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    Bill's Beer Garden

    4.3 (122 reviews)
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Kaylee L.

    I thought the concept of Bill's Beer Garden was really cool! It's a great place to grab a few beers and hang out with friends. I saw they even sell decks of cards and uno which is pretty neat. While there is a decent amount of seating, I would recommend arriving early. It can be difficult to get a table when the weather is nice, but there is standing room as well. There was a decently long line to order drinks the whole time I was there, but it moved pretty fast. I tried the pear ginger cider and it was good! I would also recommend the Smackintosh cider which tastes like a crisp apple.

    Nicole H.

    Love this place! Great vibe. Always very busy, but there is a lot of seating. They currently have an overhead shade so you can stay out of the sun. So many options for drinks if you don't like beer.

    Emma M.

    I came here with my cousins after dinner for some drinks and I ordered myself a glass of white wine. Bill's Beer Garden is a fun place to grab a drink with your friends or family, meet new people, and have a drink or two. You can even bring your own food, I believe, and your dog. The drinks are good, and they have a nice selection of beer. You have to come early because the space fills up fast.

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    Kristine U.

    My BFF stopped here for a beer before seeing a band play at the Blind Pig. It is a very cool (and crowded) beer garden. They have a huge beer selection and we both went with an IPA. We couldn't find a seat, so we just had the 1 beer each and left. We loved that it was dog friendly and had the chance to pet a few.

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    Sami B.

    Good spot to have a drink. Visiting family while they are away at school and this place had a line 15 minutes before it opened. We decided to wait and I'm glad we did even if we weren't able to stay long, they have a huge selection of beer but also wine & cocktail options. The patio was packed the second it opened and the line was out the door the entire time we were there so we didn't get back in line for a second drink before heading to dinner. It was pretty crowded but it was shaded and had some beautiful greenery and flowers.

    Beer & sangria
    Katy C.

    Bill's Beer Garden is a fun outdoor area housed in the parking lot of the Downtown Home & Garden store on Ashley in Ann Arbor. They have a time lapse video on their website that shows the process of changing it from an empty parking lot to this bustling beer garden. Pretty cool and a great use of space. Nate and I arrived right after they opened on a Saturday, and the whole area was full within half an hour. This was during the summer months, so I'm sure it gets super packed during the school year. There is a lot of shared seating as well as some smaller cocktail tables where you can stand with your drink. They check IDs at the gate and you must be 21+ to enter (or a kid with a legal guardian). The menu includes at least 10 beer options on tap as well as cans, wine, and some cocktails. I was interested in trying the gin and tonic flight but went with the house sangria instead. It was delicious! Red based, refreshing and light but definitely not super sweet like a lot of sangria I've had - I could actually taste the wine. The staff was super nice and very friendly. The patio is dog-friendly and they have a water spigot with dog bowls out for furry friends. The bathrooms are around behind the bar and are basically the kind you'd find at a state park -- no frills, maybe some bugs, but actually pretty clean, at least when we went. They don't serve food but you can bring food in or have it delivered. It was a super fun way to spend an hour on a sunny summer afternoon, and I'd definitely go back again.

    Joyce L.

    Place This place has the best vibe in AA. In the morning it is a unique plant store. Literally every plant mom dream. Then at night they open the back as a chill vibe to drink with friends. Service The service is good. The employees are friendly and will give you good recommendations. I would say come early as it opens at 5 pm. It gets packed at 7-8pm. Food/price The concept is kinda nice because it is Byof: bring your own food. The price of beer is around 8-10 dollars. Audience Obviously to get in you have to be 21+ Recommendation/tips I would recommend this place and one of Ann Arbor's best place to hang out!

    Annette J.

    Is there anything lovelier than sips outside on a gorgeous night under a lit patio surrounding by foliage and friends? Bill's Beer Garden is hands down one of the best places to grab a beverage in Ann Arbor, or anywhere in Metro-Detroit for that matter, during the warmer months. The space is gorgeous, the beer list is local and delicious, and the vibe is chill and enjoyable. It can get crowded fast and seating, despite plentiful, can be somewhat challenging to find but if you get there early or come ready to wait for a spot you should be just fine. It's worth the wait!

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    Grace C.

    I came here with my friends just to try it out because we've heard good things about this place. We bought our drinks and tried hunting for a place to sit for around 5 minutes. There was a bunch of people! This place is a nice place to chat with friends for a lengthy amount of time, so I can imagine how difficult it must be to find seats sometimes. I tried their margarita ($9), and it was super good and surprisingly strong. I think live music would definitely be a great addition to this place. You could rent cards or games like jenga for $2-4. Bill's Beer Garden definitely attracts young professionals; my friends and I are in college and we definitely felt a bit out of place.

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    Davontae F.

