About Ghost Light

Ghost Light at 2314 Caniff Street is a bar in the heart of Hamtramck's Caniff Street corridor, one of the most creative and diverse pockets of Metro Detroit. The name comes from the theater tradition of leaving a single light burning on an empty stage, and the bar carries that sense of a stage always waiting for someone to step onto it.

Atmosphere and Setting

The mood is artistic and low-key, in the way that many Hamtramck bars are. Regulars and musicians drift in and out, and the room has a relaxed, come-as-you-are quality. It is a place where a conversation with a stranger can easily turn into a friendship or a creative collaboration.

Music and Community

Hamtramck has a long reputation as a music town, and Ghost Light contributes with a regular calendar of live music and karaoke nights. Songwriters, singers, and bands all find a stage here, and the crowd is used to hearing a wide range of styles, from folk to rock to experimental.

Plan Your Visit

Ghost Light, 2314 Caniff St, Hamtramck, MI 48212. Call (313) 402-4418 or visit ghostlighthamtramck.com for hours and events. Hamtramck is a compact city, and Ghost Light sits within walking distance of many of its other bars, restaurants, and shops.