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You'll find a host of places to go between happy hour and last call. Dancing, stand-up comedy, or informal jam sessions ... they're all here.

 

Nightlife

Map It! \aüt\ BAR
315 Braun Ct.(Fourth Ave & Catherine St.) , Ann Arbor , (734) 994-3677
www.autbar.com
Café and bar serving the gay community. Pool table and jukebox and outdoor seating, weather permitting.

Map It! 800 North Cocktail Lounge
314 S. Main St. , Ann Arbor , (734) 913-0330
www.rushstreetrestaurant.com
Step into 800 North Cocktail Lounge and you will feel the vitality of Chicago's entertainment district. Live entertainment Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9pm and Sundays at 10pm. Inside, outside or from any direction Rush Street Restaurant and 800 North Cocktail Lounge are handsome, stylish and refined.

Map It! Alley Bar
112 W. Liberty St. , Ann Arbor , (734) 662-8757
Located on the alley, downtown's favorite hole in the wall hangout. Full bar featuring American draft beers and specialty martinis. Pool table, pinball and video games for entertainment.

Map It! Arbor Brewing Company
114 E. Washington St. , Ann Arbor , (734) 213-1393
www.arborbrewing.com
Known for award winning beer, great unfussy food, friendly service, casual family dining, and a great nightlife. Offers smoke-free bars, cocktail lounge, dining room, real darts, shuffleboard, and several TVs. Group tours and tastings available by appointment.

Map It! Ashley's Restaurant & Premier Multi Tap Pub
338 S. State St. , Ann Arbor , (734) 996-9191
www.ashleys.com
Known as Michigan's Premier multi-tap, offering ales, porters, stouts, microbrews, over 60 single malt scotches. Menu includes steaks, fish & chips, vegetarian items, pizza, burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads.

Map It! Aubree’s Saloon/Sticks
39 E. Cross St. , Ypsilanti , (734) 483-1870
A unique two-story bar and restaurant in historic Depot Town, serving homemade soups, sandwiches and Mexican specialties. $

Map It! Banfield’s Bar & Grill
3140 Packard St. , Ann Arbor , (734) 971-3300
Fresh soups, sandwiches, and burgers in this popular east side spot. $

Map It! Banfield’s Westside Grill & Tavern
5510 Jackson Rd. , Ann Arbor , (734) 668-7800
Sports bar featuring 20 TVs and all satellite games, a game room, large non-smoking area and outdoor patio. $

Map It! Blind Pig/8 Ball Saloon
208 S. First St. , Ann Arbor , (734) 996-8555
www.blindpigmusic.com
One of the hippest hangouts in town. Live music Mon-Sat cover varies. Downstairs is the 8 Ball Saloon with full bar, pool tables, dartboards, video games, and TVs no cover.

Brecon Grille
101 W. Michigan Ave. , Saline , (734) 429-4868
Named for Saline's Sister City, Brecon, Wales this English-style pub and grill offers burgers, steaks, sandwiches, and the like. Extensive wine list, with a wide selection of English beers and ales. $$$

Map It! Cavern Club
210 S. First St. , Ann Arbor , (734) 913-8890
www.cavernclubannarbor.com
Located beneath the Old City Brewery building. Four clubs with their own entertainment and distinct scene share the same building: Millennium Club, Cavern Club, Gotham City, and Circus Bar & Billards.

Map It! Circus Bar & Billiards
210 S. First St. , Ann Arbor , (734) 913-8890
www.cavernclubannarbor.com
Pool tables, TVs, video games, Pull Tab and Club Keno games, bar munchies available.

Map It! Cleary's Pub
113 S. Main St. , Chelsea , (734) 475-1922
www.clearyspubchelsea.com
Chelsea's popular neighborhood pub offers a wide variety of freshly made burgers, sandwiches, fish, steaks and pizza. Lively single and duo entertainment on weekends. $

Map It! Club 23
3900 Willis Rd. , Milan , (734) 434-4270
Full service bar and resturant with live entertainment every Saturday night. Big screen TV's, pool table, internet jukebox.

