This is my favorite bar in Ann Arbor. The people are cool, the vibe is chill and the drinks are cheap. They have pool and darts. Since the smoking ban the true smell has been uncovered...piss, vomit and stale beer. It's not that bad though. Overall, it's awesome. Go there. Now. read more

Eightball Saloon - Girls bathroom stall - Dive Bars Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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You happen to be looking for something to do in downtown A2. "Hey can I have a moment of your time?!?!, I just got out of jail and I need $5 for the bus!" After declining your hard earned cash to a wandering bum, you head over to the 8 Ball Saloon off S. First Street. After pushing your way through the drooling window watchers of the Millennium Club you will see the Blind Pig. GET OVER THERE. After walking through the alley near the Blind Pig you'll find yourself near the entrance of the 8 Ball Saloon. Upon entering, you will go down the stairs and be greeted by the door man, who will ask for some I.D. If your I.D. is actually a true depiction of yourself then expect to have a great time. I love the 8 Ball for it's diversity of drinkers. You never feel left out when your drinking a beer at the bar or smashing the flippers on the Demolition Man pinball machine. I found the internet juke box to be a nice addition to the bar as well. Any song, being popular or obscure can be searched for and played. Perfect for enhancing the already laid back mood of the place. Sunday, $1 dollar PBR's and FREE POOL. I never imagined having a good time at a bar on a Sunday. This is the perfect hide out from dirty no good Pam, stalkers, homeless gentleman, ex-girlfriends, and that guy whose bike I stole. read more

A little hard to find since it is down an alley behind a different bar but it is a pretty cool spot. Has a great classic dive bar feel to it with some cheap specials for domestic beers. A great spot to hang out with a few friends and drink some cheap beers and maybe play a few bar games. read more

Divey fun bar, but employees are too rude. They and the people upstairs sent us in a circle of how to get to the concert upstairs. Cash only. read more

Best dive bar in Ann Arbor. No frills, not even a door on the bathroom stall. Cheap beer, great staff, always a good time.

Other user said, "This place has great potential, however I found all of the staff -- bartenders, managers and bouncers to be EXTREMELY rude. I felt like they did not want me there or appreciate my business. There are plenty of other dive bars in Ann Arbor and next time I will gladly choose a different one." Felicia agree! Employees probably did not appreciate user waving all his cash in their face or getting angry about being carded! Employees should know man has money and they should love his money! When Felicia dealt with manager it was because Felicia trying to fight other patrons. Felicia has more money than other patrons! That's what fighting was about! Also, so many dive bars in Ann Arbor! User can go to Studio 4 and have his way with 16 year old who has passed out table while bouncers protect older men fondling her! Or go to B Leps and scream about divey things like football and date-rape! Other better dive bar is BTB Cantina where you take photos of women getting daggered so hard their mini skirts are up around their other lady parts! Eight ball is bad dive bar because bouncers protect females and don't care about our privilege or sports. Why is beer not free for football stars??? Felicia angry! Felicia smash! read more

Oh God, do I hate this place. The people I dislike the most: the bouncers. Especially the ones that seem to be jonesing for an Ultimate Fighting match... which pretty much means all of them. I'm not kidding. read more

Hands-down the worst I have ever been treated in any kind of establishment EVER. A couple of minutes after closing - we had ordered our drinks before last call - a server came over to our table, ripped a drink out of my friend's hand, began calling us profane names, and demanded we leave. Never going back there again. Don't go there. read more

I only really go to the 8 ball to hang out before a show, after a show or to get tickets for a show. I'm not a drinker, but I love dive bars like this. These are the bars that you can hang out at and the staff is just as nice to you if you're ordering a water, a coke or a beer. I always feel dumb asking the bartenders for tickets, especially since most of the bands I get tickets for are not even remotely their cup of tea... but once the bartender actually went above and beyond the call of duty and recommended what to do to get tickets. It was great. read more

I love the 8ball! Yes, it smells. Yes, it's crowded. Deal with it. That's its charm! Here's the kicker... I don't even drink, and I CHOOSE to hang out there because of the atmosphere. Good friends, good music, and from what I hear, good cheap beer. Love the 8ball. Love it. Love it. read more

