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

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

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

Stopped in for the first time in 10 years the other night. Had drinks only, but 10 years later it still seems like a cool townie bar. I'll get some food in the future and write a better review. read more

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

My favorite pub in Ann Arbor great service With many choices in beer and food and served with care and speed even when crowded Good place watch games Friendly service pub food with flare and plenty to eat you will not leave hungry read more

Nice dive/ pub. Food came out quick for how busy they were. Wait staff was nice and kept coming back to check on us. Steak was okay. Nachos were great! French dips the boys loved! read more

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Food is just ok. Got the beyond burger and it was just eh. The Buffalo chicken wrap was drenched in Buffalo sauce. I thought they would just toss the chicken with not drown the entire wrap. It's also spicy with the jalapeños if you're sensitive to spice. read more

The restaurant was clean, lots of tvs for sports and a great beer selection though I didn't have one today. On the downside, service was just ok. I was practically ignored and there were only a few people in the restaurant. I asked for a burger cooked medium. It was cold and when I bit into it, was only browned on the outside. When I asked for it to be cooked more, the server acted annoyed. The burger is advertised as quarter pound but pictured below, it's obviously NOT a quarter of a pound. I would not order this again nor will this place become a regular spot for me. I would come here if others in my group wanted to or if I'm in a bind. read more

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

The Female bartender is a complete B#^*%!!!!! We have been saying please and thank you and ordering drinks and continue to receive nothing but attitude!!!! read more

This townie institution lets you get away from downtown Ann Arbor, which is dominated by students and professionals who are often nice but sometimes pretentious and certainly transient. Fraser's has lots of regulars from all walks of life who have been going there for years or decades. The vibe changes depending on the day and time and on what game is on. U of M football games can be wild, making the servers' jobs nearly impossible -- be extra nice to them. read more

I hadn't been in Fraser's Pub in years and that has been a mistake. We went there to be with other Michigan Fans to watch the Big Ten Basketball Championship Game and it was a lot of fun. The others who shared their table with us were super to be with for the Michigan Victory. The waitperson was so nice and informative in helping us to decide on a Philly Cheese sandwich with fries. Best I've had in a long time. Looking forward to coming back soon. There are TV sets everywhere. read more

Reliably good for burgers and fries! Lots of TVs to watch games, large bar area, plenty of tables, too. Service was good. There's a sun room-type semi-outdoors space, and they also have limited their indoor seating to meet COVID social distancing requirements. read more

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

Solid burgers and they actually cook to order, as in a juicy med rare burgers. Friendly staff. A good townie bar

If you're looking for good pub food - worth it. Got a black bean burger, which was tasty, with a side house salad that was generous and delicious. They made the salad with nice greens. Clearly decent quality ingredients. We also had wings that were solid and not wimpy. The beer selection is AWESOME - great craft selection. Staff was very friendly and checked on us regularly. Would definitely come back. read more

Pretty good, no frills neighborhood bar/pub. I had a turkey burger here and liked it. It came with a good portion of fries too. They have a pretty good beer selection and their menu has everything you would expect a pub to have. Staff was friendly and attentive. Nothing life changing but this place was a nice change of pace compared to most eateries and bars downtown and near campus. read more

Food - Good and at a fair price Beer - Pricey Service - SUCKS! read more

It was an okay joint, but my vodka & tonic with lime was more like.....lime water. Tonic wasn't even carbonated. No joke, tasted like they forgot the vodka all together. Staff was nice, regulars were cool, and service was decent, but when I want a drink....I want a real drink. Didn't bother to try the food after the drink disappointment. read more

I wish I liked Fraser's, because it's in my neighborhood and that would be so convenient. We've been there a few times over the years, but there are so many better places we can spend our money at, even thought I have to drive or bike to them. The burgers are average. Like Cubs A.C. the menu includes a long list of fancy-sounding burgers that don't live up to their descriptions. If they splurged on higher quality buns, it might put them into the "good" category. I had the fish and chips a few years back, and it tasted like the kind you buy in the box at the grocery store. Fraser's may be a good place to go for beer, but if you want to get a bite of good food to eat in a townie bar, go to Casey's or the Old Town, where servers and bar staff actually make eye contact with you when you enter the building. read more

I was drawn to Fraser's by the "FREE WIRELESS INTERNET" banner visible driving down Packard. A bar with free wireless? Seemed strange, but I sort of wanted to try it out. Well, the wireless didn't work. And they were out of the dinner special. And they don't have ANY dessert food. And it was cold inside. And smoky - they even had a cigarette machine, haven't seen one of those in awhile. But the cheese fries were good, if not cheesy enough, and the service was good... my server even gave me a free salad. It wasn't a very good salad, but free salads don't have to be. read more

Went there after the game yesterday and the waitstaff was as unfriendly and obnoxious as one could imagine. Awful experience.

