I really want to love Fraser's. I dig dive bars. I'm into local neighborhood spots. I enjoy beer and burgers and deep fried things. While I'm not that into sports, I can appreciate a good sports bar. Perhaps that's the critical piece here. This seems to be a really fun place to watch a Michigan football game on one of the 10,000 TVs. Even a minor game where not much is at stake will have patrons cheering at every moderately good play. But Brandon A. suggested Fraser's has "great burgers, excellent beer selection, great drinks at fantastic prices and great service...as long as you abide by one simple rule: don't be an asshole." That hasn't been my experience. They have adequate burgers, but there are significantly tastier and cheaper burgers available in town. The beer list is fine, but I have yet to find anyplace in Ann Arbor with an actually excellent beer selection. Admittedly I'm spoiled by my favorite small tap room which is several states over, and I miss deeply. However, it did give me an appreciation for what it means for a place to have an excellent beer selection. My Euchre Pils was $7 and served in a plastic cup. Maybe I'm old, but that does not feel like a fantastic price. And the service? On my most recent visit it took a long time for anyone to come by with menus, and an even longer time before anyone returned to take a food order. I tried flagging down a server, but none were making eye contact. It appears the servers work in some kind of zone defense, as every part of our experience seemed to be handled by a different person. It was uncomfortable to the point where we felt unwelcome and considered leaving. But we had already been there so long we were committed to seeing it out. For the record, I'm not an asshole. I still tipped over 25% on the food. I can't say I'm a fan of the 4% fee to use a credit card, or the $.75 charge for a little side of mayo for the fries. All told, it was $50 for two burgers, one beer, and an onion ring up-charge. Not exactly a cheap meal. So far I've braved the burgers, I've sampled the sliders, and sunk my teeth into a sandwich. I've tried the fries and onion rings. Everything was just kinda okay, but nothing has risen to the level of "ooh that's good". What am I missing? I want to love the place. It's close to where I live, which makes it mighty convenient, but unless someone can offer me a compelling reason to give it another try, I'm unlikely to return. read more

Came here for the basketball game and the vibes were immaculate! Got tons of different items everything came out quickly and was delicious. Super friendly attentive staff despite the crowd. Definitely recommend this place for a great game watching experience! read more

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Really nice place for a quick bar food bite to eat! We stopped in on our way to a friend's house and we are glad we did! We got some amazing sliders, chicken tenders, and fries! It looked like a great place inside to frequent if you're in the area! read more

Fraser's Pub - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I was here last Friday evening when the bar was SLAMMED. I was so impressed with the level of service; the teamwork of the waitresses and staff in general. It was something I was not anticipating since there was a big game that night and I assumed Fraser's would be packed. And - to top it off the food was outstanding. I had the catfish sandwich special with fries. Well done Fraser's!! read more

I sure do love this place. While it could use an update on the menu, because it's VERY bar food-y. Other than that, I just love it. The owners - awesome! The bartenders and servers - awesome. The old-school vibe, with the covered patio that's dog-friendly - TOTALLY awesome. :) The amazing size on the wine pour? Eyes are currently twinkling. And yes, I agree with Kristine K. - is this place "the best"? Is it everyone's cup of tea? Probably not. But it sure is mine. The other bonus is location... so close to my house and office. So it's MY "Great" (i.e. 5 star) place... but it might not be yours... because you aren't as cool as me. ;) read more

Had a blast at Fraser's pregaming a Michigan hockey game. Spicy cheese curds were top notch, our group ate them so fast I didn't get a picture. Ruben was solid, a bit too much sauerkraut for my palette but still good! Burgers were a hit for others. Great service, and very good happy hour prices! Highly recommend! read more

Fraser's Pub - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ordered the Chicago deli sub and sweet potato fries. Fries are awesome. Sandwich is good but the amount of meat they put on it for the price is a joke. Waitress works the entire restaurant except the bar for lunch. She does a great job. Kitchen is soooo slowwww even when there aren't many customers. read more

