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    Fine Line

    2.8 (100 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Music Venues
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    FINE LINE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Loud
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Julia Jacklin
    Monique H.

    My first show at the Fine Line might be my last. This was a venue I hadn't gotten around to seeing a show at and was excited to pay a visit. While the show was excellent, the cramped space, and hazardous exit made for a not so enjoyable evening. There seems to be one entrance and one exit, and if in case of emergency, we're all doomed. Makes for an intimate show experience, but the thought of returning makes me anxious. Might not be on my show rotation after all.

    Bar area, shot of jack with a Coke back, standing area
    Magna R.

    Another one of Minnesota's great concert venues! This is owned by the first Avenue circuit so expect similar quality service and drinks as their other venues. We were able to get our ID's checked, through security and into the show in under a minute a very efficient security. Service isn't necessarily friendly but focused on crowd control and keeping things moving. Drinks were available including a large variety of liquor and beer. Expect to pay more than your average bar but not quite stadium pricing. The floor is wood so it's less painful than some of the concrete floor venues for long term standing but can get slippery quick as drinks are spilled during the show. Acoustics are great however and due it's slightly smaller size, almost everywhere in the venue has a good vantage point to see. The crowd was very well behaved and if you weren't aware this place offers two free tickets to any show on the day of your birthday, very cute way to give back to the community. We will be back!

    New Power Generation (at the VIP Meet & Greet on April 27)
    Willis C.

    I recently visited Fine Line Music Café for the first time to see the New Power Generation perform. In comparison to its owner, First Avenue, this venue is much smaller but it does pack a punch. Similar to First Avenue, the main floor is standing room only with the stage and a bar. The upstairs consists of tables/chair along with another bar. In my opinion, the drinks were fairly priced for a venue such as this. I spent my entire time on the main floor up front near the stage and the sound was amazing. They obviously have a really great sound system along with knowledgeable people operating it. Overall I had a great time (how could I not with NPG performing) and I'm glad the venue enhanced that experience.

    Tawanda R.

    I have lived in MN since 1987 and have never been to the Fine Line. I used to visit South Beach and Daddy Rocks across the street (for you older folks) and I have eaten at Breakfast Bar across the street from Fine Line.. I have never visited Fine Line, until the day of this concert. I went to see Tobe Nwigwe... dope show. So the venue appears to have two floors. Smaller venue, but nice space. Full bar in plan view on your left upon walking in. Security was cool... not rude and overly aggressive, but about business and professional. I liked that. Bartender was cool as well, attentive and focused. They had coat check, but I didn't feel like paying for it. LOL DJ was live... i forgot his name. Ooops... Restrooms were clean and in the far back, past the stage. I enjoyed the venue and how it was run. It was a little too hot in there and I LOOOVED that they opened the door and let some cold air in for us....idk if it was intentional, not for us, for them, wahtever... we needed it. LOL

    Marc Rebillet
    Kelsey K.

    This was my first time coming here and it was great! We went to see Marc Rebillet and it was one of the funniest, most entetaining shows we have been too. Tickets were only $15 plus some extra fees, so affordable. It was sold out. Although it is a smaller venue, I didn't feel too packed in there like some sold out shows at other venues I have been too. And it was really easy to get in and get a drink at the bar. Not much waiting at all. We were allowed both downstairs and upstairs and never had issues with sound quality or views. Bathrooms were nice and of course, no waiting for that either. Parking was the only difficult thing. We did have to park a ways down at a meter but the weather was nice anyways.

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    11 months ago

    Worst bar/venue experience ever. The manager was a total a hole. Rude, unintelligent, and straight up mean. Never coming back here again.

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    I just gave it the best review. The venue; the ambience, downtown Minneapolis. Everything was amazing

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    We went here for Cautious Clay, and it was phenomenal. Easy, cheap coat check and accessible bar in an intimate venue. Fantastic.

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    They have changed their practices since my last review and improved quite a bit. I no longer think this venue is garbage.

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    Great place to see music not a bad seat in the house! Decent beer good prices. Make sure to bring your ID they do card everyone.

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    It does not have the vibe of First Ave or the History but it's still cool and you can still get a feeling of cool rock history here!

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    We had heard about Prohibition before, and given its historical significance in the Foshay Tower,…read morewe had to check it out! Located inside the Foshay Tower, there's street and valet parking available! We entered through the W hotel lobby and took the elevator up to the 27th floor! We were met by a fun, retro-inspired lounge with many couches and tables available in a 360-degree set up. It has Prohibition-themed decor, but I wouldn't quite call it a speakeasy, as there wasn't any guise to entering or accessing the space. My only critique is that the space is quite dated, but not in a cool way. It could really use an update to the paint and interior to maintain itself as a "destination" versus just another hotel bar with a view. The bartenders were quite friendly and helpful during our visit. We had an Old Fashioned and a Paper Plane during our visit! Both cocktails were absolutely delicious and perfectly made. Now, at around $26 each, I would expect that level. Overall, a cool, historical spot to grab a drink!

