What’s New in Ann Arbor 

New business alert! Ann Arbor is a top destination for discovering fresh experiences and full of friendly businesses excited to invite you in. From flavorful restaurants to new must-visit favorites, help us welcome these new additions to Ann Arbor. 

Huna Ann Arbor

Huna is a new hotspot inviting you underground to taste creative cocktails in a tropical-themed space, bringing an ideal backdrop to your evening. Just look for the arrow pointing to the entrance.

Hunã

  • 200 S Main St.

Hidden beneath the hum of Echelon Kitchen & Bar lies Hunã — a modern reimagining of the tiki tradition. Designed as an escape from the everyday, Hunã invites guests to descend into another world — lush, glowing, and untethered by time. Step inside and the noise of daily life…

Hunã

The Ranch Honky Tonk

Come for the great food and ice cold drinks, stay for the live music and line dancing. The Ranch is a lively, multi-level bar and great gathering space for dancing, eating, and having a fun night out. 

The Ranch Honky Tonk

  • 122 W Washington St.

Ann Arbor’s honky tonk. Loud bands. Cold beer. Whiskey flowing. Boots on wood floors. A little gritty, a little loud, and a whole lot of fun. The kind of bar you end up at—and don’t leave. Where boots hit harder than feelings.

The Ranch Honky Tonk

AC Hotel Ann Arbor

Book your stay at the new six-story hotel downtown that includes 139 guestrooms, meeting spaces, bar and kitchen, suites, and an outdoor terrace. 

AC Hotel Ann Arbor Downtown

  • 310 E Huron

Ann Arbor's newest hotel! Home to the renowned University of Michigan, Ann Arbor is a dynamic city where innovation meets Midwestern charm. Visitors can explore the university’s iconic campus, where historic architecture and cutting-edge research facilities exist side by side…

AC Hotel Ann Arbor Downtown

Tabe 

Tabe offers exceptional Asian fusion cuisine, rare Japanese whisky, and premium sake. It’s home to Ann Arbor’s only Omakase, where the chef hand-selects each sushi creation just for you.

Tabe

  • 209 S Main St.

At Tabe, they've created a multi-level dining destination in the heart of Ann Arbor, offering a complete journey through authentic Asian cuisine. From casual dining to exclusive experiences, their three distinct floors cater to every occasion, complemented by their exceptional…

Tabe

The Vanguard, Autograph Collection & La Serre  

Ann Arbor’s only 4-star hotel, The Vanguard, welcomes you to experience the high end of A2. Reserve a table for fine dining at La Serre, the hotel’s premium French-inspired brasserie.  

The Vanguard Ann Arbor, Autograph Collection

  • 213 Glen Ave

The Vanguard Ann Arbor, Autograph Collection, offers today’s sophisticated and discerning travelers to Ann Arbor the opportunity to come together to converse, connect, and exchange ideas. In a nod to James Burrill Angell, credited with evolving The University of Michigan into one…

The Vanguard Ann Arbor, Autograph Collection

Echelon Kitchen + Bar 

Modern design and sophistication shine at Echelon, serving wood-fired and vegetable forward dishes. Reserve your table and enjoy an evening downtown.

Echelon Kitchen & Bar

  • 200 S Main St.

Welcome to a culinary experience where nature’s finest meets the artistry of fire. Echelon's philosophy is simple yet profound: let the vegetables take center stage.
At the heart of their kitchen lies a roaring wood fire—a timeless technique that brings out the deepest…

Echelon Kitchen & Bar

Uplift A2 

Community space by day, LGBTQ+ bar by night! Uplift brings community together with special events from national drag performers and dance parties.  

Uplift Ann Arbor

  • 210 S. 1st Street

There's a place you always belong - Uplift! Uplift is a new queer bar in Downtown Ann Arbor proudly building community and providing fun spaces for the LGBTQ+ folks in Southeast Michigan. Enjoy their neighborhood bar atmosphere during the week, or lively club atmosphere during…

Uplift Ann Arbor

Moka & Co.  

Moka & Co. brings the robust flavors of Yemeni coffee to Ann Arbor. We recommend trying one of the many traditional beverages or go for a frozen blend on hot summer days.

Moka & Co

  • 333 S Main St

Moka & Co brings Yemeni specialty coffee to Ann Arbor. The beans are organic, terrace-grown, hand-picked, and sun dried to provide the best flavor possible. This method has been passed down for generations, connecting stories and community in every cup.

Moka & Co

Little Kim 

Award-winning Chef Ji Hye Kim of Miss Kim, in partnership with Zingerman’s, brings fast-casual, Korean-inspired grab-and-go vegetarian cuisine.   

Little Kim

  • 403 N. Fifth Ave

Located just steps away from Miss Kim, the newest restaurant from acclaimed chef Ji Hye Kim is a fast-casual vegetarian restaurant that draws from diverse Asian vegetarian traditions (including influences from Korea, Japan, China and India), while highlighting Michigan farmers…

Little Kim

 

 These are just a few of the new businesses opening in Ann Arbor! Start planning your trip today.