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The Whisky Parlor

Bar

Funky, old-fashioned tavern featuring whisky & speciality cocktails, plus live jazz & other events. People often mention staff,


Address

608 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

Contact

(313) 544-1380

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (220 reviews)

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Working Hours

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Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 Mark T. 5 years ago on Google
    Dark, quiet upper level bar. Cozy and intimate place for getting a cocktail. Hard to notice from the street and you can easily walk right by it without noticing it. Drinks were really good and so was the service. I will definitely be coming back. I came back several more times and I have to say that I am really impressed with the quality of the bartenders and cocktail crafting that they do. For a high end result without the high end price come here.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephanie L. 4 years ago on Google
    Hands down my favorite bar in Downtown Detroit. Live music on Saturday nights, great playlists the rest of the time. Even when it's busy it doesn't feel cramped. Intimate, cozy & mysterious at times. It almost feels like a speakeasy. The whiskey selection is massive, so your best bet is to order a flight & tell the bartender what you normally drink so they can build customized to your taste. They haven't steered me wrong yet.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Allan W. 5 years ago on Google
    A cozy lounge with a friendly and attentive staff. We were looking for an intimate venue to host 15-20 clients for an evening get-together. We found this establishment to be a perfect fit for what we had in mind. The building has a fascinating history and it was lovingly restored. The lounge is tastefully and eclecticly decorated. The whisky collection is an eye-opener. The staff is thoroughly knowledgeable and they made our guests feel comfortable and very well catered to. I will visit this place again next time I am in Detroit, and I will host another function here again if given the opportunity.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joshua K. 5 years ago on Google
    Some of the kindest staff I've encountered. Two guys named Andy served us. Night was slower, made for a good atmosphere. Flights of whiskey available. Happy hour from 4-8 I believe. Not sure why there is a native American statue, but eclectic vibes for sure with some really neat lighting, old brick, and story above.

  • 5/5 Cynthia M. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing experience and very knowledgeable bartenders who made some of the best drinks I've ever had!! I wish the signage was better as we walked past the entrance a few times before stumbling upon it. The front door is on the right of the Grand Trunk Pub patio.

  • 5/5 Daniel G. 4 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite places to grab a drink between the soft couches, atmosphere, and excellent selection of spirits and cocktails.

  • 5/5 bryanax665 4 years ago on Google
    Great happy hour Manhattan and Shepard's pie. Staff was awesome. What more could you want?

  • 5/5 S S. 6 years ago on Google
    Jack was awesome! If you're into Whisky or even Whiskey this is the place to go!

  • 5/5 Eric M. 4 years ago on Google
    Cozy atmosphere. Good music. Great whisky. Very knowledgeable wait staff! Very helpful in selecting a drink. Don't feel like you need to know your whiskys. Flights if 3 half drinks are available for tasting. It's not on the menu, but just ask the wait staff. I also thought the prices were very reasonable.

  • 4/5 Noah M. 4 years ago on Google
    I really like this place. The space is super cool and comfortable, and they generally have interesting and well made cocktails. Was here most recently on a Saturday night and they had a DJ. The music was good, but too loud to hold a decent conversation. IMO, the atmosphere here lends itself better to something more chill.

  • 5/5 Linds K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great cocktails, friendly staff and fun atmosphere! Don't worry if you didn't have time for dinner. They will bring food up from downstairs (Grand Trunk) for you. Weekends they have excellent live jazz. One of my favorite places in down town for its lack of arrogance and comfort.


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Amenities


  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance

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