Some places, I keep to myself and I don't want to share on Yelp what makes them my regular stops. Perhaps somewhat paradoxically, they are often my favorite places. They aren't necessarily "the best," but my favorite. Get the difference? Anyway... I kept my Fraser's review to myself for YEARS. Since I am less of a regular now (due to loss of proximity and life circumstances, not interest), I think it's time... Fraser's Pub is the "Cheers" of Packard. Don't be put off if it's your first visit. You might feel less than welcome, but wear them down... Come again. If they see you more than once or twice, they are likely to know your name and greet you with happy familiarity. Belly up at the bar with the regulars and you are likely to be drawn into conversation. If not in the mood to chat, there are lots of televisions, playing whatever sports event is on at the moment. This is a destination bar for Michigan games, so come early if you want a seat. During the biggest games, the bar will be a few rows deep. The food is really good! I have tried almost everything on the menu - favorites include the burgers, chicken wraps, and wet burrito. After a long hiatus, I usually find myself ordering the nachos. Don't ask me why - I can't explain it - But, I crave 'em. There was a recent change in ownership. They have kept the staples and started offering daily specials that have kicked the menu up a notch. Go to Fraser's. Become a regular. Repeat. read more

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Fraser's Pub fits like an old shoe, offering great pub food and local craft beer without a hint of pretentiousness. Example: the signature Fraser's patty melt, a half-pound of ground beef topped with melted Swiss cheese and grilled onions, served between two slices of perfectly toasted rye bread. The patty, made with beef from local Knight's Market, was cooked medium rare, exactly as I ordered it. I washed it down with a glass of Zombie Dust from just across the border in Indiana. Sit at the bar for the friendliest service ever. read more

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Sealing Sweetest Day weekend with a Super Sunday! Awesome service! Attentive and welcoming. Salad was satisfyingly fresh with salmon cooked and seasoned to perfection! Burger was cooked as ordered! Cute atmosphere with lighted ceiling and plenty of TV's in all directions! read more

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This is one of the few blue collar bars in Ann Arbor. It's a place where the working class get together for a burger, a beer and a shot. And the food is absolutely delicious. You won't see anyone dressed up here. It's sweatshirts, hoodies and T shirts. No suits or shirts with collars. It's a great place where blue collar workers are treated with the greatest respect. read more

The best sports bar in town by a mile. Surprisingly good food (seriously try the specials), good drink variety. It can be loud, but usually that's because there's a notable game on TV, so you kind of want it to be loud haha Super spacious interior with tons of seating. Service can be a tad slow because of the size, but they're super friendly! Favorite place to go any night of the week read more

Ye olde standby! Attentive wait staff, big tvs, yummy food, extensive beer menu. I have enjoyed watching many sporting events here over the years. read more

I returned to this neighborhood "pub" after a nearly thirty year hiatus (I used to come here when I was a student at the University of Michigan) and found a clean and pleasant venue to watch sports and/or enjoy some decent bar food. The burgers, fries and onion rings were all excellent. Frazier's very, very old reputation as a student dive bar is apparently long gone and anyone will feel comfortable and enjoy themselves here. read more

This place SUCKED. We got here and had an activity planned two hours from when we arrived that we needed to make. They said when we arrived that it would be 40 minutes for food. No big deal. 40 minutes went by so we asked about food and our server said we were still the last ticket and it would be ANOTHER 30 minutes on top of the 40 minutes we had already waited. So we had to cancel our food order. Our server was unapologetic. We left so hungry, and frustrated. Absolutely ridiculous read more

There are few things I love more than a game of trivia, and trivia at a new place is always a treat! I decided to mix up my usual routine and check out Fraser's Pub this past weekend for a game. Located on Packard St away from the downtown core, the first big bonus to Fraser's is ample free parking. We were able to snag a spot before heading in to play. Most of the tables there were playing that evening, so we were lucky to get a 6-top to accommodate our larger group. Our server promptly greeted us and took our orders. I decided to try the nachos and see how they compared to my usual spot. Food came out quickly and soon I was sharing my chips around the table. As far as nachos go, these were ok. The chips were a bit heavy and thick, and they could have done with a little bit more cheese and some better-distributes toppings. I ate all of my salsa trying to give the overall dish a little more flavor. Happily, we ended up doing well enough in trivia to get a gift card. With our winnings and the great service, we will definitely be back! read more

