Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Ravens Club
Ann Arbor, MI · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Ravens Club runs a beverage program with real depth. The Whiskey Library, maintained since 2011, covers bourbon, rye, Scotch, Irish, and Japanese whiskey, with a Special Collections request for rare bottles. Cocktails are organized into zero-proof, ginger beer, mainstay, and seasonal groupings, and the list spans classics, punches, and originals. Wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options are equally considered, with daily specials and happy hour pricing. This is a bar for people who care what is in the glass.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Ravens Club Old Fashioned, made with Maker's Mark bourbon and housemade Old Fashioned bitters. For something seasonal, the Heat Index combines blanco tequila, Banhez mezcal, watermelon, jalapeño, and serrano with a tajín rim. The Whiskey Library is the main draw; ask about the Special Collections for rare pours.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Whiskey drinkers who want a deep, well-maintained library will find plenty to explore. Cocktail fans who appreciate both classics and seasonal originals will also be well served. The zero-proof page and non-alcoholic beer option make it a workable stop for those skipping alcohol.
- When should I go?
- Wednesday brings Whiskey & Wine Wednesday with 25% off whiskey pours and $6 select wines. Tuesday offers a rotating margarita and Tequila Mule at $7. Happy hour covers discounted Old Fashioneds, Manhattans, Gin & Tonics, and select ginger beer cocktails.
- What should I expect to spend?
- House and seasonal cocktails run $14–$17. By-the-glass wines are $11–$17, with bottles $25–$50. Draft beers are $8–$9, and bottled or canned beers $5–$7. Zero-proof items are $4–$12. Happy hour and daily specials offer lower pricing.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Whiskey Library, maintained since 2011, is described as the deepest pour, covering bourbon, rye, Scotch, Irish, and Japanese whiskey, with a Special Collections request for rare items.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu is organized into zero-proof, ginger beer, mainstay, and seasonal groupings. It spans classics like the Ravens Club Old Fashioned and House Manhattan, ginger beer drinks such as the Gin Buck and Moscow Mule, punches, and seasonal originals including Heat Index and Valley Snoozes. Reviewers describe a strong, varied program.
Menu strengths
- — Menu structure separates zero-proof, ginger beer, mainstay, and seasonal cocktails, showing deliberate range.
- — Classics and originals coexist: Ravens Club Old Fashioned, House Manhattan, Second Line Negroni, and seasonal drinks like Heat Index and Valley Snoozes.
- — Happy hour and Tuesday specials offer lower-priced access to the cocktail list.
Standout selections
- — Ravens Club Old Fashioned — Maker's Mark bourbon, housemade Old Fashioned bitters, sugar.
- — Heat Index — Blanco tequila, Banhez mezcal, watermelon, Fustini's watermelon-mint balsamic, jalapeño, serrano, tajín rim.
- — Valley Snoozes — Coffee-infused Pusser's Gunpowder Proof rum, Hyperion cold brew, Two James coffee liqueur, Tempus Fugit banane liqueur, Lustau oloroso sherry, whole egg, nutmeg.
Pricing: House and seasonal cocktails $14–$17; happy hour Old Fashioned $10, Gin & Tonic $9, Manhattan $10, select ginger beer cocktails $10; Tuesday rotating margarita and Tequila Mule $7.
Wine
The wine list is organized by the glass and bottle across white, rosé & orange, red, and sparkling. Whites include Les Athlètes du Vin Touraine Sauvignon Blanc and Albert Bichot Mâcon-Villages. Rosé and orange options include Balea Txakoli Rosé and Dila-O Rkatsiteli/Mtsvane Orange. Reds span La Boutanche Gamay to Tenuta di Sesta Rosso di Montalcino.
Menu strengths
- — List covers white, rosé, orange, red, and sparkling by the glass and bottle.
- — Menu provides descriptive tasting notes and pairing-style guidance for each wine.
