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SOHO Ferndale

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205 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220

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About this place SOHO Ferndale

SOHO is Ferndale's neighborhood gay bar, anchoring the suburb's queer nightlife on West Nine Mile Road just off Woodward Avenue. Open since the mid-2000s, it draws a relaxed local crowd with a full calendar of drag bingo, karaoke, trivia and weekend dance nights, plus a patio when the weather cooperates. As the main dedicated LGBTQ+ bar in Ferndale — metro Detroit's queer cultural hub, home to the Affirmations community center just up the street — SOHO works as a friendly, come-as-you-are living room for the area's gay community and visitors alike. Expect cocktails, a welcoming door and an easygoing vibe rather than a big-club scene.

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Gay Karaoke Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Dance Local favorite Cocktail bar Drag Bingo Quiz nights Outdoor terrace

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C Cameron
C Cameron Aug 2026
★☆☆☆☆

Last night. The older female bartender, I believe the only one there carded me(I am 40) which she always makes a point to do even though I have been there multiple times recently and she has served me. I asked why she keeps carding me and no one else on the bar. She said that it was policy. I said that didn’t make sense. She then threatened to kick me out if I didn’t stop asking her. It was very embarrassing and I don’t know why she is unkind to me constantly. I always tip her very well. I am polite and kind always. I am truly perplexed by the whole thing. I contacted management via IG. No response yet.

Kevin Gibson
Kevin Gibson Aug 2026
★★★★★
Nomad
Nomad Aug 2026
★☆☆☆☆

There is a reason Detroit is not talked about. The love has left the room....

Joshua Rivers
Joshua Rivers Jul 2026
★★★★★

Kareoke on Sundays! Had a blast!

Toby Dewley
Toby Dewley Jul 2026
★★★★★
Jim Bowers
Jim Bowers Jul 2026
★★★★☆

Great spot during the week. Bartenders are friendly and fun. Claire is wonderful. On the weekend it gets a little too crowded for my taste. Definitely a younger crowd but its fun for a drink or 2.

Thyme
Thyme Jun 2026
★★☆☆☆

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