Pretzel Bell
The Pretzel Bell Menu
Half off drafts, menu cocktails & appetizers
Monday – Thursday 4pm to 6pm
WARM FETA BREAD v
spinach ∙ roasted garlic butter parmesan cheese ∙ fresh herbs 13
SOFT BAKED PRETZEL v
warm cheese dip ∙ honey mustard 9
+whole grain mustard .5
BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP
pulled chicken ∙ blue cheese ∙ cream cheese ∙ hot sauce crispy flatbread ∙ raw vegetables 12
NACHOS v gs
corn tortilla chips ∙ borracho beans ∙ pepper jack cheese pico de gallo ∙ lime crema ∙ avocado 13
+ chicken 2
WINGS gs
choice of house barbecue sauce, hot sauce, or jamaican jerk sauce ∙ blue cheese ∙ cabbage slaw 14
FLASH-FRIED CAULIFLOWER v gs
chimichurri ∙ roasted red pepper sauce ∙ scallions 12
SPROUTS gs
fried brussels sprouts ∙ bacon ∙ shaved parmesan white balsamic vinaigrette 12
GREENS
GRAIN BOWL v
farro ∙ quinoa ∙ baby kale ∙ parmesan ∙ roasted broccolini pickled onions ∙ roasted bell peppers ∙ tomatoes feta cheese ∙ carrot vinaigrette 13
CHOPPED GREEK SALAD v
sun-dried tomatoes ∙ kalamata olives ∙ house-pickled beets feta ∙ cucumber ∙ romaine ∙ red onion ∙ pepperoncini toasted almonds ∙ greek vinaigrette 13
ROMAINE & KALE CAESAR v
hearts of romaine ∙ baby kale ∙ parmesan pretzel croutons ∙ peppered caesar dressing 11
MIX YOUR GREENS v
a variety of field greens with up to seven choices 14
| CHEESE
blue cheese | goat cheese | sharp cheddar | feta | shaved parmesan |
NUTS & FRUIT toasted almonds | candied walnuts | dried cherries |
DRESSINGS buttermilk ranch | peppered caesar | blue cheese | white balsamic vinaigrette | greek vinaigrette | carrot vinaigrette |
FARM sweet red onions | fresh tomatoes | avocado farro | pickled carrots | shaved brussels sprouts |
| +PROTEIN | |||
| chicken 5 | bacon lardons 3 | salmon 8 | hard-boiled egg 2 | |||
SOUP
SOUP OF THE DAY
seasonal ∙ served daily 6
SLIDERS
4 each
BUFFALO CHICKEN
pulled chicken ∙ buffalo sauce blue cheese dressing
CHEESEBURGER
cheddar ∙ fried shallots ∙ aioli ∙ pickle
PLATES
PRETZEL CRUSTED MAC & CHEESE v
trottole noodles ∙ cheesy béchamel ∙ smoked gouda 16
+chicken 5 +bacon 4 side order 7
FISH & CHIPS
beer battered north atlantic cod ∙ tartar sauce ∙ fries 18
TACOS v
warm flour tortillas ∙ braised beans ∙ queso fresco pico de gallo ∙ lime crema ∙ choice of pulled chicken,
or fried cauliflower 16
GRILLED SALMON
cauliflower risotto ∙ shaved brussels sprouts ∙ lemon butter sauce 22
DETROIT-STYLE PIZZAS
deep-dish pan pizzas with crispy edges
BARBECUE CHICKEN
smoked chicken breast ∙ white cheddar pickled jalapeños ∙ shaved red onion mozzarella ∙ house bbq sauce 16
CLASSIC
pepperoni ∙ white cheddar mozzarella ∙ red sauce 15
VEGGIE v
spinach ∙ shaved onion ∙ mushrooms roasted peppers ∙ parmesan ∙ mozzarella white cheddar ∙ red sauce 15
MUSHROOM v
roasted garlic cream ∙ white cheddar ∙ mozzarella sautéed mushrooms ∙ parmesan ∙ red sauce 16
CARNIVORE
smoked bacon ∙ pepperoni ∙ spicy corridor italian sausage white cheddar ∙ mozzarella ∙ parmesan ∙ red sauce 17
BURGERS
VARSITY
local blend of michigan & wagyu beef ∙ fried egg bacon smoked gouda ∙ aioli 17
DOUBLEHEADER
two 7oz patties ∙ white cheddar ∙ pickle lettuce ∙ chef’s sauce 20
P BELL
custom blend of brisket & chuck ∙ lettuce tomato ∙ pretzel roll 14
BLUE
blue cheese ∙ tomato bacon jam ∙ aioli avalon brioche roll 15
TURKEY & AVOCADO
michigan white cheddar ∙ aioli ∙ lettuce ∙ tomato pickled red onions ∙ avalon brioche roll 15
+TOPPINGS
swiss | cheddar | pepper jack | blue cheese bacon | fried egg | sautéed mushrooms | avocado 75¢ each
substitute an impossible burger patty 5
HAND HELDS
EPIC CORNED BEEF
sauerkraut ∙ swiss cheese
mrs. dog’s disappearing mustard ∙ avalon rye 17
CRUNCHY BIRD
crispy fried chicken ∙ red cabbage slaw ∙ aioli pickles ∙ sriracha sesame roll 15
GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
smoked gouda ∙ charred broccolini ∙ bacon honey mustard ∙ ciabatta 14
CRISPY FISH
