Session Room aka Arbor Brewing Company Session Room. 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! read more

Session Room - Mushroom pizza was AMAZING - Beer Bar Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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I came here for dinner with some friends. We didn't have a reservation but were seated immediately. 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. read more

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Stopped in for lunch midweek. This place is huge so we were seated immediately. Our server Raye was super 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. read more

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While visiting Ann Arbor we stopped for lunch at Session Room by Arbor Brewing Company. The vibe is a celebration of everything UofM and Michigan. Our server explained that the brews on tap are either Arbor Brewing made of other local Michigan favorites. She recommended the chicken tinga nachos so we split those. I enjoyed the fruity Sierra Rose Sangria which was more of a seltzer beverage than traditional sangria so not too sweet. My husband had a flight of three beers. Lots of tvs tuned into local sports and merch for sale here. read more

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A bit pricey, but good overall, in terms of food quality, service, and ambiance, although the place smelled a little bit like a stinky foot when we first came in. Got a flight of beer and a Caesar salad with salmon. All the beers were good, and the salad was good too, even if the salmon was slightly overcooked. Weird too was the server's question when I ordered, "how would you like your salmon cooked?" Um... cooked? lol Service was great otherwise, attentive and quick -- we liked how the servers seemed to work as a team. Will return. read more

The service is always good. It's a loud place so I wouldn't go if you want an intimate dinner. The food is ok but we usually go for the pizza, we all like the pizza. We went last week before Xmas and ordered our normal 2 pizzas and when they arrived we were surprised to see a much smaller pizzas than we normally get, they only serve one size. It's not just a little smaller but a lot smaller. Usually we get 2 pizzas for 4 of us but after seeing the "new" size we would have to get three for our normal take home pieces for lunch. I am aware that AA Brewing Company took over ownership a while back and I think that has been a mistake. We have spoken with current and ex waitstaff and they all say the same thing, "prices are going up and they are cutting corners and just a week or so before our visit they started making the pizzas smaller but price is not smaller. Such a huge disappointment. I would rather pay more for the same pizza but to keep the price the same then serve a smaller pizza feels like an underhanded money grab. The pizza was good but feeling scammed made dinner not enjoyable. Not going back which makes me sad. Do better. I never liked AA Brewing Co when it was downtown so I'm not shocked the Session Room has suffered because of the new owners. read more

Food was great and came with fresh parmesan. Service was very accommodating. Ambiance is fun and lively. read more

Food was good, my burger was excellent. The chicken wings were okay. Poke bowl was fresh. The banana cake was good read more

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I enjoyed another excellent Za pizza at The Session Room last evening. Despite's this being a Saturday night with a home football game down the street we were seated quickly and the service was prompt and friendly. This is a big place so don't let a crowded parking lot deter you from coming in. In addition to great pizza, The Session Room also offers nearly two dozen other delicious "bar food" type of items including sandwiches, burgers, etc... The place can get a bit noisy at times but we were somehow always able to hear and understand our table mates. I am pleased to report that while the choice of beers is somewhat diminished since Arbor Brewing took over, the selection is still quite expansive and anyone will find many selections to their liking. read more

I'm convinced the cheese sauce on these nachos is hand crafted by angels everyday. They also have fantastic pizzas here. read more

Session Room - Nachos - Beer Bar Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

We were trying to find a place for a family dinner for two young children and 8 adults. Luckily, the tables are large and the restaurant was spacious and could seat us all. Half the table cautiously got bibimbop bowls with salmon. While I wouldn't consider it a bibimbop, it was a delicious rice bowl. We were all shocked that a sports bar had done so well with Asian cuisine. My partner got the chicken bacon naan wrap and the brisket chilli. He said his food was really good as well. For a large crowd, this is definitely a good place to go and watch a game and relax. If your kids can sit at a table, it's also kid friendly. read more

Session Room - Chicken bacon naan wrap - Beer Bar Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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The food here is phenomenal! I tried the BBQ quesadilla and it was so good. It was lighter on the cheese and heavy on the meat with fresh avocado slices. Hit the spot. They have a large draft selection and we tried a few ciders - all good. It's a large restaurant with ample bar seating and a large indoor dining room and outdoor patio easily able to accommodate large parties. read more

