A search for the best breweries in Ferndale, MI starts with knowing which places to consider—and keeping the differences between their names clear. This guide brings together five names: Ferndale Project, Urbanrest Downtown, Urbanrest Brewing Company, Woodward Avenue Brewers, and B. Nektar Meadery - Taproom & Production Facility.
Use this list as a starting point rather than a ranked verdict. The information provided identifies the places, but does not establish which has the strongest beer selection, the lowest prices, or the best setting for a particular outing. It also does not include current menus, hours, or visitor policies. Those details should be checked directly before making plans.
For anyone comparing breweries in Ferndale, MI, two distinctions are worth noting: Urbanrest Downtown and Urbanrest Brewing Company appear as separate entries, while B. Nektar’s listed name explicitly identifies a meadery, taproom, and production facility. Keeping those names straight gives you a clearer shortlist without assuming that every place offers the same drinks or experience.
4.4(543)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 543 reviews (Google rating)
Brewery
Open now · closes 10:30 PM
Ferndale Project is a brewery at 567 Livernois in Ferndale, MI. It describes itself as a community brewery for the Dales and an experimental hub for Eastern Market Brewing Co., Elephant & Co., and Dooped Donuts. That role connects the brewery to all three businesses, with experimentation part of its stated identity. Beer and alcohol are served on site, and its Google listing has a 4.4 rating from 543 reviews.
For visitors, the listed parking options include free street parking, a free parking lot, and a paid parking lot. Debit cards are accepted, and delivery is not available. Accessibility information is mixed: wheelchair-accessible parking is listed, but a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom, and seating are marked unavailable, as is a hearing loop. Those distinctions are worth noting when planning an on-site visit to the Ferndale, MI address.
4.7(517)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 517 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 12:00 AM
Urbanrest Brewing Company is a brewery at 2615 Wolcott St in Ferndale, MI, with a low-key, industrial taproom. Its offerings include seasonal craft beer, kombucha and sodas, plus charcuterie boards. Beer is central to the brewery’s lineup, while kombucha and soda provide alternatives. The business has an on-site bar and a Google rating of 4.7 from 517 reviews.
For a visit, the listed parking options are free street parking and a paid parking lot. A wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking are also listed. Urbanrest accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments. Service is available on site, but delivery is not offered. The taproom’s combination of seasonal beer, other drinks and charcuterie boards defines the offering at this Wolcott Street address.
4.6(28)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 28 reviews (Google rating)
Brewery
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
Urbanrest Downtown is a brewery at 210 W Nine Mile Rd in Ferndale, MI 48220. It serves beer and other alcoholic drinks, with a bar on site. The available information does not name particular beers or describe the brewing program, so it offers only a general picture of the drinks available. Its Google rating is 4.6, based on 28 reviews; no individual review comments are included in the listing details provided.
For visitors planning a stop, the listed amenities include a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. A paid parking lot is also listed. Urbanrest Downtown accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile NFC payments. Delivery is not available. No price level is supplied, so the listing does not establish what visitors should expect to spend.
