Went for Friday night trivia. Bartenders were extremely welcoming and helpful. Service was quick…read more Small area but lots of seating.

I love this place. First visited in July to meet friends on the patio for my birthday. It's was a…read moreperfect weeknight gathering spot. Great selection of draughts. The kicker is the pizza from next door if you catch them open. Raterman pizza with a pint was next level in taste, texture, quality and enjoyment of a meal. Happy birthday to me!! The cheese plate was ok. Idk why ordered it. I didn't want cheese but wanted a snack. The music was really good. The staff was very friendly. It was a perfect evening. I've been back twice since and will keep coming back. Love it.

First time visiting Jolly Pumpkin and really enjoyed it. Wish the patio had been open…read more.but in due time. Inside has a fun vibe and I like that you order ag the counter vs waiting for service. That said we still had excellent service in that we were greeted at our table, welcomed in, and plates cleared. Was pleasantly surprised to see that they have a nice NA menu as most breweries do not. They were out of the one I wanted to try, so maybe next time. The burger was amazing. Like truly amazing. Fries were pretty good...overall I liked them but a bit salty even for me. Dipping sauce was fantastic! The pizza was good in that the crust was excellent. I'm not typically a fan of the pizza you get at bars....it's too crispy. This crust though OMG so good!! The flavor of the toppings, however, were lacking. The one we ordered was supposed to have pesto and hot honey on it. I tasted no pesto and barely any hot honey. What you could taste was just very sweet.

Second visit. Friday happy hour $2 off draughts. Pizzas changed a bit too but still really good…read moreoptions. People are on the patio this time! It's nice out. Light sprinkles but there are umbrellas. I'm so surprised it's so empty. Definitely a great vibe, excellent food and incredible beer.

I'm not a regular - we stopped at Beer Grotto while visiting the area. If I did live here, I'd…read moreprobably be a regular based on the impressive selection of beer on tap. The U-shaped bar gives you both a view of the game and people-watching opportunities. Friendly bartender who made sure we were never thirsty. They also had some great food specials, including a double smash burger with cheese and grilled onions. If there's no game on, the outdoor patio looks like a lovely place to enjoy dinner. A few parking spots in front and more in the surrounding area.

This place is an awesome little bar! They have a nice patio, the inside has a beautiful bar, well…read morespaced tables, dart boards & plenty of TV's on with a variety of sports. The staff is great, all friendly & helpful. They have a nice tap & bottle beer selection & happy hour specials. The food is all top notch! The beef they use is sourced from Sparrow Market in Ann Arbor which is the best butcher & best quality meat I've found in Michigan! They use Zingermens for their breads & buns so that's also top tier. Everything I've eaten here has been delicious, perfectly seasoned & cooked exactly as ordered. The quality, attention to detail in flavor & execution is some of the best I've seen at any Bar/Pub.

Located on the west side of A2. Medium size private lot, a three season patio area in the back…read more Inside is a bar off to the side, a long room of tables, and an inclined hall leading past the brewing area and kitchen to the restrooms. Staff was nice and helpful. I had a sample of their various IPAs and their czech lager. They were all good, the flagship IPA, which they call SSD, was really good. I did not have any food, but they have a menu of fancy items like poke bowls.

I've been here twice and don't even live in Ann Arbor!…read more The atmosphere in here is great because it seems like they've got spaces for everyone. The fun yet not super loud outdoor space with fires going in the evening and benches all around. A great little casual area. Then you get the bar usually with a game on tv....and then another indoor seating area! The indoor seating area can get a tad loud on busy nights but for someone with bad hearing like me, we were still able to find a more quiet area. You order using a QR code on the tables and they have some great shareable options along with a tasty beer menu...especially if you're an IPA gal like me. My friend and I got two menu items .. the Bulgogi Fries with an egg on top and the Thai Arincini. I probably wouldn't get the Thai Arincini again but definitely want to try the wings!

