I loved to frequent this place. I hope they open us again soon. I love their live music, especially the "at will " band. Nice ambiance. Small but very cozy. I love the vibe. Drinks were good. Small plates for food. The staff have always been nice and friendly! Overall, always an amazing experience. read more

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Pretty fun experience! Very nice interior. Staff was amazing. I just wish it was longer. 1 hour of live music goes by so quick! And Those punch bowls were delicious, especially the ALL THAT! Also, heads up for all the coffee drinkers, you won't find that here. A suggestion I would make is making sure all the band members look more presentable. Singing with a wrinkled sweat crop shirt aint appealing my dude. read more

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Such a fabulous time with friends at the 80s Party last night! The musicians were awesome and the cocktails are fantastic! Perfect amount of time/price for an 80s show (1 hour, $25 tkt) and cocktails high quality worth the $ Cool, comfortable vibe here for anyone- come as you are feel read more

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Great bar with awesome musical acts. Make sure to book early as shows sell out. There is no food but lots of great cocktails. I hope they add some food in the future even a charcuterie would help. read more

I went here to attend and support a Kamala Harris campaign event hosted by a dear friend of mine. The music was fantastic. The bartender was friendly and made delicious drink recommendations. It was a great night! read more

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Retro bar with great vibe! Very inimate with great musical sounds! Two stages. Parking can be challenging but we found street parking right in front. read more

Willis Show Bar - Music Venues Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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This is a classic 40's style show bar. It is a close, intimate venue where every seat is front row. Although they don't serve food, they do offer variety of artisan cocktails. They offer an eclectic selection of performers and DJs. The Willis is a perfect date night location. read more

Love the vibe, the aesthetic, the architecture. Love it all. Great service. Love when Nicole New & Ben Sharkey are in the roster. No food served. Nosh before. read more

The drinks were amazing and Love the live music. I'm definitely a frequent customer. The atmosphere looks amazing. read more

Willis Show Bar - Tequila Sunrise - Music Venues Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

A time was had!!! My friend celebrated her birthday here and it was great! Live band was amaze balls on 90's night! They do covers of your favorites and boy is it fun! The dress code is classy! Even the bartenders and barmaids are dressed nice! The drinks are made well! Parking is pretty decent as I was in the front! Reservations are needed for the show and must be paid in advance I believe. Booths are reserved! Bar seating is open read more

Had a great time after EMAD despite the bartenders being rude and ignoring my guest and I. I didn't have any drinks prior to arriving, sat at the bar and smiled as I made eye contact with the bartender. The place was not busy so I assumed she'd greet us at some point. Instead she pranced back and forth ignoring us but continued to serve the gentleman sitting directly next to me. We had to move to another part of the bar to get a simple glass of wine from the male bartender. Later during the night she continued to ignore in my opinion most of the women but I can only speak for myself. I even had to ask a man to order a glass of water because she refused. Not sure what her deal was all of the bartenders were kind of rude but she was the worst the other bartenders made things better once they realized I just wanted a glass of wine but their initial response to being told that she was unnecessarily rude was "do you think she cares?" and shrugged it off like it was completely normal and acceptable to be treated that way in that bar. The place is small but looks nice I'd say try it (or not) but avoid this bartender anyone being rude to friendly strangers shouldn't be trusted in a service based position there's no telling what she'd do. I took photos for reference. read more

Willis Show Bar - Rude bartender walking past for the 8th time without greeting guest - Music Venues Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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We had reservations for a party of 6 and a blast was had by all. There is no food here but we did see a few tables bring in food off their own. The live music was entertaining and the establishment was clean and inviting. Our waitress was on point and was sure to keep our water glasses topped off with we were very thankful for. Drinks were delicious. We saw several parties enjoying the large punch bowl offerings which looked like a-lot of fun. Check the website for who is playing and when. We didn't know the band but we knew the genre. Order tickets ahead of the show to save a few dollars per ticket as prices vary. read more

The music here is great with the live band. Me and my WIFE reserve a table with champagne. I will tell you this is one of the best place to have date night. Try the tacos best corn shell tacos on town. Make sure you check which band is playing because it varies. Fridays I think is the best time to come it's perfect to kick off the weekend. That is all. Chief See yourself for what you are worth to the world read more

$10 cover to listen to a DJ. Meh. Drinks were pretty good, not too crazily priced. Classy vibe in the place. Would need to go back when they have live music to give a better review. $20 for 2 people to come into an empty bar with a DJ makes you feel a bit ripped off. read more

