This place is great! They have good music and the bouncer at the door for In Bed By 10 night made me and my friends so welcome and that set the tone for the rest of the night. I feel safer with him at the door, whoever that was deserves a raise!! read more

I don't mind this club! I think it has changed a bit since management has changed a couple of years ago, as the music is different and the vibes are a bit different than before. Despite this, it is a solid option when choosing a club to go to as a young adult. We did order a couple of drinks and they were typical of bar/club drinks, as they were pretty expensive. read more

The vibes are cool. The music is chill. The owner and security are easy to talk to and promote a safe space for people of color and the LGTBQ community. They have weekly rotation on food trucks outside in the patio if you want some food. Been going here for years. The theme parties they throw are fun. Just be respectful to the patrons and staff, and you'll get the same respect back. read more

It was a tired experience. The music was wack. The people were dry and standing on the wall. The drinks were the highlight of the evening. I heard a lot about the club prior to going therefore my expectations were high... disappointed. I think it's a cool venue to have a party/celebration of some sort but a regular weekend night-- I'll pass. read more

Fun place, good vibes, drinks are pretty fairly priced. One of the better places to go in ferndale for a fun night out!

Orchid is a great spot when you have those nights where you just want to get out and dance. Some nights I'll just people watch with friends and then the other nights I'm Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing. It's usually a $5 cover to get in and coat check only costs $1( and of course they accept tips because at this point who doesn't). They have one of the best drink specials around with their $2 you call it's until 11pm, which in a nutshell means that about 85% of all their drinks and shots are only $2 until 11, and the DJ calls out drink specials after that throughout the night. The music switches back and forth from hip hop to EDM and back to hip hop all throughout the night. Now you NEVER know what you're going to see here. For example, last time there was a man dancing with a walker and you just don't see that everyday! But everyone was having a good time nonetheless. In the summer they open up the up the patio and they have a separate bar outside and every night before the close they give away free pizza! Super fun place all around. read more

It's a pretty busy place from what I could tell . But service was good and a nice place to meet new people for a night out.

Meh. I wish I could give this spot a better rating but I just can't. The entry price for most nights is pretty expensive, upwards of $15 per person for a regular night it seems. That's a big cover for such a small, average place. The drinks are also very watered down and are also a bit overpriced. As for being a venue for live music, it was pretty alright. I wish they didn't allow people to moshpit when average rock bands are playing. It's weird and not really the place for that. Overall, I didn't really have fun here and probably would not return unless something cool is going on. It was also dead when I went and no I was not there early either. Oh well. read more

Racist. they say not ripped jeans but they let two people in that had ripped jeans that were not AA. one person took a picture outside with me who just came out....sad read more

Orchid - Dance Clubs Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Spacious, fun, friendly staff, good size dance floor and stage & back patio to cool off. One of my favorite clubs!! Good music and atmosphere. read more

Racist, would not allow my African American friend in while he was where the same kind of attire I was in due to his outfit not meeting dress code. Avoid at all costs after I pointed this out to staff they said it's the owners policy.... Looks like we know where the problem is. read more

WE WERE THERE FOR AN HOUR! I visited based off my friends recommendation and left very dissatisfied. We got there at 10:00pm to be kicked out at 11:10, for no reason. Me and my friends were approached by security to leave, with no reason given. We sat on the barstools from the time we got there, besides drinks, and was all of the sudden kicked out. Since I'm not sure of the reason I can't say what we did to have to leave but I would caution those who visit this place that you may for no reason be asked to leave! Honestly the most upsetting part is that I spent $30 for me and friends, plus drinks, to then be summoned to leave. Safe to say I won't be returning here! read more

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Solid 4 stars great local spot with a kind crowd. Everyone is getting groovy and respecting one another. Big fan. Also great drink prices.

