I'm not sure about this place...I can say that I wouldn't want to spend a entire evening here. It's just not that comfortable of a venue where you'd want to, but it's not a bad spot to grab a cocktail or two midstream. They make a decent drink here and the ambiance while hit and miss depending on the crowd, the night and the time can be fun as long as you're with entertaining company. That said, the guitar player Saturday was a nice surprise but he seemed to cut his set early so I'm guessing it was about to turn into Miami Vice after we left. But for a another spot to check out while bar hopping this place has it's moments.
Review Source:Came here on a Thursday night this week and I was impressed. The place was relatively quiet - but we got there around 8:00. I had the white chocolate raspberry and the Snickers martinis. Both were amazing! A little too expensive for someone of my financial status, but it's nice for a little treat once in a while. Our sever was friendly, helpful, and prompt. The patio left a little to be desired, but the weather was beautiful so I wasn't too bothered with aesthetics. The live music inside was a little too loud, hence the reason we chose to sit on the patio.
Review Source:Used to come here pretty often with the crew a few years ago. It was always a cool place to chill with friendly staff accommodating guests, making great suggestions from specialty drinks they were excited for people to try out and enjoy their evening. Kind of felt like that really awesome place that only you and your buddies knew about. We would meet tons of girls there mostly because you can actually lounge around and have conversations with other people. Good times back then.
Went back for a birthday gathering and W-T-F happened to this place?? Doorman man making it difficult to get in, the place was half empty and this is a very small place mind you. When he decided we could meet with our group inside it was like a bad club scene trying desperately to look cool. Get over it, you're in Ferndale and not New York. No disrespect to Ferndale because the city is actually really cool but you know what I mean. Anyway, the place is filled with douchey dudes that think they're trendy and hot stuff. The females there seemed to be receptive to such men so I guess they may be doing something right for themselves...
Drinks took forever to get back to us. They were not correct, and they were clearly watered down or definitely not the top shelf premium brands we ordered. We drink frequently and we know better, get real. The bill was wrong and they couldn't fix it on the computer so the waitress went back to ring in the bill all over again and I don't even know what she came back with. The poor girl seemed flustered and complained like this was all nothing new. We threw down cash after it sounded like the bill was kind of right and we left around 12 to get some food next door.
Some of the people that were there for the birthday were who I used to go with to The Bosco back in the day when it was a great spot and they said it came under new ownership and has been declining since. What a waste.
I went there on a Saturday night. Â $15 to get in and a mandatory $5 coat check. Â Saturated with Kim Kardashian clones and fist-pumping douches. Â Literally, everyone looks, dresses, and acts exactly the same. Â Keep in mind I only went here once, so maybe I got a bad night. Â Also keep in mind I am not a fan of ultra-posh clubs. Â The staff seemed nice enough, and the bathrooms were clean, but I did not enjoy myself one bit.
Just to reiterate: Â I don't necessarily have an issue with this establishment, other than the price. Â It's the crowd that really makes me want to swim with sharks. Â I would rather wear Oprah's undies as a ski mask.
Bosco was fun, but nothing memorable. Typical uppity bar, with exactly the type of people you'd think inside. We went for a girlfriends birthday. It was over crowded which took away from the experience. It also took me a while to get a drink. The bar itself is nice, everyone seemed friendly and the music wasn't bad. But to me it was just another bar, nothing i "have" to experience again.
Review Source:This place used to be very nice years ago. A chick cool lounge where young professionals would hang out. Then it went downhill. We heard it has come back so last night four of us (all men) went there to give it a try. Arrogant bouncer wouldn't let us in, asked us if we're on the guest list. What guest list? He said that after 11:30, every night apparently, noone can get in unless they're on a guest list. And we would know that... how? Bosco doesn't even have a website! A group of guys came in after us and he asked them the same thing. They hesitated a bit, then mentioned some name (most likely completely made it up) and he let them in. When we asked to speak to the manager, he wouldn't let us and told us he was the manager of the door.
Needless to say, there goes another bar which we won't patronize again.
Small bar. It was nice. Most everyone were dressed to impress. It was cool but a few people seemed a bit snobbish. This was my first time here but there was obviously a new bartender serving my drink. I bought a Surfer on Acid but it tasted rly watered down. Oh well...but other than that it was kinda cool. Nice place to chill when you want to get out for awhile.
