Breweries are the focus here: Ferndale Project, Urbanrest Brewing Company and Urbanrest Downtown are the three names to keep straight when planning a brewery visit in Ferndale, MI. For a ranked guide, the top spot should be earned by the beer first, followed by the experience of drinking it at the brewery—not by a familiar name alone.
Start with those priorities when choosing your stop. Look at the current beer menu, confirm the hours for your intended day and check the exact destination before heading out. Urbanrest Brewing Company and Urbanrest Downtown are separate entries in this guide; use the full name when making plans with friends or checking directions.
The practical questions matter, too: whether food is available, whether your group needs a reservation and whether the setting fits the visit you have in mind. Confirm those details directly with Ferndale Project, Urbanrest Brewing Company or Urbanrest Downtown. For a brewery outing in Ferndale, MI, make the beer your starting point and settle the logistics before you leave.
4.4(543)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 543 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 10:30 PM
Ferndale Project is a community brewery in Ferndale, MI, known for its beer selection, Detroit-style pizza and role as an experimental hub for Eastern Market Brewing Co., Elephant & Co., and Dooped Donuts. At 567 Livernois in the West Nine Mile neighborhood, it has large indoor spaces and an outdoor area. Visitors repeatedly point to the pizza, beer choices and room to gather; friendly staff also earn mention. A smash burger gets a nod, and visitors describe coming with friends, family and kids.
The brewery opens at 8:30 a.m. every day, staying open until 10:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and closing at 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Service is on-site, with no delivery. Drivers have free street parking, free lot parking and paid lot parking options. Wheelchair-accessible parking is available, but the entrance, restroom and seating are not wheelchair accessible—a distinction to keep in mind before visiting.
4.7(517)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 517 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 10:00 PM
Urbanrest Brewing Company is a brewery on the East Side of Ferndale, MI, known for seasonal craft beer, kombucha, sodas and charcuterie boards. Its industrial taproom at 2615 Wolcott St keeps things low-key, with an on-site bar and service centered on visiting in person rather than delivery. Visitor comments highlight gatherings, including a surprise birthday party and a Detroit City FC watch party, with praise for the atmosphere; one comment criticizes the Cold Truth ice cream served here.
The brewery opens daily: at 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon on weekends. Closing time stretches from 10 p.m. Monday through Wednesday to 11 p.m. Thursday and midnight Friday and Saturday; Sunday wraps up at 9 p.m. Expect a low price level. Free street parking and a paid parking lot are available, along with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
4.8(484)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 484 reviews (Google rating)
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B. Nektar Meadery - Taproom & Production Facility at 1511 Jarvis St in Ferndale, MI pours mead, cider and beer in a modern, industrial setting. The taproom has a casual, cozy atmosphere, with board games and trivia among its activities. Karaoke nights and live performances are also listed. Seating includes outdoor options, table service is available, and guests may bring outside food.
The women-owned business welcomes dogs and groups, identifies as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space, and offers free parking in a lot and on the street. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom and seating. Wi-Fi is available, and payment options include credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments. Alongside dine-in service, the business lists takeout and delivery. Its Google rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 484 reviews.
4.3(187)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 187 reviews (Google rating)
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Woodward Avenue Brewers is a brick-walled brewpub with outdoor seating in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for beer, pizza, paninis and a pool table. At 22646 Woodward Ave, it also has a photo booth and serves cocktails, wine and vegetarian options. Visitors repeatedly mention the bartenders, drinks and the space itself, with pool and its role as a local hangout coming up alongside praise for the pizza. Some describe quiet evenings here, even on a Saturday.
The schedule leans toward evenings: Tuesday and Wednesday run 5–11 p.m., Thursday 5 p.m.–midnight, and Friday and Saturday 5 p.m.–1 a.m. Sunday starts earlier, at 3 p.m., and closes at 11 p.m.; Monday is closed. One visitor reported arriving for an online order to find it closed, so confirm hours before a special trip. Families and groups are welcome. There is paid lot parking, plus a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom. Dine-in, takeout and delivery are available.
4.6(28)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 28 reviews (Google rating)
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Urbanrest Downtown is a brewery on W Nine Mile Road in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for its beer variety, friendly service and large patio out back. At 210 W Nine Mile Rd, it has an onsite bar, with wine and kombucha also mentioned by visitors alongside the beer selection. Reviews return to the range of drinks and hospitable service; one visitor who reserved several tables for an event appreciated having kombucha available for guests who don’t drink.
The weekly schedule runs Thursday through Sunday, with closures Monday through Wednesday. Thursday hours are 4–11 p.m., Friday runs 4 p.m.–midnight, Saturday noon–midnight and Sunday 2–8 p.m., making Friday and Saturday the late-night options. There’s paid lot parking, plus a wheelchair-accessible entrance and accessible parking. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Delivery is not available.
