Soho

Just had key lime something was phenomenal. Highly…read moreRecommend. Great atmosphere great bartender Joe. Highly recommend

We stopped in on a Saturday evening and this place was already busy and packed. Luckily, we found a…read morespot at the bar where service was a little slow but friendly. My espresso martini was simply average. However, my husband's drink was absolutely delicious. It was called a Naruto's Express.

Inner sanctum

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I'm feeling the red walls and vintage mirror in the bathroom lol

Syndicate Ferndale

4.3(73 reviews)

0.1 mi•Downtown Ferndale

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.

Came here for an anniversary dinner and left a bit disappointed. I have heard good things but…read moreturned out to be a very mediocre dinner. Got a burger and upgraded to truffle fries. Just one burger option and limited toppings. Server was very nice but didn't write down the order, and when it came my burger was missing the cheese and onion. I wasn't sure if they would take it back or what so I didn't eat anymore and it took her a decent amount of time to come and check on us after we got our food. I let her know what was missing and she said it was her fault and asked if I wanted it fixed. I said yeah and she went and got a cold piece of cheese and slice of onion and put it on a plate and gave to me to put on my own burger. I'd expected a little bit better service and I'm certainly not someone who demands top tier service from every spot. Fries were crispy but needed some parm or an aioli sauce to dip in. Also minor note but I had some fries left on my plate and when she came to collect plates I had food in my mouth so I couldn't say anything but she took the plate and my fries! They should always ask if there's any food left on the plate. Burger was decent overall, but definitely nothing special. Environment was cool and I'm sure they have got some other delicious items on the menu but for the price paid and service received, I'd go somewhere else next time.

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Hey Pumpkin. Really good. Pumpkin seed snack. Great addition

Belle’s Lounge by Valentine Distilling

4.4(19 reviews)

0.2 mi

The curated small bites were very good, along with the appetizers, including fruit, cheese and…read morecrackers plus a Vegan option. Was there for a private event which is held in a room that holds around 50 people comfortably.. It had high tables, a bar and other cozy seating areas in addition to an outdoor space with umbrellas. Loved the decor including branded wooden benches and barrels. Valentine Distilling Company which has a vodka brand. I enjoyed mocktail along with the Live Band. The staff is friendly and even gave me Saran Wrap for my desserts which were delicious! A variety of mini cupcakes and Lemon Bars. Overall it was a very nice spot worthy of a revisit!

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.

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Liquor wall

The Loving Touch

3.7(92 reviews)

0.2 mi•Downtown Ferndale

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.

Gallows Bound

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Bosco Lounge

3.4(140 reviews)

0.1 mi

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.

Drinks are WAYYYY too expensive and this place isn't even a good time, casamigos shot was $20 for…read moreONE are u literally kidding ... never again

One of the best outdoor patios in Oakland County!

Looking out to a GREAT outdoor patio.

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High Score Esports

4.3(6 reviews)

1.1 mi

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.

We have a wide variety of games for all ages.

Tournaments, leagues, and private parties for all ages

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Port

4.0(18 reviews)

0.2 mi•Downtown Ferndale

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.

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

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2 Chichi's and a margarita!

Nine Kitchen and Bar

4.4(55 reviews)

0.1 mi

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!

Did I hate it? Nah. Did I love it? Nah…read more Chic, cozy and clean. Service was good. Cocktails were average. Food was ok. Recommend the beignets. Do NOT recommend the shrimp and grits. Guessing it was just the wrong choice since it looks like the french toast is what they are known for. I'd only go back to see if they are anything to write about. But other than that, can check it off the list as been there, done it.

Bar

Steak tacos

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B. Nektar Meadery

4.4(154 reviews)

1.2 mi

Since a really long time we wanted to come here for trivia and because their timings were 8pm…read morebeyond it was never to be on cards until now that they moved it down to 7.30pm and we took a team there. I took a flight of meads and all were good with staff being very passionate about each one of them. Trivia host is great, he kept the audience engaged. I however like the paper version of quizzo better. There is absolutely no food options unless they're hosting a food truck or so which they don't do it every day. Snacks like bagged chips may be available but you can also bring your own food from outside. Now the trivia enthusiasts we are, we will probably not make this as our destination but instead go elsewhere because most of the crowd seemed a little too drunk that we personally couldn't enjoy much but that is just my personal opinion because it is still a very popular place with lot of events they have over the week. We may come back for a tasting experience but maybe not for an extended time stay like trivia. Although people who enjoy meads this will be a very good place to go to.

We came for the Always Sunny in Philadelphia Trivia. I am not much of a mead drinker so I wasn't…read moresure what to expect. They had a variety though and it's easy to find one you like! The staff was super friendly and the trivia host had us all bellowing with laughter. It was a very fun night! They do not serve food but do have food trucks that come by. Unfortunately the food truck was late and we were leaving as they were setting up. Overall this was a fun place with a very unique vibe and I think everyone should check it out and show them some love!

Limited flight

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Bar area

Adam's Apple

4.6(19 reviews)

9.3 mi•Warrendale

•$$$

Friendly staff and crowd Nice to have a local friendly…read moreestablishment , .........! The back deck is great on a nice day

Visited frequently for 4 years. Rarely, if ever saw anyone there under 35-40. No lookers. Never…read moreanyone worth cruising. Needs some experienced hustlers to service the older crowd. Very small, but has a nice patio in the summer. Definitely not a place to find a hook-up. Drinks are inexpensively priced.

Friday night fun

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Good times

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Rikki B.

5 years ago

I love this place! It is my go to on weekdays (because I work weekends) I love the staff and the great drinks. Everyone is always attentive to when I would like another drink. I walk in and I have a drink in front of me. Does that make me a regular? I hope so. Anyone who left a bad review were either having a bad day, hates going out, or doesn't understand the industry. Be patient and tip your bartenders. read more

Danielle G.

4 months ago

this place is racist and now yelp is threatening to close my account because i am exposing this racist place. to assume that i am going based off of media attention how dare you. i will sue this app. this place doesn't not want black people there and they are removing all comments exposing racism so now i am going to all social media platforms!!! read more

Alexander H.

360

11 years ago

My boyfriend was in Detroit for work and I decided to tag along. After a 1 hour trying to find a gay bar that wasn't beyond sketchy we stumbled upon SOHO! By far the nicest gay bars we saw in Detroit. The service was great and the drinks were cheap. The bar was well decorated and has a nice layout. read more

Jose G.

147

3 months ago

Fire that racist transphobic lesbian bartender. How dare you call yourself an LGBTQ establishment but still be bias and unwelcoming.

Ej B.

11 years ago

I can get behind this place. Nice bar, nice people. Good views and great people watching. Kinda hit or miss on the drinks.

Vinnie R.

369

7 years ago

Best chips in town... Periodt! If you're in town looking for chips. This is the place for you. Hands down best chips around. read more

- Nick -.

5 years ago

Great place to have a drink. Nice staff and they are welcoming. Small space but nice.

A. A.

6 years ago

basically Ferndale trying to be a less douchy Royal Oak. Trying.

Todd E.

16 years ago

Ok, the smell is gone. Now it gets two stars.

Tyler P.

14 years ago

OMG I love it!!!

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