Review Source:I went to the Bosco on a night out with my girlfriends. There were about 16 of us and our second stop was this establishment. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the it was very nice for a low key night out. I would have preferred to go with maybe a smaller group as when we arrived no one was dancing. They had a DJ playing some great music but mostly everyone was sitting around talking. I would definitely go again but, as I said, with less people who aren't looking to dance.
Review Source:Remember how I used to think of the bosco as a special place... where I almost felt like I was vacationing somewhere awesome when I was inside? Â Well thanks to the changes due to new ownership, walking inside only made me WISH I was on vacation... or frankly, wish I was anywhere but the bosco. Â So not worth my time... and so not the type of vibe I expect from a Ferndale establishment. Â They took away the awesome drink specialities, they highlight beers like miller lite while putting buckets for bottle service on the tables, the bartender seemed less than intelligent and looked plastic... none of these things are an improvement in my mind. Â Oh well - another one bites the dust.
Review Source:My one and only complaint with The Bosco is that they allow smoking on the patio. Not only is that really obnoxious, but also completely illegal in Michigan. We notified the staff and management, and they didn't seem to care.
Other than that, drinks were good. Prices were fair. Service was fine. A good place to hang out, but not as cool as it used to be.
As a local I despise this establishment. It's a pretentious bar for Ferndale, with a crowd that obvioulsy belongs in Birmingham or West Bloomfield. They probly feel like they're 'going to the city'! LOL! Unless you're a has-been stripper or a guy that sports way to much hair gel and cologne, I'd stay away.
Review Source:I have always liked this bar. Kind of trendy without being hipster. Has class without being pretentious. Enough room to dance a little bit on a busy night but intimate and small enough so you would never lose your company. I have been here on some weekend nights where it was relatively quiet, and some nights it was packed. It is best enjoyed when it is in the middle. Drink prices and barstaff are average. If you are ever in Ferndale on a Wed. night and looking for a bar to drink cheap, this is your place. $1 wells Wednesday nights, you can't really beat that these days, especially in a nicer venue like this. The DJs usually play good Hip-Hop, Dance, Electro House, Reggaeton, Soca, and all your new good stuff. I recommend checking this venue out. Main risk is it has its busy times and dead times, so it could be hit or miss. Also, no complaints on the patio in the summer time!
Review Source:Ugh... I used to love this place. Great atmosphere. Good service, different concept from many other bars in town. I had a Groupon that I had purchased that if used on Wednesday was worth more than other days. I called ahead to find out when they opened and was told 8 which matched the website and Yelp's info. We walked in at 8:10 and were told they were closed. Like most would, we then asked when do you open. They didn't know the answer.
Flash forward an hour...we come back and are seated and I inquire about the specials which per Yelp and The Bosco's website there are $1 well drinks. The server said that there were no specials. Just specialty drinks. Hmmm
We ask her to check on the specials which takes awhile. She settles with us for $3 wells and something else... she takes our order and forgets a drink and we can't get her attention for at least 10-15 minutes. We flagged down another server. She seemed to be either inexperienced and possibly distracted by friends at another table in her section.
When we've felt that we had exhausted the $25 Groupon money, we asked for our bill. Another knock on the service. The waitress couldn't do simple mental math and came back stating we owed money when actually, they owed us... 4 wells @ $3 equals $12 plus $8 for 2-$4 beers..... per bosco it equals $33... but in the rest of the world (math is a universal language, right?) it is $20. Even if they charged us for the DD's diet coke, the most the bill should have been was $22. Â She was given an opportunity to fix the bill, and when it was still wrong, I was fed up.
She went to get the mgr on duty to fix the computer to print a proper bill Not impressed... he totally blew me off and did not apologize for the service. He just brushed me off like a bother and while he took care of the bill, it was as if he was getting rid of us as if we were the problem and not his inept staff. He treated me like the bimbos in blk dresses that deliver drinks ( I wouldn't call them waitresses as they haven't proven themselves capable of anything but looking good in a LBD). Being a professional, I was not pleased with being called honey. We should have been apologized to. Good thing I had a deal and didn't waste any real money.
Ok, I am in complete contradiction with everyone else, but the only word I can think to describe my experience at The Bosco is disaster.