Fraser's is your local bar by definition. The food is consistent, service is good, and they have decent specials. I like the relaxed environment and we can also walk there from where we are. Recommended if you want a true local spot. They aren't trying to be more than what they are. read more

The cook keeps grabbing a shot of Jäegermeister from the dispenser every time he walks back to the kitchen. I don't choose to eat there. Good place for a beer though. read more

Love this place. Chill vibe, friendly staff, good food. The pickle fries are amazing! It's my boyfriend and my new "go to" place.

Visiting from Texas and loved this place. Cool U of M decor and memorabilia on the walls. Super friendly bartender. Had the fish and chips and a cheeseburger burger. All very good good! The spicy cheese curds were incredible, must get as a snack. Cools beer wasn't bad, either! read more

This is a nice Ann Arbor staple. I understand it has been around since the sixties, and it is certainly apparent why it has staying power. The staff are all very friendly and the food is quite good. There is a decent beer selection, plus a full bar. The atmosphere is a bit dank and dark. I don't think a little more light would hurt anything. read more

Been here with Team after work and it was ok. This place looks more like old school. Not too many Choices on Tap. Irritating part is they did not have a menu for beers and we had to look at the Tv . Good Parking space and Quick Service. read more

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Went to the pub for some Trivia and had a blast. The young lady who ran the Trivia did a great job. She was easy to understand and played great music while we played. The pub was clean, had nice servers and the fries were good. The drinks were cold and refreshing and BTW we came in 2nd both times. Fun time for all! read more

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Great local spot. Everyone was friendly. Local spot good vibe. Service was excellent. I would go there for beers the food was ok.

In a land of trendy, elitist college town restaurants that cater to the latest food fads, Fraser's has stayed true to their original theme of burgers and fried stuff. The food is always quality and well prepared. Great place to hang out and watch sports. As an Ann Arbor "townie" who happens to be a Spartan, I even feel welcome here. One of the friendliest places in Ann Arbor. They have modernized a bit over the years buy haven't gone over the top. I hope they never lose their charm. read more

Fraser's Pub for breakfast??? Really??? Universally known as a Wolverine/Townie hangout on Packard, Fraser's usually serves as the place to stop in for a quick IPA while watching UM, the Lions, Tigers or Red Wings compete for a victory. This is a dark and comfortable sports bar with a distinct Arbor-town feel to it. So, you can imagine my surprise to find that it opens at 8:30 am on a Saturday morning for breakfast! With a hot cup of Joe in hand instead of a beer, my wife ordered a modified custom Omelette while I jumped on Fraser's Corned Beef Hash w/ a pair of sunny-side-ups while ESPN's Sports Center discussed the OSU-Northwestern Big 10 football championship game. Food, service and the familiar surroundings of Fraser's Pub delivered an overall 4-star experience. Nice experience in a spot that I never thought I'd have anything more that a plate of Nachos and a cold beer. read more

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Why does this place only have 3.5 stars? It's dive bar perfection. I can see why they've been around so long and probably will be around forever. read more

Fraser's Pub - Why does this place only have 3.5 stars? Look at this and tell me why they aren't worthy of 5 stars! - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Love this bar. Best pub around Ann Arbor by far. Very personable staff and owners! Love Camryn, Maddie, Ben, Clare, Lindsey, Frankie, and the rest of the staff. Just really a neighborhood pub with integrity and passion in their great food. read more

Great service for a larger group. Greeted upon entering, sat at an open table. Nice server and good food. Lots of TVs to watch games.

