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Father Forgive Me
Detroit, USA · Wine and cocktail bar · North America
Father Forgive Me is a wine and cocktail bar on the grounds of the Shepherd in Detroit. Most guests walk in, with table reservations also available.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-09
Plan Your Visit
1265 Parkview St, Detroit, MI 48214, USAWest Village / The Shepherd
- Style
- Wine and cocktail barChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Hours
- Monday–Thursday 16:00–23:00; Friday 16:00–00:00; Saturday 12:00–00:00; Sunday 12:00–23:00.Checked 2026-09-30 · Source
- Booking
- Mostly walk-ins; ordinary table bookings are available through the owner's Resy page.Checked 2026-09-30 · Source
- Menu
- Wine and cocktails.Checked 2026-10-02 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
30.2 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 71.1
- World's 50 Best
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 25.9
- Serious press
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Social Vibes
- 60.9
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
87/ 100
Score context
East Village Detroit wine and cocktail bar in a former church garage offers polished drinks, outdoor seating, and small plates in a sunny open setting. Quickly earned national best-bar nods; guests praise the vibe, unique presentations, and patio.
Guest score details
What guests like
- polished cocktail and wine program
- abundant outdoor seating and open atmosphere
- unique drink presentations and small plates
- quick national recognition
What to know
- newer venue still building consistency for some
Source excerpt
“After just one pilgrimage, it already feels like a sacred ritual.”
Source: detroit.eater.com (linked below)
Review & discussion links
Other cited sources
Crowd signal
Google 4.7★ across 223 reviews.
View on Google · Checked . Ratings and review counts can change.
Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
No recorded global awards in the scored window.
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.
North America's 50 Best Bars
Reviews & press
No linked coverage yet.