My girlfriends and I were looking for somewhere to go for a later happy hour, and one of them had a GroupOn for The Bosco so we went there. Â
First off, their website and the worker my friend spoke to on the phone both said they open at 8pm. Â We got there at 8pm to be told by their staff that they were not open. Â I asked them what time they were going to open and I was told "8:30 or 9ish", I swear that was the actual reply. Â What kind of business does not know what time they open? Â
So we came back around "9sih" to use our GroupOn. Â First off, the waitress said that they wouldn't honor the GroupOn because they recently came under new ownership, but then returned super confused and she said it was ok. Â Second, they wont honor the drink specials that are listed on the Yelp page, obviously they have not updated that either, along with their website. Â Then, the waitress forgot one of the 4 drinks we ordered.
To top it off they were allowing people to smoke on the back patio with the doors wide open into the inside seating area. Â Not only is this in violation of the Michigan Smoke Free Law it was really annoying. Â
The atmosphere at The Bosco was beautiful, so I wanted to like the place, but everything was such a cluster. Â Obviously the new owners have no idea how to run a business and I don't think you could pay me to go back there. Â I don't write many straight up complaining reviews, but this place earned it every step of the way.
Okay so I have somewhat mixed feelings about The Bosco. What it boils down to is that the inside bar is small, usually, usually too loud, and either eerily empty or packed. Â That said I LOVE their patio, it is so nice! The lighting is great and it is a really beautiful place to sit and enjoy cocktails in nice weather. Â I'd have to say that the cocktails are also an A+ and I like that there is an air of upscale class to this place. Â I feel comfortable going in more casual cloths, but I also enjoy getting just a touch dressed up when I go because I don't feel overdressed like I might at some bars.
Review Source:The Bosco is the sort of bar that reminds me that even though Detroit is what I call a "casual city" we still know how to dress up for a really amazing night out. And when we want to do that - this is where we go. I'm proud to have a place that feels on par with any lounge I'd seek out in LA or NY.
The cocktails here are always amazing. And somehow it's the kind of bar I'll find myself with a friend on a random Tuesday night swapping hilarious stories until far too late into the night. The bartenders are wonderfully attentive. The setting is minimal, chic and just the sort of place you want to share. Add to that a balmy summer night and you get the Bosco patio, with its fountain. It's a little oasis in Ferndale and one I truly enjoy.
From top DJs who set the mood to a crowd who clearly show up ready to be seen, the Bosco has a reputation as being a bit fancy. Maybe too fancy. But to me, it's just what Ferndale and metro Detroit needed. Â I'll strut over in stilettos any night of the week.
So far i've only been there once having been already a tad bit intoxicated, but it was really nice. We had cheaper drink coupons from going to see a movie at the magic bag. We sat outside and it was very serene. I could see people going there dressed up all fancy while at the same time you get all the people from the movies at the bag, so it's a good mix. We definitely will be back next time we go to see a movie at the magic bag.
Review Source:I loved the Bosco years ago, but now that it's smoke free, I love it even more!! The cocktails are unique and tasty. The service is good, and the couches are comfy!
They have a patio which is perfect for summer and makes you feel like your in NYC or Miami. They always have on some odd movie and their music is so chill.
Go early and snag a great seat! Tuesdays if you bring your passport you get a discount. I don't ever remember paying a cover charge. Look for the green and white lights.
Last night was the 1st time I've been to The Bosco. Initially, we walked right past it! (It was early.) I was so impressed with the entire lounge, and loved the outdoor area! Very simple, but a great atmosphere! Our waitress was great. She put our drinks up over her waitress station when we walked outside for my friend to smoke. We asked about having parties there, and she was informative. The manager was nowhere to be found for some reason. That puzzled me since it's not a big place & they were not busy.
I also liked that they offer bottle service. I guess it comes with a great setup so that a large group doesn't have to worry about a waitress getting drinks, missing drinks, screwing up drinks. It's expensive, but it makes sense.
I really enjoyed our time here last night and will definitely be back!
judging by all the reviews i guess its hard to keep this place a secret anymore. this is my favorite lounge in michigan. i try to look for other places like this and i just cant find any. maybe im not looking hard enough. Â ive only been here a few times since its a little out of the way, but i know it will be a big treat the next time i can make it out.
Review Source:Friday night = slow... On the outside of this joint looked alitlle unweary although...once you take the few steps in to the place... Bosco looked like a dream that came out of the movies. Â I love how this lounge looks like. It even has a patio with heaters, water flowing, and alot of tables for groups to socialize. I like the decor of this place... I like the music they play in there.
