Woodward Avenue Brewers

Okay so to be clear, WAB has been closed since the pandemic BUT there is this sweet pop up inside of the main floor. According to the bartender the pop up is going to become a permanent thing. Small cocktail menu with great bartenders who obviously love what they're doing. The setting is dark with lounge chairs/couches. A great place to go for a first date because it's dark and relaxed. They play heavy metal and were burning incense so I felt like I was back in my childhood because that's all my brother used to do as a teen lol. Def recommend this place but again, this is NOT WAB. I got confused with that and don't want to steer people wrong lol

Cool place - more of a lowkey vibe on the night that I went. I like the game options (Jenga, pool). The service was quick - they only let us order drinks on one tab for my all separate party though.

I love WAB's chill laid back atmosphere and corner bar feel, great beer, tasty food, and cool music. Their beers are made in house and they have a great rotating tap list and beer is super cheap too! Only $5 for a pint and $7 for a five beer flight sampler that's served on a cool half record flight board. Great music playing too like The Cure, Joy Division, The Buzzcocks, etc. The Space Shake IPA is one of my faves, not too bitter or hoppy and well-balanced with mango and vanilla. Very refreshing and tasty! The food is really good too! They offer a rotating list of sandwiches with shrimp poboy being a summer fave. They also have pizzas, cheese bread, wraps, appetizers, soup, chili, and more. Lots of vegetarian options like Impossible chili, veggie wrap, and veggies with red pepper hummus. Do yourself a favor and order the French Onion soup!!! It's so cheesy and delicious! Love it!! The pizzas are medium sized, around $12-$14, a good size to split with someone. I love the Buffalo Chicken pizza, sooo spicy and yummy!! The cheese bread you can order as a small for $6 or large for $10. It has a blend of mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan and garlic butter but was too greasy for me. The caprese salad is one of my faves, so refreshing and tasty for summer with super flavorful balsamic glaze, pesto, fresh mozzarella and tomatoes. The churros with ice cream and caramel sauce are also very good. WAB owns the Loving Touch. If you're going to a concert at The Loving Touch you can check in at WAB up to two hours in advance so you can get your wrist band early and avoid lines at the door. The wrist band has a coupon for $5 off your bill at WAB that you can tare off. After the show, your actual wristband also serves for an additional coupon for $5 off food and drinks at The Emory too. Can't beat a deal like that!! I'd recommend getting your beers before the show at WAB as each beer is $5 there but the same beer at The Loving Touch is $9. Service is always really good, fast and friendly. Love WAB. It will definitely be a pre-show Ferndale tradition.

It's COVID time. So am I able to fully, completely, and accurately review this place? Not really. But what I can say, is that WAB was one of the few places open in Ferndale during a pandemic and I really appreciate that. My boyfriend and I were driving around trying to find a good takeout spot and we just so happen to drive by here. I ordered the kids sliders with cheese (yes, I'm aware I'm an adult but I still eat like a child), Emory burger, and the bacon and cheese pierogis. The sliders were juicy and the bun was a split hoagie, but dang those fries I could devour! The Emory burger was also so good, those fried onions on top and the egg was perfect. The bacon and cheese pierogis on the other hand, I honestly didn't love. Way too fried and tasted like boiled potatoes.Typical bar food, but still good and they have a decent selection of food. I'll come back for drinks after the pandemic and maybe the pierogis will taste better with some drinks in my system!

Came here with my boyfriend. Were the only ones there but thats okay. Ordered a caprese pizza and shared while my boyfriend had a housemade beer which tasted like beer.

The WAB has some great specials, which is the main reason I've visited. For example, every Sunday, all their beers are only $2. Their happy hour, which runs Monday through Friday from 3pm-7pm, offers a slice of pizza, a beer and a shot of Jim Beam for only $10.Would I come here without HH prices? Probably not. The service is lackluster, with servers hiding in the back rather than ever coming to check on customers. Also, the beer is good, but not great. Their Raspberry Blonde is an easy-drinker and I really like it, so I stick with that one. My husband has tried them all, and as a homebrewer, can make tastier and more complex brews. Check it out for happy hour, but skip it if you're looking for great service and a huge selection of beers.

I cannot say enough good things about the WAB. This is one of the only bars I really enjoy going to in Ferndale. Everyone is so down to earth and friendly and makes you feel welcome. They've undergone a menu change over the past few years, and everything is delicious (I suggest the Buffalo Chicken sandwich or the BBQ Chicken pizza).They have a really cool mug club that has great deals and goodies. Go on a Sunday if you're on a budget when beer is $2 off.

Still bummed they took the green chili burritos off the menu.This is a place to go for a beer and a bit of the cool bar scene. It really rocks when it's warmer and on the patio. The food has been less than stellar since they hit their 15 year anniversary, now they are into what their 19th year? I used to come for their 1/2 Monday for the green chili burritos, but now what's the point. Don't order the wine, it's very low grade, get their brewed beer instead. At least they still have their big salad Caesar still. I still come here because's it's my friend's favorite spot, but I struggle to find anything I like on their menu, everything is just so very blah to me.

We drove out of our way to get here after church, and it was just ok. Apparently their menu had changed a lot since the last time we had come here, because my husband's favorite, the quesadilla, the ONLY reason we came here from Redford, was not on menu that was handed to us anymore. We don't drink beer, so I can't tell you how the brew is, but my husband and son weren't fans of their root beer. (It could be because they're not used to home brewed type of soda.) My daughter thought her kid's pizza was ok. My husband didn't like his meatball sub. My son couldn't get his mouth around his huge sandwich (not that it's a bad thing at all. ;) but I enjoyed my Balsamic chicken sandwich with tomato soup instead of fries or chips. If we head back out to that part of town again from Ypsi, I'd probably pick somewhere else, like the Emory across the street......that is, unless they bring that quesadilla back.

I'm giving three stars because they've got a decent beer selection and their food is pretty phenomenal. And they have a pool table! We had the vegetarian pizza tonight and it was quite delicious. Although a bit over crispy. We had their cheese bread the last time we were here and it was absolutely fantastic. Food and beer are highly recommended. My main reason for not giving more stars is simply the service. Both times we've been here, it seems as though we are surprising the staff and putting them out for ordering. There's a level of condescension that comes with the answer to any question. For instance what beers they have on tap. There was a whole incident the first time we went with the pool table. We didn't see that they had cue sticks or if we had to pay to play. Let's just say the response from the bartender was demeaning. Unfortunately he changed his demeanor as soon as he realized we were upset. Perhaps it's better just to be hospitable in the first place. Granted, I understand I'm a bit sensitive to hospitality and guest experience. So I may have higher expectations. However, I don't feel my expectations are that outlandish. I just enjoy a greeting, a smile, respect, and a thank you. This has not been the experience so far here. We will likely continue to come by for the rest of the experience though. Food, drinks, and pool.