Good show, bar nice, service good. Need to work on drink selection. No Pineapple or Coconut Rum. No Bud Light or other light beer. The Big Salad Band was good and entertaining. read more

Killer cocktails and a fun, upbeat atmosphere. The in-house DJs we're playing such great music it was hard not to get up and dance! Bartenders/cocktail servers were very friendly and efficient. Love this place! read more

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We had the best seats in the house! But I don't think there would.be a bad one. Evan was our server and gave us lots of attention to all our questions. He even got all.giddy when his favorite band showed up. Loved the gin drink, but not the monkey pit one. Did not like the bourbon and pineapple combo. I think cuz i just like bourbon straight. Loved the fancy bathrooms with the good paper products. Girls notice that stuff. Would.definitely venture back her again. Yum village food rocked. I loved how spicy the lemon pepper chicken was and how tender the short ribs were. I still favor the jerk chix at Jamaica Pot over Yum tho. Thanks for the fun evening Willis Bar, Yum Village and Yelp. read more

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Such a cool bar. Came here for an Art Night with local DJs and live painting on the stage. The place seems small, but it gets packed! It's a great atmosphere to start out the evening with a few drinks at the cozy booths and then make your way to their dance floor! The staff were so nice and very attentive. I particularly love how they have you enter into a small check in room before proceeding to the art deco bar, really gives it a classy jazz club vibe. read more

Ok this is my second time attending an event - I definitely love the atmosphere of this place. You can come alone, with friends, and/or even a date - they have a WIDE SELECTION of drinks. If you don't know what you're looking for - then just close your eyes and point (heck make a game out of it with friends). Lol! Just FYI - you might want to stick with drinks that are made straight up because mixed drinks are heavily filled with ice. Straight drinks = YES Mixed drinks = NO (request extremely light ice) Please note - no serious food here but they do have a few snacks you can order. Happy drinking!!! read more

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A few months ago my friend and I went to Willis Show Bar for an artist's show. The ambiance was great, love the lighting in this place. They did get one star less due to the bartender charging me $4 for a glass of cranberry juice on the rocks.. I thought that was strange and petty. We didn't want alcohol that night but wasn't expecting to have to buy juice lol. read more

Willis Show Bar - Hallway to restrooms - Music Venues Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Great music! Friendly staff! Drinks are smooth! DJ plays vinyl and live band is awesome. Funk and R&B read more

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What happened to this place? Where is the strict dress code they had on 2018-19? Sound system was turned way up causing the patrons to all yell at each other all the time. Drinks were no where near as well made as they used to be pre-covid. The classy vibe is totally gone. Another great idea, great ambiance ruined in Detroit. I'm curious why it's changed soo much. New manager's? New owners? read more

I have been here twice with my partner this year, both on Saturday night disco/funk nights and loved it both times! The first time we did the later showing and this time we did the earlier one. The staff are all friendly and great. The bartenders make good cocktails. The band is fantastic and fun! Definitely talented musicians. The seating is all around good in our experience for viewing the two small stages. We plan on returning for sure and I would recommend checking them out on a night out! We have had luck, maybe, but we've been able to park both times in the street the show bar is on (the one to the left side of the building). Additionally, we have always been able to order a minimum of two drinks if not three during the set. The bartenders and servers have always been efficient in my experience. :) They also let you bring in food so people at the first showing this time were bringing in take-out from the several nearby restaurants. read more

Dimly lit cocktail bar with live music, performances and djs. Had a great time with friends. They don't sell food, but drinks are ok (not strong enough). Service could be better if you're seated, we waited forever for our drinks. It's better to order your drinks at the bar! read more

Willis Show Bar - Decor - Music Venues Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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No food but the drinks were great! Service was very well too. Love the vibe I danced and dranked all night

Fun night, great drinks, excellent service by Mallory, Well dressed staff in their classy green suits with while collars, reasonable cover charges and a great burlesque show that was preceded by a great band. To quote them they have been Reborn as an upscale cabaret and cocktail bar. Not a place for food but definitely sexy, romantic place to take your Better half to enjoy cabaret, great band, comedy and did I mention that naughty but classy burlesque? Make your reservations and I'm almost sorry I told you about this Detroit treasure that reopened their doors within the last year. Totally remodeled, totally 5 stars yet you leave hungry! Leave a spot for us! read more

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Awesome experience, enjoyed the band and artist Samara! Drinks, ambience, service, and vibes were top tier!