    Bill's Beer Garden is such a great place to hangout with your peers throughout the semester! After many weeks of midterms and papers my classmates and I planned a social at Bill's! It was perfect! It's a great place for big groups, small groups and even a date night! So drinks! I had both the Mulled Cider and Mulled Wine! They were so so good! I think they're seasonal, if so I highly recommend! Also, Bill's let's you bring outside food which was a plus! I hope you enjoy your time here when you visit!

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    Josh A.

    Bills beer garden was an excellent time. The drinks were great and the prices were good. All in all, wonderful night and no cover. Highly would recommend

    Great time at Bills Beer Garden!

    Bills is an open air, fun terrific spot with amazing cocktail and beer selection. Other reviews indicate disappointment that there is no food... it's literally a BEER GARDEN! Go for fun, fresh air & a cocktail! The service is terrific as is the mixology & the transformation from parking lot to beer garden is magical. Too bad I can't give more than 5 stars!

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    Fun atmosphere, have happy hour beers. Dog friendly. Can be very busy on weekends. Great selection

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    Love Bills & their drink selection! Best place to be on a warm sunny day. Their heaters and fires help if it's a bit chilly too :)

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    The perfect place in the summer to chill with friends and have a brew, simple mixed drink

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    1824 Cocktails & Coffee - The Boujee Lebowski

    1824 Cocktails & Coffee

    4.3(8 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    I came here on a Tuesday night so it was pretty quiet! Me and my boyfriend got drinks and sat at…read morethe bar for a little bit. The vibes are super chill. Harry Potter was playing on the TV while we were there. It's very clean and comfortable. Our bartender was friendly and made tasty drinks. Definitely ask to see the seasonal menu because they have some cool combinations that I would definitely want to come back to try! Be ready to spend a bit more, but I think you get your moneys worth with presentation and experience!

    1824 Cocktails & Coffee is an interesting spot to meet up with friends to grab a drink! I can only…read morespeak for the cocktails portion of the joint, but I'll say that I'm definitely interested in stopping back in to try out some coffee! I stopped in with a group on a weeknight recently, and even on a cold December night, we found that there was a small crowd inside, with groups of all sizes grabbing drinks and catching up. The inside of the establishment is a mix of super high ceilings and surpisingly limited seats. There are a fair amount of tables and bar seating as well, but just less than you'd expect by looking at it from the outside! There are a ton of TVs inside, so I could imagine this would be a good place to watch sports -- while we were there, they were playing a Lord of the Rings movie and we heard from the bartender that they often have movies of such high caliber playing! Now onto the important part - the cocktails! We tried a couple of cocktails from their menu and found that though they tasted good, they felt somewhat lacking in alcohol... either the bartender did an amazing job with the mix, or they were light pours. I will say I got an old fashioned after that, and the old fashioned was excellent! Handmade, not pre-mixed, and both the flavor and presentation were excellent. Overall, I'd say we had a pretty solid experience - I'll be back to try out some more drinks for sure (both cocktails and coffee!)

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    Rabbit Hole - Koel Bird

    Rabbit Hole

    4.4(25 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Ann Arbor is always such an interesting spot for a night out. During the school year, the streets…read moreare teeming with college kids bouncing around, which of course is what you would expect from a great college town. What I do love about Ann Arbor is that they balance out the drunk haunts of young adults with great restaurants and high end bars for the people looking for more than a pitcher of cheap beer. Rabbit Hole is one of those spots. Down the same little alley way as Circ Bar, this underground bar is tucked away, stone hallways and open up and lead to different openings that provide seating, a dance floor and an amazingly stocked bar. If you like bourbon you will love this spot. Our bartender was fantastic, absolutely worked with me on working out a drink. I know I took a pic of an espresso martini, but my drink was made perfect also. Another nice surprise was that it wasn't some crazy price on the drink (I mean any crazier than other places and quite cheaper than around my home), especially for Ann Arbor. Walking away from the bar is a dance floor, and surrounding it are booths in a separate rooms and tables on a level up from the dance floor. There are also two hallways that lead to more booths and tables in different areas of the bar. As you can imagine this is a huge place. We came on a Friday and it wasn't very busy, but school is out and the weather had just broke so not surprising. I really enjoyed my time and the company I was with, and I would definitely go back.

    Another place actually open later, I needed to come and try…read more Rabbit hole definitely has a unique look. It reminded me of visits through caves I just needed some Stalactites. Definitely a bit confusing to figure out where to go. I wish I had been given some direction. There is seating against the wall throughout the winding halls. There is a dance floor and a couple bars. I loved the look which would definitely bring me back if I had also loved the Cocktails. The drink I ordered was way too sweet. I was underwhelmed. Most of their drinks looked on the sweeter side even the bartender mentioned. For my second I just ordered a glass of bubbly. It was also on the sweeter side but an improvement. For the prices, I really don't want to have to get up, find my way back to the bar to order my drink, then walk back to my seat avoiding the people and trying not to spill.

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    Rabbit Hole - Dealer's choice cocktail - just a few descriptions and our craft cocktail bartenders will make your perfect drink.

