This little strip has turned into a great spot for cocktails, and Syndicate has become a glorious…read moreaddition. Walking in, the black and gold nuances strike you immediately and sitting at the bar, watching each drink being made is really quite fun. Their cocktail menu is absolutely spectacular. What a wide range of choices with all the major types of liquor available in one form or another. My bartender developed the program and she was super knowledgeable about it. I didn't try any of the food, so I can't comment on that, but for a pre or post dinner cocktail, I can definitely say this was an awesome spot to come out to.

We were a group of 3 who wanted to be seated outside on a hot and sticky Michigan day. Luckily…read morethere was a nice breeze. Ok make that 2 of 3 that wanted to be outside. As we followed our greeter to our table I kept screaming in my mind "no no no no no not that table no!" and she sat us at a table in full blasting sun. Nevermind the fact that there was a whole shaded section in the back part of the patio area. The rest of my group said it was fine and a beam of sun slowly bore a hole through my chest. Drink orders were up. I ordered a fabulous cross between a Moscow Mule and a Mojito. A+++ for the drinks. Mine was loaded with fresh mint from their garden. Same grade for our waitress who explained the drinks in detail and ended with "ugh- are you sure you want to sit at this table straight in the sun?" The other two said it was fine. I was ready to move, but was out voted. She continued to check in regularly and brought extra water. Most items on the menu were hot. I considered the fish, but we all landed on appetizers and we would just bounce from place to place for bites and drinks. We ordered the charcuterie board and the lavender lemon whip with bread and cucumbers for the 3 of us. The charcuterie board was the large version and had minimal offerings. It wasn't full and pretty. It was little piles of each thing on a board. This one definitely wasn't making it into Better Homes and Gardens magazine. There was a little pile of mixed nuts, a little pile of lose green grapes, a little pile of lose red grapes - not all grapes pristine or large and none were on the vine. There were 3 little piles of cubed cheese and 2 types of sliced sausage and sliced pepperoni. There were 8 crackers that were wheat thin size. This matters because we had some onion jam on the board and a nice serving of mustard. There really wasn't anything to put them on except for the 8 little crackers. That part was weird. These weren't elevated offerings. I could have picked up any of these at Walmart. They were not elevated quality either. We also got a lavender lemon infused whip which was their answer to tzatziki sauce. It was excellent but again, we were given so much of the sauce without a bunch to put it on. The cucumbers were sliced lengthways and there was a lovely bread that tasted like sourdough. There was 6 pieces of bread, and these were not particularly large pieces. A lot more would have been needed to use all of the sauce they gave. The proportions were off. All together the bill was over $100 for the 3 drinks and appetizers. If I ever did go back I won't order food based on what I experienced. There are too many other great options within walking distance.

Beautiful outdoor patio (seat yourself). Incredible service. The cocktails feature their own…read moredistillery spirits, and they were perfectly made. Lots of drink options and the staff is really patient about explaining them all. Will be our go-to summer date night spot.

REALLY yummy cocktails. Loved the opportunity to taste some of Valentine's Distillery spirits in…read moreaction. Their vodka and gin were both lovely in the drinks I got! We got their mid shift change and they didn't miss a beat in taking care of us, all of the bartenders were knowledgeable and friendly. Good vibes here and not crazy pricey like some cocktail bars can be.

I have been to a couple shows here by now and I honestly love this venue! I definitely prefer…read moreconcerts at smaller venues and this place is about as small you can get while still having room to move. I usually park on the residential street behind the venue because by the time I arrive, the surrounding parking lots are all full. This works out in my favor though because I have not had to pay for parking. You enter through the back where they check your ID and scan your ticket. They have a nice little seating area with benches towards the back and a decent sized area for a "pit" where you would watch the show. All of their drinks seem fairly priced for a music venue. I paid $8 for a Bell's Oberon Eclipse. It does get SUPER hot in there, especially if you are in the mix closer to the stage. I feel like the music sounds pretty good here and I usually leave feeling super pleased with my experience.

Intimate venue: no joke intended. Sound is fantastic. Staff was very nice. The artists deserved a…read morebigger crowd, but weeknights are rough and made it especially intimate.

I found the Bosco to be a cool space in downtown Ferndale. I like the decor and atmosphere, simple…read morewood and white birch trees (though the circles of grass on the ceiling were a bit perplexing). We came in the evening so their dinner menu was not being served, they were offering items from a pop up, Black Eagle. This menu is pretty small and limited with different types of fries, a few sides and small sandwiches. We had some regular fries with a really good aioli. They offer a small cocktail list with a full bar. The service was good and we were satisfied with the drinks. The only real complaint was that the wide wooden benches are not terribly comfortable.

Bosco has the ambiance of a basement rave with a surprise open-air element. It is delightful. If…read moreyou like dancing, you'll be right at home.

In town for a concert, and stopped in at Soho for some Tuesday evening drinks afterward…read more This place is cute, with a good mix of people. There's a pool table, a long bar, and a good number of bar tables. It wasn't too crowded at this time and I was able to grab a seat at the bar with a friend. Drinks were great and well priced! Service was super friendly as well. If I lived here, I could totally see myself becoming a regular here; very comfortable and nice vibe. Will definitely return if I come through the area again :) Thanks, Soho!

BIPOC folks not welcome here, beware! They're deleting critical reviews as well. There are multiple…read morereports of bartenders racially profiling customers. Absolutely unacceptable

Amazing! Needs more advertising! Totally a fun time for everyone Food is always greatread more

Looking for something different and awesome for a party?…read more Here it is. XBox Ones, PS4s and Wii U units as far as the eye can see. Old school stand-up arcade games filled with MAME emulators of every game you remember as a kid. A bar. A really, REALLY nice bar. And you can stock it yourself for your event. Plenty of room for like 40-50 people easily, plus a dj or even a band, and it's definitely not your usual place to go. It's not open for walk-ins, you HAVE to make a reservation for a party in order to get access. But seriously, from a kid's birthday party to a starting point (or even an entire night) of a bachelor party...this place should absolutely be on your list to consider.

Delicious drinks, but beware, they're strong! Very cool…read moreplace to hang out with friends and chill.

Hidden gem south of the main drag in Ferndale…read more Lots of street parking and easy to find. Follow the music and look for people on the patio. This open air, intimate bar was the perfect stop when strolling after dinner. It's tiki adjacent and I'd agree with that based on the yummy painkiller they serve. Really it's just a fun bar with something for everyone on the menu. From whiskey to beer, they have it. Ordering is easy from the one long bar. Tables or lounge chairs available.

Great service sitting at the bar for an early afternoon brunch on a Saturday! Drinks were…read morewell-made and the food was delicious. Good portion of shrimp in the appetizer spicy Shrimp and the dressing on the mixed greens served under the shrimp is to-die-for! I wanted a bowl to take home. Lol Great spot in downtown ferndale. Will be back!

I came here for brunch and ordered the berry French toast, and I'm being honest... this was the…read morebest French toast I've had in a very long time--maybe even the best ever, lol. It was perfectly sweet, fluffy, and loaded with flavor. My sister ordered a traditional breakfast and she enjoyed! The place itself is cute and chill, and the staff were definitely attentive and nice. I'm already planning to come back soon to check out their happy hour and Taco Tuesdays!