Amazing show! Book a table in advance and be ready to have a good time and dance! A gem !

I was teetering between 4 and 5 stars, but what I love about this place is that it provides a unique experience. I don't know that I would visit all the time, but it can't be beat for a special evening, something other than your normal round of drinks. Loved the burlesque! Loved the band. I also have to give major kudos for the customer service. We went with a bachelorette party where the bride got sick and couldn't make it. We weren't sure if any of us were going to go, but they were accommodating with us on the phone and helping us figure out if there would be any fees. They made us feel comfortable with any decision we made, and I think a lot of other places would have treated us like an inconvenience. The cons are just things that suit my personality, nothing about the place itself. It is a bit too loud, but what do you expect with a live band? And there were two drinks at the table that nobody enjoyed at all (we all passed a bunch), and none of them were mind-blowing. There are plenty of better cocktails at the same price closeby, in my opinion. We aren't huge drinkers, though, so I'm taking my own review of those with a grain of salt :) read more

Nice atmosphere love the the live band cool vibes drinks was awesome Definitely recommend nice crowd. Service great staff was very friendly read more

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Posting this review a little late but nonetheless here it is! My boyfriend and I attended their Valentine's Day event and were in awe the whole time. We've been back a few times since and still feel the same. The vibes are always immaculate no matter what kind of music is playing and the bartenders are super professional and kind. There's not a bad seat in the house! My only complaint would be the parking situation, but that's hard to avoid at most places near downtown. read more

Willis Show Bar - Stage - Music Venues Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Incredible experience from the moment we walked up to the door. Unparalleled hospitality and service, so welcoming. Cocktails were perfect and our bartender was attentive and friendly. The band playing was stellar, excellent showmanship and musicianship. I am super excited to come visit here again! Willis Show Bar embodies the very best of Detroit. read more

Should be called "whatcha talking about Willis" bar. Paid $40 in cover to have a seat at the bar with no one playing. Make sure there is a show prior to paying a cover. Won't be back.Detroit had too many other options... read more

Ambiance is a very cool vibe and really yummy food. The service was very good and people are really nice

Rolling down the street Stopped at Willis Sipping on Gin and Juice! Laid back With my mind on the music And the music on my mind I experienced going on Saturday night which is funk, soul. Fantastic band (The @will band).... their choices, their cohesion and their audience engagement were delightful. We reserved for the 8 show but were lucky enough to be able to stay for the 10 set. They were completely different sets, btw. And the fact that I wanted to stay, says it all! The DJ provided an excellent vibe in between. Totally classy, yet not stuffy concept ..... Willis is like a fine silk tie on a man.... but the tie is loosened and the shirt sleeves are rolled up! I liked the crowd. I recommend this venue on Saturdays as a date night or a solo stop in to enjoy yourself. I'm interested to try other nights. read more

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If you love live music with an intimate feel then this place is the place to go to. The burlesque shows are amazing. We came here for my honeys 40th bday and had a good time. Very classy place we will definitely be back.Thank you Willis Show Bar for an amazing time. read more

Willis Show Bar - Love this place.. - Music Venues Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

What a fantastic place! The cool quotient in this place is SKY HIGH. Take your out of town friends, wherever they're from, and unless they're pretentious jerks, they'll LOVE this place. Velvety, candlelit dark, plush booths, great live music, burlesque dancers, and top notch drinks. I can't WAIT to return; this is the most perfect place to celebrate a birthday or enjoy time with friends. read more

Willis Show Bar - The evolution of a bad girl. My new favorite cocktail! - Music Venues Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Great Music, drinks, ambiance. Great date night experience. You can sit at bar or a reserved table.

Atmosphere was nice However they charge you $20 a person to get in the door but you can't sit in the booth cuz those are reserved so basically you're paying 20 bucks to get in a stand and then when you get your bill there's additional charges for spirits I thought Spirits were part of the drink so for that I rank the service poor And as far as the drinks go they're severely watered down three Long Islands and three Moscow Mules felt like I had only been drinking Pepsi do not recommend going read more

I've had two experiences at the Willis Show Bar (about 2+ years apart) and I have to say that this place is so unique and a wonderful place for a night out. Both times I've done reservations and what's nice is you actually have a place to sit and enjoy the music instead of squeezing into a corner and fighting for a drink. Both times the music has been wonderful and entertaining. Drinks are pretty good, $10-$15 per, but they are nicely made and use quality ingredients. Servers are attentive and professional. read more