Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
The Session Room, Ann Arbor, MI
Session Room - The Session Room, Ann Arbor, MI
The Session Room, Ann Arbor, MI
The Session Room, Ann Arbor, MI
The Session Room, Ann Arbor, MI

The Session Room

4.6
4.6
709 Reviews
$30 and under
Gastro Pub
3685 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for craft beers
  • Lively
Celebrating craft beer and quality food using local vendors and products. Housed in a conversion of a 6,000 sq. ft. brick machine shop on Jackson road, with 70 rotating taps and a large covered beer garden.

Restaurants you may also like

View all

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, American, Sports Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Ann Arbor
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Entertainment
    We feature local bands and musical performances weekly. Check out our Facebook page to see who will be playing this month!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 709 people are saying

The Session Room reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Good for groups

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Lively

  • Ann Arbor

    Good for groups

  • Ann Arbor

    Neighborhood gem

  • Ann Arbor

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Session Room offers a vibrant atmosphere with a vast beer selection and friendly staff. Patrons highlight "great craft beers" and "excellent service." While some diners find the noise level challenging, others enjoy the "indoor beer garden/hall atmosphere." The food receives mixed reviews, but the venue remains a popular spot for gatherings.
709 Reviews
  1. A2diner VIP

    Detroit138 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been to the Session Room many times. The transition to Arbor Brewing Co has not gone well. Food has declined. Arguably, so has the beer. The other night, our very pleasant server delivered a borderline performance. Drinks took a long time to arrive. All the food, salad, pizzas, etc. came at exactly the same time. Salads first, dinner a few minutes later would have been nice and standard. The salad tasted like it had been washed in chlorinated water. Pizzas were barely warm and devoid of sauce. The Session Room used to be a great neighborhood place to go. Not so much now, sadly.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Claudine

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food, drinks and service were great. It is very loud in the building though.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Darren

    Upstate NY1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The kid was clueless Slow and non-attentive. Food was ok

    Is this helpful?

  4. Becky

    Detroit3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating a birthday. Even though they had our reservation wrong (only down for 5, not 10). Our group was accommodated and our server Mo (?) was great.

    Is this helpful?

  5. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The corned beef and potatoes were undercooked. The Mac and cheese just fine. Salads were good. Pizza was good but a bit skimpy on the toppings.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Jean

    Detroit2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the session room. Friendly staff, good food and service. Great craft beers.

    Is this helpful?

  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very good food. Nice selection. Excellent service. The noise level makes chatting difficult for us older folks. We had a reservation through open table. They honored the reservation despite the fact that people were waiting for tables. Honorable and impressive.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Lori VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and excellent service. We made a reservation and were seated immediately upon arrival. The guacamole was fresh and delicious. We ordered the Reuben sandwich and the Pastrami sandwich. Both were well prepared and tasted great. We will be back.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Shelley

    Detroit10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends and I celebrated Galentine’s and had a lovely time. We bumped into other friends and we all loved our meals

    Is this helpful?

  10. Jeff

    Tampa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Bryce did a great job. and the food was delicious. Had a great time!

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

The Session Room offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (734) 585-7300.

The Session Room is rated 4.6 stars by 709 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Detroit / Eastern Michigan
  4. Ann Arbor
  5. Ann Arbor

Make a reservation


Booked 22 times today
Google Map for The Session Room

3685 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Ann Arbor
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, American, Sports Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    We feature local bands and musical performances weekly. Check out our Facebook page to see who will be playing this month!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo