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About Willis Show Bar

Willis Show Bar is Detroit’s intimate live entertainment venue and classic cocktail bar, opened in 2018 as a revived cabaret space with a stage behind the bar. With a cozy atmosphere, two banquette seating areas facing the stage and upper-tier booths, Willis Show Bar offers a flexible setup that can accommodate roughly 83 seated guests (up to ~125 total, depending on configuration). The venue is located at 4156 Third Street in Detroit, MI 48201, conveniently positioned for downtown visitors and locals alike. Whether you’re catching a intimate gig or a private event, we’ve got you covered for tickets, seating options, and nearby amenities.

For guests driving in, valet parking is available and additional street and nearby parking options exist near Cass Ave and other downtown lots. If you’re taking transit, Willis Show Bar benefits from a mid-60s Transit Score, with Detroit-area bus and rail access nearby. After the show, there are plenty of lodging options within a short drive or stroll, including The Siren Hotel, Westin Book Cadillac Detroit, MGM Grand Detroit, and Detroit Foundation Hotel. We’ll help you navigate seating plans, secure your seats, and connect you with trusted hotel and dining partners to complete your night out.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 4156 Third Street, Detroit, MI 48201 (official site lists 48201; some local coverage uses 48209).
  • Venue type: live entertainment venue and classic cocktail bar, cabaret-style with a stage behind the bar.
  • Capacity: 125 standing; 83 seated (max ~125 depending on configuration).
  • Seating/chart: seating includes two sets of banquette seating facing the stage and upper-tier booths; floor plan available via event setup; explicit seating chart not published publicly.
  • Floor plan/floor layout: 3D floor plan available on Cvent for Willis Show Bar (helps organizers choose seating/standing configurations).
  • Parking: valet parking available; additional nearby street and lot parking options exist (parking near Cass Ave; public parking garages nearby).
  • Transit: City/venue data show a Transit Score around mid-60s; Detroit-area bus/rail access available; proximity to downtown hotels and services.
  • Nearby hotels: numerous downtown Detroit hotels within a short drive/walk (e.g., The Siren Hotel, Westin Book Cadillac Detroit, MGM Grand Detroit, Detroit Foundation Hotel).
  • Nearby hotels sources: Detroit-area hotel listings note downtown options near Woodward Ave and Cass Corridor.
  • Notable events hosted: has hosted intimate gigs by acts such as Nick Waterhouse; Dita Von Teese visited; opened in 2018 as a revived cabaret space; private events are common.