14 Best Cocktail Bars near Dexter

“Sat outside, great night. Food and service were good and then hung out on the outdoor couches and listened to the live music“

“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!“

“the drinks were amazing, the bartender knew what she was talking about and was so so so friendly!! Then there was the food..... 100/10 would recommend! We had the tempura cali roll and it was perfect! Do yourself a favor and go here!!!“

“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“

“My husband and I were so happy to hear that the Nest was open again, this was our favorite spot a year ago.

Same great atmosphere we remember, just wish they had in house chefs. We were jonesing for locally sourced ingredients with a fine dining, home cooked meal touch and that wasn’t what we experienced with the new menu.

Bring back the previous chefs, please!! 🙏🏻“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“