A nicer version of a dive bar, with everything clean and in good condition. Staff is nice, small tap list. Small sidewalk patio area. Sports TVs. Parking is an issue, very limited Woodward parking otherwise parking down a long side street. read more

New Way Bar - Dive Bars Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

If you don't mind paying an extra $2 for ice, please stop by. Uneventful, suce bar with, billiards, air hickey and a dj booth. read more

New Way Bar - Maker's Mark on the rocks. The "rocks" cost an extra $2. Bring your own ice. - Dive Bars Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

I like New Way for a couple reasons. You can find free parking, the drinks/prices are not too expensive, and they have games! My personal favorite is the clown game, where you throw ball and knock down the clowns. In the past, I'd also been when they had live music and I never recall having to pay cover for those shows. And the bathrooms have always been clean when I was there. read more

Great old bar just outside the downtown area. This review has to be 85 characters so I'll tell you my bartender was Courtney. I think she's new but she was amazing. read more

New Way Bar - Dive Bars Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Excellent shirley temples, tasty cherry, and I don't know what brand of grenadine is being used, but it was fantastic. Music was great and I thought it was cool the DJ was using actual vinyl! read more

New Way Bar - shirley temple - Dive Bars Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

New Way, what's not to love. Ok if you enjoy a good dive bar, you'll love New Way. First off they seem to find the best bartenders, they're great. Good service, hard working and just make my beer drinking experience more enjoyable. They usually have a few interesting craft beers on tap that I enjoy, usually Kuhnhenn dripa. Also a pool table that's always hustling, they put up a ping pong table someone, have electronic darts, and a bunch of other games stuffed in the corner. As well as some live local bands, and my favorite part the patio with the big sun chairs on it. Love it, drink a beer watch the cars on Woodward chill inside, talk to the always interesting locals. To go to Ferndale New Way. read more

New Way Bar - Stupid CK in. Want a video. - Dive Bars Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Was our first time back since we moved away so we had to go back to our favorite bar. I don't where Langston has been but we wish he was there forever. Service was out of this world, and we really appreciate the magic tricks and bar entertainment! We haven't had so much fun popping in somewhere for a drink in a while. 100% go here and hopefully you have Langston as you bartender read more

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I had a burger and it was good, however the service was not good! I walked in and everyone looked up at me with fear! Was looking at me like I was going to rob the place! I don't understand why people are so rude to new customers! The tension in there was so thick you could cut it with a knife. The lady that cooked my burger, I had to really watch her to make sure she didn't spit on it something. She kept looking at me with a strange look on her face!! Like I was creeping her out! Just a real cold vibe to me and I really pay attention to vibes. It's like we don't want any new customers we like to just keep the same old customers we already have!! This is becoming a trend and it's a problem for me. I really don't get it what's wrong with new customers??? Anyway don't worry (new way) I'm not returning so y'all can relax!!! read more

I have only been here once with my college friend that lives in Fdale, he likes sitting or standing out on their patio and people watching on Woodward. If it's warm outside and there's room out on the patio and not too much smoke, it's not too bad hanging out here. It's a bit north from the core of downtown ferndale. It's a very casual and laid back bar. Old school looking inside as well. They do have some decent draft beers, ping pong tables, darts as well. read more

Nice collection of games. The draft beer is poor . I didn't try the food as the music was so loud I had to put in ear plugs and headphones over that . Cool vibe to the place but I won't be going back . read more

Great local bar, and bar for locals. Good prices, a good assortment of drinks, and free popcorn! Divy on the inside and bathrooms could use a good scrubbing, a plumber and a coat of paint. Wednesdays are open mic night. read more

New Way Bar - Dive Bars Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Great little dive bar -- not much else to say. Fun crowd, cheap drinks, ping pong table, and TVs playing sports. Always a good place to either start or end an evening out in downtown Ferndale! read more

Great place with great service. Definitely gets crowded so get there early. Chill vibe and a good time.

