The bar has one thing and one thing above all going for it. Its very conveniently located in downtown Ann Arbor; right next to the university. The bar itself has a lot of character and history, which is really clear when you sit down. But aside from that there's really not a lot to be impressed by. They have a reasonable number of drinks but anything outside of draft isn't all that impressive. Their food is at best middling compared to what else is available in AA; lacks the imagination, taste, and fun of first rate bar food. The service also often feels apathetic. Clearly they need to be paid more by management or offered better benefits, since there is a lack of passion and enthusiasm for what should be an iconic location. Good enough but hardly worth going out of your way for.
Verity Auden Stevens
Wheelchair accessibility: Steep incline up to door, very narrow entryway through first door, followed by a second door -- the manager helped us opening the door; there are no brass stoppers at bottom of doors to keep them propped so it was a three person activity wheeling my elderly mum in but then three men dining there jumped up to help her up the step to the front window table. One large step up to the front window-facing dining with sunlight, otherwise dining room is accessible and dark pub-y atmosphere. Didn't use the wheelchair-access bathroom but I'm told it's in the back. There are other bathrooms down a ~16 step flight of stairs. Host stored the wheelchair somewhere in the back while we dined.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, Craft Beers, Burger, Place for Beer and Fun
Lanell T.
Horrible service. We asked the waitress for straws. She threw them at us! This place is a DIVE. Let me repeat: This place is a disgusting DIVE. Avoid at ALL cost. God only knows what the kitchen looks like. Go down the street to Red Hawk. Much better atmosphere and service.
John Voymas
Great craft beer bar and restaurant in downtown Ann Arbor. Hosts special tasting events from time to time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Cameron Stinson
Been going here for 20+ years and hadn't visited in over a year. The service was terrible and so was the food. I'll never be coming back!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Wyatt
Great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poutine
Sachit Chawla
Had the worst experience at this bar. I’m 30 years old and they wouldn’t let me in with a Canadian driver’s license while my friends who are international students as well are already in there. The front desk staff also went on to say “it’s a policy for all bars across Ann Arbor” which is the funniest thing I’ve heard as I’ve been to most other bars in town. No clue why they did this but never going back again!
Sara Way
Came to Ann Arbor for a bar crawl and this was our favorite place on the list and the most reasonably priced too. The atmosphere was great and the bar tender was very good. Even being swamped he was very helpful and welcoming. The drinks were good and the food we got was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poutine, Place for Beer and Fun
Krista M.
I've been to Ashley's quite a few times and it's one of those places that never disappoints. It's a great place to grab food or drinks. This particular trip, I was just having some drinks with a friend. They had a cocktail flight. Which I have never seen at a bar before. I've obviously seen beer flights, but not cocktail flights. Of course I had to get it. I was GREAT. I highly recommend it. The bar tender was nice and helpful just a great place over all!
Jean M.
If you like Belgium beer this is your place. If you're looking for good food, keep looking. So bland, no flavor. Do they know what seasoning is? Service is good.
Worth the trip just for the drink flights but the service is always great and awesome college vibe to this bar. Great food options for dinner or apps. Quite a variety
A2diner
I purchased a Valentine's Dat deal for two for my teenager and his girlfriend. They cheated by serving only entree and not bringing any appetizers or deserts. I am filing a claim.
Cathy Morris
We stopped here for lunch during off hours and we really enjoyed this place. Great food and service. They offer a huge variety of Michigan made draft beers. The decor is cozy with lots of beautiful rich woods. They have a nice room available in the basement for private parties and events. I will definitely go back.
Spencer VanDellen
Was denied entry because I am not from the United States. Been to the bar before and had no troubles. Will not return.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jorge Garcia
Rome the manager was completely condescending and just not nice. We went in to have a drink and dinner and he blatantly said he had a bad experience with our people before and was going to be watching us. We had just order drinks and were getting food next. We had to cash out and leave after that.
The bar has one thing and one thing above all going for it. Its very conveniently located in downtown Ann Arbor; right next to the university. The bar itself has a lot of character and history, which is really clear when you sit down. But aside from that there's really not a lot to be impressed by. They have a reasonable number of drinks but anything outside of draft isn't all that impressive. Their food is at best middling compared to what else is available in AA; lacks the imagination, taste, and fun of first rate bar food. The service also often feels apathetic. Clearly they need to be paid more by management or offered better benefits, since there is a lack of passion and enthusiasm for what should be an iconic location. Good enough but hardly worth going out of your way for.
Wheelchair accessibility: Steep incline up to door, very narrow entryway through first door, followed by a second door -- the manager helped us opening the door; there are no brass stoppers at bottom of doors to keep them propped so it was a three person activity wheeling my elderly mum in but then three men dining there jumped up to help her up the step to the front window table. One large step up to the front window-facing dining with sunlight, otherwise dining room is accessible and dark pub-y atmosphere. Didn't use the wheelchair-access bathroom but I'm told it's in the back. There are other bathrooms down a ~16 step flight of stairs. Host stored the wheelchair somewhere in the back while we dined.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, Craft Beers, Burger, Place for Beer and Fun
Horrible service. We asked the waitress for straws. She threw them at us! This place is a DIVE. Let me repeat: This place is a disgusting DIVE. Avoid at ALL cost. God only knows what the kitchen looks like. Go down the street to Red Hawk. Much better atmosphere and service.
Great craft beer bar and restaurant in downtown Ann Arbor. Hosts special tasting events from time to time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Been going here for 20+ years and hadn't visited in over a year. The service was terrible and so was the food. I'll never be coming back!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poutine
Had the worst experience at this bar. I’m 30 years old and they wouldn’t let me in with a Canadian driver’s license while my friends who are international students as well are already in there. The front desk staff also went on to say “it’s a policy for all bars across Ann Arbor” which is the funniest thing I’ve heard as I’ve been to most other bars in town. No clue why they did this but never going back again!
Came to Ann Arbor for a bar crawl and this was our favorite place on the list and the most reasonably priced too. The atmosphere was great and the bar tender was very good. Even being swamped he was very helpful and welcoming. The drinks were good and the food we got was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poutine, Place for Beer and Fun
I've been to Ashley's quite a few times and it's one of those places that never disappoints. It's a great place to grab food or drinks. This particular trip, I was just having some drinks with a friend. They had a cocktail flight. Which I have never seen at a bar before. I've obviously seen beer flights, but not cocktail flights. Of course I had to get it. I was GREAT. I highly recommend it. The bar tender was nice and helpful just a great place over all!
If you like Belgium beer this is your place. If you're looking for good food, keep looking. So bland, no flavor. Do they know what seasoning is? Service is good.
Restaurantji Recommends
Worth the trip just for the drink flights but the service is always great and awesome college vibe to this bar. Great food options for dinner or apps. Quite a variety
I purchased a Valentine's Dat deal for two for my teenager and his girlfriend. They cheated by serving only entree and not bringing any appetizers or deserts. I am filing a claim.
We stopped here for lunch during off hours and we really enjoyed this place. Great food and service. They offer a huge variety of Michigan made draft beers. The decor is cozy with lots of beautiful rich woods. They have a nice room available in the basement for private parties and events. I will definitely go back.
Was denied entry because I am not from the United States. Been to the bar before and had no troubles. Will not return.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Rome the manager was completely condescending and just not nice. We went in to have a drink and dinner and he blatantly said he had a bad experience with our people before and was going to be watching us. We had just order drinks and were getting food next. We had to cash out and leave after that.
Atmosphere: 1