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Price range: $8,400 - $11,650 Price range: $8,400 - $11,650
Couples usually spend $10,000 Couples usually spend $10,000
Reception
$3,500 starting price
Ceremony
$3,500 starting price
Bar service
$40 per person
Reception
$3,500 starting price
Ceremony
$3,500 starting price
Bar service
$40 per person

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On WeddingWire since 2020

The Whiskey Factory is a banquet hall wedding venue situated in Detroit, MI. Found within the confines of a historic downtown property, this one-of-kind location operates as both a premier event space and an operational spirit distillery. Spread out over 7,000 square foot with a stunningly ornate industrial interior, it offers couples a unique venue to create unforgettable celebrations. It features a range of facilities and an event coordination team to help you every step of the way. Every inch of this venue exudes a sense of vintage style that combines the rustic with the modern. Whiskey barrels line the walls and it even features an original vintage bar constructed in the 1920s. Originally designed as a brewery for the Goebel Brewing Company in the 1930s, it became an ice-cream factory after prohibition turned Detroit into a dry city. Over the years it has retained its industrial loft layout but certain features have been added to give it a sense of modern chic charm. The Whiskey Factory is perfect for celebrating every stage of your wedding, from your walk down the aisle right through to the last dance. With its spacious layout, it can accommodate gatherings of up to 250 guests, with room for a dance floor and live entertainment. The event coordination team will help you every step of the way, offering a range of preferred local vendors from caterers to florists. As it is a functioning distillery, there are also a variety of beverage packages to choose from, including artisan cocktails featuring spirits crafted in-house. Whatever your dream wedding looks like this superb venue will provide a timeless backdrop that will ensure that you savor every last drop.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$3,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$3,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Clean Up
Glassware
Parking

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$40

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Liquor
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

5

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
House Liquor
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

What event items are available?

Lighting

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
December
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Reviews of The Whiskey Factory—Detroit City Distillery

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
38 Reviews
98% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
Weddingwire
4.9/5 38 reviews
Google
4.8/5 129 reviews
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Pat E. Sent on 08/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever!

We are so happy that we chose the Whiskey Factory as our wedding venue! From the first time we toured The Whiskey Factory, we fell in love with the casual, comfortable vibe that the space gave, and we knew it fit our vision perfectly. The Whiskey Factory’s partnership with Two Unique makes catering and rentals so easy and not at all overwhelming. We worked extensively with Amelia throughout the planning process who was always so sweet, professional, and happy to answer my countless questions in the months leading up to our wedding day. Their checklists leading up to the wedding took off a lot of stress and put me at ease that I was not forgetting anything. The cocktail tasting was SO fun, and one of our favorite parts of the planning process!

Fast forward to wedding day–our wedding could not have gone more perfectly! We had both our ceremony and reception at the venue, and their room flip process was so seamless for our guests! The Whiskey Factory’s bar tenders are quick and personable, and our guests loved that they never had to wait for a drink. We also purchased an empty barrel for our guests to sign, which has become an awesome addition to our basement bar! Our guests raved about how good the specialty cocktails, beer, and other drinks were, and how cool and unique the venue was. We will forever relive our perfect day and cannot recommend the Whiskey Factory enough. Thank you Amelia, Alyssa, and The Whiskey Factory Team!
Krysta
Krysta D. Sent on 06/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 recommend

I'd like to start by saying that Amelia, one of the event coordinators at the Whiskey Factory is AMAZING. Seriously such a great person and so easy to work with. She hosted my husband and I with two friends for the cocktail tasting and we really felt comfortable with her. The entire process from start to finish with the Whiskey Factory was seamless and perfect. My mom had zero interaction with the team until our wedding day and did not stop complimenting them - Amelia especially. Once it was time for her to leave, she had another member of her team assisting us (I wish I remember her name but I don't- I'm sorry) and she was also so great. She made sure things were happening when they needed to throughout the reception. The venue itself is so cool. It's been a month since our wedding and our guests have not stopped mentioning how unique and awesome and yet still beautiful everything was. Our signature cocktails were an absolute hit - we had the cherry bomb, rye on fire, and Idol hands. Everything really was amazing and I'm so glad we chose this venue. Thank you to the Whiskey Factory team for all the time and effort.
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Mark S. Sent on 01/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding venue in Detroit!

We are so grateful we were able to have our wedding ceremony and reception at The Whiskey Factory - Detroit City Distillery. From the moment we booked the venue to the time the last guest left, the team at The Whiskey Factory made us feel like we were the only two people on earth getting married that day. Bethany was a dream to work with for the planning, and her cohort Alyssa is also top notch. No call went unanswered, no email not promptly returned, and no detail was missed. The day of your wedding is always a little nerve wracking, and to see the entire team pull it off so seamlessly was beyond impressive. We talked to several other venues and none of them seemed as dialed in as the staff at The Whiskey Factory. For us not having an actual wedding planner and doing it all ourselves, Bethany and Alyssa made us feel comfortable and took so much of the extra work and stress off our plates. If you're getting married in Detroit, The Whiskey Factory - Detroit City Distillery should without a doubt be a venue to consider.
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The Whiskey Factory—Detroit City Distillery frequently asked questions

The Whiskey Factory—Detroit City Distillery includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Clean Up
  • Glassware
  • Parking
The Whiskey Factory—Detroit City Distillery includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Whiskey Factory—Detroit City Distillery includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Liquor
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by The Whiskey Factory—Detroit City Distillery for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
The Whiskey Factory—Detroit City Distillery offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The Whiskey Factory—Detroit City Distillery offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Whiskey Factory—Detroit City Distillery offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Whiskey Factory—Detroit City Distillery offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Lighting
The Whiskey Factory—Detroit City Distillery is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in flexibility.

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