Rooftop bar opens in Brush Park

Topa, a new Mediterranean-inspired rooftop cocktail bar atop the AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle in Brush Park, has officially opened, bringing coastal cocktails, shareable small plates and skyline views to one of Detroit’s fastest-growing neighborhoods. Developed by Roxbury Group and managed by Azul Hospitality, Topa is named after the Basque word meaning “to toast” or “to clink glasses,” Topa was designed to evoke the relaxed energy of the California coast while embracing Detroit’s urban atmosphere. The 11th-floor venue features indoor and outdoor seating with panoramic views of the city skyline. “Topa represents the next chapter of the hospitality experience at the AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle,” said James Van Dyke, president of the Roxbury Group. “Our vision was to create a space that feels transportive, a place where guests can slow down, connect and enjoy an atmosphere inspired by the California coast while still being surrounded by the energy of Detroit.” Executive Chef Jorge Morales leads the kitchen with a Mediterranean-focused menu featuring seared halloumi, bacalao croquettes, barramundi skewers and charred lamb chops. The space itself weaves history into the design, featuring reclaimed wood sourced from the historic Cadillac Hotel in Lexington, Michigan, with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the Detroit skyline. Topa joins The Conservatory and Bonstelle Playhouse as part of the AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle hospitality campus.

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