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    The bar
    Karen D.

    Nine Giant's Fermentorium is a genius of a creation in the heart of Pleasant Ridge building on Nine Giant's fabulous beer with barrel aged beers, experimental beers and some fab tiki drinks served in their own colorful character themed glasses. I've visited a few times, have sat at the bar, sat at a table and in the back room as they've been busy. I've enjoyed every beer and tiki drink I've been served, even one time a little too much, too much tiki on a Sunday afternoon - well we were enjoying our Sunday Funday! You can enjoy a beer flight, now a tiki flight and they even have beer cocktails and frozen cocktails. Plus you can now order food from the brewery, which you need and pairs nicely with the experimental beers and tiki drinks. Also Pinko has returned on Wednesday evenings where you might luck out with one of the fab beers for $1 - get yourself down to the Fermentorium soon!

    Brew time!
    Josh W.

    My lady was getting some new ink just down the road, and unfortunately, I couldn't stay with her for it (Flying Tiger's COVID-19 protocols), so I decided to stop by somewhere nearby for a couple drinks. Great excuse to finally try this spot, eh? I'm definitely a fan of all things Nine Giant, so I knew I was gonna enjoy Fermentorium, and I was absolutely right. It's a very laid back spot with lots of tasty libations and a great staff. The place itself is very open on the inside with lots of seating all around. They've got some big screen TV's if you wanna catch a game while you enjoy your drinks (I was watching the Hurricanes/Rangers game while I was there. LET'S GO, CANES!!). Speaking of said drinks, their menu runs the gambit from beers, specialty mixed drinks (each served in a different, fun mug), and wine. I was most interested in all their barrel aged brews, so I had the following: 1. Frankly Mr. Shankly bouron barrel-aged barleywine 2. Trendy cask aged saison 3. BA Coolverine- ER & Sazerac All three were fantastic, and I think I liked the Coolervine the best overall. Big, bold character with notes of dark chocolate, vanilla, caramel, and rye spice. The beer tender was super friendly and helpful. This is definitely a great spot for drinks, even if you're not a total, unapologetic beer geek like myself, because there's something for everyone. On top of that, the atmosphere is VERY laid back, and if you can't decide on a single brew, go for a flight, and get a little of everything. Nine Giant does it again!

    Unique cocktail mug
    Stacey V.

    Expensive..Cold... and pretentious The fermatorium the latest expansion to nine giant brewing is all of the above. As you walk in the vibe is cocktail bar. No warmth nothing unique.. just a cocktail bar. The black and white decor are cold, standard and not inviting. It is the exact opposite vibe to nine giant taproom found right around the corner. There is no warmth or Comfort it feels just like any other bar. I will also add the $12 cocktails are served in unique tiki style glasses but that shouldn't be what makes a bar unique. They also have a large tap with barrel aged beers. This falls flat in the ultra modern... cold decor. It seems so out of place. Food can be ordered from the kitchen next door at the tap room and is a saving grace. That being said check out their tap room. Warm inviting... and lively.

    Kristin P.

    Grabbed a few drinks after dinner at Nine Giant and loved the variety! They have lots of beer on tap, wine, TIKI DRINKS, and frozen drinks. All of the tiki drinks come in fun glasses and judging by the menu, I don't think you can go wrong with any of them! Each cocktail is a work of art and made to perfection. On Wednesdays they have Plinko, where you order a beer and are given one chip; wherever the chip lands on the Plinko board is what you pay for your drink! I also saw a party room in the back that looks like it could be reserved! Looking forward to coming back and trying some more drinks :)

    Can't decide? Taste several beers at a time!
    Caroline K.

    Great beers, even better cocktails. The bourbon slush is clutch. Plus... they have super fun barware to drink out of. It's very easy to order food from their restaurant-Nine Giant. Only takes a second to walk over there and pick it up. Definitely hoping this place sticks around.

    Tim M.

