Just an okay place because of the view... kind of crowded.. small bar.. nothing special... I'll be okay with never coming back here.

I wouldn't say this place is bad. It's just not what was expected. Mediocre service and atmosphere. Would be good for something like a bridesmaids party or something similar. Was not as romantic for my wife and I. read more

I wish I could give 0 starts to this place and even better, negative stars. The staff is very rude and the bar is nothing special. Yes it has nice views that you do not even get to enjoy because the bar is so small that everybody gets crowded. You have to wait a lot of time if you wish to sit down. If you wish to have a nice time and not having to deal with a terrible and rude staff, go somewhere else. read more

Terrible service and rude management. The place is more of a tiny studio apartment more than it is a bar and its not worth your time. Try another bar and come during the day for the view, but avoid this bar like the plague. read more

In the summer of 1929, Wilbur B Foshay, a Minneapolis utilities trader, crafted an art deco gem. It was an homage to the Washington Monument, and fittingly John Phillip Sousa himself wrote a march for the new building. Then came black Tuesday. Foshay lost everything. His architectural self tribute, however, stood, burning his name into the night sky for the next 79 years. I have been excited about this place since I read the phrase "Prohibition Sky Bar" in... I believe the Downtown Journal last month. I knew the illustrious Foshay Tower was being renovated into a W Hotel. I had been to the 30th floor outdoor observation deck (the last open to the public in these parts) numerous times in highschool, and could only hope that this was what they were referring to. It was not. The deck is still open, but the bar is located lower - on the 27th floor, in what were to be Wilbur's own private offices. This is cool, but it seems there have been a lot of changes (dock one star for historical inaccuracy). I went early on a Friday evening, to beat the crowd. I scored a comfy seat in a south-facing window, and have to say I was so delighted to have the bartender squeeze me a half a lemon into my Collins rather than turn to some corn-syrupy bottle of sour, that I spent the rest of the night extolling the virtues of fresh citrus. Between the twelve-foot beamed ceilings and the stylish, understated washrooms; between the views to Iowa and the limited but generous wine list, this place combines my love of nerdy local history with my love of booze. It's a new fancy hotel, so I'd suggest going earlier on a weeknight to avoid the crowds and catch the sunset with a perfect Rob Roy on the rocks. Try the cheese plate with it - you'll wish it were October 23rd of 1929 all over again. read more

Great decor and wonderful place to bring out of town guests or a special date. It really does shock and awe the first couple times but it's also extremely over priced and there's no direction for anything. People are usually clambering over each other to get to a snooty bartender. read more

Prohibition is like a pretty, popular girl in high school who may be blessed in the looks department, but has the personality of a saltine cracker. The layout of the space is awkward, and if you're with a large group, be prepared to passive-aggressively fight over available chairs and benches. The drinks are stellar, but will cost you your first born child. Thankfully, our waitress was awesome and handled our large group without a problem. Overall, it was a mediocre experience. I'm glad I've been there to check it out, but I don't feel an overwhelming need to go back. I guess I'm more of a dive bar gal. read more

The view is beautiful. The first time I came here, I would have given it 4 stars. But $16 is ridiculous enough for a drink. It's even more ridiculous when you pay with a $20 and don't get change. I do not think it is ever okay to "keep the change" without asking the patron, no matter how "fancy" the establishment is. read more

It a fancy place in a hotel, I felt a little out of my element. Others in our party enjoyed it more than myself, but I think if I was more into experimenting with drinks I 'd enjoy it more. read more

The location is great but the drinks are subpar. However the views of the city make it worth a visit.

First step: navigate sky way to Foshay Tower (and the W hotel that now claims it). Second step: get on elevator and press "27." When the doors open you are spit out into a different dimension. Literally feet away from the bar you go from the cocoon of elevatorland to a slick and angular "look at me, I'm so hip" bar. My fellow happy hour imbibers had wisely chosen to sit behind a mirrored column for some privacy. But that's not really the mode of most who come here. It's a place to be seen. The drinks have saucy names and the servers are solicitous. When it comes down to it, the experience was average to less than. Saving grace? It cost a few bucks for a fairly good drink. Could be worse. read more

This is a fun place. I had the ahi and a drink, both were good. It's very pricey though. It gets full quick and at least that night it was very hot and AC was needed. Service takes awhile since it is so busy but they do good. read more