Located on the southwest side of A2, long but small parking lot. It filled up quickly…read more There is an open patio outside with a gas fireplace feature. Inside is a room with tables, and a long bar with the start of a long row of brewing equipment behind it. I had a sample of many of their brews, some were good and two were really good. I also had the smashburger (they have a number of variants on their menu) and it was good. Staff was nice. And made sure I got a new order in before happy hour pricing ended.

Really loving their outdoor yard space on nice weather days! Good beers, good smash burgers!…read moreSmaller food menu but if you have a hankering for a smash burger, they have several options and they do them well. They have a few other bar food menu items as well. Outdoors have plenty of tables, yard games, a little disc golf thing. Very walkable from where we're coming from, and love having this more neighborhood-y spot!

The entrance terrace is really inviting, and I love that dogs are welcome. The overall environment…read moreis great, good music, relaxed vibe. The pizzas are unique: very thin, a bit on the softer side, but packed with flavor. We ended up grabbing plates because the crust is so thin, but the variety of options definitely stands out compared to other places. The beer selection was also really good. My husband especially loved the Ells German‑style pizza. l really liked the lavender lemonade!

Went here on a little date after work on a nice spring day. Since the weather was sunny and kind of…read morewarm, we snagged a spot on the patio and played some card games while enjoying our drinks. My husband got a beer flight and I got the cherry rose fizz. My drink was light, fruity and very tasty with the cherries and house made hard seltzer.

A diamond in the rough…read more Meat, smoked meat, accoutrements to go with said meat. Beer, cider. Fire. Smoked wood scents. Blankets. Cozy. Feels like a took a step off the road and into Narnia.

I had a bit of a break in between shifts so I was looking for a place to grab a quick lunch while…read morein town, and Biercamp came up on Yelp. This is a super cute spot that specializes in smoked meat and sausages... yes please. We ordered at the counter and the employees were very friendly and helpful with great suggestions. I got the Michigan asparagus, onion, and cheddar brat, and Nate got the currywurst. We also got a cup of chili to share. We got a buzzer for our order and then sat down in the heated outdoor space. They have a lot of outdoor seating and some firepits, so I really want to come back in the fall or summer. Our food was done quickly and we had fun picking stuff from the toppings bar. They had chopped onions, jalapenos, banana peppers, sauerkraut etc. and lots of sauces. I LOVED the brat. It was easy to bite and not super snappy which I didn't mind. The bun was perfectly toasted and the flavor combination was delicious. Kind of like a broccoli cheddar vibe. I had some of the currywurst which was also delicious! The chili was packed with brisket and pulled pork, and was really tasty. There is a bar so you can enjoy a beer with your sausage, but we just grabbed some cold drinks from the cooler. They even have ice cream and floats!! There are lots of great items for sale as well, including lots of pickled things, frozen pierogi, meat sticks and jerky, and they even have Trenary Toast (#iykyk). I am already planning my next visit to try more brats and the brisket sandwich. This is such a great concept and I really wish we had a place like this in Grand Rapids.

I was told about this place from a friend and had to give it a shot. I promise you, it is not…read morenearly as scary as it looks from the outside. In fact, after my visit, I think I actually appreciate its rough appearance. As soon as I walked in, I felt like I was entering "the real deal" of craft; nothing fancy - just quality. In addition to his beers, he also makes his own spirits and the whiskey was absolutely phenomenal. I'm not a huge whiskey guy so I'm sure a "snobby" person may have a different opinion but it's most definitely worth a shot during your visit. The owner, who was working behind the bar, was extremely personable and seemed to make quick friends with every guest that came in. You could tell he takes a lot of pride in his craft. I will be back and will make sure I bring others with me to experience this hidden gem.

