4 editor picks in Minneapolis.
4 speakeasies in Minneapolis our editors have drunk at, sorted by score. All Minneapolis nightlife.
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.
TipLook for the alley entrance behind the building; the door with the red light. Reservations via Tock Wednesday to Sunday; walk-ins always welcome.
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.
TipOpen 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 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.
TipClosed Sunday and Monday. Friday and Saturday run to 01:00 with a late kitchen; reservations via Tock for the small booths.
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.
TipEnter 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.
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Guided tour · 3 hours
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