129 Lounge strikes a chord with music lovers in downtown Monroe. Featuring an extensive martini and bottled import beer selection, grab an order of their hand-stuffed olives and take in a variety of live jazz and blues artists that this bar showcases on a seasonal basis. When the bands take a break, step outside and take in the view of the River Raisin from the lounge's back deck, or test your smarts with their electronic trivia games. --Kate Kilponen