Soho — Restaurant in Ferndale

This place is definitely geared more towards the regulars. Didn't feel comfortable here at all. Felt very out of place which is weird considering how much this place advertises how they are LGBTQIA+ friendly. In a town where it's supposedly progressive its strange that I a black queer guy feel out of place here. I ask for a drink I get this dry, cold, dismissive disposition from most of the bartenders. Then when they tend to someone else their whole disposition changes to friendly and warm. Especially if its a regular or a white dude or trans who is a part of the community. If you're not white and not from ferndale or at least look like you are you will be treated funny. One Lady whose name I didn't get but had long brown hair was very kind and helpful.

I could've stayed home got drunk by myself and would've had a better time than being here. I've heard stories about how rude this place can be but sheesh. Literally saw some lady come in waited at the bar and left without getting served after waiting for like 20 minutes while the bartenders are hanging out with these group of guys at the bar towards the front.

If you're not white, or look straight this this place isn't welcoming. Ever seen a movie where the outsider comes to a saloon or bar and everybody stops and stares at the outsider then treats that person all strange. Being dry and stank acting? That's...

The bartender with the short brown hair and lip piercing on the right side of her face was very rude and racist. She profiled my cousin referring to her as “that girl” and talking about her to other customers and workers. She served our white friend with no problem until my cousin asked her politely if she had any animosity towards her and said her (bartender’s)demeanor was coming off hostile and racist. Instead of being professional the bartender stormed off telling everyone my cousin attacked her and was yelling at her. The bartender with the beard was kind and professional and assured my cousin she was safe to enjoy the bar. When our white friend tried to talk to the girl bartender the bartender broke a glass and got angry and other customers began to gang up on our friend. The girl bartender then called the cops and they put our friend in handcuffs. One would think in 2023 and that the lgbtq community would be more welcoming and inclusive but I guess black people will always be hated. Unfortunately we will never go back but I warn people of color...

Soho is the place to be if you want quick and great service in a friendly, clean environment. Every single staff member from the bartenders to the bussers to the owners work really hard to make sure everyone is accommodated, and that the entire place, yes even the bathrooms, are clean, no matter how busy it is. They even go above and beyond by making sure everyone feels safe and comfortable. If there’s ever any issues, they take care of it right away. As long as you, and whoever you’re with know how to behave in public, they treat everyone equally. The portion of the drinks with the prices are really great as well. Literally, the only “flaw” to Soho is that they are always so busy and packed because of how great the bar is. Every other bar on 9mile and even all of Ferndale is never as busy as Soho. It’s always great energy...