Perfect place to watch a game and have a beer. Menu is classic bar food and they have a great selection of beer on tap. Service is super quick and friendly. Worth a stop! read more

First : the hostess during day (Wed) was super at cleaning table and "everything" the sanitizer on everything ( include seats floor : everything) so we felt "really safe" eating with Covid out there. We use to be regulars (we moved so we're just in town for day) knew what we wanted and think it is best burger in all of Ann Arbor. It didn't disapoint: super good meat, cooked perfect med rare, nice bun that holds up, lots of cheese and rest. I always pay the extra bucks for hand made onion rings. Wife had Patty melt: same amazing meat with good ratio of cheese and onions. Again, one of best burgers around ! Sorry if pic doesn't look great : but u get idea . read more

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Great spot - I only wish they'd turn on some music during the lunch hour. When you go to a bar for a quick lunch you don't expect to sit in awkward silence. Yes, there's an Internet jukebox that will let you play songs for almost a dollar per song but then playing music is just as expensive as lunch - so I don't visit this lunch spot as much as I'd like to. read more

My children and grandchildren arrived prior to me and were placed in outdoor seating. While it wasn't particularly cold, it was cool and they weren't dressed for the weather. I arrived with a sandwich and was asked to leave even after I revealed I'd be paying for everyone's meal. (five people) I offered to purchase a meal for myself as well. While I understand that they are within their rights I just thought it was excessive given my willingness make sure they would suffer no financial hurt. I'll NEVER go back. read more

Had a great time at Frazier's with the boys. Long islands were great, big portions on the food.

The quintessential neighborhood sports bar. It's not anything fancy, but if you're looking to catch a game or get a few drinks with friends without breaking the bank, Fraser's is your place. The drinks are cheap (for Ann Arbor) and the TV are plentiful. It's only a 10-15 minute walk from my apartment and I definitely plan to go often for hockey games. The service is prompt and they really care about their customers. The regulars are all very friendly and you can easily chat up with other people about sports. I haven't tried the food yet, but it seems like standard bar fare. read more

This is my fourth time coming to Fraser's Pub. They have a great selection of craft beer, and they open early on Sunday, so this cable cord cutter can watch the Formula 1 races. I've eaten here several times, and particularly enjoyed the cheese curds appetizer today. Everyone who works there has been great, and I'll definitely be back again! read more

Fraser's is ok. Came in on a Thursday afternoon post-regular lunch time and it was pretty dead. To the point where I almost felt uncomfortable coming in, like I was disturbing things or something. It was dark and REALLY chilly. I was freezing in the car and was looking forward to coming in and warming up but I felt just as cold in there. To that I say BRRR. As in BRRRRRing a sweatshirt. The food, however, is pretty decent. The burger was quite good and a substantial size. They have a number of different combinations but I'm pretty simple when it comes to my burger order--bun, meat, cheese, onion, ketchup and mustard. I like to taste the burger, you know? So I don't like lots of crazy stuff piled on. So, when it comes to burgers I say, "GIMME MY MEAT, BETCH!" And the meat here is pretty tasty. A little peppery but good flavor and fresh tasting. I wish I could say the same for the french fries. These were not so hot. Actually, their temperature was fine. It was just the taste. They tasted...stale? I don't know. Freezer burned? Just not good. I actually got a side of ranch to eat with them just to make them taste better (good ranch, though). The onion rings were a vast improvement, however. The staff was nice enough but our server kept switching throughout the course of the meal. There were definitely some regulars chillin at the bar watching sports and munching on some snacks. I overheard one of the waitresses take down the most complex grilled cheese order I have ever heard (he was very particular about the way things should be) and I didn't hear him complain when his food came, so props for that I suppose! All in all, not an awful place but it didn't really knock my socks off. I'd be willing to give it another shot but I'm not rushing out the door to do so. read more

I was here with a companion who so cheap it was embarrassing - he drank lemon water and bought nothing, left no tip. I was just going to get a beer, but I felt so bad for the waitress that I got the veggie & cheese tray, and I have to say they give you your money's worth; it was a ton of fresh veggies, crackers, a huge cheese ball and two boiled eggs, with what tasted like house-made ranch dip. Pretty good deal for a little under $8. The beer selection was good if not great, the waitress was nice and attentive. The night I was there it was fairly quiet, about half-full of what appeared to be regulars watching a game on the TV. It seems like a nice spot to hang out with a bunch of friends and drink beer for a few hours. read more