Map It! Club Divine
23 N. Washington St. , Ypsilanti , (734) 485-4444
www.club-divine.com
Located in the heart of Ypsilanti's Entertainment District. Cutting edge DJs, original theme nights and an outrageously friendly staff, Club Divine is a haven for the mildly decadent, fun-loving party crowd! Cover varies. 18 and over. 21 and over on Saturday.

Map It! Conor O’Neill’s Traditional Irish Pub & Restaurant
318 S. Main St. , Ann Arbor , (734) 665-2968
www.conoroneills.com
An authentic Irish pub. You’re sure to find a perfect pint of Guinness or Harp along with traditional Irish dishes. Consult web site for current live music schedule.

Map It! Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room
114 S. Main St. , Ann Arbor , (734) 665-2757
www.crazywisdom.net
Over 14,000 titles in psychology, spirituality, and holistic health; jewelry, crafts, instruments, and other items. Tearoom with over 100 kinds of tea, plus soups, sandwiches, coffees, and desserts.

Map It! Dugout Sports Lounge
1035 Dexter St. , Milan , (734) 439-8889
www.campfiresteakhouse.com/dugout.htm
Offering live entertainment, DJ, pool leagues, and big screen TVs. $-$$

Map It! Firefly Club
637 S. Main St. , Ann Arbor , (734) 665-9090
www.fireflyclub.com
Ranked one of the best jazz clubs in the area; offers live music nightly by national and local acts.

Map It! Fraser’s Pub
2045 Packard St. , Ann Arbor , (734) 665-1955
Rest/sports bar, 2 big screens, 7 reg. TV. Cable and Sat. - daily specials. Happy hour 2-6pm. Tiger games. 10.00 bucket of (5) Miller Lites. Softball teams 25.00 off food. Details inside.

Map It! Frenchie’s
54 E. Cross St. , Ypsilanti , (734) 483-5230
www.frenchie's.com
Book for private parties - (entire bar) - no charge- seats from 20-165 people. Catering menu's available. Full Bar. Located in 1850 Historic Building with large antique back bar and outside patios. Open for reservation and private parties.

Map It! Goodnite Gracie
301 W. Huron St. , Ann Arbor , (734) 623-2070
www.goodnitegracie.com
Ann Arbors premier Blues, R&B and Jazz club. Intimate, cool, popular, and with the best sounds around, this comfortable nightclub is also available for private parties.

Map It! Gotham City
210 S. First St. , Ann Arbor , (734) 332-9900
www.cavernclubannarbor.com
Popular downtown dance club with a DJ spinning current tunes. Cover varies.

Map It! Guy Hollerin’s
3600 Plymouth Rd. , Ann Arbor , (734) 769-4323
www.HIAnnArbor.com
Family dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a sports theme and bar in the Holiday Inn near the University of Michigan. Great steaks, ribs and sandwiches. $-$$$

Map It! Habitat UltraLounge at Weber's
3050 Jackson Rd. , Ann Arbor , (734) 665-3636
www.webersinn.com
Live music by the area's top entertainment Mon-Sat, martinis, scotches, and food. 21 and over. No Cover. Summer outdoor terrace. Happy hour, nightly sporting events on screen.

Map It! Heidelberg
215 N. Main St. , Ann Arbor , (734) 663-7758
www.theheidelberg.net
Features three floors. In the basement, the Rathskeller serves fine German lagers, wheat beers, American beer, liquor, and German wines. The main floor features well-stocked bar, friendly wait staff, menu authentic German food, American classics and vegetarian items. The upper floor, The Club Above, has nightly entertainment and complete bar.

Map It! Leopold Brothers of Ann Arbor
523 S. Main St. , Ann Arbor , (734) 747-9806
www.leopoldbros.com
Small batch distillery and brewery. Large attached pub serves all spirits and beer produced on-site. Pub-style food with pool tables, darts, pinball and foosball. Great for large groups.

Map It! Live! At PJ's
102 S. First Street , Ann Arbor , (734) 623-1443
www.liveatpjs.com
LIVE showcases bands Wednesday through Friday and the area's hottest DJ's on Saturday. The large sunken dance floor rocks with high energy. Comfortable leather couches and a classy upscale atmosphere makes for an especially fun evening. Intimate, cool, popular, and with the best sounds around, this comfortable nightclub is also available for private parties.