I enjoy that the bar has been there over 100 years, there aren't any establishments that I'm aware of that can boast that in the ferndale area to my knowledge! The food is bar food, but pretty decent. I'm very very disappointed that they cancelled the music open mic though, it was one of the last in Detroit! As someone who just moved down the street from it, I was very much looking forward to having a weekly place to hang out.... I want to turn this into a better review, please bring back the open mic! read more

It's nice bar with good music and ambience, few games around the bar to keep you entertained along with good music choices. Not too loud that you gotta shout across the table, best Cajun fries I ever had. Damian is one of the best bartenders, he took time to suggest one whisky, Perfect Vibe for Friday night read more

New Way Bar - The best Cajun fries - Dive Bars Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

The New Way is a down to earth bar, with a friendly crowd. They have cool events like comedy night. If your a bourbon head they usually have Blanton's and Buffalo trace and the prices are more than fair. There is also my favorite arcade game an read more

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We popped in for a bite on a snowy Sunday afternoon. We didn't plan our trip out very well and we're delighted to find the New Way Bar. Cozy vibe with fun arcade games. We had a delicious BLT & Grilled cheese along with a side of onion rings. The bartender could not have been more attentive or friendly. We'll definitely be back for more (and a ski ball challenge ) read more

Stopped by here after work for for a drink and something to eat. Great atmosphere and really good crowd of people. Had the onion rings appetizer, garlic parm, and teriyaki wings. Lauren and Frazier were awesome bartends and made up some great drinks. Highly recommend if your in the area stop in and enjoy some great food and drinks. read more

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Jess is awesome. It's a feeling of people who mostly know one another and I was happier outside. As in, I did feel a clique attitude inside so this review is about the people outside and how nice Jess was regarding the situation. For those visiting it's a decent place and staff will make you feel welcome. Or, else. (Kidding). I'll stop over once again but if it's the same that's the last time. I give it 5 stars because I think it's a great experience the first visit and it has a lot of potential. I thought of playing there which is why I visited in the first place. I think most people will have a 5 star experience. The last two times I was there you absolutely served someone you knew was intoxicated. He didn't remember the last time and went around rambling. I get he walks home but he bothered me because he was way over the legal limit and kept bring served. Don't pretend any given day you haven't violated your license. I really don't care. What makes me mad is when your obnoxious patrons take it out on me. read more

Fun, little, neighborhood bar. It can get crowded if there is live music. And when it's crowded it gets SUPER hot. They have a few bar games inside including a knock the clowns down game. This was by far the highlight of the bar. The competitive juices get flowing and it's a lot of fun. Good place for a drink and some friendly competition. There is also skee ball, foosball, darts, and pool. read more

Great times bar, lil bands and fun times with cheap drinks ferndale funky without the woke, very enjoyable.

I came with my daughter and friend to celebrate their 50th Birthdays. It isn't a bar for a grandma, but 30-40 year olds would have a good time! I liked all the things to do to strike up conversations. I saw there was set up for a band which would be fun. I've been by there for years and noticed this bar. Glad I got to go in there! I had a good time people watching. read more

So I took the advice from a review from Guy K. And boy did I have a great time! All I did was go in around 4 or 5 on a Wednesday , and asked for Mike Forbes. The bartender looked at their watch, said any minute...and within the next half hour all of my dreams came true! What a hotttie! I offered to buy him a drink and he actually turned it down, and paid for MY tab all night! He said anytime you come in this place just put in on the Mike Forbes tab! Wow. What a man! read more

1.Cheap Beer. 2.Best Open Mic on the West Side(Wednesdays at 9pm with Brian Miller, who rules at the sound boards btw!) 3.Yummy Junk Food. 4.The Owner Looks Like Cher. read more

New Way Bar - The best open mic on the west side hands down every Wednesday at 9! - Dive Bars Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

None of my music got played and I spent 30 bucks at the ami. I just want a refund. Bartenders are the best in the city, hands down.

Great little shot and a beer joint. You can't beat the friendly atmosphere and neighborhood feel. On weekends its on of the few bars that still have live bands. During the week... Quiet and conversational. They have a good games corner and a pool table. read more

Bartender said we weren't eating or drinking enough, when the whole table had been drinking, and more than half ordered food. Mind you we had been there for an hour! He had an attitude from the moment we got there. As for the food, the wings sucked, the fries were soggy. If you get mark as your bartender I would recommend leaving and not tipping as he was extremely disrespectful! I have been to this bar several times and spent hundreds of dollars, so much for hospitality, maybe he was acting this way because of the diverse group of friends I was with ! read more

New Way Bar - Mark you suck - Dive Bars Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

My favorite Ferndale watering hole. Cool diverse crowd, stiff drinks, chill bartenders, and DRIPA on tap. Easy parking in back. I have not seen any live music here, but the lineups look great. Best of all, no flying axes! read more

