25 Best Pubs near Utica

“Old school, Detroit style bar with charbroiled burgers. It’s about the only place left in Detroit where you can find one. I literally drive across town just to get one on the regular. Makes me nostalgic for the days Detroit had charbroiled burgers everywhere.“

“Food was good and service was acceptable (nothing special) but you had a group of 5 guys leave your restaurant last night somewhat bewildered after your waitress Katarina made it quite clear she was not happy with the 20% tip we gave her. Apparently, our stay of about 3 hours eating and drinking was excessive. We may not be back.“

“Dinner was fabulous and staff is top notch.“

“Awesome“

“Cool idea, great beer selection. Website is nearly unusable, needs major improvement.“

“Awesome place to be they have a great menu very good and nice specials. The burgers are awesome. and good service. Mariesa is the bartender and takes very good car of us and the rest of the staff is very friendly too. gotta try it.“

“I had a blast here. Music was fantastic. Definitely a place where you can walk in yourself and have great conversation at the bar. Food is great. The two bartenders last Saturday need a shout out. Unfortunately, I didn't get their names. Even the bouncers are awesome. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to have a good time, good food and enjoy a great atmosphere.“

“Top 10 Dive bar in Michigan. Everyone tries to keep this place hidden, but the food is phenomenal and the bartenders are excellent.

Cozy, and well worth it. 10/10.

You step in and are transported somewhere else. Best prices, best service, amazing food, and a feeling that's hard to replicate.“

“Love the live music with Tony!“

“We enjoy places that offer a Happy Hour which includes FOOD options. I do not drink alcohol, but I enjoy trying new places and offering a happy hour menu with food allies me to do that. Clam chowder was good, wings were ok, we did ask for extra crispy but we didn't get that ( I think many kitchens are on auto pilot and don't always look at the guest's request, this happens a lot with french fries being undercooked), dynamite shrimp was good but I could have used more seasoning. Brit was our server and was fantastic. I also appreciated that the other staff members were helping each other by clearing plates, bowls, etc. . Great causal place.“

“Delicious food and excellent selection of Michigan draft beers. Great atmosphere as well.“

“What a great hangout! We had a large group and we loved playing pool, darts and singing karaoke! The bartender Lee was super fun and friendly, he did an amazing job accommodating us!“

“Nice time Saturday night. First timers. Good band, service, burgers and cold beers. We’ll be back!!“

“We had such a great first experience here. From start to finish, everything was wonderful.
We started with the stuffed meatballs and mozzarella sticks. The meatballs were hands-down my favorite bite of the night—so flavorful and comforting. The mozzarella sticks had a perfectly crispy, well-seasoned breading (even though there wasn’t much of a cheese pull), and both the ranch and marinara were spot-on.
For our meals, my husband ordered the sliders with a side Caesar salad, and I had the half slab of ribs. The sliders were just okay—not something we’d rush back for—but the Caesar was crisp, fresh, and light. The ribs, though, were incredible—fall-off-the-bone tender with amazing flavor, and they ended up being my husband’s favorite bite of the night.
To top it off, the manager (or owner) stopped by to welcome us and surprised us with fried Oreos on the house since it was our first visit. Those easily made our top three bites of the evening—such a fun and delicious touch.
Beyond the food, the service really stood out. Everyone was kind, attentive, and genuinely helped make the experience enjoyable. Add in the sports on TV and the upbeat atmosphere, and it really felt like the perfect higher-end sports bar.
We loved everything about our visit and will absolutely be back.“

“Love the live music with Tony!“

“Great food and friendly staff. Will definetly be back soon.“

“Fun time meeting people. Great food and drinks.“

“Casual, fast, friendly service. Fun!“

“The service was Fantastic with Destiny and the food just kept coming everything was hot and fresh, I look forward to trying other things on the menu but the AUCE crab legs were AWESOME!!!“

“My husband and I live just down the road from Mug Pub, and it’s become one of our favorite local spots! We love the fun, lively atmosphere, the fantastic drinks, and the friendly staff. The food is great too. We highly recommend Mug Pub for anyone looking for a fun sports bar experience!“

“Booked a show here and did EVERYTHING required just to have my spot given to someone who didn't do EVERYTHING required... Was told I'd get a discount for different dates, picked the date just to be told basically the same thing again... I kept my word and she didn't... Won't be doing ANY business with them...“

“Fun times, lots of laughs, good music and great French Onion Soup! Shout out to our server, Kaley ⭐️“

“We are longtime customers of Rochester Mills. We like to meet up with family and friends to celebrate occasions.

However, tonight it was disappointing when we went to use a birthday coupon and we were informed that it is only for dine in purposes only. I was told by the bartender that other people have complained since it is not on the coupon that it is only for dine-in purchases.“

“Made a reservation for 7:45 PM for a Saturday evening. Arrived on time and were promptly seated. Ordered California rolls for appetizers followed by shrimp and grits, salmon entree and lobster tacos for the main course. Food was tasty and servings were generous. Customizations were taken care of as requested! Had Creme Brulee and Orange and cranberry cake for dessert, loved them! Overall great food, excellent service, great ambience! Price is little bit on higher side and would be the only area for improvement.“

“I belong to a group that has a regular meeting in July every year. This is the Second year in a row that we held it at 5th Ave. We had our event there this past Saturday and 5th Ave knocked it out of the park just as they did last year!

Megan set us up just as asked, and the venue was perfect for our members to converse and meet up! The staff was very friendly and helpful! What really stood out was the flatbread pizzas. Our membership was raving about the great pizzas!

We will defiantly have our event there again next year if they will have us!“