There is no better place to bring your out of town friends-whether from Hibbing or Helsinki to show off the MPLS skyline and perhaps make a good impression. The top of the W Hotel and the venerable Foshay Tower speak for themselves...but as we have returned on occasion over the last 3 years I do struggle with a few....issues: Why so many secret service looking security guards? Exclusive? No....no Bono- Justin Bieber or even Dylan or Winona Ryder.....not even Paul Westerberg. Dangerous? The Macy's bags and cargo pants didn't automatically say gangster. We have been a number of times for an after dinner beverage -out with friends or even at new years eve a few years ago- where if there was security needed it should have been at "the living room" bar in the lobby area- however that's for a different review.:) Secondly, the best view of downtown is from the bathroom.....seriously. Now the washroom is cool however...... The list of signature drinks seem adequate but uninspiring and the beer list pedestrian...but if you are in the mood for a great view-impressive and historically settings as well as satisfactory service ...well, it's perfect....hey I think I just saw Eric Perkins..... read more

I went to Prohibition on a Monday night for a few cocktails with a friend. The views were stunning and the crowd was light. Both the bartender and waitress were friendly and I had a great time. I'd recommend going with a smaller crowd as the seating can be a bit spread out and a larger group would be spread across an entire room. read more

Place use to be better. The menu shrunk in size- which he was like whatever about because I revived really good service. Most recently when I went her it smelt strongly of mold. You can't really enjoy a 17 dollar drink in a place that smells like a moldy basement. Hopefully they fix this. read more

Sexy crowd, wonderful music, plenty of alcohol and a lot of dancing. The W is a must-do for any twenty-something/thirty-something in Minneapolis. Bravo for the lovely decor too! read more

Went here back when they first opened and I gotta say I LOVE the ambience of Prohibition but am not seriously in love with the drinks. Overpriced and not too tasty maybe things have changed since? Get a wine or beer and sit back and relax in one of the swankiest and most chill places in town. There is a little nook area to the right of the bar that is the best spot to hang out in the whole place! Pillows galore, covered in this opulecent white vinyl and a little window with views of downtown. Overall I really liked Prohibition and if you're with a group it's a fun place to go and chill. read more

Staff wasnt nice, couldnt get a drink. Stuffy atmosphere, didnt stay long enough to take in the view

Ick. Other than the great views this place has nothing to offer. Super pricey drinks. Snobby people. It's a great place to walk a visitor through but that's about it. read more

Came here on a whim while hanging out downtown in the early evening with some friends. We wanted to check out the view. However, when we got here, all the shades were drawn. The staff and other customers seemed fine without the view so we felt obligated to sit in the dark and leave the shades drawn on the rumored awesome view. Also, $15 is a ridiculous amount of money to pay for a drink. read more

High end cocktail bar inside the W - Foshay. Upscale nightclub atmosphere with live DJs on weekend nights. A good spot to stop for a drink on your way out for the start of the night, or on the way in at the end. Music wasn't bad, and the crowd was laid back. read more

I've been here many times but this is my first review. Overal the ambieance is good. You feel like you're sitting in a chill library, enjoying a drink with friends. I like how the music isn't so loud you have to shout over it to hear one another. This is a great place to grab a decent cocktail or snack and have a couple chairs to yourself. The bathrooms are also pretty cool looking as well. read more

Was really not impressed with this place. Hardly anywhere to sit. Overpriced drinks. Creepy old men staring at you. Maybe I went on a bad night or my expectations were too high, but this was just not as great as I thought it would be. If you do go, make sure it is just with 1 or 2 others. there is no where for a big group to sit. read more

Excellent service and some of the best views in Minneapolis. This place feels like you stepped back in time to the 50s and I love it! This is where you would want to bring an out of Towner to or to have a celebration drink. read more

Located at the 27th floor of the W Hotel - Minneapolis. The Prohibition used to be called The Penthouse, but has recently undergone a renovation and is now called the Prohibition. The décor is unlike that off the typical "W" look. It looks more like that of a fancy supper club or an old school financial district bar. They played jazz tunes the night I was there which was a nice break from the usual W music. I went on a Monday, which was pretty slow, but I can see how later on in the week, it can be a fun spot....I probably wouldn't recommend going in a big group, probably best for 2-4...seating is very limited! read more

Douchey atmosphere, overpriced beverages and waited 30 minutes for our 2 drinks! #hardpass The view was nice.

