Me and my friends ended up in this bar to see the final of the Euro Uefa final ( Spain vs Italy), never again, every thing went well till the OWNER or responsable of this bar decided to turn the channel right after after the match was over, people complained and he petrended nothing happen , 50 people went to his bar to see this game and he ignored what people wanted to see. it really pissed me off enough just to sign up on yelp and tell every one about this bar. read more

I loveeeee this bar!! I go to Charley's every weekend. And this is why..... 1. The bar is a ton of fun if you want to meet new people. Everyone is very social and people don't just stick with their group of friends like other bars. 2. Fishbowls are a cost effective way to get smashed (I mean we are college students). 3. It's always crowded because it's so popular. The service might be slow but does it really matter when your having a good time. 4. If you want to have a chill night sitting at a table or the patio it is fun too. Just go early so you can get a table. 5. The staff is friendly and waitresses are willing to split checks even for big parties. Yes I understand that it isn't the classiest bar in Ann Arbor but it's a college town and this is exactly what college students are looking for...it isn't Main street, it's South U. The $3 shots of the night are always a yummy cheap option. It's never a dull night at Charleys! It's just the best South U bar. read more

used to drink here alone before i dropped out of mich. plenty of mediocre looking girls in pushup bras who think chicago is a cosmopolitan city, don't know what a passport is, likely go down on the first date (if you play football), and drive daddy's lex #atleastthebeerischeap read more

Have had many fun times at Charley's through my first year here in A2. The New Years party was amazing, but I think that was mostly because of the great company I had. The food at that time left something to be desired, probably because they were overwhelmed, but on a normal occasion the pepperoni stix are to die for. The varieties of "fishbowls" - long islands in large pickle jars, are numerous and you'll have to come back several times to try them all. One of these will get your night started perfectly, by the way. read more

There's nothing better than their amazing Count Twists .... Dunk 'em and grub.

Love love their fishbowl fruity cocktails! Favorite being mad tea party! Always have a great time hanging out with friends here! read more

Good Time Charleys - Pubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I don't think Charley's is a bad time at all! In fact, Charley's has one of the best late night drink specials in town: really cheap pitchers of beer, long islands, and margaritas. It was my favorite place to go drinking with a large group because of the many long tables. The food isn't great, but is not abysmal. The most complaints from my crowd seem to concern the service. We always got stuck in this one really spacey waitress's section, and people went berserk. She even overcharged my credit card once. But she was really cute, and after a few margaritas, everything was perfect. read more

I reeeeally enjoyed their giant outdoor patio a few times this summer and fall. We just had drinks, and they were well-priced! People on the patio were super nice and the vibe there was really good. Check it out to watch a game or enjoy a night drinking outside! read more

A college bar which has some older audience appeal. The atmosphere is energetic, but there's usually enough room and breathing space to have a conversation. The drink menu is extensive, and the bartenders are friendly and flexible with custom orders. This bar is definitely a beginning-to-middle of the night location, and the patrons reflect that. My only warning is that the facilities can get a little untidy, so be conscious of the bathrooms. Otherwise, it's a great bar for those looking for a little more energy at night! read more

Its been almost an hour and we're still sitting here. Server sat us down but has yet to come back again. Had to ask other staff to pass our orders to him for us. Service staff is completely braindead and I guess management doesn't really give a shit about improving anything because the place makes good money regardless. We've been coming to this place to hang out almost weekly for the past 3 years and love the drinks but this is probably the last straw. Fucking hate wasting my time like this. read more

The bread "stix" are awesome! And the food is OK. The service though, especially on a Friday night was poor. Was seat yourself. Picked our table and waited 15 minutes for a server. Took another 35 minutes for the food to arrive. Was it because we weren't drinking and that's why the service was poor? No idea. They do have a large drink menu. read more

Haven't been back here in a few years, but I remember the atmosphere being one of the typical. The bar in the middle was a great twist to this place, and you couldn't beat the 5 buck long island's, they sure know how to pour them! read more

Charley's is your typical college-town bar. During the day they serve surprisingly good food (get the pizza styx) and at night they are a full fledged bar. The weeknight specials are always a hit especially the Thursday night special where you can get a burger, fries, and a coke for $5. The drinks are competitively priced especially if you can get one of their pitchers of domestic beer on special. The classic drinks Charley' s is famous for are the fishbowl mixed drinks. You can get them in all sorts of flavors and they come in cool colors. Each one is pretty stiff though so be careful not to overindulge! The atmosphere is very loud unless the weather is nice and you are outside. You will find that this is the bar many people go to for their 21st birthday so there are always a lot of loud, drunk people wandering about. Go to karaoke on Tuesday nights! It is a blast!! read more