Session Room - BBQ Quesadilla (pork) - Beer Bar Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Excellent spot to gather with friends! The Session Nachos are absolutely standout, and HUGE (for me, best shared with a group!). Pizzas are good too, with interesting seasonal options. Extensive beer menu that leans towards MI beers, and there are absolutely options for any kind of beer lover. The interior is large and set up to facilitate seating for large groups or smaller ones (semi-communal). Friendly service! Plenty of easy parking on-site. read more

Session Room - Nachos (half eaten haha, whoops) - Beer Bar Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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This place is such a gem on the West side. I've been coming here since they opened. Fab, ecclectic menu and amazing beer and wine flights. My faves include: pizzas and the nachos. The nachos are the best that I have ever had. Very creative, unique toppings. The cheese is the perfect liquify texture and the micro greens balance all the other toppings so well. My baby cakes loved the BLT. The bacon was thick and so flavorful. read more

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Delicious! Everything we had was delicious. Standout item was the Session Nachos - chips are seasoned by themselves and then all the toppings including their own in-house nacho cheese makes it the best I've had thus far. Many other places serve nachos and they all taste the same because they are all using same ingredients. Not Session nachos. I'm definitely coming back here minimally for this. Roasted beet salad- beautiful presentation, beets freshly roasted. Truffled goat cheese didn't seem to pair well with the beets for me and I couldn't taste a hint of the balsamic in the dressing. I could only taste puréed beet in dressing. Other than that very fresh everything on the salad. Pizza was excellent - 1 size available only, 8 medium-sized slices. The crust alone is thin, tasty with a crunch on the edge. Right amount and mix of toppings. We ordered the featured pizza special - sopressata margherita. Comfortable pub/restaurant vibe, pretty large with lots of tables. They also have a covered patio to accommodate their many patrons but it was too cold for me. We waited a bit longer and was lucky enough to get a booth inside, which was much better because the crowd and vibe along with the bar is all inside. Lots of people wanting to eat here and it's obvious why. Arrived 5pm on Friday and there was already a wait, about 20-30min. By the time we left the entrance was filled with people waiting. read more

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Overall: really solid bibimbap, in a really spacious sports bar with friendly service. I ordered the bibimbap with miso salmon because I was craving a rice bowl with vegetables. Admittedly my expectations were low because this is a sports bar that serves mostly American foods like pizza and burgers. It was not a very authentic bibimbap, but the salmon was super flavorful and crispy, and it also comes with steamed broccoli, soy sauce mushrooms, and some pretty good kimchi. I was pleasantly surprised by how good and filling the meal was. We easily got a table for five on a weekday afternoon, waiting only 10 minutes for our seat. The inside is a super spacious sports bar, with many TVs playing different sports. The staff is friendly and checked in on us multiple times. read more

Session Room - Bibimbap with miso salmon - Beer Bar Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Review is for their beers only as I didn't have any food. I've heard about it/seen it while driving by but I hadn't been until a friend planned a group get together. I was pleasantly surprised! They have awesome beer offerings. I mean DELIRIUM RED ON TAP? Heck yeaah. I'll be coming here just for that in the future. They also have a great selection of sours so I got a flight of sours as well. The patio space is really nice - large wooden picnic tables make it easy for large groups. Unfortunately dogs are NOT allowed on the patio. read more

Session Room - Delirium on tap!!!!! Zomg. - Beer Bar Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Great selection of entrees and pizza with monthly specials and a good bar. Had their nachos and beer pretzels as starters. The beer pretzels were excellent. I ordered their special pork belly pizza with a Hefeweizen beer. A wonderful meal. Overall, a great neighborhood hangout with cool atmosphere and a tasty menu. read more

Session Room - Crème Brûlée - Beer Bar Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

