Beautiful venue used for 360 shows but in my opinion this place's vibes will be a hit or miss…read moredepending on who shows up. Located in Uptown, the Green Room is a club with 2 stories of bars, music, and an outdoor patio for smoking. I've come twice now and I have to say that while the venue is nicer than other venues, the atmosphere is a little down or low energy. I think I can chalk this up with the DJs that get booked because Rumba next door is much more lively. Drinks are decently priced and at least they serve free water. But I was let down by the atnosphere more so than the venue itself.

This is a nice venue that hosts various events in uptown. A great central location. I appreciate…read morethat there is an upstairs and downstairs bar, and I have never seen it be busy enough that I have to wait for service, which I love. I do wish on club nights it'd be a little darker in there for more of a ~dance~ ambiance, but I had a great time at the brat event and hope they do more fun themed nights like that! I also do like that there is outdoor space to cool off. drinks were good and i really appreciated that they had drink specials!

New, shiny and very classy cool place to drink cocktails, have fun and dance…read more It opened a few weeks back and I really wanted to check this place out. Went out with many of my friends together and it may have become our favorite spot. 1. Decor Absolutely love the fact they have such high ceilings, thanks to the old library building, super high back leather chairs and overall classy sophisticated design makes this place really cool. 2. Drinks They serve a few signature cocktails and I liked all of them. They don't serve food here. 3. Dance You could technically dance anywhere. There's no dedicated dance floor. 4. Music They have DJs both inside and outside (patio) and good. 5. Patio It consists of 2 sections. Downstairs where you can hear each other better and large group setting tables or upstairs where you can sit or dance. 6. Hookah lounge Okay, I never did this so I didn't try it. But could see people who like hookah, enjoying it. It's also my first time seeing such thing as hookah lounge inside a bar/lounge. All in all, i think place is the new best dance, get together, lounge, cocktail place in Minneapolis. Highly recommend to check it out if you haven't been there yet.

From first glance, this club has lots of potential to be greater than what they intended. No doubt,…read morethe decoration, architecture, bar and seating areas are classy and elegant. It is probably the best in the Twin Cities. The DJ area was in the middle but kinda tucked away and hidden behind the super XXL sofas and chairs in this place, so you won't see them in the dark lights. I don't know if it's good or bad, but I like watching the DJ in action sometimes when I go out dancing. She was playing some good dance music. Before you head to Mansion, you have to come with an open mind and lots of forgiveness in your heart. Drink a lot or take a chill pill before you come because this place has lots of rules. The night we were here, there were more security guards and "hostess" sweeping the floor than regular customers. I call them hostess, but I don't really know what they do other than stand around looking gorgeous and smiling. They didn't greet us when we came in or take our drink orders throughout the night so I don't really know what they do. I heard there is dress code for the men so make sure you have collared shirt and long pants on. As for the ladies, you don't have to remind us to dress to kill for a night out. The is no cover charge so that's pretty awesome since we are sure to be drinking inside anyway. However, their policies for not allowing jackets laying around doesn't make for a fun time. I have never been to a club where they force you to either wear your darn jacket or pay for coat check service and only if you can find it due to poor signage. Firstly, I was told to remove my jacket from laying it on the arm rest of a couch that was supposedly reserved for an invisible party because no one showed up. Secondly, they tell me I can't put my jacket on the bar stool when we finally found some kind souls to share their limited bar seating area with us!! Really!!!!!!!!!?????? Mansion?????? My last encounter with Mansion's rules (whew this one tops the icing on the cake), I put down my empty champagne glass on a nearby table because we were having so much fun dancing that I didn't want to risk breaking a glass on the dance floor only to be told I have to put my glass at the bar! In short, he is telling me "bus your own empty glass, lady!" I asked him if he could take the glass away for me only to be refused because he is too good to do just that (provide good customer service) because he has a black suit on and an ear piece. I am a paying customer Mansion!!!??? Some advise for Mansion- let loose on your rules! There are not enough tables to put down our darn drinks so we can dance hands free! Instead, you have too many Reserved couches on the nights when your joint was half empty.

Wow, this place was cool!…read more The entry is pretty hidden and parking requires a bit of work unless you do valet. We went on a Saturday night, so we had to wait a bit in order to be seated. However, it was worth the wait for us. There is a dark moody vibe and while my group went in for drinks, there are also options for food. The place itself is pretty loud - both with music and talking, so maybe not the best location for a first date. The drinks are expensive, but the experience was worthwhile for us. I enjoyed the meditteránea. I'll very likely be back! What a neat spot.