beer-battered north atlantic cod ∙ lettuce tomato ∙ house tartar sauce ∙ avalon roll 14
TREATS
ICE CREAM SANDWICH v
avalon sea salt chocolate chip cookies vanilla ice cream ∙ chocolate sauce 9
SALTED CARAMEL PRETZEL v
cinnamon sugar ∙ vanilla ice cream 7
Junior Varsity
all served with choice of fresh vegetables, potato tots or fresh fruit
Grilled Cheese Bites
cheddar cheese • Texas toast • warm tomato cheese dip 7
Crispy Chicken
breaded chicken fingers • ranch dressing or honey mustard dipping sauce 8
Mini Mac
mac & cheese • goldfish cracker topping 8
Lil’ Bell Burger
quarter pound patty • choice of cheese 7
Clubhouse Sandwich
turkey • bacon •lemon mayo • lettuce & tomato • pretzel bun 8
S u n d a e F u n d a y
warm brownie • vanilla ice cream • chocolate sauce • whipped cream 6
DRAFTS
PBell Pilsner – Crisp, refreshing blonde 4/pint 13/pitcher
North Peak Siren Amber Ale – Smooth, malty, lightly sweet 6/pint 16/pitcher
North Peak Diabolical IPA – American-style IPA with crisp hop bitterness 6/pint 16/pitcher
Miller Lite – Light lager with clean flavor and fast finish 4/pint 13/pitcher
Vander Mill BLU-ish Gold – Hard cider made from Michigan apples & blueberries 8/pint 28/pitcher
Seasonal Jolly Pumpkin Ale – Locally made sour ale 8/twelve oz
FEATURED FOUR – Ask your server about our rotating drafts!
CANS & BOTTLES
Mystery Beer 2.50
Craft Mystery Beer 4.50
Comfort Zone
Budweiser
Bud Light
Labatt Blue Light
Coors Light
Destination
Corona
Modelo
Stella Artois
Smithwick’s
Guinness
Guinness Blonde
Crafty
Bell’s Two Hearted
Short’s Soft Parade
Fat Tire Amber Ale
Golden Monkey Belgian Tripel
Misfit Toys
White Claw – Strongbow – Heineken 0.0 (non-alcoholic)
COCKTAILS
PBell Paloma – Altos Tequila, Grapefruit & Lime Juice 9
Berry Mule – Two James Vodka, Berry Shrub, Ginger Beer 9
Ruby Red Cosmo – Grapefruit Vodka, Cointreau, Cranberry, Lime 10
Fruit Punch – Cherry Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Triple Sec, Cranberry & Pineapple Juice 10
Hibiscus Punch – Bacardi Rum, Lime, Hibiscus and Peach Syrup 9
Offensive Weapon – Rum, Vodka, Gin, Tequila, Peach Syrup, Iced Tea 11
Bramble On – Rittenhouse Rye, Simple, Lemon, Berry Shrub 10
Choose Your Mojito – Bacardi, Fresh Mint & Lime Choice of berry shrub, hibiscus, or peach 10
ZERO PROOF
HOUSE-MADE
minus the booze 5
add a shot of house liquor + 4
Caddy Shack – lemon, black tea, peach, simple syrup
Sweet Vanessa -grapefruit, orange juice, berry shrub, soda
Touch The Banner – blueberry, fresh mint, lemon, agave
CASAMARA CLUBS
amaro-inspired sodas made with real botanicals 6
Alta – pink citrus & spices
Onda – lemon, sage, sea salt
Como – mandarin orange, fresh mint, wildflower
Sera – grapefruit, lavender
WINE
Pinot Noir
Lucky Star, California 8/28
Red Blend
Adobe, Paso Robles 12/45
Cotes du Rhone
Domaine del a Baste, France 9/34
Malbec
Storm Cliff, Chile 8/28
Merlot
14 hands, Washington 7/23
Columbia Crest, Washington 8/28
Cabernet Sauvignon
14 hands, Washington 7/23
Poppy, Paso Robles 12/45
Charles Woodson, Paso Robles 14/60
Rose
J.L. Wolf, Germany 9/34
Moscato
Baci Dolci, Italy 9/34
Riesling
Karl Kasper, Germany 8/28
Pinot Gris
Montinore, Oregon 11/41
Pinot Grigio
Caposaldo, Italy 7/23
Sauvignon Blanc
Ant Moore, New Zealand 9/34
Chardonnay
Chateau Ste. Michelle, California 7/23
Michael Pozzan, California 9/34
Charles Woodson, Paso Robles 14/60
Cava Brut
True Colors, Spain 9/split
Brut NV
Nicolas Feuilatte, France 80/bottle
hot & ready to eat
PIZZA DINNER feeds 4-6
chopped greek salad ∙ romaine & kale caesar any two detroit-style pizzas $39
TACO NIGHT feeds 4-6
nachos ∙ 8 tacos ∙ choice of pulled pork shoulder, pulled chicken, or fried cauliflower (no mix & match please) $39
MAC & CHEESE DINNER feeds 4-6
chopped greek salad ∙ romaine & kale caesar pretzel crusted mac & cheese $49
Safety First
What We Are Doing to Keep Staff & Guests Safe:
- All staff receive Covid specific training and agree to self monitor for symptoms.
