Went for a drink with wife and sons. Very nice area to begin an evening relaxing listening to music to get things started or even wind down. Pick a nice day, evening to go as we did get caught in the rain today and cover was sparse with the amount of people looking for cover. This place definitely draws younger crowd which adds to the positive energy. We did not eat, drinks you walk up order and leave with on the spot in the beer garden itself.Service was fast, friendly and knowledgeable. Parking surprisingly wasn't an issue especially seeing how busy this place gets. read more

Bill's Beer Garden - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Basic concept of beer and sitting outside. No food but a great way to spend a Saturday. read more

Bill's Beer Garden - Hanging out with some new friends! Didn't know them 2 hours before this was taken. - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Great beer, great cocktail! The patio was busy but there was plenty of room! Can't comment too much on the service since we ordered and sat down. Perfect vibe for the summer night read more

I love coming here for a good time and a drink! It's the perfect outdoor beer setting and the ambient lighting makes it perfect for fun conversations or card games with friends. You order up at the front and bring your drink over to any of the benches. In the colder seasons, they have heated fires that keep people warm. It's the perfect place for a chill late night with friends! read more

cute and fun, there was a dog barking like half the time we were there, so I wish they would've addressed that because it brought down everyone else's experience! Great drink options, and I saw people around us bring in takeout from other locations, which was super smart. The ambiance is adorable read more

Great spot to hang out, especially on a nice day. The atmosphere is lively with lots of seating and a fun outdoor vibe. Good variety of beers on tap and drinks are reasonably priced. Service was quick even though it was busy, and the crowd made it feel energetic without being overwhelming. Perfect place to relax with friends and enjoy a few rounds. read more

I thought the concept of Bill's Beer Garden was really cool! It's a great place to grab a few beers and hang out with friends. I saw they even sell decks of cards and uno which is pretty neat. While there is a decent amount of seating, I would recommend arriving early. It can be difficult to get a table when the weather is nice, but there is standing room as well. There was a decently long line to order drinks the whole time I was there, but it moved pretty fast. I tried the pear ginger cider and it was good! I would also recommend the Smackintosh cider which tastes like a crisp apple. read more

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6-9-2025 Great meeting place for my birthday! We brought food and cake and my sons, their gfs, their dogs, and my niece had a great time! Even the rain did not "dampen" the fun. A super fun place to gather. read more

Love this place! Great vibe. Always very busy, but there is a lot of seating. They currently have an overhead shade so you can stay out of the sun. So many options for drinks if you don't like beer. read more

Bill's Beer Garden - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I came here with my cousins after dinner for some drinks and I ordered myself a glass of white wine. Bill's Beer Garden is a fun place to grab a drink with your friends or family, meet new people, and have a drink or two. You can even bring your own food, I believe, and your dog. The drinks are good, and they have a nice selection of beer. You have to come early because the space fills up fast. read more

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My BFF stopped here for a beer before seeing a band play at the Blind Pig. It is a very cool (and crowded) beer garden. They have a huge beer selection and we both went with an IPA. We couldn't find a seat, so we just had the 1 beer each and left. We loved that it was dog friendly and had the chance to pet a few. read more

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Good spot to have a drink. Visiting family while they are away at school and this place had a line 15 minutes before it opened. We decided to wait and I'm glad we did even if we weren't able to stay long, they have a huge selection of beer but also wine & cocktail options. The patio was packed the second it opened and the line was out the door the entire time we were there so we didn't get back in line for a second drink before heading to dinner. It was pretty crowded but it was shaded and had some beautiful greenery and flowers. read more

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Bill's Beer Garden is a fun outdoor area housed in the parking lot of the Downtown Home & Garden store on Ashley in Ann Arbor. They have a time lapse video on their website that shows the process of changing it from an empty parking lot to this bustling beer garden. Pretty cool and a great use of space. Nate and I arrived right after they opened on a Saturday, and the whole area was full within half an hour. This was during the summer months, so I'm sure it gets super packed during the school year. There is a lot of shared seating as well as some smaller cocktail tables where you can stand with your drink. They check IDs at the gate and you must be 21+ to enter (or a kid with a legal guardian). The menu includes at least 10 beer options on tap as well as cans, wine, and some cocktails. I was interested in trying the gin and tonic flight but went with the house sangria instead. It was delicious! Red based, refreshing and light but definitely not super sweet like a lot of sangria I've had - I could actually taste the wine. The staff was super nice and very friendly. The patio is dog-friendly and they have a water spigot with dog bowls out for furry friends. The bathrooms are around behind the bar and are basically the kind you'd find at a state park -- no frills, maybe some bugs, but actually pretty clean, at least when we went. They don't serve food but you can bring food in or have it delivered. It was a super fun way to spend an hour on a sunny summer afternoon, and I'd definitely go back again. read more

