Rabbit Hole

This is such a fun hip place in Ann Arbor. There is bar when you first walk in but if you continue on you will find a dance floor and another bar. They had a really great espresso martini which are currently my favorite drinks! They did have a few booths out in the hallway if you just want to sit and chat but if you want to dance the dance floor was small but sooo fun. Great place to take out of town guests if you are looking so something in A2. The crowd was a mix of ages (not just all college age people).

Another place actually open later, I needed to come and try. Rabbit hole definitely has a unique look. It reminded me of visits through caves I just needed some Stalactites. Definitely a bit confusing to figure out where to go. I wish I had been given some direction. There is seating against the wall throughout the winding halls. There is a dance floor and a couple bars. I loved the look which would definitely bring me back if I had also loved the Cocktails.The drink I ordered was way too sweet. I was underwhelmed. Most of their drinks looked on the sweeter side even the bartender mentioned. For my second I just ordered a glass of bubbly. It was also on the sweeter side but an improvement. For the prices, I really don't want to have to get up, find my way back to the bar to order my drink, then walk back to my seat avoiding the people and trying not to spill.

Saw the photos of the Rabbit Hole and had to give it a try!Upon arrival the atmosphere is great... tables tucked into a cavernous-feeling room, and the bartenders were friendly and helpful with what to order. Those are the things that earned them a couple of stars. Our drinks however... were really lacking. We got the Koel Bird and the Smoky Fairy and neither of us liked them. The Smoky Fairy tasted like a bland Arnold Palmer and the Koel Bird was a draft margarita with some spices dumped on top. We drank half and ended up abandoning the rest. Unfortunately atmosphere alone isn't enough to get us spending $15 on cocktails so I don't think we'll be back!

Teddy totally stole the show the night I was there--best bartender I've encountered in a long time! She was mixing up some really creative drinks and kept everything moving smoothly, even with the crowd. And she looked fabulous doing it! The place has a cool, unique vibe too, like you're chilling in a stylish cave, with plenty of space to dance or just hang out. Perfect for anyone 24+ looking for great drinks and a standout atmosphere. Can't wait to go back! xx

This place is located just a few blocks from Main Street. Located under Circ bar it has an outside gathering area right before you head "underground" to the Actual Rabbit Hole! Feels like you're walking through tunnels under Ann Arbor. Bartenders are great! Super unique spot in downtown Ann Arbor. Loved the atmosphere! The history of this place is really cool. there's live music! you could dance or sit in big booths or around the bar area. Real cool Ann Arbor vibe. All sorts of folks young to old were there when I visited on a Saturday night. Wonderful espresso martinis!

Located just a few blocks away from Main Street in downtown Ann Arbor, Root is a moody, cozy hidden gem in the basement of Circ Bar, adjacent to the Blind Pig. But it has its own separate entrance, although you can get to Root from Circ Bar as well, but it's an entirely different vibe and feels so separate to the outside, upstairs, and everything else around it in Ann Arbor!True to its name, you feel properly below ground, as if you're hanging with all the roots of trees and plants. The walls are textured and further give that sense of being in the "dirt" and there are so many caverns that open up into different seating areas throughout the space. Things are dimly lit and because of all these different seating spaces, it never gets too loud either. It's just such an experience for the senses and was so much fun to exist in!From the bartenders, it seems like they often do get a lot of the college students/young adults coming down from Circ Bar ordering shots or straightforward drinks and are delighted when they get customers who actually want to order from their curated cocktail list. They were happy to accommodate my non-alcoholic request as well and made me up a drink that was very delightful and refreshing to the palette. Absolutely love it here and recommend it for anyone looking for a spot that is a bit more mature, while still feeling hip and cool (this last sentence makes me feel ancient LMAO).

