Ashley's

DrJay from Texas

4.1/5  rDev -5.1%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 4.5

We stopped in over the Xmas holidays after visiting the Jolly Pumpkin brewpub. Decent atmosphere, it really seemed like a bar near a college, lots of (what appeared to be) students hanging out with friends having a drink. Restrooms are located in the basement and the steep stairs seemed to serve a dual purpose as a soberness test. Great beer selection, dozens on tap and dozens more in bottles. It seems that the main list doesn't change much because the beer menus appear to be printed only once every few months, but there are new additions on the chalkboard that look like they rotate on a more regular basis. Local brews were well represented, as were larger craft brewers and foreign outfits. Just check out their website to see what I mean. Service was decent, quick and accurate though our server was clearly still learning about the craft beer scene. Prices were reasonable for both pints and bottles. This would certainly be a regular spot for me if I were attending U of M and I'll likely be back on my next trip to Ann Arbor.

Jan 12, 2011

BarryMFBurton from Indiana

3.94/5  rDev -8.8%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 3.25 | selection: 4.5 | food: 3.75

Jul 31, 2019

VoxRationis from New York

4.7/5  rDev +8.8%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.5 | selection: 5 | food: 4.5

I was visiting the U of M and Ashley's was recommended. Walking through the fairly unassuming exterior and entry hall, first sight is am old-fashioned, wood and brass bar on the right, a jukebox, stage center, and the entree to the restaurant to the left. My first impression was that it was a bit of a dive, but soon realized that this is a bit of an affection. The bar has 72 working taps and, with it canned and bottled beer, serves well over 100 varieties, to a large extent, but not exclusively, from Michigan breweries. It also has a full range of wines and liquors/mixed drinks. The table service was very solicitous. The waitress gave us as much time as we needed to digest the enormous number of choices. The food was also quite good. So good, that faculty from U of M were conducting an early evening professional meeting there. And I suspect they would know where to eat. This place is a gem.

Apr 12, 2019

midlifec from Michigan

3.98/5  rDev -7.9%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 3.75

Feb 28, 2019

beardedbeered from Michigan

4/5  rDev -7.4%
vibe: 3 | quality: 4.5 | service: 3 | selection: 5 | food: 3.5

Great beer selection. Tons of options of all styles and from some really cool breweries. You're sure to find something familiar or new depending on your mood. It is a little loud and always packed, but it's worth swinging by.

Nov 27, 2018

Coho11 from Ohio

4/5  rDev -7.4%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 4

Jul 22, 2018

metacog42 from Michigan

4.21/5  rDev -2.5%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 3.75 | selection: 5 | food: 4

Oct 06, 2017

Monkeyknife from Missouri

4.4/5  rDev +1.9%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4.25

Jun 01, 2017

PrestigeWorldwide from Michigan

4.4/5  rDev +1.9%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4.25

Apr 09, 2017

JuiceMan818 from California

4.56/5  rDev +5.6%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 5 | food: 4.5

Feb 09, 2017

Spaceman_Jer from Colorado

4.41/5  rDev +2.1%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.75 | food: 3.75

Jan 31, 2017

SaisonRichBiere from Michigan

4.03/5  rDev -6.7%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4.25 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4.25 | food: 3.75

May 16, 2016

Mikexw from New York

4.48/5  rDev +3.7%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4

Apr 22, 2016

JDoHo from Michigan

3.88/5  rDev -10.2%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4 | service: 3.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 3.25

Apr 14, 2016

DavidRandall from Michigan

4.19/5  rDev -3%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.75 | food: 3.75

Apr 06, 2016

leprechaunandfatman from Ohio

4.68/5  rDev +8.3%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 5 | food: 4.75

Mar 13, 2016

ssimpson89 from Illinois

4.18/5  rDev -3.2%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4

Jan 27, 2016

orangesol from Pennsylvania

4.32/5  rDev 0%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.5

Dec 01, 2015

jmiah22 from Michigan

4.66/5  rDev +7.9%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.75 | selection: 5 | food: 4

Sep 03, 2015

rkf1976 from Michigan

3.99/5  rDev -7.6%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4.5 | food: 3.75

Aug 27, 2015

entenduintransit from Tennessee

4.6/5  rDev +6.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 5 | food: 4.25

Aug 24, 2015

DavMEtt from Michigan

4.4/5  rDev +1.9%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 5 | food: 4

Jul 06, 2015

htm from Michigan

4.6/5  rDev +6.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 5 | service: 4 | selection: 5 | food: 4

Jun 26, 2015

st8fan19 from Michigan

4.4/5  rDev +1.9%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5

Ashley's is a classic in the area. Always has many great offerings on tap. Food is good, friendly helpful staff and a really great atmosphere to have a beer or two and relax. There may be newer dogs moving into town but Ashley's in an Ann Arbor mainstay. Don't count them out!

May 25, 2015

nlmartin from Ohio

4.23/5  rDev -2.1%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4

Busy as all hell good luck getting a seat!

May 12, 2015