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    Wax Bar

    4.6 (29 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    Old fashion with Evan Williams (Bottled n Bond) 100 proof
    Bryan K.

    Andy is always worth a visit. Very welcoming and a fun conversation. Drink menu is above the norm.

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    Judy N.

    Still awesome, love this place. Come and have a drink...or two and enjoy the vinyls! The drinks are developed and mixed by the owner and are amazing!! These cocktails are probably THE BEST DRINKS we've EVER had. I can't say enough about this understated bar. Ps the Old Fashioned is a favorite. We cannot wait to come back.

    Flying Nimbus and Red Leather Couch
    Chloe F.

    It took me a while to warm up to Wax Bar because Ollie was my favorite, but what's not to love. Super cool atmosphere, great selection of cocktails and vinyl, and a decent happy hour. They have recently added bar snacks to the menu which is a nice addition!

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    Ashlee S.

    Affordable mini vacation. It was right to the point- tiki drinks and records. The drinks were between $10-14 and it was definitely worth every penny. Fresh garnishes, fun flavors without the cheesy decor. My only complaint would be the limited seating and that most of the seating was high stools, I have back problems so sometimes this format is not friendly for me personally. Recommend for 1-3 people in your party. Clean bathroom and central to other bars and restaurants. Parking is close, about a 3 min walk (behind the buildings across the street).

    Kevin B.

    Great vibe, friendly staff, great place to be I ended up having a traditional beer and drinks. I did share a handcrafted cocktail with my wife, which was very unique. This is definitely the place you want to go if you want to try a drink you never had before Time will tell to see if they are earth changing, adding, or subtracting. They did have two specials that day, and I imagine if you'd like one of their specials, you would be able to order it again Will make this part of my regular rotation, at least once a month, prior to going out to dinner with my wife

    Lisa L.

    Easily the best spot to hang out in all of Ann Arbor/Ypsi! Thoughtful, delicious drinks, plus you're surrounded by hundreds of records and just the best music. We happened to be there on a Saturday evening so we started inside with the record jams and then moved to their outdoor patio to catch the live music outside. 10/10

    One side is records and the other side is a bar!
    Macy W.

    Very cool setup; bar on one side and records on the other. They had a nice selection of both drinks and records!

    Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits
    Rachel B.

    Came here last night to check out this new/updated spot. Ordered our drinks inside. Lots of good ones to choose from and can flip through records while waiting for them to craft the cocktails. Service was friendly. Brought our drinks outside to sit on the patio. The ice cream dranks are very tasty and can't wait to try them all.

    Caipirinha (left) and the 667 Swizzle (right)
    Danya Y.

    Wax Bar has done an excellent job at creating a drink list that can cater to anyone's taste buds! The drinks are really well made and thought out. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Depot Town. (The vinyl records on display and for sale are a plus!)

    Paper Tiger - delicious!

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    9 months ago

    Great atmosphere. Will definitely be back. Great beer selection. Cool music. Friendly staff.

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    4 months ago

    Love the place, and Andy is the greatest. Always interesting and unique cocktails. Sittingat the bar is the best spot!

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    2 years ago

    New owner. Very much needed. Better hours. Good cocktails. Priced fair. Eclectic crowd.

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    Drinks and ambiance all about quality and fun delivered together! Retro furnishings, great music and flower-garnished drinkies.

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    Super groovy setting, cozy AF, dope happy hour cocktails, beautiful art and vintage furniture.

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    This is the coolest bar in town. The owners are genuinely great people and the atmosphere is very comfortable.

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    I had a bottle of beer with an Evan Williams chaser for $6 and then I got to browse their curated selection of used vinyl.

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    Bitter Truth - Clock, radio, phone, stools

    Bitter Truth

    3.9(21 reviews)
    0.4 miDowntown Ypsilanti

    Disappointing BBQ Experience We drove in from a few towns…read moreover, excited to try this spot because they're open late (until 11pm) and we were craving some solid BBQ. Unfortunately, it was a pretty disappointing visit overall. We ordered the DQ Pulled Pork and Brisket, and both came out cold with no flavor. The corn bread was okay, and the collard greens were surprisingly spicy -- not bad, just unexpected. We originally wanted the trifecta but they had already run out of ribs. So we went for two orders of burnt ends, expecting that rich, crispy texture. Instead, they were soft, smushy, and cold -- more like baby food than BBQ. Not good at all. The only standout dish was the corn cream cheese side -- warm, flavorful, and probably the best part of the meal. Also worth mentioning: the bartender was great -- super cool and clearly passionate. The place itself has a chill, loungey vibe, but it doesn't really feel like a true BBQ joint. Final thoughts: Burnt ends: Cold, soft, no bark -- total miss Pulled pork & brisket: Cold, bland Collard greens: Spicy, but decent Corn cream cheese: Delicious Vibe: Cool, but not very BBQ-ish Service: Bartender was the highlight Wish we could've had the food to match the energy. Hopefully they can tighten things up, especially on the basics.

    Always an amazing meal. we had buffalo mac & cheese, smoked chicken sandwich, brussels sprouts, and…read moregarbage fries. Definitely need to come and check it out the deco speaks for itself!!!

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    Bellflower - Olive Oil Cake ($12) - very good! Vanilla-rhubarb compote with Guernsey whipped cream.