Map It! Millennium Club
210 S. First St , Ann Arbor , (734) 913-8890
www.cavernclubannarbor.com
Specially designed futuristic art-deco decor feels like you’re in a Jetsons cartoon. A popular spot for live and recorded music.

Map It! Mitch's Place
1220 S. University , Ann Arbor , (734) 222-9209
mitchsplace.net
A Cheers type bar in the middle of campus. Great beer specials every night. Upstairs with glass walls looking over the corner of S University & Forest Ave. A campus tradition. Pool tables, Jukebox and 15 TV's.

Map It! Monkey Bar
207 S. Main St. , Ann Arbor , (734) 994-8484
A favorite downtown saloon with 11 hourly billiard tables, video games, and large screen tv's. Menu includes fried chicken, BBQ ribs, and burgers.

Map It! Necto
516 E. Liberty St. , Ann Arbor , (734) 994-5835
www.necto.com
Ann Arbor's largest nightclub offers something for everyone, including 2 dancefloors and an outdoor patio. Go to necto.com for nightly details.

Map It! Old Town Tavern
122 W. Liberty St. , Ann Arbor , (734) 662-9291
www.oldtownaa.com
Burgers & sandwiches, Tex-mex,dinners and full bar.

Map It! Oz’s Music Environment
1920 Packard Rd. , Ann Arbor , (734) 662-8283
Located next to Oz’s Music Store, this club offers a variety of live music for dancing. Cover varies.

Map It! Player’s Sports Lounge
1275 S. Huron St. , Ypsilanti , (734) 487-2000
Sports bar located inside the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti.

Map It! Pleasant Lake Inn
11273 Pleasant Lake Rd. , Manchester , (734) 428-7993
www.pleasantlakeinn.com
Local night spot with big screen TV, pool tables, darts, outdoor dining overlooking the lake, live music on weekends. Full-service menu with nightly specials and live entertainment on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons. $-$$

Map It! Powell’s Pub
625 N. Huron St. , Ypsilanti , (734) 484-1484
Friendly neighborhood bar. Great burgers and cold beer. Daily food specials. Dart boards, pool table, and various electronic games. Nightly drink specials. Karaoke on Wed. and Sat. night.

Map It! Pub 13
13 N. Washington St. , Ypsilanti , (734) 485-4120
Offers food and a wide variety of draft and bottled beers, extensive wine and martini list, NTN Trivia, darts, billiards, and live entertainment including dueling pianos.

Map It! Rick’s American Café
611 Church St. , Ann Arbor , (734) 996-2747
www.ricksamericancafe.com
Nightclub with DJs and dancing,pool tables and nightly drink specials. 21 and over.

Map It! Roundtree Bar
2203 Ellsworth Rd. , Ypsilanti , (734) 434-0494
www.rubytuesday.com
Friendly, neighborhood hangout offering a wide selection of pub grub favorites.

Map It! Score Keepers Sports Bar & Grill
310 Maynard St. , Ann Arbor , (734) 995-0100
Ann Arbor's biggest bar to catch all of the big games. Why watch the big game at home when you can experience it on three 100 sq foot HDTV big screens or 35 monitors around the bar? Featuring 27 draft beers, 60 import beers from around the world, and a full menu including signature salads and sandwiches.

Map It! State Street Bar & Grill
3200 Boardwalk Dr. , Ann Arbor , (734) 996-0600
www.fourpointsannarbor.com
Located in the Four Points by Sheraton Ann Arbor. Spend the evening relaxing and enjoying sports or stop by for Happy Hour (Monday-Friday) complete with complimentary hors d’oeuvre buffet.

Map It! Studio 4
314 S. Fourth Ave. , Ann Arbor , (734) 302-3687
Dance club with DJ spinning music for dancing the night away. Cover varies. Proper attire required.