Flora Room is a gorgeous cocktail bar located behind and beneath Chef Del Prado's steakhouse…read morePorzana. Fortunately, I arrived at 5:30 PM on a Saturday, which was early enough to avoid a line and a velvet rope. I don't wait in line for anything unless I'm at a pharmacy, bakery, post office, or airport. Lines at restaurants and bars strike me as pretentious or bad management, and I don't tolerate either. However, I'm old, and at my age, nothing is worth waiting for unless it's a necessity. I found a seat at the beautiful and expansive bar and looked around at the Del Prado design. The colors might be different, but Flora was reminiscent of Minari and Noma. All three add to the Twin Cities' cachet. However, I was taken aback by the attire I saw around me. People were dressed in shorts, T-shirts, and sneakers. It's friggen Saturday night Minneapolis. Have some class! Flora Room was a lovely cocktail lounge, perfect for wooing, but don't expect to strike up a conversation with any of the bartenders. At these Del Prado joints, the staff must be trained not to engage. I'm out alone and enjoy talking. Bartenders used to be part of a lounge's attraction when I grew up in NYC. They learned your name, knew what you did, and gave you a hearty welcome. That, I guess, is not part of the culture in Minneapolis. Well, at least not at the Del Prado restaurants and bars. Chef Del Prado is from Argentina, and certainly, Argentina is one of the warmest and friendliest countries in the world, so I don't get it. I now live up the block from the Flora Room. I'm a neighbor and would like to be treated like one. Neighborly and the Flora Room are distant concepts.

This is such a fun vibe. Especially if you can get a seat at the booth. There's usually live music…read morewhich adds to the ambience as well

How fun!! It truly does give speakeasy vibes with the entrance in the back alley. Once it inside it…read moreis so moody with dim lighting (may be tough for some eyes) They were introducing a new menu that knew we went so the server was still learning all the new ingredient but was very happy and accommodating to our questions. Nice little menu offering some lite bites. Both the food and drinks were good. Prices felt high but on par with most other restaurants in this category, so probably just the economy on my pocketbook lol. Fun place to enjoy with friends and coworkers alike

Nightingale always provides a wonderful experience. My spouse and I stopped in on the Friday…read moreevening of Memorial Day weekend, thinking it wouldn't be crowded. Wrong. Nightingale was packed, but fortunately, once two patrons saw my face from the bar, they quickly paid their bill and left. My face often compels people to vacate crowded establishments in Minneapolis, and we often find seats. After grabbing the two seats, we ordered wine and a wonderful Amaro-based cocktail. Jules was our bartender/server, and although he was crazy busy, he found time to be gracious to us. We ordered the meatball appetizer, halibut, and the Nightingale hamburger. My halibut was sublime, cooked perfectly, and it wasn't drowned in sauce. Bravo! The meatballs were tender and delicious, but the hamburger was not memorable. It was good, not great. Despite all the accolades above, when the bill came, I was charged two dollars after requesting a cucumber slice for my Pimms Cup. Perhaps the source of this pettiness came from the kitchen, but it wasn't smart, because the $2.00 charge placed a shroud over my experience. The bill was $125, and because of the petty two-buck charge, I only left a $25 tip. I was going to leave a $30 tip. I will sadly remember those 2 bucks forever. It was a myopic move and a passive-aggressive way to handle my request. In my birthplace home of NYC, a bartender would have said, "Getting a cucumber slice is a pain in the rear, would you mind skipping it?" My response, "Sure, it's not a big deal."

First time visiting Nightingale and it definitely lived up to the hype. The atmosphere was fun and…read moreenergetic without feeling too crowded, and the space had a great vibe. The food was excellent, with plenty of unique options to choose from, and everything we had was flavorful and well prepared. The service was friendly and attentive, and the patio was a great place to sit and enjoy the evening. Overall, it was a really enjoyable experience from start to finish.

Troubadour is such a hidden gem! Nightly live music, wine flights and delightful charcuterie boards…read moreawait you. Don't miss this spot!

This review is embarrassingly years late, mostly because I moved out of the area and am now sitting…read morein a different zip code missing this wine bar like an old friend. The rotating menu was always the best part -- new wines, seasonal snacks, and just enough change to keep things interesting without ruining what works. Every visit felt like a little surprise, but never in a "what happened to my favorite thing?" kind of way. The cozy vibe was unbeatable. Dim lights, warm atmosphere, and live entertainment that somehow made me feel like I was in a movie scene about a person who has their life together. (Spoiler: I do not. But I felt like I did when I was here.) I genuinely hope it survived COVID, staffing shortages, economy chaos, and whatever plot twists 2020-present through at local businesses. Please still be the same. Please still have the vibe. Please still have the best wines I never thought to try. If I ever come back to town, I'm heading straight there -- no questions asked. Five stars forever. Try them out if you're in uptown!