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Place This place has the best vibe in AA. In the morning it is a unique plant store. Literally every plant mom dream. Then at night they open the back as a chill vibe to drink with friends. Service The service is good. The employees are friendly and will give you good recommendations. I would say come early as it opens at 5 pm. It gets packed at 7-8pm. Food/price The concept is kinda nice because it is Byof: bring your own food. The price of beer is around 8-10 dollars. Audience Obviously to get in you have to be 21+ Recommendation/tips I would recommend this place and one of Ann Arbor's best place to hang out! read more

Bill's Beer Garden - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

So it's all about the location and people watching. I have driven by this corner dozens of times and finally stopped in with a friend. It's a gated sidewalk bier garden, no indoor service. The draft beer selection was small, and we were both disappointed they didn't have some home brews. Probably won't be back as we have better favorites away from Downtown with parking lots. However, it is one of the few Downtown bars with an outdoor space unless you want to sit curbside. read more

Came on a late Saturday evening after a Michigan football game and found a table right away. The atmosphere was great, it was busy and social, and there were heaters and firepits going to keep people warm. We opted to order their mulled wine and mulled cider which were both great choices on a chilly fall evening. read more

Is there anything lovelier than sips outside on a gorgeous night under a lit patio surrounding by foliage and friends? Bill's Beer Garden is hands down one of the best places to grab a beverage in Ann Arbor, or anywhere in Metro-Detroit for that matter, during the warmer months. The space is gorgeous, the beer list is local and delicious, and the vibe is chill and enjoyable. It can get crowded fast and seating, despite plentiful, can be somewhat challenging to find but if you get there early or come ready to wait for a spot you should be just fine. It's worth the wait! read more

Bill's Beer Garden - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Overall, I had a positive experience here because of the vibe and the company. The service was great once I got it. Kind bartenders. BUT it takes 20+ minutes to get a drink on most evenings Thurs-Sat and you can't leave your table...so don't bother coming if you're a group of two and want to save a seat because most of the evening would be spent alone in line. Since we had a group of 11 coming, I waited until several people came to begin the waiting frenzy. You'd think in 2022 there could be a QR code/Starbucks style mobile order? Or even old-school table service when labor isn't so short!? Here's to hoping!!! read more

Fun atmosphere, have happy hour beers. Dog friendly. Can be very busy on weekends. Great selection

I came here with my friends just to try it out because we've heard good things about this place. We bought our drinks and tried hunting for a place to sit for around 5 minutes. There was a bunch of people! This place is a nice place to chat with friends for a lengthy amount of time, so I can imagine how difficult it must be to find seats sometimes. I tried their margarita ($9), and it was super good and surprisingly strong. I think live music would definitely be a great addition to this place. You could rent cards or games like jenga for $2-4. Bill's Beer Garden definitely attracts young professionals; my friends and I are in college and we definitely felt a bit out of place. read more

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Bill's Beer Garden is such a great place to hangout with your peers throughout the semester! After many weeks of midterms and papers my classmates and I planned a social at Bill's! It was perfect! It's a great place for big groups, small groups and even a date night! So drinks! I had both the Mulled Cider and Mulled Wine! They were so so good! I think they're seasonal, if so I highly recommend! Also, Bill's let's you bring outside food which was a plus! I hope you enjoy your time here when you visit! read more

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Love Bills & their drink selection! Best place to be on a warm sunny day. Their heaters and fires help if it's a bit chilly too :)

Bills beer garden was an excellent time. The drinks were great and the prices were good. All in all, wonderful night and no cover. Highly would recommend read more

Bill's Beer Garden - Bills beer garden - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

This is one of my favorite spots in Ann Arbor. I absolutely love the vibes here (especially when the lights are turned on). They used to have a kombucha beer that was my go-to drink in the fall. But now I get the prickly pear seltzer. The service is also great. read more

Such a fun way to spend a summer evening in Ann Arbor! I loved the vibe - especially on a Sunday evening when they give free hot dogs! The bartenders are super nice and willing to give free tastes/recommendations. I ended up really liking both beers I tried, with my favorite being the Short's Soft Parade. I love how they list the beers by type so it's easy to order. My mom also really liked her red sangria! It wasn't too sweet, which we both liked. Definitely looking forward to coming back on another nice day! read more

Bill's Beer Garden - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Bills is an open air, fun terrific spot with amazing cocktail and beer selection. Other reviews indicate disappointment that there is no food... it's literally a BEER GARDEN! Go for fun, fresh air & a cocktail! The service is terrific as is the mixology & the transformation from parking lot to beer garden is magical. Too bad I can't give more than 5 stars! read more

