Sam Hill

We stumbled across this pub on our way to the ice cream place, and we decided to give it a try!…read moreOverall, we were impressed-- super cozy indoor/outdoor space, fast service, and an amazing list of draft beer options! They don't serve any food though, so might not be a good choice if you're hungry. - Dogfish Head Grateful Dead IPA: 10000/10 (an amazing, refreshing IPA that isn't too strong! Medium-bodied, pretty fruit-forward with notes of pineapple and mango. Honestly one of the best IPAs I've had in a whileee) - Kasteel Wit: 9/10 (light-body wheat beer that's also super refreshing and flavorful!) - Hacker Pschor Oktoberfest: 10/10 (great marzen) - Rhineheist Cheetah lager: 8/10 (decent lager) - Guinness: 6/10 (the Guinness was wayyyyy too watery!!!) - Ferndale Project Apple Pie: 9/10 (actually tastes like apple pie and vanilla! It's def on the sweeter side though, so you might not like it if you're not into sweet beer) Overall, I definitely want to come back and sit outside when the weather is nicer!

This spot is pretty chill! I was thinking it was a beer only watering hole but they actually have…read morean AWESOME selection of bourbon. However, I made a grave mistake of ordering on the QR code/Toast rather than at the bar. I say grave because fellow bourbon whisky enthusiasts will cringe -- I was pretty stoked to see that they had Basil Hayden Toasted. So, I ordered it but also selected "add water" with the anticipation that it would be like a dropper of water. Nope, they made a cocktail out of my 2oz pour of Basil Hayden. Whiskey water. At that point, it could've been Makers Mark or Jack and I wouldn't have known the difference. User error though so I did make sure I still tipped accordingly and NOW I know. I'll be back though.

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Local Hazy IPA

Casey's Tavern

4.0(247 reviews)

5.1 mi

Great vibes + Excellent Service + Good Grub = Casey's…read more And that's a math fact! Also- good proximity to the train station, Yost Ice Arena, and other cool stuff.

Stopped by with friends who haven't been here before... we can on a Monday and thank goodness it…read morewas slow. Seating was simple and quick... they do check your ID at the door before you get seated. Interior hasn't changed and I don't expect it to change. I appreciate the old vibe that place gives. For meal, we ordered: - few onions rings - Fried Artichoke Hearts - 2 regular burgers and 1 order "over the top" - few beers The service is hit or miss, depends on how busy the place gets... our waitress was working six tables by herself, but she did all she could to help. The onion rings were awesome, fried artichoke hearts, you can skip... for the burgers, I would recommend you stick to classic - meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato and onions. We all got it med, the meat was juicy as usual and we all enjoyed it. The draft beer that I ordered was flat unfortunately. When we got our check I noticed that there was a "convenience fee 3%", which is applied to your meal prices only. I'm not a fan of convenience fee, if they are trying to offset the credit card charges or adjust their prices due to the inflation or higher material costs, they should just raise their prices to offset those. I also didn't see anything about convenience fee being added, granted if it was in a smaller print so I could have missed it. It seems everyone is adding on convenience fee to everything.

5.0 mi•Downtown Ann Arbor

Art in the restaurant was from commissioned pieces from 2013. Beautiful Ann Arbor scenes

Burgers (Beef*, Black Bean or Impossible) Corned Beef or Hot Pastrami Asian Chicken Salad

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Locally produced - not bad

Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery

3.9(1.1k reviews)

The service, phenomenal. The food, delectable…read more The vibe, immaculate. The music, amazing. Free feminine products in the bathroom AND it smells nice when you walk in. incredible. 10/10 recommend, chefs kiss, no notes.

We stopped here for a bite to eat after an art festival. I got a burger, which was one of the most…read moreflavorful burgers I've had for a while. It was juicy, well seasoned, and the crispy onions on top added a little extra to it. My dining companion got the steak fritte wrap . It was huge! I tried a bite and the seasonings were amazing. The kids burger is a decent size, and the kids mac & cheese is homemade. Drinks were also good. Our server was Bailey. They were busy and he was very personable and efficient. He checked in and answered questions about the menu. We sat outside and it's nice that the street is closed and it's great for people watching. Overall, great place to stop in AA.

Salmon Burger ($17) - salmon patty, slaw, tomato slice, sambal mayo, sriracha-sesame brioche

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JP Burger ($17) - custom blend of grass fed beef, cambozola cheese, cremini mushrooms, bacon, tomato, challah roll

Homes Brewery

4.3(360 reviews)

3.4 mi

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.

Very angry and distraught server. Girl had an attitude problem. Yelled at me because she had to…read morelook for me for 15 seconds to give me a beer I was waiting 15 minutes for.

Good times, great food, and Trivia Nights!

Flight

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Lemon Glaze Sour

Old Town Tavern

3.9(147 reviews)

The food and drinks are always good. The servers and bartenders are friendly and efficient. The…read moreatmosphere is welcoming and cozy. Love this Townie favorite!

