15 Best Cocktail Bars in Ann Arbor

“What a great place. The vibes. THE MUSIC. The drinks. The snackies. And the best service from Vu and Landon. And also, can someone tell me what the artwork is?! (PS - drinks were so pretty but we had such a good time forgot to take pictures!)“

“Excellent atmosphere, had a seat at the bar and tried the family estate rye whisky for the first time, which was excellent. Bartender was prompt and attentive, and my small plates were great accompaniment.

Fried old bay chickpeas - quantity was a large and pleasant surprise, though each individual bean was a little small. Flavor and crunch were nice, never tried putting old bay on my chickpeas before, but definitely too much salt on these, which was a pity. Still a good drinking accompaniment though, and surprisingly addictive.

Prosciutto - orange cantaloupe and blackberries were pleasant alongside prosciutto wrapped around the melon slices, and balsamic glaze went very well. I think the honey tilted the dish a little too sweet though, the fruit was sweet enough. Some nuts or a bit of citrus might have been good instead.

Jupiter and Mars cocktail - a little disappointed by this one, was expecting a more spice forward drink, but the spice was more of an aside to the tequila and sweetness.“

“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!“

“Enjoyed a couple drinks while listening to the DJ. Drinks were yummy, bathrooms clean too. I liked the exposed brick and small alcoves with tables. There was a small cover ($5 I think?) I parked in the garage across the street, staff were very friendly and helpful when making drink choices.“

“Had a fantastic time at The Ravens Club this past weekend! The speakeasy atmosphere is spot-on, and the craft cocktails are consistently excellent. The menu of American small plates is delicious, and you can really tell the owner cares deeply about the guests and the business. To top it off, the entire staff is absolutely amazing; So attentive and welcoming. Highly recommend!“

“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“

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

“A very popular location, good luck getting a seat if you arrive later in the night. They move the line for drinks along incredibly fast, don't be intimidated. Prices are quite reasonable for a nice draft beer. Young and energetic scene but some of everything in the crowd. Good beer, make some friends due to close proximity.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!!!“

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