Everybody loves a parade, especially Detroit’s annual Thanksgiving Parade!  Enter The Whitney, Detroit’s “home for the holidays” where a roaring fire welcomes visitors and an all-inclusive, all-you-can-eat brunch (including champagne, mimosas and all non-alcoholic drinks) warms their insides.  Whether you’re nine or 90, there’s something for everyone!

The Whitney Thanksgiving brunch includes  parade seating along Woodward Avenue, including hot chocolate or coffee delivered directly to your seat.  Two brunch seatings are available; one at 7:00 a.m., one at 7:30 a.m. (All access roads to The Whitney are closed at 7:30am.)

 The price includes valet parking, brunch, parade seats, tax and gratuity along with a “Goodie Box” and special surprise gift to be enjoyed while watching the parade.  Tickets are on sale now ...  $149 for adults and $89 for kids 10 and under, please note that all guests require a ticket

 Our Thanksgiving Parade Brunch sells out quickly, so we encourage you to reserve your spot today.  We look forward to seeing you as Santa makes his first appearance of 2019 at Detroit’s Parade of the Year!   Tickets are available online only.

Welcome to Cityfest 2019!

From hyper-elegant Mansion Dining to Beer & BBQ in The Gardens, Cityfest has an experience designed to create your Detroit memory!  10 days - 12 events, 1 great spirited celebration of our city, it's history, culture and future!

Tickets on sale for all events

*Special Edition Paranormal Dinner - SOLD OUT

*Senior Prom - SOLD OUT

June 1st 

- August 31st

Detroit's best Indie talent bring their original performances to our Garden stage.

Brunch selections from $8.00 and a chilled Mimosa Bar

This special brunch is relocated to The Ghostbar in the event of inclement weather

Remember the legacy of Detroit's musical heritage.  The Sound, the Show, the Soul! Friday Nights, The Gardens open for Happy Hour 4:30- 6:30, Live Music at 7:00.  $5 cover charge all evening.

Entertainment Schedule:

8/16-EnFlyte

8/23 - ATHENA & Friends

8/30 Apropos

Garden opens at 4:30 for Happy Hour, Live Music starts at 6:45, $5 cover all evening.

AUGUST 22nd ATMIG

AUGUST 29th The Aston Neighborhood Pleasure Club

SEPTEMBER 5th The Wrong Numbers

Enjoy a complete four course, traditional Whitney Tea Luncheon while sipping on our proprietary blend of Lavender Iced Tea, or, if you prefer your tea steaming, our Garden Tea is also served.  Please call 313-832-5700 for reservations.

In the case of inclement weather, this seasonal Tea service will be moved indoors. 

The Gardens and Ghost Bar are known as Detroit's best happy hour destinations.  $6 off Ghostbar/Garden Features Food Menu, 1/2 off Cocktails, Beer and Glasses of Wine!!

Tea service at The Whitney transforms you to a time when mid-day was meant for relaxing.  Put on a beautiful hat, leave your cares behind and enjoy The Whitney lifestyle over tea, scones, a soup and salad duet, finger sandwiches and pastries.

Enjoy this birthday “Prime Dining Deal” on the day of your actual birthday!  Dinner includes whipped potatoes, grilled asparagus and horseradish cream. Offer only available for guests 21 and over with the purchase of an second entree of equal or greater value.  This offer is good on the actual day of your birthday only, with valid photo identification – driver’s license, state ID or passport.    Offer only extends to the food portion of your bill (tax and alcohol are excluded). A 20% Gratuity will be added to the original, pre-discount total.  Not valid with any other promotion, trade, offer or discount.

Take a guided stroll through the Mansion while sipping Champagne.  Tours begin at 1:00 pm Weekdays, and at Noon, 1:00 and 2:00 on Saturday & Sunday and last approximately 1 hour.  Champagne Tours are $10 and require a 24 hour advance reservation.

Now booking September-December.

September 22nd - SOLD OUT

October 6th - SOLD OUT

The 1st & 4th Sunday of every month we "pull back the curtain" and our Paranormal Hosts guide you through the history and legends of The Whitney family and estate. Beginning at 5:00, this evening includes a Historical Champagne Tour of the Mansion, a 5 course dinner with selected spirits, followed by the Paranormal expedition through the Mansion, Gardens and Carriage House. Reservations limited to 20 guests, 21 and over only.. 

Upcoming Events

Social Club Balconies open Spring 2019

Elegant Piano on the first floor nightly

Wednesday-Saturday evening and Sunday Brunch- Joel Seah

Sunday - Tuesday evening - Grant Wolach

Live Jazz in The Ghostbar -  "Jelly & the Jams" - Saturday 9:30 - 11:30

“Halloween Dinner with The Whitneys, a Paranormal Adventure”

Spirited Dining, Haunting Historical Tours and Special Guests

 Sunday 10/27 - 5:30-9:00, Wednesday 10/30, and Thursday 10/31 - 6:30 pm – 10 pm

Champagne Toast to The Whitney Family

Five Course Dinner specially executed by Executive Chef Natasha Vitti

Selected Spirits through the evening

Live Piano Music of the Macabre

Spirited House Tours and History by Haunt Investigators of Michigan

Halloween-only access to basement and Carriage House

Devilishly Delicious Dessert presented by Pastry Chef Eric

Special Magical Guest Performers

Musical performance “The Haunting of Broadway”

Limited advance prepaid tickets $150 includes Dinner, Entertainment, Valet, Tax and Gratuities

 **Dress comfortably for this event, Costumes are welcome!