Sneakers Pub   

"Run a tab until I die!" or so one regular at Sneaker's was overheard requesting. Sadly for that chap, this isn't an option, though there are loads of other reasons this mainstay is a perennial Woodward Ave. favorite. Long a host to frenzied fans, this is your consummate neighborhood sports bar. Pretension? No sir. Cheap drinks and darn good eats? Absolutely! Try the Texas-style grilled-cheese for something to stick to your ribs between drams. And here's a tip for the ladies: If you're leery about the male-dominated norm in most sports bars, be assured Sneaker's is female-friendly. It's not uncommon for groups of easy-going girls to head to Sneaker's for a night out. Part of Ferndale's hip Bosco/Post/WAB connection, there is plenty for barstool space elsewhere if you fancy a good pub-crawl. -- Jessica J. Shaw