Map It! T.C.’s Speakeasy Bar & Grill
207 W. Michigan Ave. , Ypsilanti , (734) 483-4470
www.tcsspeakeasy.com
Easy going neighborhood hang-out featuring live entertainment, billiards, video games and the best burger in town along with 20+ appetizers, TC’s has plenty of TV’s to watch all your favorite fames. Also have $2 specials all day, every day.

Map It! The Arena
203 E. Washington St. , Ann Arbor , (734) 222-9999
www.thearenasportsbar.com
Voted Ann Arbor's Premier sports-bar. Sports-themed restaurant serving All-American fare. Twenty-four draughts, four HD big screen televisions and twenty-two satelite televisions. Kid and family friendly.

Map It! The Best Damn Sports Bar
13 N. Washington St. , Ypsilanti , (734) 485-4120
www.pub-13.com/bdsu/bdsu-index.html
Located above Pub 13. Full bar with a selection of over 113 beers. Pool tables, darts, NTN trivia, and Golden Tee.

Map It! The Den
120 W Washington , Ann Arbor , (734) 741-7325
grizzlypeak.net
The Den was opened in March 2006 in the old "Del Rio" space next to Grizzly Peak Brewing Co. It features a full service bar that is open until 2AM everyday. Late night happy hour everyday from 11pm-2am.6 hi-def TV's.

Map It! The Earle
121 W. Washington St. , Ann Arbor , (734) 994-0211
www.theearle.com
Romantic setting with regional French and Italian cuisine and over 1000 wines. Piano bar during the week, with jazz on the weekends. Extensive appetizer list. Open for dinner only. $$$-$$$$

Map It! The Elbow Room
6 S. Washington St. , Ypsilanti , (734) 483-6374
www.ypsirocks.com
Features various local bands performing everything from blues to punk. Phone for current lineup. Cover varies. 21 and over.

Map It! The Neutral Zone
310 E Washington St , Ann Arbor , (734) 214-9995
www.neutral-zone.org
Teen center for high school age youth offering space to hang out, a variety of unique programs and special events including weekend concerts, poetry readings, visiting authors, art shows and musical performances.

Map It! Theo's Bar & Grill
705 W. Cross St. , Ypsilanti , (734) 485-6720
www.theosbar.com
EMU campus favorite for over 28 years. DJ & dancing nightly with full service bar & extensive bar food menu - 18's allowed - nightly specials - availible for private events.

Map It! Touchdown Café Grill & Bar
1220 S. University Ave. , Ann Arbor , (734) 665-7777
Full menu, sports bar, 3 big-screen TVs. $

Map It! Wolverine Food & Spirits
20460 Old US 12 , Chelsea , (734) 475-9014
Serving steaks, burgers, sandwiches, and tasty pub grub favorites. $-$$$

Map It! Zou Zou's
101 N. Main St. , Chelsea , (734) 433-4226
Charming coffeehouse with live music on weekends. Also offering a tasty menu and unique gift items by local artists including Michigan's renowned Pewabic Pottery.

 

 

Movie Theaters

Map It! Michigan Theater
603 E. Liberty St. , Ann Arbor , (734) 668-TIME
www.michtheater.org
The Theatre continues to be an essential part of Ann Arbor's cultural fabric - presenting specialty films, serving as home to the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, and offering the "Not Just for Kids" series of live on-stage programs for children.

Map It! Quality 16
3686 Jackson Rd. , Ann Arbor , (734) 827-2837
www.quality-16.com
Offers 16 theaters with first-run films.

Map It! Showcase Cinemas
4100 Carpenter Rd. , Ann Arbor , (734) 973-8380
www.showcasecinemas.com
This 20-theater megaplex offers first-run films.

Map It! State Theatre
233 S. State St. , Ann Arbor , (734) 761-8667
www.michigantheater.com/stateth.html
Enjoy a wide variety of films programmed by Michigan Theater.

 

 

Comedy Clubs

Map It! Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
314 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor, (734) 996-9080
www.aacomedy.com
Well-known venue on the comedy touring circuit. Rolling Stone called it “one of the best clubs between the coasts.” Features popular local and nationally known comedians. 18 and over. Photo identification required.