# Pretzel Bell — Ann Arbor, Michigan

> Pretzel Bell in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States scores 3.19 out of 5 — Poor, #334 in Michigan. 4 beers tracked, mostly Pale Lager.

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Pretzel Bell is a brewery in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. We grade it Poor, with a score of 3.19 out of 5 on the beer it brews — #334 in Michigan. Of the 4 beers we track, 83% are Pale Lager and 17% Pale Ale.

## Rating

- Score: 3.19 out of 5
- Grade: Poor 😐 — Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.
- Ranked: #334 in Michigan · #7,737 in United States · #15,218 worldwide
- Popularity: Barely rated
- Beers tracked: 4

## About

The Pretzel Bell originally opened its doors in 1934 and became the campus watering hole of choice for nearly 50 years. Popular with students, athletes, professors, campus groups and Ann Arbor townies, the Pretzel Bell was a legend. Today, the legend has returned after closing more than 30 years ago. We look forward to evoking memories of past generations and introducing new fans to the famous Pretzel Bell experience.

## What they brew

- Pale Lager — 83% of the beers we track
- Pale Ale — 17% of the beers we track

## Find them

- Address: 226 South Main Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
- Coordinates: 42.2797314, -83.748819
- Website: http://pretzelbell.net/

## Breweries nearby

- [Arbor Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/arbor-brewing-company-4458.md) — 3.58, Poor — Ann Arbor, Michigan — 0.1 mi away
- [Grizzly Peak Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/grizzly-peak-brewing-company-3647.md) — 3.09, Limited — Ann Arbor, Michigan — 0.1 mi away
- [Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/blue-tractor-bbq-brewery-3604.md) — 3.44, Poor — Ann Arbor, Michigan — 0.1 mi away
- [SEMOH](https://finding.beer/brewery/semoh-33588.md) — 3.87, Fine — Ann Arbor, Michigan — 0.3 mi away
- [Wolverine State Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/wolverine-state-brewing-co-977.md) — 3.93, Fine — Ann Arbor, Michigan — 1.5 mi away
- [HOMES Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/homes-brewery-1435.md) — 4.68, Exceptional — Ann Arbor, Michigan — 1.5 mi away
- [Biercamp](https://finding.beer/brewery/biercamp-2190.md) — 3.92, Fine — Ann Arbor, Michigan — 1.5 mi away
- [hear.say brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/hear-say-brewing-35664.md) — 4.31, Great — Ann Arbor, Michigan — 1.6 mi away

## Rankings this brewery appears in

- [Best breweries in Ann Arbor, Michigan](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/michigan/ann-arbor.md)
- [Best breweries in Michigan](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/michigan.md)
- [Best breweries in United States](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states.md)

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