15 Best Cocktail Bars in Ann Arbor

“Honestly? This bar slaps. Jordan and Landon are great bartenders. Morgan is cool too. Tristian was wonderful too. Excellent mixed drinks, friendly staff, and great atmosphere. You are doing yourself a disservice if you don’t visit next time you are in Ann Arbor. Go Blue“

“Mark is incredibly hospitable. Atmosphere is very welcoming. Lighting sets the mood. Lots of laughs and plenty of good company paired with table-side entertainment. Would recommend to anyone looking for anything from a casual date to a business meeting. Thanks guys will be back soon!“

“One of the best (not so hidden) gems of Ann Arbor. Always amazing service, drinks, and atmosphere. Hope this place continues its positive momentum. I do miss the old cocktail menus that were organized by style ... maybe they still have them at the bar area, but they were a fun addition!“

“Thanks for taking care of us today! Amazing food and hospitality!“

“Easily the best restaurant in all of Ann Arbor. Ingredients are actually legit as in fresh and authentic, none of that frozen, microwaved garbage other fancy diners even get away with. everything is legit“

“What an incredible venue! I hosted my wedding welcome party here and my guests had an amazing time. What drew us to the venue was just how incredibly unique the venue is, it's sort of like a underground speakeasy with multiple caverns/vaults. Special shoutout to the venue coordinator Aubrey, she's amazing to work with!“

“We had a great birthday meal with my daughter. Elijah, Jake, and Dylan all made our experience there exceptional. Drinks were out of this world as was the food and the service. Loved every minute of it!“

“My go-to location for a happy hour with friends, but only on warm months :). I like the open seating as a large party can spread out, and you don’t need to worry about reserving tables or having known headcount before arriving. Paying at the bar is also pratical, as you don’t need to worry about the bill at the end.
They don’t offer food, but you can grab something from a restaurant around and enjoy it here.“

“Great vibe, great drinks!“

“I came from out of town and ordered the Miso Sea Bass. Literally the BEST fish I have ever eaten in my entire life!!! Cannot talk it up enough! Sooo worth the drive to get some of that!“

“Had such a nice time! Very calm atmosphere and everyone was very lovely. Super accessible entrance for wheelchair users, and the tables are set up in an accessible manner as well. Tried the Heat Index and it was delightful - the perfect summer drink. Will absolutely be back!“

“First time at this new eatery; Staff is exceptional, menu is eclectic, every dish was delicious. Hidden gem!“

“We visited Mani for the first time with our group of 6 friends. The restaurant is cute and the different levels and layout was nice. Very cool to see the open kitchen. The tables were very small and cramped. We were at a table for 6 but with 6 adults we barely had room to move our arms comfortably due to how short the table was and how close to the wall. We visited around 8 pm so it was very busy but even being that busy, our cocktails took an exceptionally long time to come out. We got the calamari and the focaccia to share. The calamari was good and the focaccia with the honey butter and chili oil was honestly the best bread any of us have ever had. The combination of the bread and the butter and honey and chili oil was unexpected but absolutely fantastic and delicious. I got the Cacio e Pepe which was very good. I tried my friend’s shrimp scampi pasta and it was fantastic. The pizza was also very good. I got the isalita margarita and the espresso cocktail which were both delicious. Our sever was good as well overall. The only other complaint is that for the 6 of us all of our meals came out separately. I have never been to a restaurant where they don’t hold the food until it’s all ready to come out. There was almost 10 minutes between the first person who got food and the last of us who did. Luckily the phenomenal food and drinks will bring us back but hoping next time the service is a little more organized and we can get a table for 6 in the middle and not crammed against the wall.“

“Our family threw us a surprise 10 year anniversary dinner here last night (11/24/25) and it was so wonderful so beautiful so clean the food was absolutely delicious. The staff was absolutely amazing. They were on top of it. They were so friendly so helpful and fun. Best steak I’ve ever had, both times now that I’ve been there. Can’t say enough good things & thank you all so much for the amazing experience!!!“