Prohibition Bar is on the 27th floor of the Foshay Tower. The bar is actually built in Wilbur Foshay's boardroom, with much of the original wood paneling, cabinets, amazing views, and even staircases that go nowhere (they used to go to his apartment). And, luckily for us, it was happy hour! We had some really creative and tasty cocktails and a few bar snacks while we relaxed from our day of sightseeing. Definitely a great place to end a day of sightseeing! read more

Very cool space, awesome view, and a must do sortof thing when in downtown Minneapolis. Nice speakeasy drinks and fresh and tasty snacks...including sushi. read more

If you are looking for something that is different than the normal Downtown Minneapolis scene, this is a wonderful place to try. The view is amazing and it is very art deco. About a third of the seating here has AMAZING views, I suggest going when they open to get one of the seats with an amazing view. Go during happy hour for some amazing martini's. We loved this place, we will definitely be back. read more

Called on a Saturday to ask how busy they got on Saturday nights seeing as our group of five had never been and we wanted to be prepared if there was a wait. The man on the phone was so snarky and refused to answer my question first saying that he would know if they were busy in the future if he had a crystal ball. When I asked if he's ever been working on a Saturday night he told me everywhere is busy on a Saturday so it wasn't worth asking. Thanks buddy, really helpful. We won't come in ever now. read more

The view is worth the drinks being amongst the most expensive in town. The staff has been especially friendly and attentive the past few trips I've made there. Prohibition is one of my go-to spots for after-dinner drinks or nights where my girlfriend and I would just like to spend some time out. read more

When you reach the top of the Foshay tower it is like you are traveling back an era or two. This craft cocktail house lives up to its name. The view alone is worth the cost of the drinks - Minneapolis in all is majesty . A great place to meet for drinks before or after dinner or a show. Classy yet casual. Very intimate to meet with a large group or for a date. read more

I'm actually surprised at all of the good reviews for this bar. When it opened I was excited first that they had revamped the Foshey and second that they had a bar near the top. At first glance it looks like a cool lounge but it's very small and the use of space is quite odd. The service is quite bad and they act like their doing you a favor by getting you a drink. The crowd are Jersey Shore rejects so if that's your scene this is your place. read more

Infinite martini. Omg. For me not being a martini fan, I was pretty excited about this one! It came served with a beautiful flower placed in the middle. I would love to go back again for another one! read more

Great place for a small group and maybe a date. Probably not the place for a round group more than 4. Drinks are more than most but whatevs. Been here multiple times and I've always found enough empty seats for my party, even on weekend nights. Come here for a cozy ness read more

Not what it used to be. They couldn't mix my favorite drink. Service was tense and strained.

If I could think of one word to describe Prohibition, "swanky" would suffice. The elevators open directly into the bar, which is a little unexpected but since space is a bit limited up on the 27th floor, it makes sense. I liked the little nooks and rooms; there are also a few tables to the left of the bar in case a larger group wants to sit together. Our group of coworkers snagged the loft area above the bar- the short ceiling didn't bother me, but for taller people it could be problematic. Prohibition has a small happy hour menu (about 3 drinks for $5 and 3 appetizers for the same price) that changes seasonally. My martini was delicious, as was the butter bean hummus. We didn't experience any problems with the service, nor with questionable patrons, though being in the loft area may have prevented viewing of unsavory clientele. I would definitely return, but only during happy hour, unless someone else is paying :) read more

This place is great if you want something fancy with dapper looking people. They usually have a fun dj most Saturday nights and the drinks are powerful. Like knock you off the train into the wild Wild West powerful. With the advent of parlour and navel though, there are places similar with a quieter atmosphere. read more

The atmosphere is cozy and wonderful for a drink and seeing the skyline! It was expensive but worth it! We didn't try the food, just mixed drinks. Service was great! read more

Rating is for the views and the ambience...not often packed to the gills and a piece of history. Definitely worth a try...if you're staying at the W you need to at least go up and look around (there's also a cool Foshay museum elsewhere in the tower). Warning: the drinks are expensive and it isn't a casual feel at first, although that's the way I now think of it. read more