We happen to be in the area and wanted to stop some place for lunch. It was late afternoon so it…read morewas a seat yourself situation. The waitress came by right away and brought us waters. My husband got the virgin Mai Tai and he loved it. I got the minestrone soup and we both ordered the salmon bowl. My husband really liked the salmon bowl. The salmon was prepared perfectly and the sauce was delicious. The minestrone soup was bland so I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to eat it. We plan on coming back for happy hour so we can try some of the drinks. The tavern atmosphere is really welcoming.

5.3 mi•Downtown Ann Arbor

Well stocked bar. Order local.

Tempeh Burger

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Ashley's Restaurant

3.7(507 reviews)

Rounding up for the beer selection at Ashley's! Would recommend this spot for beer lovers and folks…read morelooking to try something new. Lots of European, classic, and "old world" varieties you won't find in the other brewpubs around Ann Arbor. Food is a fairly standard, brewpub affair. Solid bites, though perhaps not exceptional. Smash burger is okay. Poutine is generously portioned and I like their fry texture.

fun weekday trivia! got the side of fries and chips and salsa which were both so yum!read more

The bar you see when you walk in!!!

All we ordered

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Looking down State street.

Bill's Beer Garden

4.3(122 reviews)

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Went for a drink with wife and sons. Very nice area to begin an evening relaxing listening to…read moremusic to get things started or even wind down. Pick a nice day, evening to go as we did get caught in the rain today and cover was sparse with the amount of people looking for cover. This place definitely draws younger crowd which adds to the positive energy. We did not eat, drinks you walk up order and leave with on the spot in the beer garden itself.Service was fast, friendly and knowledgeable. Parking surprisingly wasn't an issue especially seeing how busy this place gets.

I love coming here for a good time and a drink! It's the perfect outdoor beer setting and the…read moreambient lighting makes it perfect for fun conversations or card games with friends. You order up at the front and bring your drink over to any of the benches. In the colder seasons, they have heated fires that keep people warm. It's the perfect place for a chill late night with friends!

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Late summer sunshine at Bill's

Conor O'neill's

3.6(315 reviews)

Awesome spot! Came in for a pregame meal on a Saturday morning and was pretty easily able to get a…read moretable after about 20 minutes. Environment was great, plenty of fans getting ready for the game. Tons of beer on tap, and it was easy to get drinks from the bar while we were waiting. Even though the place was jammed, the staff was working really hard and was able to get our food out quickly. Our waitress was very attentive, despite how busy the place was. I had the Guinness and Jamison barbecue with sweet potato fries, which was delicious. Strongly recommend this to everyone else too. Stadium is about a 15 minute walk from here of note. Would happily come back!

This is one of my favorite comfort food spots in Ann Arbor. Connor O Neil's has wonderful bar food…read moreand their fisherman's pie is to die for. It's a great place to watch football games too! Having everyone cheer while they root for their team is fun. The waiters are quick to ask how you are doing, and you can also stand at the bar during game nights. The lighting is dim, but it really gives off Irish pub vibes. Love coming here for a night out. Keep an eye out for their curry fries!

Interior

Shepherd 's Pie

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Raspberry fizz

The Last Word

4.2(333 reviews)

4.8 mi

Walked in on a Saturday night without a reservation. Placed on the wait list for a table and got…read moreset up at the standing section of the bar. Fast and friendly service provided us a bottle of water and information regarding the menu. Ordered one cocktail each, shortly after receiving we were taken to a table. The cocktails were excellent, in particular the tokidoki had a nice banana bread like quality. Fun and bustling atmosphere. Will have to come back to try the food menu!

The vibes are here! We came in on a Friday night and it was packed. We were able to snag two seats…read moreat the bar. The bartender helped us immediately and was super friendly. I asked for a fruity drink with vodka and he suggested a crimson and clover which was 10/10. I ordered a smash burger and hush puppies, the burger was a 4/10 due to the lack of seasoning and the hush puppies were doughy 3/10. The food was not the leader here but I enjoyed this bar 100%

5.3 mi•Downtown Ann Arbor

Pandanvardier

From the Grave

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Inside of Beignets ($8) - salted caramel and strawberry basil red wine jam. The beignets weren't great but we liked the jam

HopCat

3.4(538 reviews)

I had a great time at HopCat in Ann Arbor. I ended up with a California red blend after ordering a…read moremojito and learning they didn't have the ingredients. Even though the cocktail menu is very limited, the flavors of the ones they do offer are genuinely well done. My friend had a marg! The food was the real standout. The Cosmic Fries were AMAZING, highly recommended! the wings were great, and the salad was fresh and big size. Everything came out hot and well‑seasoned. I'd definitely go back, the atmosphere and food make it worth it. I'm only taking off one star because the cocktail variety is so limited and they had us sit and high chairs even though they were plenty of low chairs.

Great experience here, stopped in after a football game in the evening for dinner. Restaurant is…read morehuge and was easily able to get a table. Tons of beer on tap, and a great upscale burger menu. Our bartender was very friendly, although it was a little tough to get his attention. That being said, the other bartenders were able to step in, and our food came out very quickly. I ordered the build your own burger, and it hit the spot. The cosmik fries were delicious. Highly recommend this place to anyone in town wanting a beer and a burger!