The below options are recommended for Friday night dinner. They are located mostly in downtown Ann Arbor and this would be the best time to spend downtown due to the football game on Saturday. If you can we recommend making reservations ahead of time for dinner.
if you are looking for a fancy dinner spot this is an upscale dinner spot located in downtown ann arbor, located in the beautifully restored 1886 michigan central depot.
an option for dinner and drinks, this is an ann arbor brewpub known for its selection of craft beers.
a fun option for friday night in downtown ann arbor that serves colorful cuban street food & tropical cocktails.
an ann arbor brewpub that offers house craft beers paired with bqq. one of our favorites and it is where our parents met for the first time!
an option for dinner and drinks in downtown ann arbor that serves upscale pub fare and craft beer.
an option for friday night dinner, located in downtown ann arbor serving locally sourced food that blends american classics with global cuisine.
an another option for Friday night dinner, this is located in downtown ann arbor that serves wood-oven pizza and italian plates.
The below options are recommended for Friday Night drinks.
a downtown ann arbor speakeasy-style bar serving whiskey, bourbon, craft beer and live music. this is located below blue tractor bbq.
a brewpub located in ann arbor with delicious homemade brews.
a downtown ann arbor restaurant with a fun downstairs bar.
widely considered one of ann arbor's best kept secrets. This is a high-end, underground lounge. bab's offers a variety of handcrafted cocktails, craft beer, pool tables and arcade games.
heidelberg offers three floors of dining, drinking, dancing and entertainment. enjoy a classic german beer hall setting while drinking from 'DasBoot'
a michigan student favorite - known for its fishbowls. we recommend stopping here earlier if you want to get a table otherwise it gets very busy.
an open-air atmosphere that serves craft beers and food from pizza house. if you stop here, we recommend getting feta bread. we recommend stopping here earlier in the night to avoid lines from students.
an ann arbor premiere cocktail and whiskey bar.
The below options are recommended for breakfast on Saturday morning. These options are more in the Kerrytown and North campus area as well as Ypsilanti. We recommend these areas due to the home football game.
a gastropub that offers brunch
a neighborhood coffee shop with delicious drinks. the only food option here is a selection of pastires
an american eatery serving breakfast, lunch, coffee and baked goods
serves coffee, pastries, beer and spirits based upon the time of day
an ann arbor favorite, this is more of a lunch suggestion. lines are typically long, but the food is worth the wait
These options below are recommended for the down time between the wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at the Marriott. There are a few downtown Ann Arbor recommendations but they are closer to the State st area and close to the church other recommendations are in the Ypsilanti area.
a brewery less than 10 minutes away from the hotel.
located around the corner from st. thomas the apostle. a great place for a quick drink between the ceremony and reception.
a michigan favorite - known for its local craft beer list and great food
a casual bar and grill with both inside and outside dining.
a food and beverage menu that pulls inspiration from southern style cooking. brews for all palates & personalities, as well as wine and cocktails.
located in the basement of bobcat bonnie's and serves up beer and cocktails. keystone offers pool tables and pinball machines for entertainment.
If you are looking for other activities to do throughout the wedding weekend based upon when you arrive, see the options below for recommendations to explore the Ann Arbor area.
explore unique outdoor gardens, nearly three miles of trails and an indoor multi-climate conservatory here.
this is the same lake that the hotel backs up to, go to this park to enjoy a stroll by the water and enjoy (hopefully) some fall colors.
there are multiple trails at this historical park that will take you through nature and by the parker mill which is a historical treasure.
a fun way to spend saturday morning supporting local vendors.
if you have time to explore the university of michigan campus, we recommend it. the university has so much to offer from the diag, the law quad, the various museums, and the big house. we recommend doing this friday or sunday before you head home. we have some of our best memories here.