Last updated October 16, 2026 · ranked from 9,084 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 10 bars in and around Ann Arbor, MI, led by Biercamp, Ricewood and Satchel's BBQ. Together they have 9,084 Google reviews; Biercamp has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.9. Every place on the list is in Ann Arbor, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Biercamp at 1643 S State St in Ann Arbor, MI combines a brewery with an artisan meat, cheese and sandwich hub and a retail area. House-brewed beers are part of the offering, alongside coffee, comfort food and dessert. Lunch and dinner are served at the counter, with seating indoors and outdoors. The setting is casual and cozy, and the business is listed as popular for lunch, dinner and solo dining. Its Google rating is 4.9 from 626 reviews.
Dine-in, takeout and curbside pickup are available, but delivery and reservations are not. Families have access to a children’s menu and high chairs, and the space also welcomes groups, students, tourists and LGBTQ guests. It is listed as a transgender safe space. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible, and a unisex restroom is available. Free parking is offered in a lot and on the street.
“Love this place, great to take people from out of town. Great music taste too! Was there an hour and heard the cure, joy division and Depeche Mode 🤘”
Satchel's BBQ holds a 4.6 Google rating across 1,500 reviews in Washtenaw Avenue / Arborland, listed on Google as barbecue.
“We always look forward to stopping by.
The meats have the right amount of smoke, sauces are good, and sides very tasty.
Especially like the Mac and Cheese and Collard Greens.
One of my favorites is the Satchels Stew!
Have also had a grea…”
Conor O'Neill's Irish Pub holds a 4.4 Google rating across 1,723 reviews in Downtown / Main Street, listed on Google as irish pub.
“Stopped in on our last day in Ann Arbor after seeing University of Michigan beat Oklahoma. Looking for a place to watch some NFL games. Sat at the bar and ordered a few drinks. Our bartender, Caleb, was great! He was attentive but not ov…”
Mash Bar is a speakeasy-style cocktail bar at 211 E Washington St in Ann Arbor, MI. Its drinks include whiskey, bourbon and craft beer, along with cocktails, wine and happy-hour drinks. Casual American bites are also served, with seating and table service available for dine-in visits. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy and hip, and the bar is listed as suitable for groups and popular with tourists.
Live music, live performances and dancing are among the bar’s features, and it is also listed as suitable for watching sports. Beer, cocktails and fast service are noted highlights. Mash Bar does not accept reservations. Paid street and garage parking are available, and credit and debit cards are accepted. The listed accessibility information indicates that the entrance, parking and seating are not wheelchair accessible. On Google, the bar has a 4.4 rating from 435 reviews.
Taylor & Colt BarberSpa is a barber shop at 601 E Liberty St in Ann Arbor, MI, offering modern haircuts and styling for all genders. Its services also include straight-razor shaving and spa services, with professional grooming products available. The business describes its setting as relaxed and modern. Its Google listing has a 4.5-star rating from 361 reviews.
The shop welcomes children and LGBTQ customers and is listed as a transgender safe space. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom, and a unisex restroom is available. Beverages are offered on site, and payment options include credit cards, debit cards and mobile NFC payments. The listing includes both appointment requirements and recommendations, while also noting that walk-ins are accepted; customers should confirm scheduling arrangements before visiting.
“Have gotten a few haircuts from Ibrahim. He’s good and definitely knows what he’s doing. The haircut is on the pricier side, but it’s worth it if you want a guaranteed solid haircut which can be tough to find in ann arbor.”
Pretzel Bell is a sports bar at 226 S Main St in Ann Arbor, MI, with a spacious, two-level interior decorated with Michigan memorabilia. The casual setting pairs updated American comfort food with a full bar serving beer, cocktails, wine and liquor. Lunch, dinner and dessert are available, along with small plates, vegetarian options and late-night food. Happy-hour offerings include both food and drinks, and the bar is suited to watching sports.
Popular with students and tourists, Pretzel Bell also welcomes families, groups and solo diners. Families have access to a children’s menu, high chairs and changing tables. Reservations are accepted, with table service for dine-in guests and delivery and curbside pickup also available. Dogs are allowed outside. The entrance, seating, restroom and parking include wheelchair-accessible features; paid lot and street parking are listed. Pretzel Bell has a Google rating of 4.2 from 1,373 reviews.
The Circ Bar at 210 S 1st St in Ann Arbor, MI serves comfort food and cocktails in a casual, industrial-style space. A rooftop deck offers outdoor seating and sunset views, while food is also served at the bar. The drinks selection includes beer, wine and liquor, with both food and drinks available for happy hour. Seating and table service are offered, and the bar accepts reservations.
Entertainment includes karaoke nights, trivia, live music and live performances, along with dancing and bar games. It is also a place to watch sports and accommodates groups. The Circ Bar welcomes LGBTQ patrons and lists itself as a transgender safe space. Practical features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom, a unisex restroom and Wi-Fi. Free lot parking and paid street parking are listed, and dine-in service, takeout and delivery are available.
“You get like so much hummus when you buy the hummus.”
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How we ranked this list
Each bar is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Ann Arbor category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
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