This was my second time at the session room. While i want to love the rich atmosphere and our servers have been great, i've had the same experience twice of long waits for mediocre teetering on bad food. The first time i was here i waited 45 minutes for a pretty decent burger, however my party was not as pleased with their orders. This time I got the shrimp tacos and my family got the bbq chicken pizza. After about 45 minutes to an hour of waiting (to be fair it was peak dinner rush) i was even more disappointed. It wasn't as much a taco as it was 2 jumbo shrimp in a what tasted and felt like a grainy and old corn tortilla with cheese and a tiny bit of ranch. The pizza seemed like it would've been good when they put it up in the heat lamp 30 minutes ago and was lukewarm and dry at best. The 2 ciders, cherry and apple, just tasted like nothing but excessive carbonation that burned my throat. This place actually does a few things really well, which is why i'm not giving it a 1 star. Its atmosphere is really cool, theres a space for live music, and you can pretty easily find tables that aren't too loud. Overall it's a nice place, but you need the food to back it up. The burgers and bibimbap are pretty good and the nachos are fantastic, however it seems to me this place constantly shoot itself in the foot with some of their menu choices. It feels vast yet super limiting, nothing really stood out to me that wasn't bar food besides the bibimbap (which is actually pretty good). I recommend avoiding any of the tacos (unless they get better toppings and/or a flour tortilla) and not being afraid to (politely) ask the server if you can get a fresh pizza if you have a big party and the pizza comes out like ours did. Speaking of servers, shoutout to Bryce and Chloe, they were great and very accommodating! read more

We love going in the winter because they have a chili that my boyfriend is obsessed with. They didn't have it when we went this last time but I got a side Caesar salad and pizza. The Caesar is delicious the pizza I'll order light sauce next time but other than too much sauce for me it was wonderful. Our waiter was super nice and even though it was on the slower side it was still a great time read more

I ordered a Greek Salad, which I have to say was very good. For a remodeled hardware store, the place is very cool. On the other hand, our server should have called in sick that day. He was awful. read more

Service was great at the bar but the food was very mediocre for the price. The restaurant was large but had a very strange smell inside. Lots of people ordered their pizzas so maybe those were better. They were all just $22 and up which I didn't feel like I wanted to pay for pizza. read more

Bryce is as the kindest soul I've ever met. He was wonderful and lovely and so supportive of a person in a dining experience. Thank you Bryce for making a difference for me and my friend the food was awesome and it made a rough night super awesome!' His service was top notch and we couldn't have asked for a better experience! Thank you Bryce! read more

The food here is very solid. Tasty pizzas and salads, but definitely too high price-wise for me to go here very often. We used to go after playing pickleball until we found Carlyle... and now we are regulars there (especially since we typically play Monday and Session is closed on Mondays.) The service is really hit or miss... a few times we got terrible service, a few times good, and once or twice great. The decor is nice and relaxed... nothing of note. The beer and wine selection meets my needs, but again for the price, you'll find me at Carlyle. read more

We just came here and really enjoyed our food, service, and drinks! We have had the nachos, bibimbap, and various pizzas which have all been delicious. The outdoor space was open as well making for a super enjoyable start to the season! read more

My review is based on my positive experiences during my last two visits. Friendly staff and a ample size beer garden with multiple picnic-style tables. Large rotating draft selection. The food. meh. Sandwiches, pizza, and salads. I was in the mood for a burger. My choice on the menu BBQ Cheddar. Sweet and generally not my preference but it was fine for the moment. No fries available. Chips or other sides. read more

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Mateo was our server and he was stupendous! He even sang a "happy birthday" solo to our friend celebrating her 50th birthday. Great vibe at Session Room and the food is consistently good and the beer never disappoints. There's a wide variety. My only complaint....please consider staying open a little later!! 11:00 on the w/e's? Come on Ann Arbor! Even 10:30 feels better than 10:00 on a Saturday night !!!! read more

So many beers. So many beers. Large outdoor seating area as a Beer Garden should have. If you need to watch a game the indoor area is perfect for that too. I had the burger, ehh. read more

