Locally owned, craft beer distillery. Live music on Thursdays. Indoor and outdoor seating…read more Raterman's Bread is right next door so you can order a pizza or bread bowl. I like the location, away from the noise and car exhaust fumes of main street patios.

Great sandwiches and pizza at adjacent bakery to go with the brew, many young families and outdoor…read moreseating

First time coming here and was looking forward to their pizza! Arrived on a Saturday afternoon…read morearound 530 and they weren't too busy yet. Snagged a booth and my party placed their order quickly. It was a bit dark inside but the booth was comfortable. I loved the outdoor setup and want to come visit on a cooler day! Food arrived fast and we all enjoyed our orders. The kiddos loved their chicken tenders and fries - the RANCH! Yum! Their mixed spring salad was great and I really enjoyed my guanciale and fig pizza (a little too heavy on the fig jam though so I did remove a lot of it). The others in my party had a pepperoni pizza that was great as well. Absolutely best crust I've had on a pizza in awhile! Overall very good, just nothing spectacular so giving 3 stars.

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.

Don't ignore this place if beer isn't your thing! Just had…read morethe best cocktail here: Rough Waters See pic Sit at the bar Great service and friendly vibe Love it!

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.

Food was excellent. Service for our party was good on Trivia night. Beer is always great.read more

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.

The hype is real. Absolutely gorgeous space, I could've spent the night on the outdoor patio it was…read moreso cozy, staff couldn't be friendlier, and THE BEER. Best hazy of my life, sours were unreal (dry, tart, packed with flavor), wine and 12/10 cocktails for the non-beer lovers in your life. A must visit brewery, one of the best in the contiguous US. High octane Wayne is about to take over the brew program too...things are about to get squirrelly!

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.

Great outdoor summer bar! Super cute and good for a casual hangout with friends. They have indoor…read moreand outdoor seating. There is a pizza food truck that brings your order to your table. All of the employees were very friendly and welcoming. We will be back!

Mothfire is a great spot to grab a drink and hang out with friends in Ann Arbor!…read more We stopped in with some friends on a recent summer Friday and Mothfire definitely met our expectations -- great ambiance and you can tell people really enjoy being here! The service is great, and there's a ton of seating. I will say that since so many people enjoy it, I could see it being harder to find a table during peak hours, but it didn't take us much time even at 8pm on a Friday. The only real downside is that it can get a bit loud when it's packed, but I think it's worth that trade off. Parking is easy and there's extra parking around the back of the building as well. The beer menu is pretty straightforward and offers a good selection (especially IPAs), along with good prices. Overall, I'd definitely recommend checking out Mothfire!

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.

Such a cool place with a lot of outdoor seating. The brisket sandwich was huge and loaded with a…read morelot of meat. The sauce was sweet and Smokey and the brisket was perfectly cooked and super tender. The fries and onion rings were done well.

We made a stop on our way from Grayling to the Toledo area. The beer is good and owner/brewer,…read moreBobby, could not have been nicer. He also makes and sells kimchee and black garlic (in season). While we were there, a family pulled in asking for help. Their boat trailer had somehow detached from their vehicle and was laying, tilted forward on the pavement. The folks from MBW saved their day, offering their time and a tractor fitted with lift forks. Definitely worth a leisurely drop in. My favorite was the Belgian White.

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.

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.

Real food. Real brews. They cook here and the menu does change. Good stuff and famously no French…read morefries. New owners but still all good. A great place for a group in a nice Atmosphere.

Stopped in for lunch midweek. This place is huge so we were seated immediately. Our server Raye was…read moresuper friendly and suggested a few food items to try. Since we were not that hungry we tried a few of their beers and split the Chicken Tinga Nacho's . Their beer list is massive offering many local beers . I tried the Arbor Classic Ale,Arbor Strawberry Blonde and Eastern Market Raspberry Paczki. My favorite was the Strawberry Blonde. 4 oz pours range from $3-5 each. The nachos were big enough to share loaded with chicken tinga,black beans, tomato,onion,cotija,queso,salsa, jalapeno and yes ,green olives! Food prices are on the higher side but from what I saw,portions were huge. Fun place to try a nice selection of beers and a few appetizers ,burgers or pizza.