What is your favorite spot to watch away games in Ann Arbor?

sorry...

Haven't lived in AA for a few years, but in my opinion the best atmosphere with a few friends is at Charley's. Get there plenty early.

The couch. With the leather recliner being a close second.

Depends on your demographic. My now wife and I used to go to Charley's when she was a student there and it was a blast.

I'm a big Ashleys guy but not once the actual game starts.

Once the game starts I would wander over to Conor Oneills. If youre good enough to hire Mike Martin as your bus-boy/bouncer, you're good enough for me. Lots of good scenery as well.

 

Decent amount of TV's everywhere, cool vibe, good beer selection.

That way when I get really angry I don't look like a complete ass in front of a bunch of people I don't know.  

But since I rarely have the time or money to travel to away games each year, I prefer my couch next to my wife. Feels more like a home game that way, and she's great at dealing with my yelling and celebrations.

 

As a student, I would do Charley's or Arena, but nowadays I don't think you could pay me to be sardined in with drunken crowds. Best away experience ever was at Charley's though - watching Michigan and Trey Burke take down Kansas. What a momentus occasion!

Skeepers can be good. I've watched a few at Connor Oneil's and the atmosphere is goid, but not all of the seats have a good view of a television.

The Golf course, tailgating if in Ann Arbor; my preference is always at home in my basement with the 105 inch screen and HD projector..

I've never been in the place, but I know several people with very strong opinions that Skeeps is the best place to watch a football game in A2. I'm skeptical. Or, maybe, skeeptical.

It comes down to what you want.... If you want a college atmosphere: Skeeps, Chucks, Jug, and Lep all are good options and are very similar. They have minor differences but I often chose based on if I could get a table or not. Believe it or not, with their new TVs, I've even watched a basketball game at Ricks. Surprisingly, Pizza House/Garage Bar is a underrated choice if everything is filled. The only downtown bar with decent viewing angles everywhere is Connors and I guess the basement at P. Bell (I'm still boycotting over Havana closing). I'm loathe to meention it but Either BWWs are good choices from a viewing angle perspective. However, more often than not, I preferred to be at the house/apartment whatever with the nicest TV.

of course

I always liked the South Quad basement but I guess that's not an option anymore. I remember watching Florida State - Miami 2006 down there. I believe that game holds the ESPN record for highest rating.

Pretzel Bell's basement is actually really cool. Love Ashley's too. 

 

I'm a little surprised the University isn't doing anything for this game, especially considering there are only six home games. For the Alabama one we had a Big House viewing, although that might have only been students. 

 

Could be cool to open Crisler for this. 

Connor Oneils is probably your best option. Though the Litte Browm Jug always has a place in my heart.

Just remember bars in the city have to follow the new close captioning law which is incredibly annoying when watching sports.

Every seat has a great view of multiple tv's, the decor is all Michigan, food is good, it's mostly locals, and you can avoid downtown.  You will find the occassional lost Sparty but the owners and patrons are big time Michigan fans.

 

 

The Arena is always a good time. Recent remodel makes it better and somehow worse, but still fun. 

Ashley's or Charley's.

watching and screaming with the Liveblogs.  It's a lot of fun.  It's like a tourettes convention.  

Like home.