Ok, this was one of my final destinations during the Purdue/Michigan weekend. Another awesome bar but there are a lot of dipsters but whatever. Minus the poser types I can't really complain I could see this place in Chicago like 4-5 years ago. I love cheap beer (especially PBR's) & pool. Enough said I'd go back but someone tell the people to stow the attitudes. It's $2.00 beer, cigarettes & pool you have nothing to act stuck up about & don't forget the deodorant! read more

I wanted to give this place 3 stars but couldn't. Cheap drinks, and pool tables in good condition should be a draw, but when you are cash only and have asshole bartenders it doesn't help. The ATM died and I asked the guy, he didn't give a shit and told me a pizza place down the street had one. They didn't, and the guy at the pizza place was just as pissed at the stream of people walking in looking for an ATM. Staff in general was rude and inattentive. I get it, you are a shitty dive bar under another bar, but you still need to serve people drinks - it's your fucking job. read more

All I can say about this bar is RUDE! Rude staff, rude regulars and the ladies bathrooms were gross. Staff overrode our jukebox selections after pumping $15 in it, the bartender pretty much told us to leave with his demeanor; told us there was a shift change so we would cash out and no shift change....save your money and time and go to another bar. read more

This place is starting to smell really bad and that's a shame because this place is cool.

It looked like one of those cash-only dive bars where friendly locals are glad to share jukebox access and chat over a cheap beer. OK - this is just how I wanted it to look, but it didn't last for more then few minutes. First, it smells like shit-pipe from the bathroom dumps everything right under the staircase. Second, service is slow and I don't know what they put into their beer, but after having less than a pitcher each, all my friends said they had worst hangover ever, as they imagine it could be after drinking some kind of moonshine made of dirty socks. And finally, everybody from servers to bouncers are extremely rude. Even worse, they're unprofessional. After we ordered beer before last call, some guy approached our table and took away our beer - and when we ask one of bouncers, he said the guy wasn't even one of staff. The next moment the same guy started to talk to us in a very offensive manner basically ordering us to get out. Although we wisely decided to leave, he slapped my friend into face on his way out. Bouncers have watched the hole scene, but basically didn't do anything. It's not just unacceptable, but violation and harassment. Not only I'm never going back there again because it was worst bar experience ever, but I think this shithole should not make profit, so I will make sure to tell everybody that I Do Not recommend to go there, it's basically not safe and nobody cares. read more

I love the Eight Ball. The other reviewer (I forgot her name, I'm sorry!) is correct about the bouncers. I once got denied at the door for wearing a hawaiian shirt and flip-flops, but if you've ever been to the Eight Ball you would agree that I deserved it. Anyway, if you make it in you find a very nice smokey bar. Old Style is on tap for dirt cheap, and there's usually free popcorn. The staff pretends to not care about you, especially if you're a piercing- and tatoo-less white boy like me, but they will take care of you if you take car of them. They also have one of those internet jukeboxes, which is nice. read more

I spent a lot of money on the jukebox and the bartenders didn't like my songs so they didn't play them. I spent $10 that was completely wiped out. These people are crooks. read more

If you're looking for a dive, you're not gonna get divier than this in A2. Dirt cheap, cash only, picturesque clientele. Sometimes this is exactly what you need. And yes, it smells terrible. Deal. read more

Came for the jukebox, was disappointed when my music selection, was overruled by the bartenders taste in Alice in Chains. Spent money to hear songs i thought I could listen to, but Alice in chains was apparently the only thing allowed to be heard. Thanks for the cash only bar and the cash/credit jukebox that saw my credits get dumped down the dive hole bar ur grandmas basement wished you could be. read more

Smells like crap... or perhaps more accurately, decades of spilled beer, vomit, and who knows what else. Cheap beer specials abound. I really shouldn't like this place, but nostalgia is a funny thing. :) read more

I like this bar. On the plus side, they have 3 pool tables at which you can challenge opponents to play, cheap bottles of beer, and a great jukebox. On the minus side, the bathrooms are horrible, the place has a weird odor, and the draft beer scares me. I'd recommend to anyone who just wants to knock back a few beers, listen to tunes, and run the pool table all night. read more

