Articles tagged: bars

Complex.com: The Brown Jug in Ann Arbor makes list of top campus bars in U.S

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Posted: Apr 23, 2013

The city of Ann Arbor is no stranger to “best of” lists, and one of its University of Michigan-area watering hole just landed itself on a list of the top college bars in America. Read more »

Top 15: Ann Arbor bars ramp up liquor purchases and sales

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Posted: Mar 04, 2013

A growing craft cocktail movement and a thriving nightlife scene in downtown Ann Arbor is reflected in statewide data that show wholesale liquor purchases by bars and restaurants are on the rise. Read more »

With poll: Thanksgiving Eve: The biggest bar night of the year?

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Posted: Nov 21, 2012

People aren't dressing up in costume or toasting the good ol' Saint Patrick, but Thanksgiving Eve has its own reputation among bar owners. Read more »

health: Restaurant inspections in Washtenaw County for February 2012

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Posted: Mar 28, 2012

Washtenaw County Public Health's Environmental Health Division inspects all food service establishments in the county, including bars, restaurants, schools and seasonal vendors — about 1,110 facilities in total! Inspection results are now published monthly on ... Read more »

Top 15 bars: Ann Arbor's liquor sales grew 7 percent in 2011

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Posted: Feb 20, 2012

Ann Arbor's reputation for hosting a vital nightlife scene is just part of a growing industry in Michigan: liquor. A look at statewide data for wholesale liquor sales to bars and restaurants that, in turn, ... Read more »

column: Ann Arbor's most popular bar in 2012 - 'The Bar at 327 Braun Court'

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Posted: Feb 03, 2012

Bold predictions require adventurous statements. I'm not one for hyperbole, but Geronimo: The Bar at 327 Braun Court will be Ann Arbor's most popular bar in 2012. Book it. Student bars, brew pubs, cocktail bars, ... Read more »

With poll: Restaurant air quality improves, but debate continues a year after the smoking ban

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Posted: May 01, 2011

Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com It's been a year today since the workplace smoking ban took effect in Michigan, but the debate about whether the ban stomps on personal freedoms or protects the public health ... Read more »

Update: City still considering non-renewal of Fifth Quarter liquor license; Dream Niteclub will pay taxes

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Posted: Mar 17, 2011

One of two downtown Ann Arbor bars facing a recommendation for liquor license non-renewal has reached a compromise with city officials, while a decision hasn’t yet been reached for the second bar. Dream Niteclub is ... Read more »

Bars & Clubs around Washtenaw County

Posted: Feb 20, 2011

Ann Arbor • Bridgewater • Chelsea • Clinton • Dexter • Hell • Manchester • Milan • Saline • Ypsilanti Please email any additions or corrections to entertainment@annarbor.com. For local happenings, visit our Events Calendar ... Read more »

The Ravens Club taking shape in ex-Full Moon bar in downtown Ann Arbor

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Posted: Dec 30, 2010

News that Old Town owner Chris Pawlicki planned to open a new bar-restaurant in the former Full Moon space on South Main Street generated a lot of enthusiasm last fall in Ann Arbor. Less excited ... Read more »

Ann Arbor files lawsuit to close The Fifth Quarter after problems persist at downtown bar

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Posted: Nov 19, 2010

Fights, assaults by staff and incidents of over-serving customers already prompted Ann Arbor officials to ask owners and management at The Fifth Quarter to stem the problems in the downtown nightclub earlier this year. But ... Read more »

Opinion: It's been a great six months under Michigan's smoke-free law

Posted: Nov 14, 2010

It’s hard to believe it has been six months since the smoke-free law took effect in Michigan. I’ve enjoyed being able to go out to my favorite bars and restaurants and not worry about the ... Read more »

Coming soon: New bar in former Studio 4 building in downtown Ann Arbor?

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Posted: Aug 05, 2010

Painters have been working at 314-316 S. Fourth Ave. all week, changing the exterior colors of the former Studio 4 bar. It’s clear something is happening at the former Studio 4. But what that is ... Read more »

Alley Bar reopens Tuesday under ownership of the BTB/Good Time Charley's team

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Posted: Aug 01, 2010

Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com An Ann Arbor-based bar and restaurant group that grew around the University of Michigan campus now is turning toward downtown this week when it takes over operations of The Alley Bar. ... Read more »

Ann Arbor bars report no loss of business one month after Michigan's smoking ban

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Posted: Jun 01, 2010

One month after state law barred smoking in their establishments, tavern and restaurant owners around Ann Arbor are not reporting any dramatic downturn in their business. And the reaction among patrons -- while still going ... Read more »