The Oakland
Cocktail bar · Ferndale
201 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Highlights
Inventive craft cocktails served under ornate chandeliers in Ferndale
Inventive craft cocktails served under ornate chandeliers in Ferndale
"Ferndale’s worst-kept secret hides in plain sight at the Oakland Art Novelty Company, a mainstay on Nine Mile since 2011. The Oakland’s staff whips up classic speakeasy cocktails alongside a dozen or so house specialties, like the Green Badu, with Thai basil, gin, green Chartreuse, and a smattering of summery vegetable ingredients. This spot is mostly for walk-ins, but larger groups should consider calling ahead." - Mickey Lyons
"In the heart of Ferndale, this friendly neighborhood speakeasy serves whiskey and cocktails under ornate chandeliers. Rounding out the bar’s selection of signature drinks is its invigorating N/A list, featuring Party in the Garden made with arugula, cucumber, pineapple, and soda and a spice-forward house cardamom cola." - Will Reaume
"The Miracle at The Oakland pop-up bar also makes its return." - Serena Maria Daniels
"Sandy Levine is up for outstanding restaurateur for his ownership of The Oakland in Ferndale." - Mickey Lyons
"An award-winning craft cocktail bar who has consistently set the standard for quality beverages in SE Michigan. Named the best bar in suburban Detroit by Hour Magazine for over 10 years, The Oakland is a small, dark, nostalgic drinking place for small groups to drink together."
