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Second Base

3.6 (87 reviews)
InexpensiveDive Bars, Pizza
Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Loud
Juke Box
Divey
Good for groups

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Allison F.

A few friends and I stopped in a couple months ago (on a Friday) for the first time. It's a big space, plenty of tables and chairs and much to my surprise, PULL TABS and KARAOKE! Drink prices were decent. They have a food menu with basic bar snacks, hamberders and sandwiches. They had $2 "mystery shots" which were literally just random Pucker flavors with nothing else mixed in. Don't buy these, people. The waitress for our table was attentive to our group of 7, and she was friendly the entire night. She didn't mind splitting the bills up, either. We had a great time singing karaoke with the other patrons (the place got pretty busy after 10pm). I'd definitely stop in again for drinks and good company.

2 bucks NICE
Craig S.

I have been there over the years and been through the reinvention. It worked because more people frequent it now than before. This location used to be called the Stop Spot and had pretty good pizza at that time. Current Review............Great service by the staff, the waitress checks on you with high frequency and is friendly. They do have plenty of seating at the bar and a couple of high top tables to sit at. Most of the seating is at table that are way too close together and the chairs are always hitting each other, not arranged well at all. Bottles of Miller High Life are only 2 bucks there..........ah MHL a bright, bubbly beer in a bottle the Champagne of beers : ) On the last visit is was a Sunday evening and also a karaoke night, but the only one doing the singing was the host. Not one patron held the mic. An ok little bar, more like a relaxed HP bar than a Ferndale trendy Ferndale bar. So giving it an "A-OK"

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Shanna and Jill are the best bartenders in Ferndale. Great food, amazing service, not bad to look at and always smiling.

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14 years ago

Pizza is AMAZING. Seriously - nice little place too....a fun spot to hang out.

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12 years ago

Fun little dive bar with karaoke and tasty bar food. I was overcharged on my bar tab but they fixed it over the phone pretty quickly.

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Fantastic pizza and ice cold Blue Moon on tap. Great bartenders.

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Decent food, good prices, cold beer, but no bike parking. And the music was so loud I could barely hear myself think!

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14 years ago

Cheap drinx, nice staff, shit juke, smells weird. Over abundance of pickles and mild peppers with the food is aighhhhhht doe.

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Everyone knows the pizza is fantastic, but the best kept secret is the WINGS. BBQ and buffalo style are both homeruns.

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Quintessential dive bar looks, cheap drinks, karaoke where you'll always get a turn, and good pizza. It's the spot to stop at.

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the staff are all great .. and I'd truly say their pizza is one of the best I've had in Ferndale ..

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Food was way off tonight. Came in with my girl for a couple burgers and fries. No biggie, or so I…read morethought. Both mine and my ladiy's burger were ordered medium rare; what we received resembled two NHL hockey pucks, only slightly warmer on a sloppy, sogggy bun. UNEDIBLE. Gross. We showed the barkeep and she agreed to have th re-made. Fast forward another 20 minutes and they were over-cooked again. I haven't experienced this here ever before. Something seemed off. Caitlyn, the barkeep took care of our drinks for the inconvenience. Upon leaving, I saw the "cook" outside smoking a cigarette and sipping off a flask. I love this place, but if your kitchen staff can't hold it together, maybe it's time to look at other options. Thanks to Caitlyn for being as accommodating as possible. Next time I'll order something no-brainer, like some tatertots.

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Came here on a Saturday night with my boyfriend hoping to catch the football playoffs and were just…read moregrateful to find a place with TVs. What we didn't expect was to be completely blown away. From the second we walked in, the bartender greeted us like we were regulars, and that alone sold us on sitting at the bar. Best decision. We're bar sitters through and through, and between the bartender, a friendly regular who scooted over for us, and literally every person we interacted with, the vibe was unmatched. I worked in the service industry in a former life, so I know how rare it is to find a place where everyone is friendly. There's usually at least one Debbie Downer. Not here. No rushing, great recommendations, and zero feeling like you're "that couple" taking up bar space. Drinks and beer selection were solid, but let's talk food because ambiance and service are only half the equation. We started with the coney dog egg rolls and... wow. Epic. Unique. Immediately set the bar high. Then we ordered the fish and chips and the short rib sandwich. The fish was perfectly breaded, the remoulade was on point, and those skinny fries were dangerous. But the star of the show? The short rib sandwich. Holy shit. I don't normally eat onions or horseradish, but somehow this sandwich converted me. The caramelized onions weren't overpowering, the sauce wasn't spicy, and everything just worked. We literally woke up the next morning talking about how we need it again. The bartender filled us in on happy hour and all the food options, and we're already planning our return. Total hidden gem on Woodward. Highly recommend. Thanks for a great Saturday night!

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