Bill's Beer Garden

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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/priceThe concept is kinda nice because it is Byof: bring your own food. The price of beer is around 8-10 dollars. AudienceObviously 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!