New Way Bar is a live music venue at 23130 Woodward Ave in Royal Oak, MI, open daily from 11:00 AM. takeout, dine-in and patio seating available.
New Way Bar is a live music venue and old-fashioned bar at 23130 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, rather than Royal Oak, MI. Its programming includes live bands, comedy acts, open-mike nights and themed events, with karaoke also among its listed offerings. The atmosphere is described as laid-back, casual and cozy. Dancing, arcade games and bar games add options beyond the stage, and the bar is also listed as suitable for watching sports.
Beer, cocktails, liquor and wine are served, along with food available at the bar and happy-hour drinks. There is indoor seating and outdoor seating, with dine-in and takeout available but no delivery or table service. The venue accommodates groups and is also listed as suitable for solo dining. Free lot and street parking are available, and the entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. Reservations are not accepted. Its Google rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 756 reviews.
“Came for a fun night out on what happened to be a comedy night and the comedian onstage in a red and black cut off flannel shirt and cross chain thought it was ok to say slurs during his set? Disgusting experience I can’t believe he was …”
— Garrett Christopher, September 7, 2026 · google
“It was open comedy night that night. The food I had was blah. The comedy was blah, just a whole blah experience”
— John “JR” Reynolds, August 20, 2026 · google
“I'VE BEEN THERE A BUNCH OF TIMES BEFORE WITH AND WITHOUT SECURITY THERE AND WITH DIFFERENT ONES AND THE BARTENDER EVEN SEEN MY BAGS MORE THEN A COUPLE TIMES (NOT IN SAME DAY ALWAYS) AND I ASKED HIM IF I WAS OK WITH MY BAGS AND I INCLUDED…”
— SHAUN ZWEIG, August 13, 2026 · google
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