Session Room - Back - Beer Bar Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I don't get the reviews on this place. I think people are very mean and take posting reviews. Very seriously I for one had a great experience. Our server, Abby, was awesome. The food, was awesome, and the beer, was awesome, so don't read any farther just read my review go there get some beer have a burger and other stuff and then just chill out cool bye-bye read more

Great pub food! From scratch, fantastic beer list, kind people working, hard. I had a beautiful burger with Vermont cheddar. Kettle chips were done perfectly. I had a flight with my burger. So perfect. Burger with a thick slice of Vermont Cheddar. Kettle chips were really great not greasy. Service was exceptional. This place is going in my favorites. read more

Session Room - Bangui beef burger with a thick slice of Vermont cheddar cheese, T, L, O. With kettle chips. - Beer Bar Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Food is okay, but it was freezing cold in the place on a warm fall day. I asked if they could turn the AC down a bit, and was told they couldn't, because the AC temperature was controlled at their main location miles away. I've never heard of anything that ridiculous, controlling room temperature at one restaurant from a completely different location. It was so cold people started leaving in droves. Terrible customer relations in my opinion. read more

I go out for lunch five days a week. Their Garden Pizza is very good and includes many toppings. The servers at the Session Room are some of the best around Washtenaw county. Whoever hired them knows personalities for the restaurant business. read more

Took a bunch of employees here for a casual dinner and drinks. The food, drinks and service were all great. I really enjoyed my salmon burger. After ringing up a bill over $200, I accidentally forgot to take my receipt home. I called the next day and Martine helped me get my receipt back, emailed to me within one day. I had low hopes I'd get my receipt back, but she was great and got it to me. They could've blown me off, but they went the extra mile to get the receipt so I could expense the meal. She was very pleasant and patient on the phone and she diligently worked to find my receipt and get it back to me! read more

You have to try their soups. So underrated. Every time I go in, I ask about their soups of the day and you can ask to try them. They are always so good and I love their soups. Whoever makes the soups-deserves a raise. It's BUSSSSSINGGG read more

I came here with a group of 5 on a Thursday night and the place was packed! Luckily this restaurant has so much seating we didn't have to wait for a table at all. The waitress came and took our order and was quick bring our drinks. I ordered the Cajun pasta which was super yummy! The last time I came here I ate some sort of cheese gnocchi that was AMAZING but unfortunately they didn't have it anymore. I asked for a side of naan bread and the waitress came back with pita bread from the spinach and artichoke dip, yes I notice the difference. Speaking of spinach and artichoke dip, it was our appetizer and it was creamy and delicious! The food took about 40 minutes, but I think it's worth it. The service was decent, but nothing special. I definitely would come back! The food is always good and I love the rustic bar feel! read more

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I'm really trying to like this place. The menu is interesting, the beer selection is vast, but for an establishment that specializes in beer, is there a reason why they can't give me a full pint of beer. This is how our beers came out. The second round was no better even after asking the server for them to be filled. The first time I blame the bartender, the second time the waitstaff. Couldn't even use the excuse of "head" because there was none. read more

Session Room - A 13 ounce "pint"? - Beer Bar Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Session Room is a terrific place for beer selection and sports. Their food, however, is hit or miss. Their sandwiches are pretty good but their bibimbap is the worst I have ever had. Whoever made the recipe has never tasted bibimbap before. The veggies were steamed, not fresh. There was no red sauce and the kimchi was lackluster. To top it all off, it cost $17, which is also the most expensive bibimbap I've seen. I feel foolish for getting it, quite honestly. read more

Awesome place, has nice indoor and outdoor seating and a great food service and also has nice and kind staff there too! 100% recommend if you wanna get a drink with a friend or watch a game. read more

Great and friendly upbeat vibe. Pretty diverse menu with some great seasonal specials. Staff always very attentive and friendly.

Excellent service and decent pub food. But since Arbor Brewing Company took the place over, they replaced what used to be an extensive and interesting craft beer tap list with mostly Arbor Brewing Company's line of mediocre beers that all taste the same. No longer a place for beer lovers. So sad. read more