If you are a frat boy type (e.g. actual fraternity member, sorority member, law school student, business school student, preppy self-important douche, etc.) then you'll probably like Good Time Charley's. It's rather cheap for Ann Arbor, but still overpriced considering how bad it is. I had two gin and tonics and i think that if I hadn't eaten in days I might have gotten buzz from the second one. Stick with water or soda (or beer if you have a strong stomach -- although I think that whatever drink you order it has a high water concentration). This is probably another one of those "Ann Arbor institutions" that is just plain terrible but people don't know better. Lot's of undergrads there, so maybe this is the first bar they've every been allowed to drink in and ... I don't know, just don't go there. read more

This is one of my go-to bars in Ann Arbor. It's a great place for a more relaxed get-together, rather than a get crazy wasted/dance on tables sort of night (I'd recommend The Blue Lep + Rick's combo for that). There's karaoke Tuesdays and trivia Wednesdays. Also, you have to get an ecto cooler fishbowl if you're ever here! read more

Long islands were great, especially when they are doing them on drink specials and the giant plate of pizza sticks was the best thing there. Overall, a good place to go for an adult meal while still on campus. Also, the best place for outdoor seating while having a drink. read more

They were out of a lot of ingredients. We wanted to order a fishbowl and it took us 4 tries until there was a drink that they had the ingredients in stock. read more

Charley's is one of my favorite college memories! As for meals, I've tried most of their menu, and my two favorites are by far the pepperoni cheese bread (basically a greasy Stromboli-esque appetizer) and the burger (good, simple, delicious hamburger)! As for nights out on the town, Charley's always seems to be the first bar to fill up, so it's tough to find a table. The great thing is that people here are friendly and are usually willing to share their table, welcome new joiners to partake in their drinking games, etc. read more

I've never had more watered down drinks. We bought three rounds of shots and I felt more sober after than I did when we started. Pretty sure we just paid $41 for water. read more

As far as food is concerned, Good Time Charley's is a good place to go for a good burger or sandwich. Their fries are awesome, too.

Avocado Chicken Sandwich w/ fries and a Guinness Draft on a warm day. Enough said.

Charley's is a great place to drink beer outside on a warm day. The food is so-so, the service is usually disappointing, and the bouncers are often a bit rude. If you're around 21-24, this place is loads of fun, but Charley's might not appeal to a person in their mid to late 20's who is not inclined to jockey for mediocre drinks at a college bar. BUT, on a late April or early May evening, chilling on the patio with a brew before REALLY going out is quite nice. read more

1 hour wait for this place. Could NOT believe we waited so long for this place. The food was cold and we literally waited one hour for our food and the waitress said no you didnt...you only waited 30 minutes. I'm not saying I will never go back but it will be a long time before I do. read more

Hasn't changed much since the early '90's. the sticks are fantastic for the late crowd. If you are adventurous, ask for a Screaming Viking (aka: a Green Beret). The capper for a glorious night. read more

Normally I wouldn't write a review of a bar scene fixture like Charley's. That said the other night I had a really good experience with the bartender Billy. I ordered a drink and the cup had a hole in it. He immediately replaced the cup and then gave me a free drink. He also gave my boyfriend two free shots. Excellent service for a college bar! Also, if you haven't been here before, the food is nothing great but you must get a Fishbowl. You'll be drunk after one, but they're delicious. read more

I have been here three times. It's usually one of the busier bars in the area, which I don't understand. The fishbowls are delicious, however the service has been terrible for me every time. The first two times it was very busy, but the bartenders were extremely rude to me. I was waiting patiently to order a drink, I hadn't said anything to the bartender yet, and she very rudely exclaimed "you're going to have to wait!" The second time I was standing at the bar for at least 10 minutes, and the bartender did not even acknowledged my presence when we made eye contact. The third time it was not busy but it took at least 30 minutes to get the check after I'd asked for it. The waitress was cleaning up tables instead of checking up. read more

The food is good - the menu is slim compared to their neighbors, but everything we've had has been good. The bread stix in particular are delicious. Service is not great - if it's slow then it's seat yourself and good luck with getting served. If it's busy, they will have a hostess who doesn't want to quote wait times because they have no idea. read more