This place has some not so good reviews around the yelp community. I have to say, this bar has some of the most loyal regulars I have seen and they obviously don't yelp. The bar really isn't anything special but I still enjoy it. It is a nice laid back spot. True beer selction hasn't been the greatest, but it doesn't matter now, because as of last night they have Bells 2 Hearted Ale on tap! They have recently also expanded their menu and have a nice variety of pub pizza selections. I didn't try one yet, but they were slanging pies left and right to hungry patrons. Also the burgers here are great. All in all, a nice hole in the wall, dark without popped collars and annoying "just turned 21" u of m kids. read more

Took my son out for lunch at Fraser's today. I remember it as a really chill bar with good food and laid back atmosphere. The food was good! The place was air conditioned and good bar atmosphere as I remembered. Unfortunately the service was a bit TOO laid back. Is it because I'm older that I don't think I should have to flag the server down to pay a the check while she chats up someone 10 feet away? I look at my bill- $21.00 for 2 sandwiches and look we were charged $1.99 extra for a side of thousand island dressing ( we asked for 2 sides) to have with our fries! Too bad, stuff like that is why i wouldn't come back just on principle. I like to feel that my patronage is appreciated not begrudged. read more

This place is the best. Been coming here for years, and I feel like I should point out what all the locals know--what Dan J from Brighton clearly didn't get the memo on--is that at Frasers's the customer is not always right, particularly if that customer is an asshole. And that's why I love the place. It's a divey pub. It's not Chilis or Applebees. It's not a place to take the kids. They don't have a 12-page Cheesecake Factory menu. It's 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. read more

I'm dinging Fraser's a star based on my recent experience for two reasons: 1. Fraser's is the first bar in A2 I've been to that outlawed 'vaping'. I'm not sure why and I am sure that 99% of people could care less, but I dislike it on principle and hate it personally. I get that they've dumped some money on the place to make it 'nicer', but come on people. You're still Fraser's. People come to drink and watch sports, vaping isn't hurting anyone. 2. Man I forgot how miserable the service always is. I don't need to be treated like a king, but the disdain I always seem to get here boggles the mind. So I'm done with Fraser's. I'm not quite sure what's keeping me from giving them one star. I guess because I can see how some people enjoy it, but I'm not one of those people. Maybe I should thank them for giving me a concrete reason to never go there again? read more

Fraser's is a bit outside my usual downtown bubble, but it's such a great neighborhood bar, I try to show up at least once a week. Top 3 bars in Ann Arbor, and it's the best way to flee the yuppie vibe when you want something down to earth. If you're looking to watch a game, there are plenty of TVs, but it's just as good for an after-softball burger and pitcher night, or to sit at the bar and unwind. The staff is really friendly, and you can tell that it's a place where a bunch of people know each other. Go more than once, and you'll already recognize the regulars. Great food (spiciest buffalo wrap in town, awesome burgers), and even better, the kitchen is open later than most spots downtown. Plenty of hip Michigan beer, and enough cheap Canadian stuff to drink by the pitcher when things are rowdier. At least 20 taps. Fraser's read more

My go-to local bar, even though it's not all that local for me. The service staff is a real highlight - yeah, I know they're all hot chicks, but they're also REALLY good servers and bartenders. I especially like that they seem to work as a team really well, especially when it's busy. Your glass is seldom empty at Frasers (unless you want it to be). Food is very good, especially for bar food. The BLT and Quesadillas are particularly tasty. Even the standard bar fare like wings or fries aren't overly greasy. They've also really stepped up their game with a nice selection of Michigan beers on-tap. And it's my favorite place in town to watch a game. Even on big game days, they seem to make it work (although for HUGE games -- get there a bit early or you won't find a seat). read more

Trust me when I say, this is THE local bar. You cannot find a more reliable, friendly staff in town. I was new in town, had no friends and knew no one. I came here, was welcomed and now I don't have any friends other then the people who work here or the regulars that come in. Yes, it's seems sad for me but it's not. Besides the people, the food is great. Nachos are awesome, the Mahi sliders are a favorite. The burgers, thr burgers are the real deal. Everything else aside, you have to meet Jarrell. Just ask for him, he'll be there. read more

Fraser's Pub - Bloody Mary from Lindsay on a trying to feel better" Sunday! Incredible! - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Fraser's has it all, great food, a great staff, great beer selection, and great atmosphere. The Burgers are definitely a stand out, but not the only five star item on the menu. The Quesadilla, Reuben, and the new Southwest Egg Roll with Chipotle Ranch dipping sauce are just a few of my favorites. There's no better place in Ann Arbor to watch a game. Fraser's waitstaff make you feel right at home, and are extremely attentive. And the bartenders always give a generous pour. read more