Really cool atmosphere and unique for the area. It's kind of divey but in the best possible sense of the word. There was a band playing and an area for dancing, there are games like pool and hoops set up in the back. The bar was packed and there was still plenty of space to move around and dance to the band! I would definitely go back, the most fun I've had out in a long time! Great drink selections, pretty much everything you could want is available. read more

The Tacos are just amazing - not to mention the service which is second to none. I am blown away from the taste on all the unique flavors. They switch up the menu every Thursday and specialty tacos. I have not been disappointed since and I have been coming once a week for the past 6 weeks. read more

The drinks are a bit expensive for a dive but the bartenders are always friendly and they make an effort to remember your name. I've always felt welcome here and safe enough to use it as a casual first date meet up. read more

Um... No drink discounts for bands ... Drinks over priced... Sound guy plays WRIF music no matter what the crowd is like... One "plus" is that there is Paul Stanley lookalike roaming around..So, if you play there... Please do a cover of "Shandi:" and dedicate it her... read more

This place is not diverse at all!! Walked in saw the crowd and immediately turned around!!

I didn't mention in my first post that I am a member of the Detroit Blues Society. We we holding our monthly meeting at New Way Bar. We had never met there before. I was so angry about the way I was treated Saturday night that I e-mailed several folks on the DBS board of directors to tell them what happened to me, and to suggest that we not hold any additional meetings there. It turned out that one of our board members had an unpleasant experience with a different employee Saturday night. He wasn't at all happy about the way he was treated, either. I haven't heard back from everyone on the board I communicated with, but the response from each board member who has replied to me is unanimous -- we won't be meeting there again. read more

I love this place!!! Great atmosphere, great crowd and the drinks... obviously great. Took my girl here for the tail end of our 2nd date on a whim. She walked in with a "wtf are we?" look on her face. That was over a year ago. She's begging to go back :-) a great story and memory. Thank you for the experience. We'll see you soon!! read more

So this is a quaint, little (tiny) dive off Woodward. It's one of those blink-and-you'll-miss-it locales. I actually didn't know it existed until my friend's cousin played a show there. I like it, though I think it may be cash only, so come prepared. There are two rooms, a few pool tables, and a decent size bar. I'm pretty sure that they have other local bands perform there from time to time, but I don't think this is the kind of place that fills up (at least never when I've been there). I wouldn't say this is a bar to go to when you want to be a social butterfly and meet people. I'm not sure if this is the type of place most people drop in on at random. I definitely think you should stop in and check it out sometime tho. read more

The is the way a hole-in-the-wall, neighborhood bar should be. Recently remodeled, it is clean & friendly with good burgers, good prices on beer, and live music. Unlike many small bars with a grill in the back bar, it smells clean and you don't feel greasy when you leave. New TV's make this a great place to watch a game. The front patio makes it a great place to relax with an afternoon cocktail. The owner doing things like having a horse out front for people to get their pictures take on for the Kentucky Derby, make this a great place. I was there for the release party for the book, Bird Box - Don't open your eyes, by local author and musician Josh Malerman. Run out and buy it (Book Beat, B&N, Amazon, etc.) before they make it into a movie (it's in the works). read more

It's like the positive reviews must have happened when everyone was drunk cause this is a crappy dive bar.. literally everything is filthy and falling apart. It's not that cheap either 7 bucks for a frozen crappy burger with no sides? I ordered food then watched the bartender cough in his hand and handle money then just continue to grab buns and handle raw meat with no hand washing or gloves being used. Extreme cross contamination all around and then he grabbed the top of our glasses where we drink with the same hands that haven't been washed. I pray I don't get sick. read more

$2.50 Stroh's cans? Hell yes. Monday night open-mic comedy night is weird, but fun. Lester is my favorite bartender in Ferndale. Only reason it's not five stars is that the sound could be mixed better for live shows. Almost always too loud and the vocals get lost in the mix. read more

Chris from New Way- she is INCREDIBLE. I can't believe her multi-tasking abilities. Wonder Woman she is. She is the ultimate plate spinner and we have witnessed her skills now a few times in awe. With a smile on her face or an " I'm sorry for the wait" kind of graciousness. I'm not kidding you, that girl was working the whole bar (I counted 40) AND cooking not missing a beat and keeping the customers happy. They have really good burgers and the fryer foods are available late into the night. I like what the new ownership has done with the place. Ping pong table is awesome as well. read more