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    4.0(41 reviews)
    0.4 miDowntown Minneapolis

    I come to MSP often for work, and it's always a challenge to find a decent, healthy meal late in…read morethe evening downtown. Fortunately, the Earth Bowl at Star fits the bill and will probably be a go-to on future trips. It's a nicely seasoned, balanced, and clean-tasting assortment of greens, other vegetables, grains, and optional protein (shrimp was a good choice). And the generous pour of cab sauv complemented it well. Food aside, the space is very inviting and calming (and geometrically interesting, being circular in design), perfect for catching up on some reading during my meal. Service was also pleasant. The only thing is that there wasn't much else on the menu that appealed to me personally, so I'm hoping the bowl isn't something temporary or seasonal. In any case, I look forward to my next visit.

    I've been wanting to hit up Star Bar since it opened. I had a good feeling about the happy hour…read moremenu. It didn't disappoint. The food was great and the drinks were too. They even have hh in Friday. There's a lot to choose from on the hh menu. My friend and I shared wings, crab cakes, Brussels sprouts, and the whipped feta toast. All were delicious and portions are generous. Wings had a nice crisp and were substantial, not tiny. The whipped feta toast is a sleeper though, and prob the one I enjoyed most. Lots of accoutrements, super tasty. The sidecar was great and so was the Benedictine Manhattan cocktail. Strong but well balanced. We were greeted with a warm and thoughtful welcome, esp considering what's happening in our city rn. Staff were friendly and service was prompt. Nice, upscale ambiance and decor. It makes for a great after work happy hour downtown or a great spot for a more formal date night. Located inside the Indigo hotel. Plenty of on street metered parking on surrounding blocks. Will be back.

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    3.6(140 reviews)
    0.4 miDowntown Minneapolis
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    Had my first experience at The Saloon for Twin Cities Leather Weekend early November!…read more The thing that struck me most is the impressive square footage of the place. It essentially has four-ish connected but separate "chambers." You come in on the corner into the first one which has a typical bar set-up with lots of bar stools to sit at. Further back there's more table-and-chair style seating because it's nearby their kitchen where they serve hot food; there's also a pool table and darts throwing in this section. Deeper in there's a couple more bars in smaller segmented dual rooms, which is nearby the main restroom (there are several, at least three restroom locations inside). Quite a lot of urinals in this establishment, but a lack of stalls to sit and do your business, which was a little frustrating for someone like me whose equipment requires sitting to pee. No gender segregation though, which I'd expect in this day and age of a queer bar, but still nice to see. The final room is by far the largest, as it has a bar but also a large open area like a dance hall and stage. For this particular weekend it was utilized for hosting the contest, but also a puppy mosh (iykyk). Even as big as it was, it was PACKED during the contest portion of the weekend, making it difficult to see or hear the contest. (I think they could use a more up to date sound system.) We got food while we were there, and it was great. I got a BLT for just $9 and it was piled high with bacon- they did not skimp. Eating it all was a challenge for li'l ol' me. Meals come with ruffled chips that are very salty, but you can upgrade to other side options like french fries, onion rings (which my husband did), etc. for $2. The food was honestly affordable, especially for the amount they give you; I think they do this to discourage you from leaving the bar to go somewhere else for food, which is a solid strategy, haha. Parking around here is... tough, as you might expect in downtown. There is a nearby garage though just across the street behind the bar that I think is just $5 for evenings? I'm sure I'll be back for future events. I myself am not a casual bar-goer, so I don't really go out to these types of establishments unless they're hosting something fun. Always nice when a place is a community gathering space in addition to their regular business. I appreciate this place exists and serves the queer/kink community in that way.

    Went on Thursday night at 12. Not super a lot of people there. The dance floor was pretty empty…read more Seemed like most people were out on the patio. There were a bunch of different rooms, which all had different music playing. Didn't explore that much. Mostly just out on the patio and on the dance floor, but I saw pool and other bar games. There was also a photo booth, which we used. Overpriced, but I guess you have to expect that from photo booths. Drinks were so cheap ($4)! And good dance music from the DJ. Biggest complaint is that there is only one stall in the bathroom (the rest are urinals). So it was always busy because obviously there are a lot of people who are trying to use the stall. Had to plan your pees.

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