Root caught my eye because of their revamped food menu in partnership with Takoi. We basically ordered everything available on the menu. It's super casual - it's best to order both drinks & food at the bar then find a table. It sounds like sometimes they have QR codes on the table + online ordering wasn't open when we went on a Sat. night). *Som Tum Thai (Green Papaya pounded in the mortar and pestle withgarlic, Thai chilies, long beans, tomato, peanuts, palm sugar, fish sauce, tamarind, and lime. Spicy! [VGO][GF]) - AWESOME flavor on this & yes, it was spicy but so good. Really hit the spot, I could get this over & over again just for something light & fresh. I'll definitely be ordering this to-go sometime. *Crispy Shrimp (Shrimp wrapped in wonton with pickled vegetablesand sweet chili sauce.) - kind of like a shrimp egg roll - no complaints. If you're looking for something more like bar food, this would be it! *Stir-Fried Corn (Sweet corn stir-fried with blueberries, Thai basil,cilantro, pistachio curry paste, and crispy rice crumble. [VG][GF]) - OK super pleasantly surprised by the flavors on this. I was like corn with blueberries?? This was definitely a savory dish and quite good. *Fried Chicken Sandwich (Thai fried chicken thigh on griddled brioche withpapaya salad, sweet chili garlic, coconut milk ranch,pickled jalapeños, peanuts, and cilantro.) - This was my main and if you're going to get anything, get this! Perfectly fried and crispy chicken thigh with Thai spin. Yum. *Green Curry (Spicy coconut milk curry with fried HiO farm koginutsquash, lime leaf, Thai basil, golden raisin, and fried shallot. [VG]) - Compared to traditional Thai Green Curry, it's not as soupy. We didn't find that we needed the extra rice we ordered on the side, it's also basically like tempura squash on the top which is PLENTIFUL so you'll be full. *Grilled Short Rib (Korean cut short rib marinated in turmeric spicedsweetened condensed milk, charcoal grilled and served with peanut curry and marinated cucumber and shallot.) - If you can't handle spice, this is the dish to get! Because of the hard sear on it, I expected this to be tough BUT it was actually very tasty and well cooked. Super creative cocktails but not my favorite I've had in town, but still definitely worth a stop! *Beyond the Pines (Stirred - Rich, Autumnal, Savor y, Baking SpicesKnob Creek Rye | Laird 's Apple Brandy | Yellow Char treusePinecone | Angostura | Peychaud's | Smoked Pear) - I mean this had a baby candied pinecone! So. Festive! *Root Old Fashioned (Graham Cracker Infused Bourbon | Rye | Cacao |Angostura Bitters | Smoke) - really solid old fashioned. can't say i could taste the graham infusion but hey, not complaining!

We went for a work event so took over the entire venue - the service was absolutely impressive from top to bottom. We had a couple hundred people there and things flowed smoothly in regards to being able to grab a delicious cocktail or delightful bite. Speaking of the food - wow!! 5 stars all around - usually when a place has "small bites" they are meh at best but everything offered was something I'd be excited to eat even at the fanciest restaurant! Would love to come here on a regular night sometime.

Root is an awesome speakeasy style cocktail bar hidden beneath the streets of Ann Arbor. When you finally find the entrance (Root is tucked away down a little driveway/alley right off the sidewalk you would normally pass right by without a notice) you walk a handful of steps down to the host station and they kindly direct you to your table. Root is beautifully decorated brick and stone lined in Renaissance architecture ceilings and doorways which gives a feeling of being overseas. The staff is friendly and informative. The ambiance was perfect for date night, a group of people, or to simple escape the sunshine and heat of outside for a refreshing, craft cocktail. Music was playing on the other side of the Root. We sat on the bar side, which advertises tiki-style drinks.We are excited to come back to Root!

Place was cute and had plenty of seating. Bar seemed to be stacked although I didn't have a chance to get a drink. DJ playing 9/14/24 wasn't good and refused to take requests even when the dance floor was empty bc of his bad music taste. Overall nice place for a date, wouldn't come to dance.