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Rick's Thurs

Oct 1 – 29

At Rick's American Cafe

Burns Park, Ann Arbor

"at least the drinks are reasonable"
"best Umich bar" (one loyal fan)
Arrive before 10 for advertised drink specials

Rick's is Ann Arbor's long-standing college dive, packing in U-M students for cheap drinks and a sweaty dance floor. Fair warning: reviewers slam the door policy, long lines, and spotty DJs.

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What are you into?

  • College bar
  • Cheap drinks
  • Dance floor
  • DJ nights
  • Rick's American Cafe
  • Burns Park
  • Ann Arbor

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