This place was awful. My friend and I came here around 945 to watch her favorite hockey team. When we walked in, all the TVs were playing the same thing so she asked a brunette if the Preds game was going to come on one of the big screens, the brunette said, "I don't know about sports stuff. You're going to ask one of them (one of the people behind the bar)." Well the blonde woman behind the bar was sweet and immediately changed the channel on the screen near where we decided to sit. Turns out the brunette, Claire, was our waitress. From the get-go she seemed extremely jittery. She would walk away from us while we were mid-sentence or do a loud, "YEAH" when it wasn't needed. Very strange. Oh well, moving on we order drinks. I order a simple Jack and Coke, calm night. How is any place that is allowed to call themselves a bar out of Jack Daniels? As a bar, you should have at least two types of Jack.... She had to come back 3 times to tell me they were out of Jack, and we still ended up getting charged for a Jack Daniels on our receipts at the end. Anyways, we ordered our drinks (me a mixed drink and my friend an Oberon) and fries. My friend ordered a second type of beer later on while we are eating our fries.... In the middle of us eating, Claire takes our ketchup. Now, I understand they may have been refilling or whatever. But come on, we've got a half full plate of French fries, not some fettuccine Alfredo, like we need the ketchup. That was a dumb move. Then she was on her phone. So, couldn't get her attention (photo attached). Then Claire comes back with our receipts and asks if there was anything else we needed... Well, there's 10 minutes left in the second period of a 3 period hockey game, my friend still has half of her beer, and we are still eating our fries... Why did you bring our receipts? Well, when she finally comes back (off her phone), we tell her we weren't done, my friend wanted to order another beer and the receipts were completely messed up... Seriously all types of messed up. Well, she says a snarky remark, "Well good, that's why I came back." Uhm... Then, we see her go to the bar and start pouring a beer, hold on my friend didn't tell you which beer yet. Slow down. So my friend gets up mid-pour and rushes over to tell her she wanted a different beer, don't assume what we want. Then Claire gets snippy, "Well, you should have told me." You didn't ask. "You could have told me still you wanted a different beer." I've been drinking different beers all night, and I still had a half one left, also you rushed off. "I REALLY DIDN'T THOUGH." Now it's a scene that didn't need to be made. She also started going off with the blonde behind the bar, which was so childish. Come on, you work in service. When she comes back, she's rude, gets on her phone and ignores us the rest of the night. My friend loved this place, but likely won't be back. I tried it once, and it was awful. Claire ruined Fraser's for me. EDIT: Spoke to the owner today, Ron, and he was extremely polite. He listened to what I had to say and told me, "Our policy is that no customer leaves unhappy." Really great guy, and I'm glad he took what I had to say. Definitely a bar run by a great guy. I would consider coming back to see them on one of their better days. read more

Walked here since it was close to the rented house for a big game. I saw several restaurants that were empty on the walk to the restaurant. This place was packed with people from corner to corner. So we decided to go with the crowds verses going with something small and most likely faster service. They pack tables on top of each other so there is no place to stand. Servers are super rude about asking folks to move. I suggest moving tables or the format of the bar to allow better flow. Servers were confused about taking orders and the same food was delivered twice to my table. Food also came out in different times so some of us waited to eat whole we waited for the rest to arrive. The most redeeming aspect of this place is the beer selection and the patrons. Although I was supporting the losing visiting team, I've got to say that all the Michigan fans we met were some of the friendliest people ever. Being packed like sardines waiting for a table (first come first serve), the Michigan fans made us feel very welcome and shared lots of laughs. Great place for any college football fan no matter what team you support. I walked away saying GOBLUE. It was our fault to picking a place that was packed. I would definitely try it again another time. read more