- — Wednesday Whiskey & Wine Wednesday offers $6 select wines, and happy hour lists Pinot Grigio at $9 and Cabernet Sauvignon at $11.
Standout selections
- — Les Athlètes du Vin Touraine Sauvignon Blanc — Loire Valley, France; zippy, bone-dry sauvignon with grapefruit, fresh-cut grass, flinty mineral streak.
- — Dila-O Rkatsiteli/Mtsvane Orange — Kakheti, Georgia; amber wine fermented on skins in qvevri with dried apricot, black tea, honey.
- — Moillard Crémant de Bourgogne Brut — Burgundy, France; traditional-method bubbles with baked apple, brioche, fine mousse.
Pricing: By-the-glass $11–$17; by-the-bottle $25–$50; happy hour Pinot Grigio $9 and Cabernet Sauvignon $11; Wednesday $6 select wines.
Beer
The beer list is organized into bottled and canned and draft. Draft includes Lagunitas IPA, Avery White Rascal, Homes Watermelon Gose, Same Same Different, and Tandem Ciders Greenman Semi-Dry Cider. Bottled and canned options include Modelo, Hamms, Strohs, PBR, and Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA. Ravens Club Ginger Beer is made in house and listed among draft beer.
Menu strengths
- — Draft selection spans IPA, witbier, gose, cider, and house-made ginger beer.
- — Bottled and canned list includes a non-alcoholic IPA alongside classic lagers.
- — Happy hour offers all beers at $6, and Monday Industry Night includes a burger, fries, and a beer for $15.
Standout selections
- — Homes Watermelon Gose — Draft beer; bright, fruity and light, watermelon all the way through.
- — Same Same Different — Homes Brewery hazy IPA, 6.7% ABV.
- — Athletic Brewing - Run Wild IPA (Non-Alcoholic) — Canned non-alcoholic IPA, 0.5% ABV.
Pricing: Draft beers $8–$9; bottled and canned beers $5–$7; happy hour all beers $6.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated zero-proof page describes spirit-free drinks built with housemade bitters, fresh juice, and real technique. The cocktail menu includes a Zero-Proof grouping with Coke de Mexico, fountain Coke & Diet Coke, TRC Ginger Beer, and Phony Espresso Negroni. Guests can ask the bar what's pouring for a custom spirit-free drink.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated zero-proof page and menu section with house-made components.
- — Zero-proof cocktails receive the same bar preparation as standard cocktails, per the menu's cocktail section.
- — Non-alcoholic beer option available, and the bar invites custom spirit-free drink requests.
Standout selections
- — Phony Espresso Negroni — Listed in the Zero-Proof grouping of the cocktail menu.
- — TRC Ginger Beer — House-made ginger beer, listed in Zero-Proof grouping and among draft beer.
- — Athletic Brewing - Run Wild IPA (Non-Alcoholic) — Non-alcoholic canned IPA, 0.5% ABV.
Pricing: Zero-proof items $4–$12; Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA $7; TRC Ginger Beer $6.
Spirits
The Whiskey Library, maintained since 2011, is described as the deepest pour, covering bourbon, rye, Scotch, Irish, and Japanese whiskey. A Special Collections request is available for rare items. Wednesday Whiskey & Wine Wednesday offers 25% off whiskey pours, and Tuesday's Sip & Shot pairs Modelo with a tequila shot for $6.
Menu strengths
- — Whiskey Library maintained since 2011 covers bourbon, rye, Scotch, Irish, and Japanese whiskey.
- — Special Collections request available for rare whiskey items.
- — Wednesday Whiskey & Wine Wednesday offers 25% off whiskey pours.
Standout selections
- — Whiskey Library — Bourbon, rye, Scotch, Irish, and Japanese whiskey selection; Special Collections available on request.
- — Sip & Shot — Tuesday special: Modelo and a shot of tequila.
Pricing: Wednesday Whiskey & Wine Wednesday offers whiskey pours 25% off; Tuesday Sip & Shot pairs Modelo and a tequila shot for $6.
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