    Stopped by to check it out over memorial day weekend and had a great time! It is a very nice remodel on the space. We only drank on the tiki cocktails while were there and they were very tasty! We didn't have a bad thing the entire time. Nikki was our bartender and she was very personable and made great drinks. We are looking forward to our next visit!

    Todd M.

    Terrific atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, good selections, and nice location. Should be a good formula for success.

    So excited to see Junglebird on the menu! It's my favorite tiki drink
    Rebecca K.

    I'm so glad we have this new addition to Pleasant Ridge! I'm always a fan of a good tiki bar, and this is one! I was over the moon to see that they had my favorite, the Junglebird, on the menu, too! I especially love the tiki glasses, but you know those are always a must. As of when I last visited, you could order food menu items from Nine Giant to the bar, too, and their food always looks amazing. The bar is pretty spacious with a decent amount of seating, and the space also comes with a party room area for big groups. Can't wait to go back!

    Food from the party we had in the private room
    Michelle J.

    My brother turned 40 and he booked the private room at Fermentorium for 20 people. Nice private space with a glass garage type door separating the room from the rest of the bar. They had tables/chairs with basic table cloths. Very nice space, no decor. There is a cutout window to the bar so you don't ever have to leave the party room to get a drink which was perfect. The food is from their sister restaurant Nine Giant (I believe that's the name). The mini crab cakes were good and the app's presented well. The taco bar was filling and delicious and we had more than enough for 20 people. They even had pickled onions on the taco bar. My only complaint were the donuts and they need to just cancel that partnership and offer something else for dessert (they come from an outside vendor). The donuts were served cold. The bartenders were patient and kind, the staff working the party room were attentive and willing to help us with anything that was needed. I left impressed with this place and what they offered for such a special occasion, turning 40. Nice job Fermentorium! I would definitely book a private party here. Well done.

    Flight of barrel-aged beers
    Darwin P.

    Great, diverse, eclectic, diverse selection of beers: the menus has a whole page of barrel-aged beers and I enjoyed a flight of five. They also have a flight of daiquiris, and they specialize in "tiki" drinks with decorative vessels to match. Laid back atmosphere with a diverse clientele.

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    Great beer, fantastic service! I loved getting to try new beers that were inky available in the fermatorium.

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    Nice casual spot. Bartenders were friendly and efficient. Knowing where to park would be handy.

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    The food was great and the service also. Plenty of choices on the food menu. I will definitely frequent this restaurant again.

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    Great spot. Custom cocktails, great craft beer and a fun atmosphere. What more can you ask for.

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    Ask the Community - Fermentorium

    Are Fermentorium and the restaurant able to accommodate severe gluten allergies for drinks and food? (Cross contamination concerns, etc)

    Do you do reservations for large groups?

    Yes! Just called them to ask for availability. Great people!

    Is there a patio for dogs?

    Is it kid friendly?

    Not really. I remember mostly high top tables and it's a small space.

    Do you have any outdoor seating?

    No, but our brewpub around the corner does have a small outdoor patio if you’re looking for beer and eats!

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    I'm definitely a fan of all things Nine Giant, so I knew I was gonna enjoy Fermentorium, and I was absolutely right.

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    MadTree Parks & Rec

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    4.0
    (89 reviews)
    5.2 mi

    I hesitated to give it a try after reading some of these reviews about how great it was you could…read moresit and let your kids run rampant, and how great the staff is at dealing with running screaming kids. Then I thought okay it's mid week, lunch time, so I came in. I was limited on time, came in and ordered a pizza and a beer. Told the server she could serve it in the to go box since I had to go sooner than I would have liked. Service was friendly, prompt and she still checked on me after I had paid. Although the place was not busy, there was a large table with a baby and 2 pre schoolers. They were all well behaved, but still I'm always surprised that breweries are now for kids. I really liked the decor!

