We have 15 verified restaurants with a happy hour in Ferndale, MI, ranked using Google ratings, review volume and how complete each listing is. Their average Google rating is 4.4 across 18,266 reviews. Voyager, Belle's Lounge by Valentine Distilling Co. and Nine Kitchen + Bar rank highest right now. 11 are open at the moment.
4.6(854)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 854 reviews (Google rating)
Seafood · $$$
Closed · opens 4:00 PM
Voyager is a seafood bistro on the East Side of Ferndale, MI, known for sustainable seafood, oysters, cocktails and wine. At 600 Vester St, the menu includes tuna tartare and steelhead trout, with small plates and happy-hour food and drinks also offered. Fresh seafood is a recurring point of praise in reviews; diners also mention attentive staff and cocktails. Feedback is not uniformly positive, with criticism of the wine selection and one account of dishes overwhelmed by chili oil.
Dinner hours run Tuesday through Thursday from 4–9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 4–10 p.m.; Voyager is closed Sunday and Monday. Reservations are recommended for dinner, and there is usually a wait. Outdoor seating allows dogs, while families and solo diners are welcome inside. Free street and lot parking, plus paid lot parking, are available. The entrance, parking, seating and restroom are wheelchair accessible; takeout and delivery are also options.
4.6(441)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 441 reviews (Google rating)
Cocktail bar · $$
Open now · closes 1:00 AM
Belle's Lounge by Valentine Distilling Co. is a cocktail lounge with a patio in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for drinks made with Valentine vodkas, gins and whiskeys. At 161 Vester Ave, the indoor space has warm lighting and velvet lounge booths, while the patio offers outdoor seating on nicer days. Guests mention the Old Fashioned and spicy pickle martini, with recurring praise for the cocktails, attentive staff and atmosphere. Food is available, including at the bar, and bottles of Valentine spirits and merchandise are available to purchase.
The lounge opens daily: Monday through Thursday from 4–11 p.m., Friday from 4 p.m.–1 a.m., Saturday from 1 p.m.–1 a.m., and Sunday from noon–8 p.m. Reservations aren't accepted. Onsite parking is available, along with paid lot and street parking. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible, and the lounge welcomes groups and LGBTQ guests.
4.6(366)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 366 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $
Open now · closes 11:00 PM
Nine Kitchen + Bar is a cocktail bar and American bistro with a patio in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for cocktails, a chef-driven menu, and Saturday and Sunday brunch. At 22925 Woodward Ave, it pairs outdoor seating with a social setting for dinner and nights out. Brunch includes espresso martinis and signature cocktails, while the broader menu offers small plates, comfort food, and vegan and vegetarian options. Reviews repeatedly praise the atmosphere and food, with whitefish and a dip earning mentions; service feedback ranges from welcoming and attentive to complaints about rudeness.
The schedule runs Tuesday through Thursday from 4–10 p.m., Friday from 4–11 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m.–11 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Mondays are closed. Reservations are accepted, and the restaurant accommodates groups and offers a children’s menu. Free and paid parking lots are available, along with wheelchair-accessible parking, an entrance, seating, and a restroom. Takeout is available, but delivery is not.
4.6(3,270)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 3270 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $$
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
One-Eyed Betty's is a casual restaurant in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for burgers, a wide beer selection, and a bustling room with pinball and music. At 175 W Troy St, it offers a date-night setting built around food, drinks, and games rather than quiet formality. Food is the common thread in guest comments, with mentions of pork belly poutine, goat cheese and cranberry-stuffed beer-battered mushrooms, and French onion soup. Cocktails, wine, and food served at the bar round out the options.
The kitchen-and-bar outing can start at 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or 10 a.m. on weekends; the restaurant closes at midnight every day. Reservations are accepted, and there is outdoor seating. Trivia and bar games add options for a group evening, too. Paid garage, lot, and street parking are available, along with wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance, restrooms, and seating.
4.5(3,623)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 3623 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $$
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
Imperial is a bar and restaurant with a patio in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for street tacos and Mexican-inspired bites. At 22828 Woodward Ave, it serves pastor and carnitas tacos that draw praise, alongside beer, cocktails and happy-hour drinks. Vegan and vegetarian options are available, as are small plates and late-night food. Comments about the food include both praise for the tacos and disappointment with flavors on return visits; service delays, waits and crowded seating are recurring concerns.
Imperial opens daily at noon, closing at 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and midnight Friday and Saturday. Reservations aren’t accepted, and there is usually a wait. Dogs are allowed inside and outside, and the restaurant accommodates groups and has high chairs. Paid lot and street parking are available, along with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restrooms. Diners avoiding gluten should note a reported shared fryer for chips and the potatoes in the chorizo taco.
