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Ashley's
338 S State St
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104-2412
United States
(734) 996-9191 | map
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Reviewed by cratez from Canada (ON)
4/5 rDev -7.4%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 3 | selection: 5 | food: 4
4/5 rDev -7.4%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 3 | selection: 5 | food: 4
When I visited: March 2012.
What I had: Bell’s Third Coast Beer (draught), Founders All Day IPA (draught), Bay Chowder, Yardbird Sandwich, some of my friend’s Flander’s Red Ale.
What I liked: Massive tap list with excellent representation of Michigan crafters, tasty pub grub, ample seating, fun and approachable atmosphere, great location in the heart of downtown.
What I disliked: Mediocre and somewhat neglectful service, getting the stare down from a group of locals because we took their regular seats, bottles and draughts are extensive but I had tried almost everything on the menu (very few rarities).
Would I go back? Yes.
Overall Rating: 80
Jul 22, 2012What I had: Bell’s Third Coast Beer (draught), Founders All Day IPA (draught), Bay Chowder, Yardbird Sandwich, some of my friend’s Flander’s Red Ale.
What I liked: Massive tap list with excellent representation of Michigan crafters, tasty pub grub, ample seating, fun and approachable atmosphere, great location in the heart of downtown.
What I disliked: Mediocre and somewhat neglectful service, getting the stare down from a group of locals because we took their regular seats, bottles and draughts are extensive but I had tried almost everything on the menu (very few rarities).
Would I go back? Yes.
Overall Rating: 80
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by VoxRationis from New York
4.7/5 rDev +8.8%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.5 | selection: 5 | food: 4.5
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, 2019Reviewed by beardedbeered from Michigan
4/5 rDev -7.4%
vibe: 3 | quality: 4.5 | service: 3 | selection: 5 | food: 3.5
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, 2018Reviewed by st8fan19 from Michigan
4.4/5 rDev +1.9%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5
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, 2015Rated by nlmartin from Ohio
4.23/5 rDev -2.1%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4
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, 2015Reviewed by JasonR1975 from Michigan
4.61/5 rDev +6.7%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.75 | selection: 5 | food: 4.25
4.61/5 rDev +6.7%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.75 | selection: 5 | food: 4.25
Great spot for the craft beer junkie, only knock from my perspective is location - basically center of UM campus makes getting around, parking, and overall crowd in the bar a little too cramped for me. Have had great service on every occasion, the taplist is usually ridiculous, and the food variety is extensive and tasty. Must stop place if in the area.
Feb 10, 2015Reviewed by Tripel_Threat from Michigan
4.53/5 rDev +4.9%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4 | selection: 5 | food: 4
4.53/5 rDev +4.9%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4 | selection: 5 | food: 4
Love Ashley's, my first pub. This is the place where I was first introduced to Bell's Oberon, which opened the doors to there being something other than BMC for me. Huge draft and bottle selection, with lots of Belgians. If you just have a hour on campus and want beer, stop here.
Jan 28, 2015Rated by Brandonparrent from Michigan
4.65/5 rDev +7.6%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 4 | selection: 5 | food: 4
4.65/5 rDev +7.6%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 4 | selection: 5 | food: 4
one of my favorites. great vibe and even better beer selection
Dec 31, 2014
Ashley's in Ann Arbor, MI
Place rating:
4.32 out of
5 with
141 ratings
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