Orchid

141 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220, USA

Address:	141 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220, USA
Phone:	+1 248-336-8077
Site:	orchidferndale.com
Rating:	3.4
Working:	Closed Closed 9PM–2AM 9PM–2AM 9PM–2AM 9PM–2AM Closed

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Reviews 7

Shane Hamilton

I used to go here every saturday night with 2 good friends. On average we spent about 200$ in drinks every time and the bar staff knew us and loved us.... However, recently some disturbing things have happened... One time I was DDing for my other two friends as I had to work in the morning. I witnessed an extremely inhebriated girl I had spoken to earlier being sexually assaulted by a man that was not her boyfriend who I had also met earlier that night. I went up and asked if she was ok and she couldnt even formulate a sentence in response. I was then put in a headlock from behind by the assaulter and after getting away yelled at him. A bouncer came and stepped between us and told him to walk away. Even though this altercation resulted in a cut below my eye, HE WAS NOT KICKED OUT!! My two friends witnessed the whole thing and yelled at the bouncer and the aggressor and other people were shocked to see he wasnt kicked out either. After addressing the Bouncer that a woman had been sexually assaulted and I was asking if she was ok, he said whatever and walked away!!! A seperate experience, I happened to be DDing again for my same friends and another friend that came along. An off duty bouncer was in civilian cloths and being aggressive and yelled at me and tried to start a fight with me because he saw me watching him make a fool of himself. After watching him being buddy buddy with another bouncer, I just walked away. Later I addressed the Bouncer on duty and asked if he was an off duty bouncer and he replied yes. I said ok, good to know if I need to call the police later because it is obvious that you would have your friends back even if he was at fault. He replied with you got that right and walked away. Later that night I was outside and experienced a bloody nose as I have terrible allergies. I quickly had it stopped and nobody was affected by it. They asked me to step outside because they didnt want any blood on their property. I did while my friends were inside. Once it had fully stopped and I tried to re enter, the bouncer made me aware that I was "Done for the night". After explaining it was a medical condition and requesting to meet his manager, he refused both and said sorry oh well. Being the fact that I know the ferndale police very well, I will be speaking to them to file a police report and have Orchid Investigated. In conclusion, if you want to be sexually assaulted, physically assaulted, have bouncers not watching out for anyone but themselves, and want to be kicked out because of a pre existing medical conidition, this is the club for you. Otherwise, I would advise to stay away. Me and my friends determined after the most recent experience that we will no longer be going to Orchid for saftey concerns. Good luck.

jorgeyio donald

I also saw previous comments suggesting bouncers and staff are prejudice to the black guests which doesnt surprise me at all. Not enough booths and seating. Most clubs have areas where people can order without a rediculous line. Not here. Probably violating fire safty laws. its so congested in areas that shouldnt be. they overfill the capacity way to easily. Not that thats a good thing this facility isnt that big at all. They do have a dinky dance floor but other than that barely anywhere to sit let alone stand. Waitresses are clearly over worked. I mean the one thing i can say is the drinks were very cheap. Also they dont allow people to wear designer hats. But they are sexist as women can wear hats. Someone is going to wventually sue this place for discrimination whether for being racist or being sexist against male guests. I get clubs are loud but this club was way too loud and had like no where to conversate with others and doesnt even have any kind of booths. They do have a outside area which isnt that bad but is clearly for smokers more than regular guests who want a few minutes away from the dance floor to talk and conversate. Very stupid considering this suppose to be a social enviroment

Isaac Hanna

I used to go once in awhile, I will never go back. The bar staff is great but unfortunately the security guards and the managers suck pretty hard and that ruins everything. For some odd reason there are some security guards there who enjoy instigating fights with the customers. One specifically who has red hair enjoys talking crap to a friend of mine for no reason. The security guard was about to hit my friend who didnt swear at him, didnt raise his voice to him, didnt even walk up to him actually. I get in between them and I say, "Just leave us alone man we didnt do anything wrong." So he calls for back up instantly before anything else when were being peaceful and Im then put in a choke hold to the point I couldnt breathe and kicked out when a simple, "You need to go now" could have been in order. Then when I calmly tried to talk to the manager about it he didnt give two shits. He more over promoted his security guards to assault us, which by the way is illegal for them to put their hands on you.

edjj8451

I have been to orchid so many times, Ive always had a blast drinks were always good! Loved the two dollar your calls its! We just went on Wednesday for the night before thanksgiving I have me +25 people coming. And they bouncer refused to let them all in for free because they didnt all show up at the same time. I had to argue with him multiple times to get my friends in with out paying the $10 cover! We ended up leaving and going to Rosies. Also the club promoter Paul that set up the STUPID Latin nights is an idiot and could hold a conversation because he was drunk. I had my friend Lisa who works there set the reservation for me and the promoter still wouldnt budge. I will not go back again.

Kari B

Okay so I agree with Christopher Stacherskis review. I went here very open-minded for my birthday, looking to celebrate and dance. The staff was nice and quick and I enjoyed their "you call it" drink special. There was a pimp looking man at least 50 years old walking around randomly pelvic thrusting women. The dance stage consisted of women staring at themselves in the mirror while they danced and their butt cracks hung out of their too tight pants, which was really interesting to watch. The DJ didnt have any original mixes either, more of a generic top 100 kind of thing.

Rachel Tate

Wasnt really worth the trip to be told we can go jn because of ripped jeans, but we let in previously with no problem wearing the same style. Its okay to have rules, but dont lie to my face because youre going for a certain "aesthetic. The only difference was we were rocking a natural style, and not straight hair as we had before. I wouldnt have thought too much of it, but it looks like this place isnt know for its inclusiveness proven evident in previous reviews. Such a waste on a good location. Save your time and your money. It isnt worth the trip.

Sara Myefski

Im there every weekend... Friday nights are my favorite! The crowd is always so diverse that anyone should feel comfortable to let loose and party. Plus, the staff is super focused on making sure that women, especially, feel comfortable to have fun. If a guy is making any lady feel uncomfortable and being inappropriate, the security will make sure that it is taken care of immediately. Definitely a great place for girls night out or a bachelorette party! PLUS, no other place Ive been can compare with the drink specials!