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Bar, Eatery

338 S State St
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104-2412
United States

(734) 996-9191 | map
ashleys.com
PLACE STATS
Average:
4.32
Reviews:
85
Ratings:
141
pDev:
8.33%
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Ratings by cratez:
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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
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, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.94 by BarryMFBurton from Indiana

Jul 31, 2019
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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
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
 
Rated: 3.98 by midlifec from Michigan

Feb 28, 2019
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Reviewed by 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
 
Rated: 4 by Coho11 from Ohio

Jul 22, 2018
 
Rated: 4.21 by metacog42 from Michigan

Oct 06, 2017
 
Rated: 4.4 by Monkeyknife from Missouri

Jun 01, 2017
 
Rated: 4.4 by PrestigeWorldwide from Michigan

Apr 09, 2017
 
Rated: 4.56 by JuiceMan818 from California

Feb 09, 2017
 
Rated: 4.41 by Spaceman_Jer from Colorado

Jan 31, 2017
 
Rated: 4.03 by SaisonRichBiere from Michigan

May 16, 2016
 
Rated: 4.48 by Mikexw from New York

Apr 22, 2016
 
Rated: 3.88 by JDoHo from Michigan

Apr 14, 2016
 
Rated: 4.19 by DavidRandall from Michigan

Apr 06, 2016
 
Rated: 4.68 by leprechaunandfatman from Ohio

Mar 13, 2016
 
Rated: 4.18 by ssimpson89 from Illinois

Jan 27, 2016
 
Rated: 4.32 by orangesol from Pennsylvania

Dec 01, 2015
 
Rated: 4.66 by jmiah22 from Michigan

Sep 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3.99 by rkf1976 from Michigan

Aug 27, 2015
 
Rated: 4.6 by entenduintransit from Tennessee

Aug 24, 2015
 
Rated: 4.4 by DavMEtt from Michigan

Jul 06, 2015
 
Rated: 4.6 by htm from Michigan

Jun 26, 2015
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Reviewed 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
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
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Rated by 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
 
Rated: 4.46 by slasich from Pennsylvania

Feb 25, 2015
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Reviewed by JasonR1975 from Michigan

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, 2015
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Reviewed by Tripel_Threat from Michigan

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, 2015
 
Rated: 3.88 by tommy5 from Michigan

Jan 14, 2015
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Rated by Brandonparrent from Michigan

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
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Rated by diamond_mind from Utah

3.5/5  rDev -19%
Beer was good, service average
Dec 07, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by loganburgh from Michigan

Nov 29, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by beornagain from Canada (ON)

Nov 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by JackNip from Delaware

Oct 24, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

Oct 03, 2014
 
Rated: 4.52 by Hayes86 from Michigan

Sep 22, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by Abinlp from Michigan

Sep 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by rjcoy06 from Michigan

Sep 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by lonewolf371 from Michigan

Sep 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by swtchuck from Michigan

Aug 24, 2014
Ashley's in Ann Arbor, MI
Place rating: 4.32 out of 5 with 141 ratings