Dont go there with your european id. Obviously they are not able to judge your age by looking at your european stay permit. Sorry but it's ridiculous. Not a place for temporary visitors read more

Rude bartender, didn't like our song selection on the juke box so they shut it off. I don't know what they are doing, but strangers in the bar seem to cause great alarm. read more

A great little dive bar to either start or end the night at. They have pool tables and darts. You could even get a pitcher of light beer for three bucks. Full bar. A few decent beers on tap. Kind of a hipster spot. read more

Ann arbors only dive bar. A great place to get pretty drunk. Incredibly cheap drinks, free popcorn, pool tables and jukebox. What else do ya need? The perfect place to end your night if you're bar hopping in a2. read more

I was here on the 5th of October and really liked this place. Nice little dive bar with great prices. If I'm ever in town again, I'll make sure to come here again read more

When you know what you're getting into going here, it's the best to be at around here. Quality company, cheap drink, loud music, darts, pool, shit on the television that the bartender has to remind you that you "can't unwatch this." read more

So much love for this place! The place is correctly labeled as a dive bar, so don't go in expecting anything more - or less. The beers are cheap, they have (seemingly random) offerings of free popcorn or roast beef(!) on occasion, and there's darts and pool. It's annexed to the Blind Pig that has shows and club nights, usually with an alternative bent. read more

This place has great potential, however I found all of the staff -- bartenders, managers and bouncers to be EXTREMELY rude. I felt like they did not want me there or appreciate my business. There are plenty of other dive bars in Ann Arbor and next time I will gladly choose a different one. read more

I actually like this place, but last time I was there with a friend of mine, he goes "It smells like p**s!" Sadly, I had to agree. Please do something about the distinct odor that has emerged after the smoking ban! read more

nothing beats a simple dive bar. in this overgrowing world of bombastic shticks to garner some looks, this little basement of a bar simply does what it is; being a bar. there are plenty of booths to sit in, a jukebox, dartboards and most anything you would expect from. the prices aren't overbearing and the staff is just fine as they are. mainly, if you find a bar staff to be not to your code of service, then you best be suited sipping your drinks at your local applebee's, ya' pansy. enjoy the vast character of people, aside from the knick-knacks on the walls that your grandmother relies on to help get her tipsy. read more

$4 pitchers of high life, great towny bar, not good if you want fancy or friendly people, but 3 dart boards and 3 pool tables, not to mention Blind pig upstairs if you want to go to a show. my favorite place to get some beer and not spend a fortune. expensive quality beer however. read more

I'm not sure what the people who gave it bad reviews were expecting. This bar is the true Ann Arbor dive bar. While it smells bad, it's a dive and but the people are great. I've never had a bad time here! A true Ann Arbor Jim of sorts. read more

If you are looking for a bar that is dirty and poors a very weak drink and you found your place. The Bar tender was especially rude as were the rest of the staff that work there. Multiple racial/social slurs were made to our group. We will never go back there or the Blind Pig as they are both run by the same management. When we contacted management to complain, we were met with a big fat, no response. Definitely not my idea of how to spend my free time. read more

The other reviews say it all... this place stinks like hell. There used to be something endearing about the nasty atmosphere, but some of the new 'employees' are beginning to ruin even that. Upon entry, you will now be 'screened' by Officer Dick and Officer Bob. You may already know Officer Dick, he is the fat kid who also happens to work in the North Campus AA&E Library. Not a friendly guy, despite his chubby appearance. Officer Bob is instantly recognizable by his greasy, long hair and weasly face. Both now have the impression that it is their authority to maintain 'order' in Eightball, which is unfortunate for patrons and fellow bartenders. They enforce a new set of rules: no laughing, no joking, no entry if you have had a beer at another bar prior to coming. The place used to be great for ending the night, you're now just better off closing shop at Grizzly Peak or Blind Pig if there is a show. Unless, of course, you need to vomit: Eightball will gladly accept any puke contributions that create the atmosphere that they need. While they would prefer such vomit to be captured in the toilets of the bathroom, Officer Dick and Officer Bob will stretch their rules to allow puke on the floor of the Pool Room and in trashcans near the bar. It's good to know that there are some things you can count on! read more