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This place reminded me of Dominick's, but smaller, plus it has Mark's Carts attached if you want some eats. I had the sangria ($8) since I went with a group of friends but I'm not a big beer person. We sat underneath one of the umbrella-d areas which was good because it then started pouring :-/ but we remained dry which was nice. I'd like to come back here at some point and try some of the beers or perhaps the cider. read more

I thought this seasonal place was only open during the summer. So I was surprised when the beautiful string lights were on and groups of people were hanging out with drinks in their hands even in October! They have added heating lamps and hand out blankets for their customers so they can still enjoy the crisp, outdoor vibe throughout Fall. They even serve hot pretzels and warm drinks like Irish coffee and hot spiced wine which keeps you warm internally, too. Head over there quick because... winter is coming... :) read more

Bill's Beer Garden - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

My favorite place to grab a drink in Ann Arbor. Great beer selection, adorable font/logo, plenty of space for groups, and nostalgic semblance to a chill backyard party. It's poppin' on weekends, so be ready to stand in line for a little while - but it moves pretty fast. Great location to start the night before heading down the rest of Ashley/Main/1st. They also host other events sometimes (like book readings!), which are cool. read more

Bill's Beer Garden is a fun outdoor spot to grab a drink and hang out with friends in Ann Arbor. I visited recently on one of the busier days of the year, and had a wonderful time. A long but fast-moving line was there to grab drinks, which we did, as well as some local kettle chips to munch on. Benches are sprinkled throughout to sit and catch up with friends, and a few firepits provided valuable warmth on the sunny but brisk spring day. The light and festive atmosphere had us all in good spirits, and we mingled around with other patrons as we enjoyed the beautiful day. It is the perfect local spot to hang out with friends new and old! read more

We were on our way to another bar when we saw this place. It wasn't open yet, but there was a small group of folks waiting to get in. The weather was beautiful, so we decided to wait the three minutes until it opened; so glad we did. They have a nice beer selection, also some nice sounding wines, and some fun cocktails. When the weather is good, you cannot beat this place. I suggest coming early. When we first came in at 5:00, there was about six people there. Within seventeen minutes, the place was close to full. I can see why, everyone who works there was extremely friendly. Make sure you visit this spot on your next trip! read more

Amazing vibes and customer service!! Had the margarita (lol) and it was amazing, so there are also great options if you prefer a cocktail ‍ read more

Bill's Beer Garden - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Chill outdoor spot for beers, love music, and mingling. Pleasant atmosphere, lots of seating area. Great for groups and games. I'm not a beer drinker, so that's about all I've got. read more

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The perfect place in the summer to chill with friends and have a brew, simple mixed drink

Despite being a parking lot, this place is a nice outdoor space for grabbing a few beers with some friends. The line for drinks gets very long, but it moves fairly quickly. Limited selection available- it might have something to do with the fact that this is just a parking lot... read more

Ok spot for when You want to drink outside and be surrounded by people! Loved the Piña colada seltzer! Bad margaritas, slow service and ok beer! Server guy was attentive, but they need more staff! They make people wait so long to even enter the place. Its a fresh spot and people can bring their own food. read more

Bill's Beer Garden - Piña colada seltzer is The best - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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¡Este es un jardín de cerveza horrible! Empezó a llover y tenían una lona pero ni siquiera nos cubrieron con ella. No hay opciones de comida. Está abarrotado y siguen dejando entrar a la gente. read more

Drew X's on my hands because I'm under age, felt absolutely ridiculous walking around. Guy who drew them was also musty af lol don't go here. No larry either smh read more

Venue: Casual outdoor environment with a backyard feel with communal tables. Situated just across from Beer Grotto and Fleetwoods, it's great during the spring and at night if you're with just a few friends or a large party. If it's a cool evening they bring out the heat lamps and firepits. They add some fun with smores. If you come earlier in the evening, you can grab food from the neighboring Mark's carts foodtrucks. Beverages: Fantastic set of seasonal rotating beers, there's usually a good selection of draft and bottle beers. I usually prefer their darker beers. It's hard to recommend a particular beer because they're always rotating, but you can't really go wrong. All beers are reasonably priced. read more

This is such a neat business idea! I love stopping in when I'm visiting Ann Arbor. The beer garden is a unique business in that it's just a beer tent and a shit-ton of picnic tables. It's got direct access to the food trucks at Mark's Carts (which I find overpriced) and it's right around the corner from a bunch of other restaurants. Chances are, you'll sit by some people you'll become friends with by the end of the night. Stop in next time you're bar-hopping in Ann Arbor. read more