4 speakeasies in Minneapolis, editor-picked by TableJourney. All Minneapolis nightlife.
Volstead's Emporium ★ 4.5
Uptown · 711 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Volstead's Emporium opened December 2015 in a basement behind a Lake Street alley door with a red light above. Live jazz, burlesque and comedy run most nights.
Tip: Look for the alley entrance behind the building; the door with the red light. Reservations via Tock Wednesday to Sunday; walk-ins always welcome.
Prohibition ★ 4.6
North Loop · 821 South Marquette Avenue, 27th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Prohibition occupies the entire 27th floor of the W Minneapolis at the Foshay Tower, the 1929 Art Deco landmark. 360 degree city views from what was Wilbur Foshay's original full-floor retreat.
Tip: Open Tuesday through Saturday from 17:00. Reservations via the W Hotel site for the window seats; the bar walk-in works on weeknights.
Cobble Social House ★ 4.4
North Loop · 213 Third Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Cobble Social House opened 2019 in a North Loop basement off the alley by Monte Carlo, marked by a blue neon eye above the door. Sushi and cocktail program in a low-lit gallery space.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. Friday and Saturday run to 01:00 with a late kitchen; reservations via Tock for the small booths.
Billy After Dark ★ 4.4
North Loop · 116 First Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Billy After Dark sits below Billy Sushi in an 1887 building, with exposed stone walls, plush seating and a ceiling of pinholes lit by LED stars. Ring the bell at the back door to enter.
Tip: Enter via the back of the Billy Sushi building, ring the bell. Wednesday and Thursday close at 22:45; Friday and Saturday push to 23:45.