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Belle's Lounge by Valentine Distilling Co.

4.6(441)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 441 reviews (Google rating)Cocktail Bar$$ Downtown FerndaleOpen now · closes 1:00 AM
Open now · closes 1:00 AM

About Belle's Lounge by Valentine Distilling Co.

Belle's Lounge by Valentine Distilling Co. is a cocktail bar at 161 Vester Ave in Ferndale, MI, serving cocktails made with Valentine’s vodkas, gins, and whiskeys. Warm lighting and velvet lounge booths define the interior, which combines a cozy, casual atmosphere with upscale touches. Outdoor patio seating offers another place to have a drink in nicer weather. The bar also serves beer, food, and happy-hour drinks, with food available at the bar and table service for seated guests.

The lounge is suitable for groups, welcomes LGBTQ guests, and is listed as a transgender safe space. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking, restrooms, and seating; a unisex restroom and Wi-Fi are also available. Guests can purchase bottles of Valentine Distilling spirits and merchandise. For planning purposes, the lounge does not accept reservations. It offers dine-in service and takeout, but not delivery, and parking options include on-site parking, a paid lot, and paid street parking.

Known for

  • Cocktails featuring Valentine Distilling spirits
  • Warm lighting and velvet lounge booths
  • Outdoor patio seating
  • Happy-hour drinks and food at the bar
  • Spirits bottles and merchandise for purchase

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “Such an awesome place! The staff is wonderful and the vibe of the entire place is awesome”

    — Joe Bustamante, August 16, 2026 · google

  • “We have loved every cocktail we have gotten here and the ambience service and overall vibe is wonderful. We keep returning and every visit is as good as the first. Revised menu did not disappoint. It is still a highlight of our date n…”

    — Cindy Wiggins, August 14, 2026 · google

  • “My girlfriend and I stopped here for drinks and a snack on an early Saturday afternoon. The outdoor patio was a chill place to relax for a bit. My girlfriend said the Old Fashioned was fantastic. I had the spicy pickle martini, and I can…”

    — Valerie Skye, August 2, 2026 · google

  • “Ashley was my bartender tonight and she killed it. She was extremely attentive despite having over 8 tables. As a manager I was extremely impressed with her attention to her menu and care for guests. Personable with everyone and took tim…”

    — Seth Guay, June 24, 2026 · google

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