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Tuesday 4:30pm - 10:30pm Wednesday 4:30pm - 12am Thursday 4:30pm - 12pm Friday 4:30pm - 12am Saturday 4:30pm - 12am Sunday 4:30pm - 10:30pm

The Oakland

Name: The Oakland
Address: Ferndale, MI, US
Telephone: +12482915295
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

A friendly neighborhood craft cocktail lounge featuring world-class drinks, one of the region's best
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The Oakland is a friendly neighborhood bar serving world-class drinks in a nostalgic and elegant environment, in the heart of downtown Ferndale, Michigan. The Oakland has been recognized as a leader in cocktail creation and bar hospitality in the Detroit area, including being named the best bar in suburban Detroit by Hour Magazine in each year of its existence as well as one of America's best bars

by Esquire Magazine. The Oakland's bar program features one of the region's best American whiskey selections, including many rare offerings and several private barrel bottlings. Artisan mezcal, innovative ingredients and flavor combinations, and the facilitation of fun are focuses we take very seriously.

06/25/2026

We’re excited to announce bourbon royalty in the house! JoAnn Street Green of Wild Turkey 🥃 will be onsite July 15th from apx 6-8pm to meet, greet and drop some knowledge and stories… AND for an official release of the Oakland’s recent Private Barrel Rye 101 selection (as well as last year’s Oakland Russell Reserve Private Barrell) available to purchase both by the pour and for offsite consumption by the bottle from The Oakland 🙌🏾 # rye DM or come through for details 🤙🏾

06/23/2026

Woodward Dream cruise is right around the corner 😎 and The Oakland is just STEPS AWAY FROM ALL THE ACTION ! 🏁 We’re looking to host your Dream Cruise event 🎉 Unique indoor Space, Patio, access to Woodward, First class cocktails, Beer, wine, N/A options, catering available ✅
Let’s work the details out together🥳Direct message for more info.🙏

06/10/2026

Excited to announce the return of the incredible trio of DJs who blew the roof off last Saturday! IBoyFlyBoy, Cait Von Tres and Jonny Kane will be back for the “Shaken & Stirred” Party Saturday June 27th! We’ll be open (inc the patio!) from 1pm, and the DJ sets will start from 7pm with walk-up cocktail and beverage service (in addition to seating in the rear of the bar). Another Saturday when Ferndale is gonna be the place to be 🙌🏾

05/28/2026

Nice! Back when we had a feature on Esquire Network’s “Best Bars in America,” Detroit episode from 2015…

05/22/2026

Sneak Peak…

05/14/2026

VERY Excited to Announce a Killer Line-up Providing 6 Hours of incredible funky and jazzy house vibes during the Ferndale Pride Event. Doors Open at 1pm: DJ Sets start at 4pm.

04/29/2026

Friend- Do you have any Wild Turkey?
Me - I might 😎 I might even have some Single Barrel PRIVATE SELECTION Bottles that I could part with 😉 Interested ????

04/24/2026

Did you know The Oakland had a Patio and Charcuterie ??? It’s ok if you didn’t we Recently added both of them for you to enjoy ❤️

04/20/2026

🥃🌸 Derby Day at The Oakland 🌸🥃
Saturday, May 2

An afternoon of elegance, cocktails, and celebration.

$10 Mint Juleps
$9 Pimm’s Cups
Bourbon Features

👒 Dress to impress — Derby attire & hats earn discounts
🌿 Patio opens at 1PM

Modern vibes. Classic tradition.

Address

Ferndale, MI

Opening Hours

Tuesday	4:30pm - 10:30pm
Wednesday	4:30pm - 12am
Thursday	4:30pm - 12pm
Friday	4:30pm - 12am
Saturday	4:30pm - 12am
Sunday	4:30pm - 10:30pm

Telephone

+12482915295

Website

http://theoaklandferndale.com/

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