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DETROIT - This new rooftop bar has some of the best views of Downtown Detroit.

Located 13 stories high on top of the historic Metropolitan building, this is Detroit's first public skyscraper rooftop bar.

Here's a tour of the Monarch Club.

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Built in 1925 and located at 33 John R St., the Metropolitan had sat vacant since 1979 before reopening in 2018 after undergoing tens of millions of dollars in renovations. It's now the home of the 110-room Detroit Element hotel, Detroit's only extended-stay hotel.

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The 150-seat club (80 indoors, 70 outdoors) features this indoor bar. It also has numerous lounges and three outdoor terraces with 360-degree views of Downtown Detroit.

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The Monarch Club’s outdoor patios have plenty of seating. There are three fireplaces.

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The bar serves artisan cocktails, various liquors and wines. There's also a food menu with shareable small plates created by Chef Jared Bobkin, a repeat "Hell's Kitchen" contestant. The menu features brisket sliders, lettuce wraps, meatballs and grilled cauliflower steak.

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"The inspiration for the Monarch Club pays homage to the storied city clubs of Detroit that used to be on rooftops, such as the Savoyard and Recess clubs," said David Di Rita, one of the principals of The Roxbury Group, which saved The Metropolitan.

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"When you take a look at what this space used to be when it was just graffiti and concrete, it's really come to life. It has a new modern feel and atmosphere of those old adorned mid-century Detroit clubs," said Stan Kaminski, senior vice president of operations at Azul Hospitality Group, which manages the club.

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The interior design of Monarch Club was created by Patrick Thompson Designs of Detroit.

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The Monarch Club is open to the public seven nights a week. Hours are 4 p.m. to midnight Monday - Saturday. Sunday hours are 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

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"This space could host anything from a bridal party to a corporate event," added Kaminski.

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"When you take a look at the overall aspect of the club, there's different scenarios that can play out in this space on a daily basis which would align ourselves with the entire Detroit community."

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Private event reservations will begin sometime in mid to late June.

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THE VIEWS OF DOWNTOWN DETROIT FROM THE MONARCH CLUB:

MLive took pictures of the city from every spot on the rooftop.

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