I had such a wonderful experience at Reveal Rooftop Bar & Lounge, even though I was only there for…read moreabout 30- 45 minutes! As a mother of five, I was actually there to pick up pizzas for my kids using a Marriott gift card, so I wasn't even planning on staying long. But Brian completely made my short visit such a pleasant experience. He made me an amazing mocktail that was SO good, and his personality was truly a breath of fresh air. He was kind, welcoming, and genuinely made me feel taken care of. Sometimes it's the little moments and the people you meet that make an experience memorable, and Brian definitely did that for me. Thank you, Brian, for making my quick stop such a nice time! I'll definitely remember the great service, the delicious mocktail, and the positive energy.

This is a good place for some summer drinks. Parking is easy as it's the roof top of the AC Hotel…read more When entering the hotel head to the right and take the elevator to the top floor. Then go to the right again to enter Reveal. Food here is fairly basic and the pizza is average. But good to snack on something while having drinks. The place does have one of the best bourbon menus I have seen in the cities and Brian is a friendly bartender. Please do be patient as the service is a bit slow as it seems Brian is the only one working some days for the whole roof top. So sit back relax and enjoy the slightly distant city views.

Came here on a Friday night for a few drinks and food…read more Good vibes in here. Love the location of the place. The ambiance is relaxed, low light as soon as you walk in and the place is buzzing with energy. The food and drinks here are amazing. Got some oysters to share.. so fresh and light, with all the fixings just as you would like. Perfect. Also the fries were chefs kiss. Super light and fluffy and flavorful.. always a perfect addition to any meal! I got the short rib and lemme tell ya... super good. Packed full of flavor, good quality meat.. very good! Wouldn't change much about it. It was a larger, more filling dish, and this with the addition of the apps was more than enough. I got my typical grey goose club soda lemon lime and they were actually served fairly strong ( will never complain about that lol). Waitress was good.. she definitely checked on us a lot, I wish that she would checked on us a bit less because it did become a bit much at a certain point. I would definitely come back here!

The worst crepe I have ever had The crepe was thick like a…read morepancake but also soggy, the filling was terrible, the mushrooms were rubbery, the cheese was not flavorful at all Unacceptable for a French Bistro!! Do better

Great, large bar and lounge off the lobby of the W Hotel. Next to Manny's Steakhouse and you can…read moreorder from Manny's or from the bar menu. Bartenders are on it here. Attentive and great mixologists. Several TV's if you want to catch a game. Or, lounge by the fireplace on a couch. Wasn't that hungry so I gave the dry rubbed wings a try. Wouldn't order them again, just not my taste.. Too much dry rub on them and the flavor wasn't my thing. Cocktails were yummy!

Located on the first floor, The Living Room is the hotel bar for The W. I made several visits While…read morein town to celebrate Prince, I stayed at The W and made a few visits to The Living Room. The W was one of the host hotels for the official Prince Celebration 2022 festivities and the official welcome party was held at The Living Room. As to be expected, this party resulted in lots of people who came to dance, drink and to celebrate the 'Purple Yoda from Minnesota'. Surprisingly, this space was an excellent option for the party it has a dance floor area along with a large well-stocked bar which easily accommodated everyone's drink choice. Add to that, they had a few Purple drink specials for the night which were tasty. The bartenders did a great job in processing the nonstop drink orders and the servers were kept very busy throughout the night. When not used for parties, the ambiance is much more laid-back. As the name says, it has more of a 'living room' feel. In addition to the long bar, there are many sections of lounge seating (chars, couches, etc.) which are perfect for unwinding. Even after the party, the bar continued to be well-stocked; so well-stocked that a friend and I made a couple of discoveries while sipping one afternoon. To our surprise, they had a bottle of Old Rip Van Winkle (10 year) along with a bottle of Weller Single Barrel. It's rare to find either at a bar; having both made for an amazing find. My friend and I quickly made it our mission to empty both bottles so we would each have a souvenir from The Living Room (we succeeded). Following the welcome party, the bartenders could have been a bit tired but that was far from the case, they were as energetic and welcoming as they were at the party. If interested in food to go with your adult beverage, they work directly with Manny's Steakhouse (also attached to The W) which means anything from appetizers to a complete steak dinner can be ordered and enjoyed while in The Living Room. On future trips, whether staying at The W or not, I will make a point to stop by The Living Room for an adult beverage or two.

On the 27th floor, the top floor, of the W Hotel. If you're looking for an old school lounge with…read moreloads of character, this is it. Lounge wraps around the entire floor with lots of little rooms, nooks, and spaces for privacy. Great for a date night. Elevator opens up right at the bar. Not a large bar, but busy. Bartender makes some great concoctions and is a true mixologist. Dirty martini with blue cheese olives was the choice of poison tonight. Hit the spot. Wasn't that hungry but needed something in the belly. Bartender recommended the chicken sliders with a side of fries. She didn't steer me wrong. The order comes with two sliders that are more the size of a sandwich than a slider. Large fried chicken cutlets with a delicious, vinegar based slaw that was delicious. Fries were also excellent. Too much food for appetizers but who's to complain.

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!