- Staff will advise managers of any symptoms and will not report to work if experiencing.
- New training and testing for staff focused on sanitation & social distancing.
- Disinfecting high traffic areas throughout shifts.
- Single-use items, like salt & pepper and condiment packages are available upon request.
- Guests may order using their phones to view the menu.
- Single-use paper menus are available upon request.
- Single-use plastic silverware and paper napkins are available upon request.
- Staff will maintain a six-foot distance with guests & each other whenever possible.
- A more touch-less bathroom experience with motion-sensor sinks, paper dispensers, and foot pulls on doors.
What You Can Do to Help:
- If you’re feeling sick or have been exposed to anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, please stay home. We are still available for carry out & delivery.
- Help us keep our staff safe by practicing safe social distancing when dining in & picking up.
About The Pretzel Bell
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.
Our menu is a modern take on traditional American comfort food. Our University of Michigan inspired restaurant has two floors as well as the largest street side presence in Ann Arbor. The interior is made up of historic, reclaimed Detroit wood including gym floors and old bleachers. Decades of Michigan memorabilia fill the walls and cases, while the decor is warm, upscale casual. Both floors offer the highest quality service, food, drinks, and atmosphere.
The upstairs and downstairs will both serve the “soon to be famous” Pretzel Bell menu, while the downstairs will transform into a lounge atmosphere after 10pm. The first floor will feature an open kitchen and a large Bell that will ring throughout as the names of those celebrating their birthdays are called and patrons cheer! Old school cocktails, beers that were cherished throughout the history of Pretzel Bell, new artisan cocktails and an extensive list of premium craft beers will be available.
We are the perfect destination to watch your favorite sporting event, entertain clients in one of our private dining rooms, enjoy a romantic date in a cozy booths, and always the place to celebrate your birthday! With our one of a kind atmosphere, food, service and deeply rooted University of Michigan connections, the Pretzel Bell is the premier dining and drinking destination in Michigan!
Press
See what is being said about Pretzel Bell
M LIVE
Pretzel Bell restaurant returning to Ann Arbor
Now, 31 years after the Pretzel Bell closed, a group of U-M athletes and alumni, including Fritz Seyferth, Bruce Zenkel, Bruce Elliott, Dugan Fife and Andy Mignery, is working with restaurateurs Jon Carlson, Chet Czaplicka and Greg Lobdell – the team behind Lena, Habana, Jolly Pumpkin, Grizzly Peak, Blue Tractor and Mash – to reopen the Pretzel Bell in downtown Ann Arbor.
Crain’s Detroit Business
Pretzel Bell to open in Ann Arbor
The group plans to transform the 8,000-square-foot space that houses the Latin-inspired Lena and Habana into a completely new dining and drinking destination that recollects memories of Ann Arbor’s past and welcomes a new generation of fans.
WXYZ
Pretzel Bell Seeks 70 Workers
Pretzel Bell preparing to open a new restaurant in Ann Arbor. The sports-focused restaurant and bar needs to fill 70 full and part-time positions.
Jobs include line and prep cooks, servers, bartenders, bussers, dishwashers and hosts.
If you’re interested, you need to apply on-site at Pretzel Bell. It’s located at 226 S. Main Street.
Private Party Spaces
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO RESERVE THE SPACE
PLEASE CALL (734) 994-2773 OR EMAIL events@thepretzelbell.com