    Parks and Rec is the 3rd Mad Tree location we've been to and even though we like the others a lot,…read morethis was our favorite. My husband was saying how much better it will be when we come back in the summer with the huge patio and all the garage doors open. I agreed, but I also think part of the reason we loved it so much was that even though it was a cold, gray February day, inside Parks and Rec had so much greenery and lots of windows so it felt summery inside! Our server was super friendly and went over the menu with us, telling us which items were most popular and which were his favorites. I got the peanut butter porter which was really good and hubby liked his s'mores stout as well. We split one of their huge pretzels which came with whole grain mustard and beer cheese...delish!! Then I got a 1/2 apple and pecan salad, which was more pecans, apples and dried cranberries than salad (and I mean that in the best way!) My husband let me try one of his chicken wings which had a nice spice to it. We were very pleasantly surprised at how great our whole experience was because the reviews were pretty mixed but honestly, it was a great visit from start to finish. Highly recommend!

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    Standard Beer

    Standard Beer

    4.9
    (34 reviews)
    6.9 mi
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    Fantastic place to try new beer in cans and TONS on tap! We stopped in for a drink before the FCC…read moregame- it was busy and hopping with fans. Service was fast and the line went quick. We got a cozy nook to sit in and enjoy our beer. I had the Cuppa, which I should have started slower. It was like a fine dessert cocktail and winding down your night. The hard root beer in a can was the way to go, luckily my friend shared! Definitely plan on coming back to take my time and try more beers !

    We stopped into Standard Beer before dinner reservations at Fillo. Our reservations were for 4:30…read moreand we arrived at Standard Beer @ 3:45. I don't know that there's any way to know this, but they were closed to the public for a private party until 4:00. Not a big deal. We grabbed a tea around the corner and returned after the party ended. This place is great! What a fabulous selection of brews. Even more extraordinary was the massive selection of alcohol free beers. I've never seen anything like it. Though the partiers lingered a bit, we were able to snatch a comfy table for two by the window. It's the perfect spot for two. Unfortunately I don't recall what I ordered, though I'd remember it if I saw it. Mark had a AF beer and he really enjoyed it. I tasted it and it was delightfully unique. The selection of beer to purchase and take away was huge. I intended to return after dinner, but it was cold and I was too ready to go home. The gentleman running the place was super helpful even though he was managing the party and the remaining party guests as they cashed out with drinks to go. We will most definitely return!

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    Noche

    Noche

    4.6
    (59 reviews)
    8.2 mi

    I've been to Noche more times than I can count, and at this point it's safe to say they simply…read moredon't miss. I've made my way through the entire menu (food and drinks), and there honestly isn't a single item I wouldn't recommend. Everything is consistently spot on every single time. That kind of reliability is hard to find, and it's exactly why I keep coming back. That said, a few personal favorites stand out. The goat cheese flatbread appetizer is a non-negotiable. It's the kind of dish you order "for the table" but secretly don't want to share. The cacio e pepe and pasta rustica are also incredible and always hit. As for drinks, the seasonal espresso martini is always a go-to and never disappoints. But my personal favorite is either the regular old fashioned or, when I'm feeling myself, the wagyu old fashioned... especially if Scott is behind the bar. He clearly knows what he's doing, and it shows. The service is always warm, attentive, and consistent, which makes the whole experience even better every time. Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere, and a bartender who takes his craft seriously. I'll definitely be back (again...and again).

    empanadas were good but alfio's are definitely better: buffalo chicken is spicy (a little too much…read morefor me), italian sub was ok, spinach was good. burrata was perfect - a little sweet and a little spicy summer affair is nice and summer drink primavera is strong manhattan style drink ( both good) Bbq wagyu pasta was good, but i'd say it needs less sauce and add additional meat as a topping and it'd be just right. Braised short rib pasta was really good, would order again. dulce de leche tiramisu is nothing like tiramisu - i did not prefer it. salted caramel espresso martini was really good! Service was friendly and ambiance was fine but we were sat in front of the bar near the front door so it felt like we barely made it into the building lol.

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