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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.

09/03/2026

It’s a sunny morning after evening storms… and as the sunlight glistens on the dewy grass — all we can think about is last night’s dimly lit charismatic cocktail and conversation. We look forward to tonight and every night we’re able to make a memorable evening with you. Whether it’s early for a classic cocktail at happy hour from 4:30pm, for for an after dinner digestif at 10:30pm, we’re here for it 😘🥃🍸

08/29/2026

Looking for a New Opportunity ?
The Oakland may be your next stop !
We’re looking to Fill One Craft Cocktail Bartender Position with someone Who is TRULY passionate about their craft and creating a memorable experience for each and every person who walks through our Doors 🫶🏻🎉🍸
- Experienced ✅
- Spirit Knowledge ✅
- Personable ✅
- Able to multi Task✅
- Go above and beyond of what’s expected✅
- Handle high Volume ✅
There’s More but if you check these few boxes let’s chat,
DM, leave us your number and we will be in touch✌️

08/28/2026

We are VERY excited to announce that we’ve unveiled a number of bottles from our secret stash! Going back to 2013, The Oakland staff has picked private select single bourbon barrels annually and stashed away a couple cases from nearly every barrel!

On Sept 19th, we’ll be offering this tasting flight event featuring our best Four Roses barrels! Bottles will also be made available for purchase to those participating (for offsite consumption) at a discount to our normal pricing 🥃🌹🌹🌹🌹

07/29/2026

✨15 Yr Anniversary Weekend✨ SAT: Early Opening @ 1pm, Patio (Zone) to-go drinks, food pop-up, our infamous DJ crew from 6pm-12am. Escape the Cruise!
SUN: Official Oakland Alumni and Industry Anniversary Party. Honi Honi Menu Items all wknd, and BIG drink specials through out… so many 🥃🥃🥃

07/18/2026

✨SAVE THE DATE✨ The Oakland is about to celebrate its 15 Year Anniversary! August 15-16 we have a whole lot planned for y’all!

Just as an initial teaser:

Sat Aug 15th — Our favorite House DJ Trio, drink specials, Food & Clothing++ Pop Ups on the Patio!

Sun Aug 16th — Industry Party! Former Oakland all stars, return of Honi Honi items, extensive drink specials.

Further details to come 🙌🏾

07/02/2026

We’ll be closed Saturday so our staff can enjoy July Fourth!

But we’re still awfully excited for July 15th! We’ll officially release our latest Wild Turkey Private Barrel Rye 101 Selection as well as opening up the Oakland Vault to re-release some of our old private barrell picks that have been under lock & key (including an incredible Russell’s Reserve Barrel we snagged last year)🙌🏾.

07/01/2026

I Had to try out Our Buy One Get One FREE promo on someone 😂 who am I kidding I’ll Drink em both 🍷Here at The Oakland We have a rotating selection of Red and White Wines that we’d like to share with you 🥳 So as of today our w**es by the glass will be B.O.G.O every Tues and Weds Open to Close.
SEE YA SOON 🥂 **e **etasting

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, B**r, w**e, 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…

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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