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

My boyfriend and I discovered Fraser's about a year and a half ago. We fell in love instantly! Angry orchard on tap and some of the best Fish and Chips we'd had in years! We trie to go in a couple times, but since the fall it was always too busy for us, so we decided against it. Then a couple nights ago we final decided to brave the crowds (which looked bad from the outside, but inside they were only about half full).We each ordered beers from the extensive list. They were cold and refreshing, but that was the only thing that bumped this from a 1-star to a 2. Something has changed at Fraser's that has ruined it for us, sadly. The Fish and chips I so loved has reduced in size (but not in price). I am also VERY convinced the fish had been frozen. I can't tell if it was already frozen and fried, or just frozen filets that they breaded and fried, but the texture was not that of fresh fish (or even freshish). It also had NO flavor. They use to have nice beer battered fish, that you could taste the beer, but no longer. My boyfriend had a steak sandwich. The first bit was all fat, there was no flavor, and if there was a whole cup of meat/onions I would be surprised. All this was terribly disappointing, but the worst came from the service. We waited around FOREVER to leave. Our plates had been cleared (I don't even think we were asked if we wanted another drink) and we just sat there for about 25 minutes. Our waitress walked by multiple times as she cleaned up the side room and finally we had to ask for the check (which I HATE doing because I feel so rude). I'm not sure if the bar is no longer in the same family or they have to cut back on the good stuff because of their new tacky sign, but I am throughly depressed and will not return. read more

Hidden away off of Packard street is little ole Fraser's Pub. I recently frequented here, for a meeting. Although I could not find parking in the main entrance, I did find some along the street nearby. I entered the pub and was greeted by local Ann Arborite middle aged men, watching sports and complaining about life. I found my group of individuals and sat down. Prices were the average- about 7-8 bucks per sandwich. I wasn't too impressed with the beer- just your normal- so I didn't order any. I did however, get the cajun chicken sandwich. Mmm. I was rather surprised. A lot of times, it's hard to cook chicken breast to the point where it's NOT dry, but I was rather surprised at how good it was. Kudos. Others around me seemed satisfied with their burgers/sandwiches as well. Although a little smoky, this pub is okay, being off the side of Packard. Not a place I would probably go, but it's your pretty standard type of pub food. A-okay just for the cajun chicken sandwich. read more

This is generally not the type of place I seek out. The clientele scale tips in favor of the "I wanna get loud and hit on some waitresses" sort. Uughh. But we were nearby and looking for a good burger. So, against our better judgment, we decided to stay. In the end, I cannot argue with that burger. It was just... right. I'm not sure I would go back if I had time to venture elsewhere (i.e. Sidetrack), but if this is the closest joint and a good burger must be had, I might be persuaded. read more

A couple friends and I decided to travel up to Ann Arbor to watch the basketball game. The place was cozy and my first impression was that it was clean ,but you could tell that it is an old smoking bar. Bathroom was clean. Service was on point. There were three servers working the floor and two bartenders. As it became closer to game time the place really filled up and the girls seemed to handle the crowd fine by using teamwork. We ordered skins, wings,and nachos as appetizers. All here were exactly what you would expect at a bar. We ordered burgers later on and they were pretty good too. Overall I was happy with our decision for our out of town adventure. read more

Don't ever come here for a late night drink. They have posted hours, but only some bartenders follow them. They close at random when they want. I've even seen them close early with a full bar. They get mad at their customers and close the bar. It doesn't feel like they get the hospitality industry at all. read more

OK, nooooow I remember why people must go. I went a second time and was reminded how the waitresses/bartenders all wear tight, tiny, low-cut tops. No smoking now brings it to 2.5 stars. read more

I've been to Fraser's 3 times since moving to Ann Arbor a few years ago. Overall, I would describe it as a perfectly fine neighborhood bar. Some reasons why I liked it: - Very laid back (except on Michigan game days) - Solid bartenders/waitresses. Came by the right amount of times, knew when to leave you alone also - Very close to my house Some reasons why it isn't above 3 stars: - Very dark on the inside, and not in a atmospheric way. More like a dingy way. - Food was ok -- nothing super great. We ordered chicken strips and pizza, and both were fine. Both were also very affordable. read more

Excellent beers at great prices (only $5 for La Fin Du Monde). Star rating is based on the beer and my buzz. The food is shitty, but it's edible. The pleasure derived from eating the burger doesn't even come close to outweighing the consequences of consuming the calories. The fried cheese sticks are of the mass-produced frozen shit made in China 3 years ago quality. Atmosphere is so lame it's cool. Nothing fancy, nothing special. From the viewpoint of a Texan, it's a quintessential Michigan bar. Love it. read more

Stopped in for a drink tonight and stayed for a few. Fun neighborhood bar-bartenders are friendly as well as the patrons. Laid back atmosphere and good tunes on the jukebox. Only thing I would change is the ranch dressing and honey mustard. I remember them being much tastier last time I was there. Wings were great as always read more

Very inviting, the service was great! The food was amazing, the onion rings yummy! Definitely will be back

Saw a guy here that looked like the creepy dude who'd walk his dog around the block and stop and stare at you. Besides that, nice place! read more

Great neighborhood pub. The service is always good and the food is good. Lots of locals go here and in the summer they have outside seating. read more