Bars and pubs in Ann Arbor
53 bars, pubs, wine bars and breweries in Ann Arbor.
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Bars and pubs in Ann Arbor
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Grizzly Peak Brewing Company
Features a number of their own brews. In addition to its brews, Grizzly Peak has excellent food and friendly wait staff. In the fall, Grizzly Peak and other area breweries host an Oktoberfest block party, and celebrate the season with drink specials and an Oktoberfest beer glass. American cuisine featuring pizza, burgers, ribs, fresh fish, pasta, sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts. The cheddar ale soup is not to be missed!
Mon-Thu 11AM-11PM, Fri Sat 11AM-midnight, Sun noon-11PM$5-15 lunch, $10-20 dinner · Wheelchair accessible
DrinkBarBlind Pig
A popular local nightclub and concert venue since 1971, featuring local talent and occasionally larger acts. The 8 Ball Saloon, beneath the club, is open daily from 3PM, with pool tournaments Su-Tu and a darts tournament on Monday.
Open now · closes 2 am tomorrowLive music
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Casey's Tavern
Tavern near the Amtrak station. Soups, salads, snacks, burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, and main courses, with beers for $3.25-4.95. Very helpful wait staff who will gladly steer you away from items they don't recommend.
Mon-Sat 11AM-11PM (bar open until midnight Fri Sat), closed Sundays$6-$12
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Good Time Charley's
A popular undergraduate hangout with a menu featuring breadsticks, pub food, salads, pizza, sandwiches and burgers. Popular for their bombs, Long Island iced teas and specialty drinks.
Mon-Sat 11AM-2AM, Sun noon-midnight$4-8
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Jolly Pumpkin
Belgian-style ales brewed in nearby Dexter, Michigan, are served here along with a seasonal menu. Vegan-friendly.
Open now · closes 9 pm
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Old Town Tavern
Appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, southwestern main courses, rotating weekend main courses, and a broad selection of mixed drinks. Popular but non-rowdy watering hole for townies.
Open now · closes 9 pm$6–10
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Rick's American Cafe
Rick's holds a legendary reputation on campus, and it has been the most popular bar among University of Michigan upperclassmen for many years. While it doesn't get busy until around 11PM, expect the line to wrap around the side of the building to the end of the alley next door in the fall and spring. Though "cafe" is in the name, Rick's does not serve food, and instead is known for strong drinks such as the "mind probe" and the "shark bowl", as well as the best dance floor on South University.
Mon-Wed 9PM-2AM, Thu-Sat 7PM-2AM$5 cover
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Arbor Brewing Company
Known to the pub faithful as ABC, this establishment has outdoor seating in the warmer months and a fabulous block party Oktoberfest celebration in the fall. ABC has good food (especially the nachos) and a good variety of unique brews. They also offer a selection of Belgian-style ales brewed onsite. ABC offers monthly beer tastings ($40), with a schedule posted on their website.
Mon-Sat 11:30AM-1AM, Sun noon-midnight. Happy hour is all day Mon, and Tue-Fri 4PM-7PM
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Babs' Underground Lounge
A popular, low-key, secluded underground drinking establishment known for its cocktails.
Tue-Sat 7PM-2AM, closed Sun-Mon
DrinkPubAshley's Restaurant & Pub
A busy establishment with good food and an excellent assortment of beers (over 60 on tap). Ashley's is always a good time and worth the wait on the weekends. Sandwiches, wraps, pub pizzas and main courses.
Mon-Sat 11:30AM-2AM, Sun 11AM-midnight$7-14
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Brown Jug
A popular hangout since 1938, the Brown Jug offers appetizers, salads, soups, sandwiches, burgers, chicken and fish dinners, and pizza. Beware however that a lot of the food has been frozen.
Daily 11AM-2AM. Early bird specials are from 2-5PM, happy hour 7:30PM-10PM$5-16
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Scorekeepers
Sports bar serving burgers, chicken and sandwiches.
Mon-Thu 5PM-2AM, Fri Sat 11:30AM-2AM, closed Sun (except during NFL season). Food is served Mon-Wed until 10PM, and Thu-Sat until midnight
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Bill's Beer Garden
218 South Ashley Street
Closed · opens 5:30 pmOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible
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North Star Lounge
301 North Fifth Avenue
Closed · opens 5 pm WednesdayVegan options · Wi-Fi
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The Grotto - Watering Hole
303 South Ashley Street
Open now · closes 11 pmWi-Fi · Outdoor seating
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Wolverine State Brewing Co.
2019 West Stadium Boulevard
Open now · closes midnight tomorrowBrews its own beer
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Fraser's Pub
2045 Packard Street
Open now · closes 2 am tomorrow
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Rappourt
2721 Plymouth Road
Open now · closes 10 pm
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The Garage Bar
618 Church St
Open now · closes 2 am tomorrow
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mash
211 East Washington Street
Closed · opens 8 pm Friday
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Bløm Mead + Cider
100 South Fourth Avenue
Closed · opens 4 pm tomorrow
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Old German
117 South Ashley Street
Closed · opens 4 pm Thursday
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Alley Bar
112 West Liberty Street
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Blue Leprechaun
1220 South University Avenue
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Homes Brewery
2321 Jackson Avenue
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Uplift
210 South First Street
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Haymaker Public House
203 E Washington St
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Nightcap
220 S Main St
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Rabbit Hole
210 S 1st St
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hear.say brewing
2350 W Liberty St
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8-Ball Pool
208 S 1st St
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Allen Rumsey Cocktail Lounge
615 E Huron St
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Lo-Fi
220 S Main St
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Bar at Cranbrook
990 W Eisenhower Pkwy
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Beaver Trap Bar
1300 S University Ave Ste 4
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Bleachers Tap Room
3135 Washtenaw Ave
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Brown Bag It and Cocktails
507 S Ashley St
- DrinkBeer bar
Craft Breww City
640 Packard St
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Glasshouse Brewing
2350 W Liberty St
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Rush Street
314 S Main St
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