    Dealer's choice cocktail - just a few descriptions and our craft cocktail bartenders will make your perfect drink.

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    La Serre - Steam Mussels - highly recommended if you are mussels' fan

    La Serre

    4.4(35 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    I was staying in the hotel for a work event and decided to dine at La Serra along with my…read moreco-worker. The menu is small but thoughtfully crafted. The dining room is relatively small. Upon our initial seating we were set in at a table that had us way too close to those at the next table. It was a little uncomfortable to say that we were not together. We did ask to be moved and then sat a table in the middle of the dining room which was definitely better. My dining companion and I enjoyed our meals and were both pleasantly surprised about the quality and taste from a hotel restaurant. Our server was very kind and attentive. I would certainly dine here again. However, due to the size and layout of the dining room, I personally would want to visit on a day that was lower traffic.

    Nice spot for an elegant, upscale meal! I was impressed right away with the ambiance. It is…read morebeautiful and polished without getting stuffy or unapproachable. Cocktails were good. Boozy, and balanced. Bartender went a little above and beyond helping me pick out an aperitif for dessert with an extra sample. For food, I tried: - Hamachi Crudo. Light, delicately flavored, bit of a kick! Very nice presentation. I would get this again. - Artichoke Frites. Fried with a lemon truffle dipping sauce. Good concept, could've been crispier! The heart pieces were the best, of course. - Steak Frites. This was good! Not necessarily extraordinary, but priced reasonably (for the area) as well. - Crème Brulee. Fabulous! Not tooo sweet. Location is not the most convenient for pulling La Serre into a regular rotation. They do have valet parking as an option. For anyone already staying at the hotel, this is a must try while there!

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    Mani Osteria & Bar - Puttanesca Pizza ($17) - garlic cream, roasted tomato, red pepper, Calabrian chili, caper, garlic. Pretty salty.

    Mani Osteria & Bar

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    0.3 miDowntown Ann Arbor
    $$

    Went here this afternoon with my family and very much enjoyed the entire experience. Staff were…read moresuper friendly, the whole place was very classy. The bread was fantastic. I felt like the portion wasn't super big for bread that was not complimentary, but it was so good. Very light and the honey butter was excellent. The soup was also nice, i liked that it was chicken meatballs. We got all 3 of the d&l chicken. They were able to do a substitution for my mom with some garlic and that was very appreciated. My one note is that i would have liked a noodle base for my chicken, it needed something for all of the very strong sauce, something to soak it up if you will. They also have an inciardi print machine which is an added bonus! Overall it is a good place to be for a nicer than average meal. Still casual enough but can be fancy too.

    Good spot and fantastic service. Has an upscale vibe and not too expensive. Good food and good…read moreportions. I had the carbonara on my first night going there and I wasn't a fan of it probably because they use tagliatelle. Didn't taste authentic like what I've had in Italy. The second night I had the pappardelle bolognese which I highly recommend. For dessert I had the cannoli - maybe I just don't like cannoli but it did look good and authentic. The tiramisu looks amazing though.

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    Mani Osteria & Bar - Arancini ($11) - tomato, basil, mozzarella, romesco

    Arancini ($11) - tomato, basil, mozzarella, romesco

    Mani Osteria & Bar - Puttanesca Pizza ($18) - Calabrian chili, oven roasted tomato, olive, red onion, parmesan

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    Black Pearl Ann Arbor - Seafood Carbonara ($28) - Linguini, shrimp, scallops, pork guanciale, confit garlic, peas, roasted peppers, spinach, parmesan, parsley

    Black Pearl Ann Arbor

    3.8(434 reviews)
    0.1 miDowntown Ann Arbor
    $$

    Second time here and might be my new favorite spot. The food is phenomenal really gets your taste…read morebuds going. Then the service is even better amazing staff , then to top it all off the atmosphere is out of this world, amazingly designed and I design house.

    Decided to give this another try. It had been a long time. I really want to love this place since…read morethe ambience is nice. We've definitely had better service especially in Ann Arbor. The servers are not very friendly, helpful or welcoming. Service is very slow even on slow nights. No one seems to care either. Given the exceptional service at other restaurants it is a deterrent for returning. Drinks are reasonably priced and a good selection. For being scratch made they are not able to accommodate allergies well. Most things are marinated or prepped ahead. Besides Sushi or ordering plain noodles there isn't much I could order. My husband did enjoy the Burger and would order it again. I just wish there was more I could eat. For the Sushi its not anything outstanding. The flavor of the Crab Salad isn't our favorite. The Black Pearl Roll unfortunately, is not worth the pricing. $25 for a roll with mostly cucumber. It's also not very consistent in sizing. Once it was so large I could barely fit it in my mouth and the other times very small. If you plan to charge $25 for a Sushi Roll it should contain a good amount of Sushi. I can go across the street and get amazing Tuna Tartare for under $15 with plenty of Tuna.

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