Dimension scores
  • Property 49
  • Service 48
  • Food 42
  • Performers 56
  • Value 42
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25 reviews
90/100 SW score
The Horse Lives Up to the Hype I've been to The Horse multiple times and it never fails to impress. The DJs are always on point and the dancers are gorgeous. The only reason I'm giving it 4.5 stars instead of 5 is because the food is a bit overpriced, but the bottle service is worth it.
70/100 SW score
A Mixed Bag I visited The Horse for a girls' night out and had a decent time, but it wasn't exactly what I expected. The atmosphere was lively, but the dancers seemed a bit disinterested. The drinks were overpriced, but the valet parking was convenient.
60/100 SW score
A Bachelor Party Disappointment I took my friends to The Horse for a bachelor party and we were all underwhelmed. The location is a bit sketchy and the safety concerns didn't exactly put us at ease. The dancers were attractive, but the experience was just okay.
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