Sneakers Pub is a 10/10! The best dive bar in Ferndale by far. The staff are all amazing and make…read moreyou feel like family, especially Christina, Ari, Chris, Abby, Heather, and Becca! Truly enjoy stopping by any day of the week. Also....Charlie the door guy is pretty great too!

Would kill for them to carry rittenhouse. Older bartender with the big ol bazzoingas is always…read moresuper friendly.

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

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

I have been to a couple shows here by now and I honestly love this venue! I definitely prefer…read moreconcerts at smaller venues and this place is about as small you can get while still having room to move. I usually park on the residential street behind the venue because by the time I arrive, the surrounding parking lots are all full. This works out in my favor though because I have not had to pay for parking. You enter through the back where they check your ID and scan your ticket. They have a nice little seating area with benches towards the back and a decent sized area for a "pit" where you would watch the show. All of their drinks seem fairly priced for a music venue. I paid $8 for a Bell's Oberon Eclipse. It does get SUPER hot in there, especially if you are in the mix closer to the stage. I feel like the music sounds pretty good here and I usually leave feeling super pleased with my experience.

Intimate venue: no joke intended. Sound is fantastic. Staff was very nice. The artists deserved a…read morebigger crowd, but weeknights are rough and made it especially intimate.

Cool dive bar Love the '70s Cadillac front end sticking out of the wall that's been there for over…read more30 years. A buddy of mine who lived in Royal oak back in the '90s turned me on to this place. When I'm in town like to stop in have a drink. But do not expect the bathrooms to be pristine.. it is a dive bar. As long as you know this and accept this you will have no problem. Cool people come here.

Overall this is a really good spot. In the best way possible, it feels out of place in Royal Oak…read more While everything else is overly trendy, this place just continues to b proudly be what it is...a a really good dive bar! Bartenders are very quick and drinks are very strong. Great spot to post up for a while and just chill with your buddies.

I've only been up here once on a Wednesday evening. The place was packed but my friend and I were…read moreable to squeeze in the corner at the bar. It was mostly a younger crowd but there was a few people our age and older. Service was fine and the drinks reasonably priced. It was a little too loud for my liking but I can see why people come up here. It's divey and they serve food, typical bar menu. For downtown Royal Oak the prices can't be beat and they do have a private parking lot which is always a plus.

Ye Olde Saloon is an absolute Royal Oak classic. This place has been around since 1975--I was five…read moreyears old when it opened--and it's still going strong for a reason. Incredible burgers, great drinks, and that perfect old-school dive bar vibe you just can't fake. It's the kind of place that feels comfortable the second you walk in. The atmosphere is always solid, and the staff is amazing--friendly, attentive, and clearly proud of the place. Whether you're grabbing a burger, having a few drinks, or just soaking in the history, Ye Olde Saloon never disappoints. If you're in downtown Royal Oak and haven't been here, you're seriously missing out.

I had never been here before. I live in the neighborhood and wanted to give it a try! I was meeting…read morea longtime friend (after a hiatus) for dinner, so we had a lot of catching up to do. Our server was so nice and understanding about the vibe we had and gave us enough space to chat and not make us feel rushed (there weren't that many people in the restaurant at the time). The food was decent (4 star) but the server we had made this a 5 for me.

Recently went to attend a meetup here. Had to wait around 30 minutes as a huge party was clearing…read moreout. The inside is no frills but service was excellent with our waitress handling multiple checks. My jerk chicken dish over rice was a bit dry and too mildly spiced for my liking. The sesame wings were delicious. Beer selection was superb. Very casual vibe with ok food. Recommend $$

Been going there for over 15 years. Great experience. Until Tony's daughter took over!!!!!!…read more She's rude and ridiculous. I canceled my order after 20 minutes for hamburger you said "good luck at McDonald's" and swore at me. . Class act! Trailer trash! Other employees have commented too. I know Tony and I know for a fact that he would never ever ever give that kind of response to a customer who just wanted to cancel an order. The burger wasn't even on the grill yet. Didn't just lose my business. The whole gang is done. Another perfect example of a punk kid destroying a parent's hard work! No wonder it's for sale. Tony, hurry up and sell it before she drives it in the ground!!!