4.5(2,666)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 2666 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $$
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
Anita's Kitchen Ferndale is a family-run Lebanese restaurant with patio seating, known for Lebanese fare, seasonal specials and beer and wine. At 22651 Woodward Ave in downtown Ferndale, MI, the women-owned restaurant serves lunch and dinner in a casual setting. Pesto hummus is one seasonal special diners have singled out; vegan, vegetarian and halal options are also available. Diners repeatedly praise the food's consistency and servers' recommendations, though some raise concerns about rising prices and smaller portions.
The hours are the same every day: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., including Mondays and weekends. Reservations are accepted, and takeout, curbside pickup, delivery and catering offer alternatives to sitting down indoors or outside. Families have a children's menu and high chairs, while groups are welcome too. Free and paid street parking and a paid lot are available. The entrance, seating, restroom and designated parking are wheelchair accessible.
4.5(525)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 525 reviews (Google rating)
Cocktail bar · $$
Closed · opens 4:30 PM
The Oakland is a speakeasy with patio seating in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for specialty cocktails and an interior lit by ornate chandeliers. At 201 W Nine Mile Rd, it offers table service indoors and outdoor seating for drinks. Cocktails anchor the menu, alongside beer, wine, liquor and happy-hour drinks. Guests repeatedly praise the drinks and attentive bartenders, with Langston earning several mentions by name; one group singled out a grape drink as its favorite.
The Oakland opens at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and is closed Mondays. It stays open until midnight Wednesday through Saturday, closing at 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Sunday. Reservations are accepted, and the space accommodates groups. It welcomes LGBTQ guests and identifies as a transgender safe space. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking and restroom. Credit cards, debit cards and mobile NFC payments are accepted.
4.4(397)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 397 reviews (Google rating)
Gay bar · $
Open now · closes 2:00 AM
Soho is a gay bar with a patio in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for cocktails, wine, a pool table, and weekly karaoke, quiz, and drag-bingo nights. At 205 W Nine Mile Rd, it combines outdoor seating with a casual indoor setting and dancing. Beer, liquor, and happy-hour drinks round out the bar offerings, and outside food is allowed. Visitor comments touch on bartender interactions and the difference between weekday drinking and busier weekends; one describes friendly weekday service but a weekend crowd that feels too packed for their taste.
Late hours are the rule: Soho opens at 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday, closing at 2 a.m. each night. Sunday runs noon to midnight. It is an inexpensive, group-friendly option that does not accept reservations or offer table service. Paid street, lot, and garage parking are available, along with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom.
4.4(248)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 248 reviews (Google rating)
Bar · $
Open now · closes 2:00 AM
Tony's Sports Bar is a wood-paneled sports bar with a patio in Ferndale, MI, known for bar food, draft beer and a casual setting for watching sports. At 23500 Woodward Ave in the Woodward Corridor, it pairs outdoor seating with an old-timey interior and bar games. Burgers, the patty melt and homemade soups get mentions from diners, while friendly service, quick meals and affordability are recurring themes. The drinks extend beyond beer to cocktails, wine and liquor, with happy-hour food and drinks also available.
Late nights are the rule here: Tony's closes at 2 a.m. daily, opening at 11 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon Sunday and 4 p.m. Monday. It works for groups or a solo meal, with table service and food served at the bar. Reservations aren't accepted. Free lot and street parking are available, along with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restroom. Dine-in and takeout are options, but delivery isn't.
4.3(2,688)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 2688 reviews (Google rating)
Pizza · $$
Open now · closes 11:00 PM
Como's is an Italian-American pizza place in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for pizza, a sizeable patio and late-night food. At 22812 Woodward Ave, it serves brunch, lunch and dinner, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside classic Italian-American dishes. Guests repeatedly praise the food and attentive servers, with pizza and the atmosphere also earning mentions. There’s an onsite bar, happy-hour food and drinks, and live music.
Como's opens at noon Monday through Friday and at 10 a.m. on weekends, closing at 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Reservations are accepted, and a private dining room is available for groups. Children are welcome, with high chairs and a children’s menu; dogs are allowed outside. Paid street and lot parking are available, along with wheelchair-accessible parking, an entrance, seating and a restroom. Takeout, curbside pickup and delivery offer alternatives to table service.
4.3(1,194)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 1194 reviews (Google rating)
Sushi · $
Open now · closes 11:00 PM
TigerLily is a sushi restaurant and Japanese pub in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for sushi, sake flights, cocktails and small plates. At 231 W Nine Mile Rd, Suite A, it pairs contemporary decor with a bar and table service. Guests repeatedly praise the sushi and atmosphere, while service draws both compliments and reports of missed items. Some also question changes to the robata grill offerings. Vegan and vegetarian options are available, alongside happy-hour food and drinks.
