The Best breweries in Madison Heights, MI (2026)
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This best breweries guide for Madison Heights, MI compares four options in Royal Oak and Ferndale, with clear differences in food, setting and closing times. Urbanrest Brewing Company at 2615 Wolcott St has the highest Google rating of the four: 4.7 from 517 reviews. Its low-key industrial taproom serves seasonal craft beer, kombucha, sodas and charcuterie boards. Urbanrest Downtown, at 210 W Nine Mile Rd, follows with 4.6 from 28 reviews; a reviewer describes a large patio out back. Royal Oak Brewery at 215 E 4th St has the largest review count, with 878 reviews and a 4.3 rating. Its heated beer garden and from-scratch American menu distinguish it from the taproom format. It also opens earlier than the other entries: 11:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday. Woodward Avenue Brewers at 22646 Woodward Ave pairs a 4.3 rating from 187 reviews with pizza, paninis, a pool table and a photo booth. For a late evening out from Madison Heights, MI, it has the latest Friday and Saturday closing time at 1 a.m., compared with midnight at both Urbanrest locations and 11 p.m. at Royal Oak Brewery.
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- Which brewery in this Madison Heights, MI guide has the highest rating?
- Urbanrest Brewing Company in Ferndale leads with a Google rating of 4.7 from 517 reviews. Urbanrest Downtown has 4.6 from 28 reviews. Royal Oak Brewery and Woodward Avenue Brewers both have 4.3, with 878 and 187 reviews respectively.
- Which options serve food alongside beer?
- Royal Oak Brewery serves a from-scratch American menu, with food available at the bar and dessert. Woodward Avenue Brewers has a menu featuring pizza and paninis, plus vegetarian offerings. Urbanrest Brewing Company serves charcuterie boards.
- Which breweries have outdoor seating?
- Royal Oak Brewery has a heated beer garden and outdoor seating. Woodward Avenue Brewers also lists outdoor seating. At Urbanrest Downtown, a review describes a large patio out back.
- Where can I get a beer earliest on Sunday?
- Royal Oak Brewery opens at 11 a.m. Sunday and closes at 9 p.m. Urbanrest Brewing Company opens at noon, Urbanrest Downtown at 2 p.m., and Woodward Avenue Brewers at 3 p.m.
- What parking options are listed for these breweries?
- Urbanrest Brewing Company lists free street parking and a paid lot. Royal Oak Brewery lists paid garage, lot and street parking. Woodward Avenue Brewers and Urbanrest Downtown each list paid lot parking. All four list wheelchair-accessible parking and entrances.