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University of Michigan alumni Chad Wilson and Steve Rossi are opening World of Beer Monday at 1300 S. University on the first floor of the Landmark high-rise.
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U-M alumni Steve Rossi and Chad Wilson are opening World of Beer, a Florida-based bar franchise and live music venue, at 1300 S. University on the first floor of the Landmark high-rise. The grand opening will be from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. July 1.
“We’re expecting a busy night,” Wilson said. “We’ll be packed.”
The 3,200-square-foot space has a long bar, with 40 rotating beer taps and eight glass coolers stocked with bottled beer. One cooler is designated for 60 different Michigan craft beers.
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World of Beer has 40 rotating beer taps and eight glass coolers stocked with bottled beer. One cooler is designated for 60 different Michigan craft beers.
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World of Beer also offers a small selection of wine and craft liquors.
The Ann Arbor bar has a stage for live music, where artists will perform Thursday through Saturday. There will be two bands performing on the night of the grand opening, along with a raffle giveaway that will benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Ann Arbor.
Two garage-style doors open to a 40-seat outdoor patio along South University, and a small, outdoor bar faces an indoor television.
“The patios are huge for World of Beer in Florida,” Wilson said. “We wanted to bring that cool, open-air bar of Florida to Michigan.”
World of Beer does not have its own food menu, but customers can order from Mister Spots, Belly Deli, Sadako and Pizza House, and have it delivered directly to their seat for no extra fee. Eventually, World of Beer might offer a limited food menu, Wilson said.
Rossi and Wilson purchased the franchise rights for World of Beer in the state of Michigan. They plan to open six locations in the next three years, with Ann Arbor leading the way.
After the World of Beer’s grand opening on July 1, the bar will be open from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m. seven days a week.
Lizzy Alfs is a business reporter for AnnArbor.com. Reach her at 734-623-2584 or email her at lizzyalfs@annarbor.com. Follow her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/lizzyalfs.