The schedule mixes weekday dinners with earlier weekend starts: Tuesday and Wednesday run 4–10 p.m., Friday 4–11 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–11 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Thursday has a short 4–5 p.m. window, and Monday is closed. Dinner reservations are recommended. Outdoor seating, takeout and delivery are available, and families have access to high chairs. The entrance, seating and restroom are wheelchair accessible; parking options include free and paid street spaces, plus paid lots and garages.
4.2(582)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 582 reviews (Google rating)
Bar · $
Open now · closes 2:00 AM
Sneakers Pub is a pub with outdoor seating in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for rotating taps, casual bar bites, sports on TV and karaoke nights. At 22628 Woodward Ave, it also has bar games, cocktails and food served at the bar, with happy-hour food and drinks among the offerings. The setting is casual and cozy, with seating and table service for groups or solo diners. Reviews describe a dark dive-bar atmosphere and cold drinks, though multiple visitors report waits of roughly 30 minutes without acknowledgment.
Late hours are consistent: Sneakers Pub stays open until 2 a.m. every day, opening at 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday and noon Sunday. It is an inexpensive option, and reservations are not accepted. A paid parking lot is available, along with wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance and an accessible restroom. Dine-in and takeout are offered, but delivery is not.
4.1(476)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 476 reviews (Google rating)
Lounge bar · $$
Closed · opens 10:00 PM
The Bosco is a nightclub lounge in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for its colorful rear patio, cocktails, beer and dancing. At 22930 Woodward Avenue, it combines outdoor seating with a late-night lounge setting. Food, wine, liquor and happy-hour drinks are also offered, with table service available. Groups are welcome, though one large-party account describes dissatisfaction with the music shortly after opening on a Friday—a consideration if your group has particular music preferences.
The women-owned venue opens Wednesday from 7 p.m. to midnight, Thursday from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; it is closed Sunday through Tuesday. Reservations are accepted. Onsite parking is available, alongside paid garage, lot and street parking options. The entrance, parking and restroom are wheelchair accessible, but wheelchair-accessible seating is not available. Service is dine-in only, with no takeout or delivery.
4.0(389)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 389 reviews (Google rating)
Bar · $
Open now · closes 2:00 AM
Danny’s Irish Pub is a longtime Irish pub with outdoor seating in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for its old-school atmosphere, pinball machines and darts. At 22824 Woodward Ave, it serves basic bar fare alongside beer, cocktails, liquor and wine, with food available at the bar and happy-hour drinks on offer. Sports watching and bar games are part of the setup. Friendly bartenders are a recurring note in visitor comments, though feedback also includes criticism of the food and management.
The pub stays open until 2 a.m. every night, opening at 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon Sunday. It’s a low-price, casual option for groups, with no reservations or table service. The entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible, and credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Takeout is available, but delivery is not.
3.9(547)· Google3.9 out of 5 from 547 reviews (Google rating)
Live music bar · $
Closed · opens 8:00 PM
Orchid Theatre is a nightclub in downtown Ferndale, MI, known for DJs, weekly salsa dancing lessons and a large outdoor patio. At 141 W Nine Mile Rd, it pairs outdoor seating with an indoor dance floor and a bar serving beer, wine, liquor and cocktails. Entertainment also includes karaoke, live music, live performances, trivia and bar games. Visitor comments touch on activity both inside and outside, while also raising concerns about changing admission charges and sparse attendance at one rave.
Hours are limited to Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.; it is closed Sunday through Thursday. Reservations are accepted, and the venue accommodates groups, welcomes LGBTQ guests and identifies as a transgender safe space. Paid garage, lot and street parking are available, along with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. There is no restaurant, so plan separately for dinner.
How many restaurants with a happy hour are there in Ferndale, MI?
Our directory lists 15 verified restaurants with a happy hour in Ferndale, MI. The current top three are Voyager, Belle's Lounge by Valentine Distilling Co. and Nine Kitchen + Bar.
Which of these has the highest Google rating?
Voyager holds the highest Google rating in this list at 4.6 from 854 Google reviews.
How many stay open past 11pm?
10 of the 15 places on this page list hours running past 11pm on at least one day of the week.
Do they offer takeout or delivery?
11 list takeout and 6 list delivery, according to the information published on their Google listings.
How expensive are they?
Google price levels are published for 15 of them: 7 at $, 7 at $$, 1 at $$$.
