Volstead's Emporium is a speakeasy in Uptown, Minneapolis.
Editorially verified May 20, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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.
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Address: 711 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408
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.
The Saloon on Hennepin Avenue opened 1977 and is the oldest gay-owned and operated dance club still standing in Minneapolis, with weekend drag.
Tip18+ after 21:00 Sunday to Thursday, 21+ on Friday and Saturday. Saturday Pride Block Party runs through summer.
LUSH on Central NE is a former garage turned LGBTQ bar with 24-foot ceilings, a green velvet tropical lounge and a back theater running drag.
TipClosed Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday drag bingo; weekend drag brunch books out via Resy. The biscuit kitchen runs all hours from the Betty and Earl's counter.
eagleBOLTbar on Washington Avenue South pairs a Minneapolis leather and cruise tradition with a heated dog-friendly patio, weekend brunch and karaoke.
TipThe expanded heated patio runs through winter. Karaoke and trivia weeknights; brunch Saturday and Sunday from 11:00.