Charge guys $10 and girls $5 cover when it's empty inside. What a joke of a place. I will take my money elsewhere

We had a great night until my friend bumped a grown man and he couldn't let it go and tried to fight us and then we ran to security while he CHASED US to them and they let him stay while he called us names and we left because they wouldn't kick him out and make us feel comfortable. We won't be going back because he called us names as we walked out the building and as we walked past the back Padio and he yelled slurs at us as we left. The security did not listen when we were harassed and we told them our group was leaving if they didn't make one single man that wouldn't leave us alone leave. read more

Good club I just wish the djs were better and played more of a variety of music. Every time I go it's the same music playlist

I personally don't see all the hype about this place. I went on a Friday because apparently that's the best day to go. It wasn't very busy on a Friday at 11:30. The music was pop/rap hits of the 2010's - which, although I like to listen to, I just can't dance to it. The stage was pretty dark and there was a spot for a dancer but there was no dancer inside of the dancer area. Also, cover charge for ladies (not sure about men) is $5 and they have a coat check, which is nice. read more

This use to be one of my favorite clubs until last night. Didn't know there were new owners before booking for my birthday party. They didn't let my friend in because cause he had on timberlands. Not even 10 min later let someone with the same shoes. Same with my other friend with sweat pants on. They let people in before and after them with the same stuff on they just picking and choosing. Also the music wasn't as good as it use to be. Not as packed either I see why. Ladies don't get in free anymore either. read more

I'm there every weekend... Friday nights are my favorite! The crowd is always so diverse that anyone should feel comfortable to let loose and party. Plus, the staff is super focused on making sure that women, especially, feel comfortable to have fun. If a guy is making any lady feel uncomfortable and being inappropriate, the security will make sure that it is taken care of immediately. Definitely a great place for girls night out or a bachelorette party! PLUS, no other place I've been can compare with the drink specials! read more

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Great drink specials from 9pm-11pm. I love the patio outside - Let's you get some fresh air instead of having to be stuck inside throughout the night. read more

This was the 2nd stop of the night of our Surprise Birthday Party Bus. When the bouncer saw there were more than 20 of us disembarking, he radioed to the front door not to charge us a cover. That was a pleasant surprise! Another good surprise - $2 drinks 'til 11pm. Yea! The DJ was good and dance floor was packed. Even though we were the oldest group in the place by about a decade, we had a fun time. read more

Friday pregame spot, great music, has a dance floor, and super cheap drinks compared to California . Would go back

Their $2 drink special is amazing and it's what brought us out to Orchid with our party bus. We called and reserved some tables as well. The music was kind of crappy in the beginning but then got increasingly better. I'm generally not someone that likes to dance but I was definitely busting a move that night! haha! The waitstaff was very friendly as well as the bartenders! If you're looking for somewhere cheap to go to start your night, start out here! read more

Update: I like this club now because the salsa dancing they have on wednesdays is great and the club isn't too crowded like it is on the weekends. Also, I prefer the music on wednesdays versus whatever day I went last time (I think saturday) so that helps a lot! read more

If I could give this place 0 stars I would. Wasn't even there an hour with 2 of my friends and was kicked out for absolutely no reason and was never given an answer when we asked what the reason was. We were no where close to being intoxicated nor did we even interact with anyone. We kept to ourselves and were enjoying our time. The security was extremely rude and threatened to calls the cops when we simply asked what was the reason we had to leave. It was embarrassing and demeaning. Worst experience ever I would not recommend to anyone looking spend more than an hour at the bar. read more

$2 specials are wonderful but other than that its pretty much ur standard night club. THE END! read more

I'm in town from Los Angeles. My friends and I wanted to dance and this place was next door to where we had cocktails. $5 to enter and $1 to coat check. Not bad at all. We enter and I have a jack and coke that's $5.25. The music was mostly electronic and it was SO loud. I'm only 26 and I'm always at concerts, clubs, and music festivals but my ears are literally still ringing and ive been home for two hours. Plus its just not a good place to dance. If you want to get super drunk and bounce around then come here. If you like good music and dancing, I'd stay away. Wasn't a bad place, but I probably wouldn't come back. read more

I thought this was a fun place. I'm not really into the club scene anymore but there was a wide variety of music and people. 2 You Call Its 9-11 on Saturdays. Regular price drinks weren't bad at all. I'd come back again if I got the urge to go dancing. read more

Love this club!! It has a great atmosphere, I always have an awesome time. Definitely a place you can frequent. The crowd changes but there is always a good vibe. LOVE the dance circles that open up!!! Music goes between popular rap, hip-hop and edm, anything to keep you moving!! Also very convenient in DT Ferndale, close to Soho and late night food. read more