Review Source:Great neighborhood bar. It's a classier place on the smaller side, and very clean. The outdoor patio is nice in the summer and the inside is even nicer now that they don't allow smoking! The drink prices are moderate and they offer a full bar with a menu of specialty drinks. On Tuesdays they do have specials, making it very inexpensive. The staff and bartenders are nice, it attracts a good crowd, and there is comfortable seating inside. It's a great bar to go to to relax and unwind.
Review Source:One of my favorite bars in Metro Detroit. It is the best during the summer where there is the outdoor patio in the back where you can lounge and relax. What is also great  about this place it is now SMOKE FREE inside.
Unlike most bars you can still smoke in the venue and at the end of the night your clothes smell, your hair smells, and everything else. I like the speical drinks they have. My favorite there is the Mojito. It a good place where you can stand and mingle with other people. Good crowd. A trendy place, some nights are packed and some are not like most bars in Michigan. There is never a place which is consistanly packed regardless of the time you go. During the week it would be a great place to take a date and get to know .
The music is different more on the techno type. Never any hip hop if that is what you are looking for. Most of the time it is techno. No dance floor if you are looking to dance. There is still room to dance around but not to get your freak on like in the clubs. Thursday night is a good night to go and of course the weekends.
Parking is not that bad just have to find spots behind the venue or if you are willing to walk you can park in the residential areas.
Five stars when it's warm out and I can hang out on the awesome patio in the back. Four stars when it's cold out and it's crowded inside. This place is cool and a nice hang out spot if you want more to drink than just a plain beer.
I went there for an event one time and we got there early (before they opened). The staff was nice enough to let us in early and made us all drinks.
The music is good, not your typical "Woody's, O'Tooles, Post Bar" type of music. :) They have different specials and promotions that go on during the week too.
Cutting and pasting from an earlier review under "The Bosco Lounge":
A really nice space (indoor and out) with great attention to design detail, rendered lame by the attitudes of staff and patrons. There are plenty of bars to choose from in Ferndale -- no need to put up with such pretentiousness.
I love this hip, swanky, well-decorated lounge. Â It's not everyone's scene, but if it is, you will love the Bosco. Â On the east side of Woodward in Ferndale, north of Nine Mile, the facade resembles an H&R Block. Â Inside the atmosphere is energetic but not frantic. Â The music is great and the spectrum of electronic and dance music is played. Â The walls are lined with tables and seating the the main bar towards the front. Â Whenever I've been in the Bosco the screen has showed a variety of films from bollywood to Brigitte Bardot flicks. Â An outdoor patio is attached to the back of the lounge. Â There is never a cover, but sometimes there is a line to get in.
The Bosco has a full bar and a short list of specialty drinks including a tequila caiperena and various mojitos. Â The drinks are expertly prepared and delicious. Â The only drawback to this bar is that the drinks are quite expensive. Â For inexpensive drinks go to Passport Tuesdays, where you are served drinks for $2 if you present your passport at the door.
If you're in to the lounge scene, check out the Bosco and you won't be disappointed.
I can't believe I have not reviewed this place yet.
Back when I first moved from NYC to Detroit summer 03, my friends kept taking me to all the sports bars and dives around the area, not that there is anything wrong with those places, but just not my thing, I had just lived in NYC for 6 years and liked the laid back lounge type feel. You know the kind with great drinks, chill upbeat music (think tribe called quest, N*E*R*D ), and good looking people dressed like they want to be out, not like they are in their friends basement playing poker.
I had read about the Bosco on the Internet while I was still in NYC when looking into the nightlife around Detroit. So I kept telling the friends that I met when I moved here about it, but they never heard of it. Well one night I dragged them from their comfort zone in Royal Oak down to the Bosco. Immediately I was impressed. Great drinks, good music, and a great atmosphere. The place is set up very nice. It reminded me a lot of a bar in NY I went to a lot. Lots of places to sit and have drinks with your friend and you don't need to buy a bottle like all the wanna be clubs in town. There is a outdoor patio that is nice in the summer, it even has those outdoor heater lamps for when the temps dip a little.
Every drink I have had from this place has always been good, not to weak and not too strong. The staff has always been great.
The only thing is that the crowed is hit or miss. Sometimes it is packed, but sometimes when you walk in it looks like just a group of friends standing by the bar. I always found it odd that it does not draw a big crowed most of the time. I guess most MI peps like their sports too much, and there is no TVs in the Bosco. That is a very good thing for me. When you go out, you are supposed to socialize not have your face glued to a boob tube. Stay at home or go to a game party if you want to watch sports. Any other city, this place would have a line out the door most nights.
