Old Town Tavern

122 W Liberty St, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104 USA

139 Reviews

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Reasonable

Open Now

Tue 11:30a-11p

Independent
Credit Cards
Accepted
Pet Friendly
Not Wheelchair
Accessible
Wifi

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“the home of Old Town Tavern for more than forty years”

The Old Town has continued the tradition of being a bar or saloon at the present location since 1898. In 1972 Jerry Pawlicki bought Merkel’s Friendly Corner and renamed it the Old Town Tavern. Jerry built the bar, bar cabinets, tables and booths. He laid the hardwood floor and preserved the original tin ceiling. In the early days of Old Town it was a blue collar bar, opening at 6 am to accommodate the 3rd shift workers from area factories. For 40 years the Old Town has welcomed the old west side residents and all of Ann Arbor as well as U of Michigan students, faculty and staff.

Reviewed by
Vee V.

March 21, 2024

It's an excellent low-key place to have a beer and a burger. I live within walking distance and have been known to show up twice in one week! The staff are friendly and attentive, even when things... Read more

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Kristine U.

July 12, 2023

My BFF and I dined here before seeing a band play at the Blind Pig. We both ordered drinks to start, Bloody Mary for her and a Manhattan for me and they were made very well. Our waiter was... Read more

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Gigi A.

December 21, 2022

We happen to be in the area and wanted to stop some place for lunch. It was late afternoon so it was a seat yourself situation. The waitress came by right away and brought us waters. My husband... Read more

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