I went with two of my girlfriends to Orchid last weekend to have a girls night out. We had been there and to Luna many times before. We were seated by a waitress at a table that was not originally ours because they gave my friends table away. No problem. The waitress asked us to wait ten minutes to see if anyone came to claim the other table at 9:55. When no one did, she told us to sit there. We were approached by a belligerent man at 11:00 telling us we had a lot of nerve to take his table and he told us we had to move. I went and told the assistant manager that we were having issues with a man and I thought he was going to cause trouble and he said he was aware of the problem. I refused to move and told the other patron to get the manager. He instead came back with two very large African American bouncers who told us we had to move. I again refused and told them to get the manager. I was shoved out of my seat by the bouncer. The bouncer kept shoving me to the point where I had to call attention to the people around me and yell help because the bouncer would not stop shoving me. He spilled my drink on me and assaulted me. I approached the manager, which was probably just a shift manager about this, she apologized, said she wished the bouncer would have come and got her, and told us she could get us another table. It wasn't about the table. It was about the abuse of power that your bouncers felt they could enact on someone unprovoked. This club is responsible for hiring bullies that have no right to touch a woman inappropriately and shove her around. The manager would not give me the name of the bouncer because she claimed she didn't know it. I went and filed a police report regarding this because I don't feel that anyone has a right to assault another person. The management is responsible for this and they won't return my calls. I'm hoping the police are able to get in touch with them. I have told all of my friends not to go there and many of them live in the Ferndale and surrounding areas and use to go to this bar. I am appalled at the response of the management from Orchid. This is a terrible establishment and I know my friends and I will not be spending our hard earned money here ever again. read more

I have NEVER written a review. I am a reasonable person and I work hard to purchase the things I have and the ONE TIME I can go out my belongings are lost without explanation or solution.....NOT. OKAY. I NEVER go out due to my job circumstances. The first time I do, I go to Orchid where they FORCE YOU to CHECK YOUR COAT. I thought; 'Okay, cool, less to worry about.' I go back to get said coat WHICH IS $185.00 that I HAVE MY TICKET FOR (Ticket#725) and they DO NOT HAVE IT. Their reasoning: There was apparently a fight, they were trying to get people out, they pushed coats at them to get them out. INCLUDING MINE. Their solve: NOTHINGGGGGGGG NOT acceptable. In any regard. I am a reasonable person and I work hard to purchase the things I have and the ONE TIME I can go out my shit is lost without explanation or solution.....NOT. OKAY. read more

I am not now nor have I ever been a club kid. However, I have shaken my rump liberally across the globe at various clubs, discoteques, and dance halls because this girl has dance in her pants. However, this ailment has no outlet at Orchid. This club is hopelessly '90s sans the numerous flat screens strewn across the walls and were it not for the $2 per anything-drink special between 9pm and 11pm on Saturdays (might be on other days, too, but I will not be investigating any further into this), this would be one dead crowd. Sad when people have to be under the influence to have fun but that's the vibe I get here. That said, there is a good mix of people up on the floor, from self-entitled ferndale floozies to long-term detroit inhabiters (the former had me fast-forwarding mentally to a night spent in lock up since their attitude had my fist clenching from the start). However, the mix of music was not as enticing - to me, anyway. It was hip hop night but as our hosts proclaimed, "That means there will be 10 minutes of hip hop and hours of the other stuff." And so it was. And the other stuff was utterly undanceable pop house dance hits. I would say it's just me who can't dance to this stuff but even the people who were on the floor were doing these awkward drunk sways coupled with random staccato bops and then stiff arhythmic convulsions. Not for me. I hightailed out of there a little past midnight, grabbing hard to my partner's hand, and ran into the night air without looking back. read more

A few friends and I went to The Orchid this past weekend and had a great time. Bartenders were friendly and provided quick, great service. I dropped my phone at some point throughout the night and the managers of The Orchid were quick to respond to my Facebook messages. The following day, even though they were closed, they let me drop by to pick up my phone. I highly recommend visiting The Orchid if you're looking for a fun, chill club to hang out at on the weekends. Thank you for helping me get my phone back, too! read more

Old review :I have only been here a few times on Saturdays, but Its always fun. Sat its 2$ you call it from 9-11pm. So drinking ciroc on the rocks splash of water , for 2$ is not bad! the club alternates a DJ and the house Band, then eventually its jest the DJ. the music is your top 40 remixed and the place is covered in tvs with music videos. I like it here better than LUNAS (same owner) i feel like the crowd is Older (by older i mean not only 21 year olds) and very mixed (ages, styles, vibe, everything) . It is ferndale anyway! We had our friends 30th bday here and it was a blast dancing the night away. We reserved a table for free and got a bottle of champagne for free too for bringing the group, the night was great. I used to go to the Q, Monkey Bar, and a few times to The 9, but they all kind of fizzled and was never busy enough,,, but i am happy that the interior has changed a bit, it is more intimate with the stage taking up some room. the bar and bath rooms are in the same spot, there is still coat check and a 5$ entrance fee, but if drinks are 2$, i dont mind the fee... Get to know a cocktail server and then you will never have to wait in line at the bar either.... Its the kind of place you go out to dinner first and then spend the night here, no need to change New review : don't go any more whole scene changed :( to bad used to be fun and the music and crowd changed -- read more

