The best bars & nightlife in Ann Arbor

Relaxed, laid-back brewery featuring craft beers along with cocktails and other drinks, plus rotating local art.

15 E Cross St (Ypsilanti)

Stand-alone & airport wine bars offering lunch, dinner & small plates with custom-paired wines.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, DTW Concourse A, 2500 W. G. Rogell Dr. (Detroit)

Casual pub at Arbor Brewing Company's distribution hub offers counter service for pints & pub grub.

720 Norris St (Ypsilanti)

Lively coffee bar featuring local and international entertainment including DJs, live rock music and video games.

206 W Michigan Ave (Ypsilanti)

Founded in 1980, this bar serves the GLBT community & offers sports, karaoke & billiards.

8070 Greenfield Rd (Detroit)

Seating for burgers, wings, seafood and other casual dishes is featured at this relaxed bar with a patio and friendly service.

8867 Livernois (Detroit)

When you want a spot that nails a great pour and legit provisions, York Food & Drink delivers with estate-bottled wines, rotating local…

1928 Packard St

Mic Drop Comedy brings touring acts, wild themed nights, and even a Detroit Ghost Tour to your week, so you can swap doomscrolling for…

2301 Woodward Ave (Detroit)

Upbeat watering hole featuring local beer on tap & a menu of hearty sandwiches & Southwestern fare.

122 W Liberty St

Cozy, stylish bar serving up classic cocktails & many whiskeys, plus local craft beers & wine.

301 W Huron St

Contemporary wine shop & bar pairs international vinos with small plates in bright surrounds.

76 W Adams Ave Ste A (Detroit)

Comfort food & cocktails served in a hip, industrial-style space with a rooftop deck & sunset views.

210 S 1st St

Bodega-style cafe, bar, and market offering sandwiches and gluten-free bagels, plus beer and cocktails.

2671 Brush St (Detroit)

Longtime watering hole & live music venue featuring diverse bands in a snug, unpretentious setting.

208 S 1st St

Cozy club with stand-up comedians, open-mike nights & cocktails, hosting famous names since 1984.

212 S 4th Ave

Busy Irish pub offers a jumbo beer list, microbrews, scotch aplenty & eclectic grub.

338 S State St

Inventive cocktails & snacks in an intimate setting with plush seating & a huge chandelier.

1509 Broadway St (Detroit)

Homey space for Italian cuisine offers weekly wine tastings, a romantic patio & gluten-free options.

3411 Washtenaw Ave

Dance club with smart causal dress code, patio area & live DJs offers frequent theme nights.

516 E Liberty St

Neighborhood bar serving cocktails and beer and wine, plus soft-serve desserts.

8130 Kercheval Ave (Detroit)

Airy, relaxed taproom for a local maker of craft mead & cider, with snacks & board games.

100 S 4th Ave Ste 110

Sophisticated wine bar and restaurant serving creative dishes in the space of a former firehouse.

3396 Vinewood St (Detroit)

Boisterous hangout lures locals with its craft cocktails & cold brews served in a hip atmosphere.

112 W Liberty St

Choice speakeasy-style joint for farm-to-fork American-fare small plates & old-fashioned cocktails.

207 S Main St

High-end, underground lounge offering martinis & single-malts, plus pool tables & HDTVs.

213 S Ashley St

Popular bar fixing up classic & inventive craft cocktails in a cool, contemporary environment.

220 S Main St