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    3.3 (109 reviews)
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    This was such a cool spot!
    Amy W.

    This was a great spot! He used to hang out here back in the day so he brought me to check it out. It was during the day and not very busy as you can see from the pics haha. This is a basement type area that was dark but warm and fun. I can imagine it gets crazy busy in the evenings. We just stopped in for a drink so I could checked it out. I love reliving his youth with him. I lived a rather sheltered young adulthood. Too broke to really do very much. Fighting my way through community college while living in my car for a while. I didn't get the "normal" college experience. So I love living vicariously through him! I want more and more!!

    Killer band!
    James M.

    Tons of fun and I'll be happy to come back. The best part was the band. They had a great string/drum trio with occasional help from Mr Sax. They played like a jam band and had the whole crowd dancing (from 21-81, not kidding). Great selection of bourbon and a varied drink menu. Be careful on the pricing of off-menu pours as they can be shocking (ETL - $25). Otherwise, the drinks were great, the rotating shot specials were interesting, and they were appropriately staffed. The music section has a "dive bar" feel (lower ceilings, chalk-writing on the walls, 10% surly local kids with attitude, and 90% people you hope to drink and dance with tomorrow night), but was definitely much nicer. And if you didn't want to be that close to the band (shame on you), they had plenty of other space to enjoy a drink. Thanks for a solid night! (Frequent traveler from out of town).

    Crystal K.

    What a fun bar!! My cousin and her fiancé brought me by after dinner next door, and we had a great time. The drinks were delicious, and the band was in full swing. The energy of the place was that perfect amount of chill vibe mixed with excitement and fun, that makes visitors want to keep the drinks flowing but not to get black-out, college night wasted. We had a great time jamming with the band, and enjoying each other's company. I loved the collection of chalk writing all over the walls, and even added a taste of Wisconsin! What a great stop on my short trip! I'd definitely stop in again!

    Annabelle S.

    Soooo this place is amazing. I highly recommend you put you Drewsky special on the menu. It is frustrating that I can only order it when Drew is working as bartender! Love this place, I highly recommend coming here if you you like cocktails, live music, and a rad atmosphere.

    Amanda G.

    This is really a 5 star bar going by the quality of music, service and whiskey cocktails, but looses points due to the overcrowding on the weekends. Still remains my favorite bar in Ann Arbor and where you'll find me most Thursdays. Conveniently located below Blue Tractor BBQ for your post BBQ food coma, just wander downstairs to claim a cozy corner booth or dance it off to the tune of a most likely phenomenal band. Don't forget to find some empty wall space to leave your mark on the place with one of the pieces of chalk rolling around.

    Barracuda and an amaretto sour
    Amanda W.

    I've had some fun nights at Mash. Their cocktails are very whiskey/bourbon-heavy, which isn't my cup of tea, but I recognize that it's a whiskey bar so I guess that's what I have to expect. However, the atmosphere is so much fun! There is live music almost every night and it's always a great time. Last time we went there was a band covering 80s/90s music and we danced our hearts out. Super fun atmosphere and a good mix of college students/young professionals/townies. Get here early-ish on the weekends because the line can get a little long! Never waited more than 20 minutes though.

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    Slow table speed. Needs better waitstaff.

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    Five stars only one visit needed!! Fucking cool place, cool look, cool bar tender, good fucking food what else can you ask for

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    Had the best bartender, Ellen, last week. She was efficient, patient and fun to talk to!

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    love the vibe of this place! it is so chill and welcoming. Recommend for anyone looking to just get a nice drink and have good conversation

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    I love Mash; it's a moody bar with rustic decor and a good selection of beer, cocktails and most of all whiskey.

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    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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