Fun spot to watch the game and walking distance from my friend's place. Definitely a dive but the…read morestaff is always really friendly and drinks are pretty cheap. Lot's of seating and parking in the area.

Danny's smells! As a place & literally. Musty as hell. Old people must too, not the good stuff…read more Striking similar to the smell of your grandma's house, the day you decide to put her in a home. Attentive staff nonetheless. Nice jukebox and has a couple of arcade games as well. The bathroom is unfortunate, but to be expected. The stall door smacks the toilet. This entire place feels like a legitimate fire hazard. If you are the age of 60 & are disappointed in where you are in life, this is the place for you.

Whoever the bartender is at 11:00pm on 5/22/25 is a complete rude and disrespectful totally…read moreunprofessional horrible human and should re-think her profession. My wife and I are way too classy to call it out and got two drinks regardless. NEVER go here, it's a dump and the bartender of whom we have heard similar stories about her being condescending at other AMAZING bars, surrounding, tells the absolute truth. Don't GO. You have insulted my Irish Heritage.

Oh my, what a difference in the past decade! I completely forgot I previously left them a…read moremediocre review over a decade ago. Since then, this place has become our local go to. The servers are all well trained, and highly professional. The food is fantastic. The menu is the standout; it is very creative and has something for everyone. Let's start with their breakfast. This is probably the best breakfast/brunch place in town. Too bad they're only open weekends for breakfast. Whenever we have family back in town or friends from out of town, this is our go to place. Casual relaxed, friendly with quality food. If you haven't been here for breakfast, I would highly recommend it. The only comment I have is they don't open for breakfast until a little bit later in the morning. Usually, there is a line out out front waiting for them to open. We've had most things on the menu and to be truthful, not one thing has disappointed. Dinner: we don't get here too often for dinner because in my mind, this is our go to breakfast place. Last week we tried it for dinner and again, very pleasantly surprised at the professionalism of the wait staff, the quality of the food, and the overall dining experience. Whoever transformed his place from a hipster beer hall to a quality dining experience did a great job. Kudos to them!

Seems like a pretty solid variety of pub food. My BLT was good; generous thick-cut bacon, arugula…read moreis a nice touch. I thought the garlic aoli would be weird at first, but it grew on me. Their onion rings are VERY good. Fries advertised as hand-cut: turns out that means a pretty traditional fry size and shape (we were worried they'd be like steak fries). They LOOKED good, but could be a good deal crispier. So docking a bit for fry quality. Everywhere is expensive now, but this place doesn't feel like it's earning what they charge.

I gave Loui's a try a couple of weeks ago after hearing about it for years, and the pizza was so…read moregood that I ended up going back less than a week later to have it again. Both times, I ordered a small four-square pizza with pepperoni and black olives, and Loui's absolutely knocked it out of the park. Don't let the word "small" fool you either -- this is a seriously filling pizza. Even a hungry customer is likely to leave full, satisfied, and already thinking about the next visit. What really stood out to me was the generous amount of cheese, the substantial weight of the pizza, and that perfectly crisp crust. It's rich, hearty, and exactly the kind of pizza you hope for when you're craving something substantial. The service was fantastic on both visits as well. My servers were friendly and attentive, and I also really enjoyed the old-school interior. It has that wonderfully dated, nostalgic feel that immediately brought me back to the good old days of going out to restaurants around Detroit as a kid. To me, that atmosphere is part of the charm. If you haven't tried Loui's Pizza yet, trust me -- you're missing out. After hearing about it for years, I can definitely see why it has such a loyal following, and I'll absolutely be back.

Always wanted to come here and we ended up having an office luncheon here to celebrate some work…read moremilestones. We called ahead and reserved a space for 17 people and they were very accommodating. The pizza here is FANTASTIC. The cheese pull was something to behold. It's cash only so if you're in a group make sure everyone has cash since they do not do separate checks. The Greek salad and antipasto salad was excellent and a HUGE recommendation and endorsement on the garlic cheese bread. It was so freaking good I could've just eaten that whole pan and called it a day. HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend coming here!