We had a great visit at Michigan brewing works!! It was a freezing cold day so schools were closed…read moreacross the metro Detroit area, giving us the unique opportunity for a day trip. When you pull into the parking lot, it can be hard to tell which building the brewery was in. Particularly since there was snow covering the signs. Once we figured it out it was an adventure from there! The ambiance... It reminded me of a mix between a basement bar from the 70s and an old West bar. The owner, Bobby, was awesome! He was so friendly and relatable. We learned all about his farm, his family, and his animals. Love it! He introduced us to his amazing black garlic gin. I mean it was delicious!!! He made a great bloody Mary with it, and it was one of the best I have had. He also sent us home with some garlic and horseradish! We tried some interesting black garlic which was the consistency of a gummy bear and delicious. I can't wait to go back in the summer months. It was such a beautiful place!

Very busy on this Saturday and more rooms to this than meets the eye. Food was great ! Chicken and…read moreKim chi potstickers, cheese curds, and mushrooms. Yummmm went very well with the beer. Had a tasty flight with a Belgian ale, strawberry ale that were my favorite! Parking is tricky. They have a few spots here and there. Part of road under construction so give it a minute and you will find something. Friendly wait staff, very informative and told us about the cigar train tour that they host a lunch for. Train tourism, it's a thing, look it up people. On the site of a very old building that used to many other businesses.

We stopped on a special day when they opened for our train tour. I appreciate them going the extra…read moremile to serve this group in their day off. The team here asked us to order at the bar before being seated. I don't know if that is their normal process. If it is...it might work well for the restaurants logistics but it creates a less than desirable dinning feel for me. The order takers were very friendly and helpful. They hustled to process the train passengers. The seating area is a large open room. It feels like an old factory turned beer garden. The floors are a nice hardwood. Not much decor or atmosphere in this large room. They did have a singer as entertainment which wasn't the best. For food I started with the potstickers. These weren't your traditional Chinese potsticker. They were over fried and tough. The filling was vegan instead of pork. It didn't work for me and wasn't very tasty. Kinda tough and flavorless. The sweet chili sauce really helped. I also tried the BBQ Mac Burrito. The BBQ was good but not very plentiful. It was a bit hard to find that taste. The Mac & Cheese was nice and creamy. The noodles were soft. Served alone I think they would be fine. Stuffed in a burrito....not a fan of. Please be aware that they don't give free refills on soda. We didn't have table service outside of someone dropping off food. Overall I will give them four stars for opening up special for the train tour. Otherwise I was rather unimpressed with this establishments process and food.

I came here for dinner with some friends. We didn't have a reservation but were seated immediately…read more I'm surprised how busy/packed the parking lot and the restaurant were. I liked how open it was and that there were a lot of tables/seating and that you could see most of the tables. There is a bar and a good amount of tvs. You can sample any beers or ciders which was nice! My friend and I tried: - apple cider: this was pretty apple-y, nothing special but it's the one I ended up ordering - sangria cider: a little too sweet for me - cherry cider: it didn't taste like cherry to me - mint chocolate chip malt: I was so intrigued that I had to try this. Confirming it does taste like mint chocolate chip! Food we ordered: - chicken Caesar wrap - ahi tuna poke bowl: I thought there would be more seaweed or lettuce but the base was white rice. It was a fine poke bowl but I don't think worth $20 - Korean rice bowl: my friend added shrimp Service was okay. They were busy but things took time to get to us. I would probably come back again.

Session Room aka Arbor Brewing Company Session Room…read more The place was super busy, but we were seated within just 15 minutes. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and asked if it was our first visit--when we said yes, she was so kind to walk us through their amazing selection of ciders, beers, and more. We were a bit undecided, so she brought us some samples--such a nice touch! The food came out quickly; we ordered a couple of pizzas and a sandwich, and everyone was super happy with their food choices. The drinks were fantastic, and thanks to our lovely waitress, we got exactly what we were in the mood for. The service was top-notch, the atmosphere was lively, and all around, we were all pleasantly surprised recommend it enough!