Went here this evening with my father and girlfriend. I had the ground beef nachos which were "ok". My father got the ground beef wet burrito which he said was the best he has had in years. My girlfriend got the chicken wrapito. She said the wrap was good but the homemade potato chips that came with it were delicious. Overall definitely recommended. read more

Went there a couple weeks ago. It was pretty slow because it was early still maybe around 7. They ended up seating us in a booth like we asked but the table wasn't even wiped off it was disgusting. Dried food all over the table. We asked someone to please wipe it off and they did a half ass job and didn't even get all the dried on food or whatever it was in front of my spot. The waitress was very rude almost like she was being snotty. We were going to eat and chill there because of the hype everyone gave about the place but we had one drink and left. We did get a fishbowl and the drink was very good. I'm glad we left because I know a couple people with me would have caused a scene if the waitress kept acting rude every time she came around. She was not friendly at all. read more

We went here for lunch during the Art Fair, so it was, of course, packed. However, despite how busy the restaurant was, we were still seated in a very timely manner. Our server was helpful and friendly, and the food was awesome! Overall, if you're in the area and are looking for a decent, quality meal, Charley's is the place! read more

Ann Arbor institution on bustling South U, adjacent to U-M's central campus. Roadhouse style with an expansive bar, lots of TVs, and two frequently crowded dining rooms. Weather permitting, the outdoor patio is your best bet: great spot for people-watching. Menu is standard bar fare: the "Count Twists" (stuffed bread sticks with sesame seeds and cheese) are what the place is known for particularly. Service is sporadic and it's glaringly obvious when they want you out so they can turn the table over. read more

$15 burger and a beer one person and it wasn't good, sorry I even wasted my time and money

Good time charleys more like bad time charleys. I just got an $8.50 22 oz mohito. It was all Ice I drank it in one sip through my straw. When I told the server she pretended to go to the bartender then came back and said there was nothing she could do. This place lives off name and location it is a huge rip off for drunk people who cant tell how water down and iced up the drinks are. I am not going back. One hour of minimum wage for a fancy little water and a bullshitter waitress. I suggest going to ricks where youll at least have a "good time" for your money. read more

Best place to go on Thursday to get a burger and a pitcher for $4 each. Definitely worth it! But sometimes it's hit or miss with the service. You might have to wait a while for your order if you're unlucky. read more

Great food, good deals on drinks, and the best bar in A2! Get there early, lines can be long at night.

I wrote a review a while ago and it seems to have disappeared, So I'll write it again. I've been to Charley's many times before and enjoyed it, but recently I went with family to have lunch and was completely disappointed by their lack of customer service. We waited for over an hour for our food, and when we finally received it, it was cold and didn't appear to be cooked! We complained to the manager, and asked if they could actually cook our food or if we should leave, and the manager actually told us TO LEAVE. So i wanted to make sure to share this with anyone thinking about coming here, and all of my facebook friends -- Charley's is not a good restaurant to eat at because they don't seem to realize that their customers are important and pay their bills. read more

This place is the best place for drinks in Ann Arbor . It is really popular among the college folks. The food is like any other bar or pub though. You must go to this place for their ambience and fishbowls! read more

The other reviewers have focused on Charley's as a nightspot. Charley's is much more than that, serving a full menu from lunch onward. This review focuses on the restaurant side of their operation. The menu is varied enough to suit most people and has the usual mix of lighter fare (appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, etc.) Daytime waitstaff is acceptable and generally efficient. The (employed by the) University crowd tends to dominate the crowd during the lunchtime hours. My favorite thing on the menu: the Stix mix (a combination of two kinds of stuffed breadsticks, served with dipping sauces), which is always good with a drink. Streetside patio seating in the summer is a pleasant way to spend the time, provided it's any time except Art Fair and student move-in. There are better places in town to eat (especially the Main Street area), but Charley's is an acceptable, relatively inexpensive place to have a meal. read more

I've been going to GTC's for several years now and it's always been a fun place to hang out. Like many places on South U it is crowded with the youngest of college children, but after a fish bowl, meh who cares. It's a fun place with good drinks, nice employees, trivia, and the nachos are my favorite nachos in town and are easily made into a vegetarian feast! I've recently been finding coupons to GTC's, which is exciting because I'm 30 now and love me a good coupon! read more

The food is mediocre at best. Beer selection is not that great. The service could be better. Definitely better places to go to in the area. read more