Detroit Fleat

4.4(1,844)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 1844 reviews (Google rating)Bar Hilton Road Corridor

Quick facts

Detroit Fleat is a bar at 1820 E 9 Mile Rd in Ferndale, MI. Call +1248-397-5137 for details.

Address
1820 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Phone
+1248-397-5137
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance

About Detroit Fleat

Detroit Fleat is an event-focused venue in Ferndale, MI, known for its patio and its earlier life as a restaurant with international food trucks. At 1820 E 9 Mile Rd in the Hilton Road Corridor, the outdoor setup includes picnic tables under the trees. Past visitors repeatedly recall warm-weather patio drinks and meals, while more recent accounts describe its transition from a restaurant and bar to a space focused solely on events.

That change matters if you remember dropping in for food or a pitcher of margaritas: think event venue rather than the former restaurant routine. Weddings feature in recent reviews, including one celebration of about 100 guests whose host praised the decorating help. Practical features include free lot and street parking, plus wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restroom. Detroit Fleat also identifies itself as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space.

Known for

  • Tree-shaded patio tables
  • Event-focused venue
  • Former food truck gathering
  • Wedding celebrations
  • Free lot parking

Good for

  • Wheelchair accessible

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “We had our wedding there recently and it went perfectly. Katie was a godsend, decorating the place in a very short window. The venue is "elegantly casual" and the right size for ~ 100 guests.”

    — George Rodenbach, September 15, 2026 · google

  • “Bar converted to wedding venue. It works”

    — Michael Dimond, September 6, 2026 · google

  • “Loved this restaurant! Rating 3 stars bc although it was so good and fun, I can’t really go there anymore like I used to. So sad they turned this into just an event space. Miss going for good food and a pitcher of margaritas”

    — Carmela Schreffler, July 25, 2026 · google

  • “I first knew Detroit Fleat when it was a restaurant, and I always enjoyed relaxing on their patio with a refreshing drink during Michigan's warm months. When they transitioned to a space focused solely on events, I felt a bit sad. Howeve…”

    — Alexandra Eisenmenger, July 11, 2026 · google

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Detroit Fleat — frequently asked

Where is Detroit Fleat?
Detroit Fleat is at 1820 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220.
What is the phone number for Detroit Fleat?
You can reach Detroit Fleat on +1248-397-5137.

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