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    Arbor Brewing

    4.0 (284 reviews)
    ModerateBreweries, Pubs
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
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    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Grace K.

    Had a great time with friends during their trivia night. Pro tip - I would get here a little earlier before trivia starts to snag a good spot to view the trivia screen. The food was great. We ordered nachos, cookies, and the stout cake. All of them were deliciously warm and hit the spot as we snacked on them throughout trivia. There is a wide selection of beer. I didn't get to try any of them this time but am looking forward to trying them on my next visit. Service was efficient. We waited maybe 5-10 minutes for each of the dishes we ordered. There's also a great outdoor patio/backyard in the back for folks to enjoy their drinks with their group at. Will definitely be back!

    Pesto turkey wrap with garlic fries
    Kai C.

    Came on a rather hot Saturday. They have indoor and outdoor seating. It was pretty warm on the inside. You can order AND pay using the QR code on the table or take the menu up to the bar. I like this aspect but it also takes away the convenience of being able to ask questions right at your table or correct incorrect orders. The food was really delicious and the service is quick. The garlic fries aren't anything spectacular. I believe they just sprinkle garlic powder on them. We paid for it with both orders and only received it on one. If you enjoy beer or ciders and a good pub style meal, I would suggest you give it a try.

    Winter W.

    Not very many parking spots but more parking on the street. You have to wait to be seated but you order at the counter and you either pick up your food or they bring it out. You also bus your own table. Pretty laid back place. Lots of board games there or bring your own. There's also a beer garden in the summer. Plus, a beer club that you can join for $50/ year. The cool part is you get to design your mug, which they keep there for you. Ordered the vegan chili and fish and chips. The chili was really hardy and pretty good. The batter on the fish was light but the fish was a tad dry. The fries were pretty good. I also had the chocolate stout cake - it was the size of a cupcake for $7! Tasted good but not worth the price.

    Shunda B.

    Well my mom wanted to stop for drink/food once i picked her up from the airport - this was my selection. Sunday crowd vibe wasn't bad - even with a small parking lot i was still able to find a spot. Honestly from the look of the building you would think there are two entrance but there's only one which is on the side near the parking lot. I was carded (with my "young looking face") before entering - was offered with options of paper menu or to use QR code. Since i was with my mom - we took paper. Let start off by saying - if you're aren't familiar with QR code not sure if things would go smoothly which i'm thinking about elderly people but i just helped read off the menu. It didn't help my mom left her glasses in the car. (old person smh). Placed our orders - yes you need a plastic card to submit your order because there's no one coming to take your order; severs are only delivering your food and/or drinks. Food was very good and you got a good amount - as of other reviewers stated wine is limited but beer is more popular. I like the option of 4oz pours which range from $2 to $3.50. Would i come back? Sure. Side note - it seems like was here back in 2013 and totally forget but never did a review. Lol! Happy Eating!!!

    Apricot beer & friend
    Aparna B.

    Stopped in after work and was in need of a good beer and some good food. I love that they now let you order from your table via QR code and you can pay via your phone so there's no hassle of trying to flag down someone to pay. Water is self-serve by the bar as well as to-go boxes. i ordered an apricot sour which was crisp and delicious. For food, I ordered the vegan burger and fries. The pros are that I love a good vegan burger that's made with a homemade patty of quinoa and beans. The con is that it fell apart and they kind of messed up my order because I had wanted a vegan bun but got a pretzel bun. But flavors were pretty good and the fries are always crispy and never soggy!

    Hit my 100th tagabrew last week!
    Amy W.

    I had the week off and was on a mission to collect some tags. I have been here before but sadly I lost about 30 tags that I was originally collecting back in 2015-16. So I have had to return to a lot of places to get my tags. Knowing me, and my disorganized chaos, I will find all the tags I lost, but not until I re-collect them. It's sort of the story of my life. Anyway this entire week has been absolutely gorgeous and this day was no exception! Spring has sprung. I love Michigan but hate being cold, so this was the perfect location to go sit outside and enjoy the weather, a cold beer and Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. I chose to take a Lyft there, because I could "solemnly swear that I was up to no good"! The Lyft driver could not figure out where to drop me off. The parking lot is in the back and that is where you'll go to enter the building. There is a huge outdoor area to enjoy and you can order on your phone right from the table. There is also a huge indoor area. If you prefer. Got picked up and we were off to get some ypsi tags! I am pretty sure we will be back (even though the lyft there cost me over $200... Thankfully I didn't have to take one home!). If you're in the area, check it out!

    Howard L.

    First time coming here. I was in the area and I wanted to definitely try something new and I am so happy I came here. For one this place has both great indoor and outdoor seating. I chose outdoor seating. With covid running rampant, they have intergrated this great system (powered by Toast (not literally Toast but an app with the name)) I placed any of my orders seamlessly, kept a tab open, let's me reorder the same thing without digging through the menu. Close your tab without issues! Their vegan burger was great, the prices are very fair, I really recommend their " lil fram" drink . They got plenty of drink varieties though I'd wish they have some Cider options. Parking is great as well. I'd definitely recommend coming back here. You should definitely try this place out.

    Harish V.

    The patio, surrounded by trees, created a delightful ambiance, and the best part was, we didn't feel the heat at all. Ordering through the app was super convenient, and the service was lightning-fast. The added perk of free parking made things even better, and it was a relief to find that it was kid-friendly. With an extensive selection of beers, there was something for everyone. The food was delicious and the restrooms were clean. If the weather didn't cooperate, the indoor seating was equally fantastic. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I can't wait to visit again!

    Stacy K.

    I would give this place a 3.5 but that being said, I would love to come back and hang out here again. I like how big the tasting room is and that they have the 4 ounce flight pours with no minimum. I am a fan of small tastes. You can either order on your phone or at the bar. Arbor Brewing has some good beers, but honestly, not my top choice for beer, but I do like getting the Strawberry Blonde every year. I think that is their best flavor. We tried about five beers, the strawberry is still my favorite. They are all good, very drinkable, not too crazy with the flavors. The food was fair. The best overall was the meat pizza flatbread. The chicken sandwich was supposed to be a bit spicy, but it was very mild and a bit over fried and dry. The burger was supposed to be medium well but was well-done and had a char, a bit dry, but overall not too bad. The burger did stand up to the next day leftover challenge and proved to have a good overall flavor. It was seasoned nicely. The fries were very soggy and the garlic fries for an upcharge just had garlic powder on them, and not anything worthy of an upcharge. The ranch was good, but did not taste like ranch, maybe it was dill forward or had like a goat milk flavor. Nothing was bad. The people who worked here were very friendly, cordial, and knowledgeable. We over all had a good time. I like the space and corner bar vibe that was cool for friends to hang and also families. I would try it again if I were in the area.

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    I love the food and the beer selection here. We live about 45 minutes away, but we visit monthly and always enjoy the food.

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    Simply put...wide variety of VERY GOOD beer and VERY GOOD food! Great service and nice vibe!

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    Fantastic venue, drinks are great, food is great, staff is great. Will definitely be back for the vibes and the experience.

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    Great outdoor setting and indoors. Food was great. Beer pretty good. Definitely a great place to hang out!

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