    Bellflower

    4.6(217 reviews)
    0.4 miDowntown Ypsilanti
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    Been here a few times and am always delighted…read more In this case we were there for Valentine's Day. Service was great and the menu had lots of tempting options. Loved the cheese plate. Tasty cheese selections and a generous amount of bread and crackers. Their cocktails are ON POINT. The Pep in Your Step blended the mezcal flavor wonderfully. The Nightshade Martini was one of the most unique cocktails I've ever had. I enjoyed my pasta, though I had wanted to order a seafood dish and they were out of mussels. Definitely a bit of a bummer. I remember the beans in the smoked duck dish being especially good. My one complaint about this place is the menu seems to feel similar each time I'm there (months to years between visits). Like there's always a similar fish dish and a curry. I guess I just wish there were different options because the menu is relatively small. Excited to return for another visit in the future and would like to try their lunch offering as well!

    Fantastic meals and outstanding service! The ambience was very welcoming. We were two couples and…read moreshared the starters - plenty for four people. The salad was fresh and well dressed - simple but good. The second starter was sardine tin. Very very good. Not overly fishy and the garnishes served with it were perfect. For mains which are enough to share, one was the trout! Absolutely well seasoned and crispy. It is served whole and butterflied. We changed the side to the house vegetable. OMG these sautéed garden veggies were the best! The other main was a Japanese curry dish. Here is why the five starting dropped to a four. It was just ok. We would not order again. For dessert we had the bread pudding- another star for the night! To the owner, terrific staff. Everyone we engaged in, were positive and knowledgeable. They are a great team! Looking forward to a second visit!

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    Bellflower - Bar and seating

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    Bellflower - Pork cutlet sandwich- outstanding!

    Pork cutlet sandwich- outstanding!

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    Ypsi Cocktail Club - Ypsi Rye

    Ypsi Cocktail Club

    4.0(28 reviews)
    0.4 miDowntown Ypsilanti

    A breath of fresh air in downtown Ypsilanti! Very modern space with nice seating and cool ambiance…read more The drinks rotate each season so we happen to be there right after the spring menu launched. I appreciated that they make their drinks with local spirits from Ann Arbor distillery. The drinks weren't the strongest but they had great flavor and were very refreshing and good! I got the lollipop one and then I can't remember the other I got. Service was friendly and attentive. Will definitely be back!

    I'd like to start by saying that this place was beautiful. As soon as you walk in, the ambience is…read moreunmatched. There are many wonderful cocktail options that look delicious. Our experience started out wonderful! We walked in after our friend's bridal shower to each get a cocktail. We did have a larger group and were told that the bill couldn't be split for parties over 6. Totally fine. No problem at all. The bartender asked what we were celebrating, and we told her about our blushing bride. She was very kind and told us she had a gift for us! To our surprise, she made all 10 of us shots. It was so so kind. She took most of the orders but when she got to me, I told her that I hadn't decided yet and would need a tad more time. She told me no problem. She made everyone's drinks. And brought them to the table. In the midst of her bringing the drinks. One of our friends had bent down to fix her shoe and on her way up, knocked a glass over and it broke. The bartenders mood, demeanor, service quality, and attitude shifted entirely. When the glass broke, she rolled her eyes and let out a big sigh. She made snide comments about "this big group". She darted glares in our direction every chance she got and continued to roll her eyes. My friend profusely apologized and the bartender ignored her, not saying anything but continuing to sigh and roll her eyes. My friend, in an attempt to help, started to help pick up some of the large pieces of the glass. The bartender raised her voice saying "put it down". Mistakes happen. My friend hadn't had a single drink that night and was very apologetic but was treated very poorly by the staff for a simple mishap that happens in food service industries. I'd like to say that the cocktails were yummy but I didn't get to try the one I wanted to order. She never came to take my order. After my friend were finished with their drinks, she did come back once more. To take the menus out from in front of me and my husband to give them to different guests. At first, it seemed wonderful, but it kind of ruined our night to come here. So be careful and don't make any mistakes in the presence of their classy staff.

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    Rabbit Hole - Koel Bird

    Rabbit Hole

    4.4(25 reviews)
    7.6 mi

    Ann Arbor is always such an interesting spot for a night out. During the school year, the streets…read moreare teeming with college kids bouncing around, which of course is what you would expect from a great college town. What I do love about Ann Arbor is that they balance out the drunk haunts of young adults with great restaurants and high end bars for the people looking for more than a pitcher of cheap beer. Rabbit Hole is one of those spots. Down the same little alley way as Circ Bar, this underground bar is tucked away, stone hallways and open up and lead to different openings that provide seating, a dance floor and an amazingly stocked bar. If you like bourbon you will love this spot. Our bartender was fantastic, absolutely worked with me on working out a drink. I know I took a pic of an espresso martini, but my drink was made perfect also. Another nice surprise was that it wasn't some crazy price on the drink (I mean any crazier than other places and quite cheaper than around my home), especially for Ann Arbor. Walking away from the bar is a dance floor, and surrounding it are booths in a separate rooms and tables on a level up from the dance floor. There are also two hallways that lead to more booths and tables in different areas of the bar. As you can imagine this is a huge place. We came on a Friday and it wasn't very busy, but school is out and the weather had just broke so not surprising. I really enjoyed my time and the company I was with, and I would definitely go back.

    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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    Rabbit Hole - Vaulted Substrate (Old fashioned)

    Vaulted Substrate (Old fashioned)

    Rabbit Hole - Dealer's choice cocktail - just a few descriptions and our craft cocktail bartenders will make your perfect drink.

    Dealer's choice cocktail - just a few descriptions and our craft cocktail bartenders will make your perfect drink.

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