When it is crowded there is a mix of people, everyone from the trendy, sceanster types to business casual. Most of the time everyone is dressed to impress in a stylish way. No redwing jerseys and luggs look here. Although you do see a lot of the trying way too hard to dress like you are a creative type, but hey that's Ferndale, you know the glasses with clear lenses just for looks, wears black all the time and carries around a macbook pro, most likely went to CCS or wants to, haha. I can say that I really work in the "creative" biz.
I think smoking is allowed as I have seen ashtrays and bosco match boxes, but I have never really noticed it being too smokey thank god. I did hear the owner on NPR a couple months back talking about how he was for the smoking ban. I wish it would pass too, it did very well in NYC. You can always smoke on the patio at the Bosco.
The Bosco is my favorite bar in the metro area, I just wished I lived a little closer now that I am in Dearborn.
The Bosco was a bar way ahead of the curve in the Detroit area, and is still waiting for most people in the area to catch up to that curve.
Ah, The Bosco! Â I have yet to find anything that is remotely like it in Boston. Â It's a nice chill place where you can relax and unwind and here some pretty chill music. Â The bartenders were great and gave everyone equal service, the crowd was genuine and people came dressed as they are whether it was hipster-ish or casual. Â And yet everyone just blended together. Â The patio is my favorite during the summer. Â I hope that someday I will find something like it in Boston.
Review Source:Located in Ferndale this chic bar offers patrons well made drinks in a swanky atmosphere.
Finding it's home on Woodward this local hot spot attracts a more mature, hip crowd. with a bar well stocked and an open, modern decor, Ferndale's the Bosco is definitely one of those bars that one goes to to not to watch sports, but to enjoy a martini or a beer while listening to some laid back tunes.
I started going to the Bosco years ago when a friend of mine was a bartender and have been going ever sense. The bartenders are attentive and well versed in making drinks, especially mojitos. In addition, the Bosco offers a great selection of imported brews. If you're looking for a night on the town with well behaved bar goers, check out the Bosco.
Went to the Bosco on a friday night and enjoyed it. Love the 'Good Drink' Martini. Lemony and not sweet but just right. They use a high grade vodka for everything, at least Svedka. Ambience is lovely, hip, and unique. Just what I think the owners were looking for. Bathrooms for women were nicely decorated and clean. Interior by the window in front of bar echoes so watch your convo. Leather chairs for 2-3 people are situated throughout lounge. You can relax here, never too crowded.
Review Source:Not bad. Â Nice interior with good drinks. Â Can attract some odd characters, especially in the summer when it gets more business due to the large outdoor patio. Â And by odd characters I mean douche bags. Â Think hair gel, striped button ups and shiny black shoes. Â But let's not generalize. Â A pretty diverse crowd, lots of seating and decent service. Â Music is pretty loud but and isn't BAD, but isn't worth asking about either. Â This is where I come for a sort of low key night. Â Many tend to keep to themselves and you can easily relax and drink with a friend or two.
Review Source:Not my scene, but if you like lounge-bars, this might be the place for you. Â I kind of felt like a cobbler on the little stools in the back though. Â It was not as chill as I'd hoped, and it was too loud to talk to anyone. Â Drinks are not so cheap by Detroit standards. Â Also, there seemed to be a lot of creepy, kind of desperate guys, if that's your thing.
Review Source:Not half bad. Â The lounge has a nice feng shui about it. Â Â The drinks were perfectly made and although, the music was loud, I didn't mind it. Â Granted, I went on a Thursday night and was one of two groups there. They have plenty of seating with two nice long, comfy couches. Â In the summer they have a patio that looked like it could be fun. Â I have no idea what the scene is since I was practically the only person in the place.
Review Source:I think I like this place because it reminds me of some of the lounges I used to frequent in the Wicker Park neighborhood in Chicago when I lived there, except at the Bosco you can actually get a seat and you don't have to wait 15 minutes to pee. Â The music is, however, ridiculously loud, which is a personal pet peeve. Â Boo. Â As far as the drinks go, all I can say is, pomegranate mojito. Â I don't need anything else. Â They are half the reason I go. Â I've heard the patio is really nice in the summer; for some reason I've only hung out there in the winter so I've never been outside.
A great lounge, but they need to turn down the music. Â It's not that good, anyway.
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