Bars in Ypsilanti, MI

The best bars in Ypsilanti, MI offer distinct choices: tropical drinks alongside record bins, house microbrews in a vintage building, and a dive bar with pool, darts, and a late kitchen. WaxBar, at 44 E Cross St, has the highest Google rating in this guide—4.8 from 189 reviews—and combines new and used records with cocktails. Ypsi Cocktail Club follows at 4.7 from 152 reviews, pairing a cozy, romantic atmosphere with happy-hour drinks at 102 W Michigan Ave. For beer and food, compare Ypsi Alehouse on Pearl Street with Arbor Brewing Company - Corner Brewery on Norris Street. Both hold 4.4 ratings, with 849 and 1,065 reviews respectively, and both offer live music, trivia, and outdoor seating. Red Rock Downtown Barbecue pairs craft beer with barbecue and Southern sides, backed by 1,340 reviews and a 4.4 rating. Entertainment gives these bars another point of difference. Black-owned 734 Brewing Company offers karaoke, live music, and bar games, while Mash Bar on North River Street focuses on whiskey, beer, and live music. For a later finish, WaxBar and Powell's Pub stay open until 2 a.m. daily; Powell's adds daily drink specials, a jukebox, and a kitchen open late.

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