Let me start out by saying that I really WANT to love this place. In fact I USED to love this place. I wrote a story about it for Ferndale Friends and sung its praises. This place was pretty much the epitome of where I wanted to go on Saturday nights. Then it changed. A lot. So much that I really regret writing an article about how great this place is. Saturday nights used to feature a very eclectic crowd and fantastic live music. The bands they invited were all top quality cover bands (and even a good quality band doing original music once) that played a range of music as diverse as the crowd. They never took themselves too seriously, but they were seriously talented. Recently it's been generic late 90s hiphop song after song. Not stuff that really invites dancing, and the music videos, well let's say they're not exactly light-hearted. One night, many songs were punctuated by the DJ announcing a different bachelorette party, which lead to the collective squeals of penis-hat and glittery-sash wearing women. There were three in the space of one hour by the time I left. I don't want to rail against bachelorette parties, and while they might be having fun, being part of their spectacle of the absurd really isn't very fun for me. To make it worse, I've commented on their Facebook page multiple times trying to ask about the lack of live music. My questions have been met with deletion. If Orchid continues on its current course, good for them, but I won't be attending. I only wish I could retract my earlier rave review. read more

It's been quite some time since this "30 something" has been to a dance club. I wasn't sure what to expect but my friend was raving about this place so I was pretty excited (pause) until we walked in the door and saw the crowd. It felt like we were at a high school dance for the the first hour and a half. Everyone was crowded around the dance floor but nobody was buzzed enough to dance. The music was definitely not the problem, the clientele at this place was. The guys looked like they had just graduated from high school last weekend. It was really bad. If it wasn't for the 2 dollar drinks, we probably would have left sooner. The later it got, the worse it was. My friend did say that she went on a Saturday last time so maybe there is a drastic difference in the crowds on Friday vs. Saturday. Let's hope so. read more

Well, I was already a fan of Luna in Royal Oak... and this is basically Luna 2.0 in Ferndale. $2 you call its are awesome, but dangerous (Just ask the Uber driver who's car had to be hosed down of my birthday "fun"). We were rolling 16 deep for my Bday on a cold post new years Saturday. I had called earlier that day to reserve a table, and they could only get us a 4 top. But the people with the other 2 next to us didn't show, so we usurped them. They did get pretty busy later in the night, but I don't think it was packed (though I could be wrong... pretty far gone by the end of the night!) Music on Saturday was a fun mix of Electronic Alt... could have maybe been a little more Alty? But hey, still better than the straight top 40 crap or 80's anthems most places rock. Big dance floor, good bartenders, nice bouncers. I'm getting a little too old for these types of places, but you'll have my business at least a couple more years! read more

Safety dance We can dance if we want to We can leave your friends behind Cause your friends don't dance And if they don't dance Well they're no friends of mine The short and sweet, cheap drinks, Smoking hot staff, very fun environment. This place is a funhouse. Thursdays and Saturdays they have live music mixed with a DJ who just loops top 40, while Fridays are just top 40. This would be so much better if it had real dj's or even themed nights (i.e goth, house, dub-step, etc.). It is what it is just drink it up and Dance. read more

Always a good time. Can't beat the $2 you call its from 9:30 - 11. Music is good, could be a little better. read more

My girlfriends and I wanted to go dancing last Friday. Being of a certain age (over 22), we weren't sure where to go. We decided on Orchid, because there was no cover, and they had $2 anything-you-want-to-drink. (hello, Gray Goose and tonic for $2!) We enjoyed several delicious cocktails. The bar was really crowded - everyone was taking advantage of the drink specials. After 11, the crowd thinned out a bit, and the dance floor filled up. They played an odd mix of music; mostly European techno and top 40 remixes. There was a nice mix of people there - all ages and ethnicities. We ended up closing out the club, the sure sign of a good time. I'll be back. read more