This guide to the best bars in Ferndale, MI starts with ten names: Danny's Irish Pub, Orchid Theatre, Mai Tiki, One-Eyed Betty's, The Oakland, Two Star, Boogie Fever, New Way Bar, The Bosco, and Urbanrest Downtown. Use the list as a starting point for researching a night out, rather than as a ranked verdict on where everyone should go.
Choosing a bar means deciding what matters to your plans. Before settling on a stop, check its current hours, drink offerings, food availability, and any entry requirements. If you are considering several places, confirm their addresses and work out transportation before setting off. Those details are not included in the information supplied for this guide.
The names here give you a focused shortlist for exploring bars in Ferndale, MI without assuming that every venue offers the same experience. No claims about prices, entertainment, service, or atmosphere are made here. The useful next step is to compare current, verified details against what you want from your outing.
3.9(547)· Google3.9 out of 5 from 547 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 8:00 PM
Orchid Theatre is a bar and nightclub at 141 W Nine Mile Rd in Ferndale, MI, with DJs, dancing and weekly salsa lessons. A large outdoor patio provides seating outside, while the entertainment offerings include karaoke nights, live music, live performances, trivia and bar games. The bar serves beer, wine, liquor and cocktails, with happy-hour drinks also listed. It does not have a restaurant.
The venue accepts reservations and is listed as suitable for groups, LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom. Paid garage, lot and street parking are listed, and payments can be made by credit card, debit card or mobile NFC. For those comparing local nightlife options, Orchid Theatre has a Google rating of 3.9 from 547 reviews.
4.1(476)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 476 reviews (Google rating)
Bar · $$
Closed · opens 10:00 PM
The Bosco is a women-owned bar and nightclub lounge in Ferndale, MI, with a modern interior and a colorful rear patio. Its listed atmosphere is casual, cozy and hip, with dancing and outdoor seating among its features. The drinks offerings include beer, cocktails, wine and liquor, plus happy-hour drinks. Beer, cocktails and fast service are listed highlights, and food is available for dine-in with seating and table service.
The Bosco accepts reservations and is listed as suitable for groups. On-site parking is available, along with paid garage, lot and street parking options. The entrance, parking and restroom are wheelchair accessible, though wheelchair-accessible seating and a hearing loop are not listed as available. Other amenities include Wi-Fi and restrooms, and payment options include credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments. There is no takeout or delivery service. Its Google rating is 4.1 out of 5 from 476 reviews.
4.4(397)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 397 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 2:00 AM
Soho is a low-key gay bar at 205 W Nine Mile Rd in Ferndale, MI. Its casual, cozy atmosphere comes with a pool table, dancing and weekly karaoke, quiz and drag-bingo nights. The bar serves beer, wine, cocktails and liquor, with happy-hour drinks among its offerings. Beer, cocktails and fast service are listed highlights, and the bar is popular with both locals and tourists.
Soho accommodates groups and has indoor seating and outdoor seating, though it does not accept reservations or offer table service. Outside food is allowed; delivery and takeout are not available. The entrance, parking and restroom are listed as wheelchair accessible. Paid garage, lot and street parking are available, and payment options include credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments. Soho has a Google rating of 4.4 from 397 reviews.
3.2(306)· Google3.2 out of 5 from 306 reviews (Google rating)
Bar · $$
Closed · opens 9:00 PM
Boogie Fever is a bar, American eatery and club at 22901 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, MI. Disco lights, a large dance floor and ’70s music define its stated focus, with dancing among its listed offerings. The drinks selection includes beer, wine, liquor and cocktails, and its listed highlights include notable cocktails and fast service. Seating is available, though table service is not offered.
The venue is listed as suitable for groups and welcoming to LGBTQ patrons, and it accepts reservations. Practical details include credit and debit card payments, plus free and paid street parking and a paid parking lot. A wheelchair-accessible restroom is available, but wheelchair-accessible seating and a hearing loop are not listed as available. Neither takeout nor delivery is offered. Its Google rating is 3.2 out of 5 from 306 reviews.
