The Brown Jug

The Brown Jug The Brown Jug Restaurant has been a part of Ann Arbor and The University of Michigan tradition since When Yost called to retrieve the Jug, L.J.
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The Brown Jug Restaurant has been a part of Ann Arbor and The University of Michigan tradition since 1938. The Brown Jug is named after the Michigan vs Minnesota football trophy, which is the oldest in college football. The story goes that in 1903 the Michigan wolverines traveled to Minnesota to Play the Golden Gophers. This was a big game in its day because the Wolverines under Coach Yost had racked up a 28 game winning streak and the Gophers, with the best team they had fielded were hoping to break the streak. After a hard fought battle the game was ended in a 6-6 tie when a thunderstorm rolled in. In the rush to get out of the lightning and rain the Wolverines left their 5 gallon water jug behind. Cooke, the Minnesota Head Coach replied you’ll have to win it back. And so the tradition began! Here at The Brown Jug we take pride in having a welcoming atmosphere with an expansive food menu and an equally impressive bar menu. If you are looking for good food, good drinks, and good friends The Brown Jug is the place for you. We are open seven days a week and if the Wolverines are playing come in a little early!!!

WE’RE OPEN!! Come hide from the rain with us!! We’re ready for you guys, GO BLUE!💙💙
09/19/2026

WE’RE OPEN!! Come hide from the rain with us!! We’re ready for you guys, GO BLUE!💙💙

All day today! Come join us for taco Tuesday!🌷🍹
08/11/2026

All day today! Come join us for taco Tuesday!🌷🍹

Come join us tonight for Trivia Monday!! 💙💛
08/10/2026

Come join us tonight for Trivia Monday!! 💙💛

How good can you make a Blue Motherf$cker Long Island??? Come show us and join our team Brown Jug 📍💙🍺💛
08/08/2026

How good can you make a Blue Motherf$cker Long Island??? Come show us and join our team Brown Jug 📍💙🍺💛

Join us tonight for karaoke!! Don’t forget to brings your friends! Cheers 🌷📍🍻🍺
08/05/2026

Join us tonight for karaoke!! Don’t forget to brings your friends! Cheers 🌷📍🍻🍺

Wear your best cowboy hats to the jug this weekend🍻☀️🍹📍
07/22/2026

Wear your best cowboy hats to the jug this weekend🍻☀️🍹📍

Morgan Wallen has inspired us.. join us this weekend, July 24th and 25th, for country night! 🤠 🍻☀️ Come show off your be...
07/19/2026

Morgan Wallen has inspired us.. join us this weekend, July 24th and 25th, for country night! 🤠 🍻☀️ Come show off your best cowboy hat🥰📍🍹

Come join the crew😝🍻☀️💙
07/15/2026

Come join the crew😝🍻☀️💙

Join us this weekend for the annual Ann Arbor art fair!! 🍹☀️🌷🌿
07/13/2026

Join us this weekend for the annual Ann Arbor art fair!! 🍹☀️🌷🌿

Join us this Friday, June 19th, @8-11 pm for live music with Travis Faber 🍺🍻🍹🍓 Come enjoy the sunshine and some drinks w...
06/16/2026

Join us this Friday, June 19th, @8-11 pm for live music with Travis Faber 🍺🍻🍹🍓 Come enjoy the sunshine and some drinks with your friends!!

Address

1204 S. University
Ann Arbor, MI
48104

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 2am
Tuesday 11am - 2am
Wednesday 11am - 2am
Thursday 11am - 2am
Friday 11am - 2am
Saturday 11am - 2am
Sunday 12pm - 2am

Telephone

+17347613355

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