This classy bar and grill has been a pioneer among local restaurants by offering regional, home-produced food. This casually chic establishment has evolved into the best place to hear local and national jazz acts. An intimate stage separates the bar from the dining room. The acoustics are considered some of the best in the Upper Midwest. The menu features trout from a Wisconsin farm and local game fowl, mushrooms, and wild rice. It is all put together with the utmost care and a lot of imagination. The wine (including some by local wineries), beer and liquor selection is impeccable.
The Saloon is one of the Twin Cities' main gay bars. From the Tank to the Chicken Coop to the Stand, this is where the action is. Leather is a necessity to enter the Tank. A dress code is enforced. Thursday is under-21 night, Tuesday features karaoke and Sunday is 1980's retro. On weekends, the club becomes the hottest dance party in town, straight or gay. The music is loud, the patrons rock until 3am, and the place is packed wall to wall. If the dance floor is too crowded, try pool, pinball, darts or video games. Burgers, sandwiches, salads and deep fried appetizers highlight the limited menu. The saloon has an excellent beer list, both domestic and imported.
The PourHouse is a new lounge that replaced the Spin Nightclub. Based on the Prohibition theme, it re-creates the aura and atmosphere of a speakeasy lounge complete with the 1920s decor. It features a main bar area, upstairs room and an outdoor patio, thereby allowing large groups and avoiding over-crowding. The lounge also hosts live music concerts, stand-up comedy shows, theme parties, DJ sessions and many other events. If you are interested in hosting a fund-raising party here, then the staff at PourHouse will be more than glad to assist you. For more details and gig guide, call ahead.
This nightspot is considered by many to be the top rock club in the Twin Cities. The best of the local talent and many national acts headline each and every night. By the shape of the building, which looks like a large caboose, you would think the acoustics would be poor. Quite the contrary, as the overflow crowds will attest. Along with a great beer selection, wine, liquor and soft drinks are served. Stick with the burgers or appetizers to satisfy your hunger. Pool tables, foosball and darts provide a definite working-class atmosphere. Arrive early for local bands and even earlier for the big acts, otherwise you will be standing or miss getting in at all. Advance sale tickets are available at select locations. Price varies according to act. Doors generally open an hour or two before showtime.
Kieran's is an Irish pub located in downtown Minneapolis. It opened in the year 1994 and is a great place to enjoy a chilled pint of beer as well as live music before a game of baseball or darts. This venue features a back room where theater, poetry and Irish folk music performances take place. The food menu includes shepherd's pies, stews, salads, sandwiches, and other seasonal specialties. The decor is quintessentially Irish with windows quoting famous writers.
This Latin Bistro doubles as a bar/nightclub. Some favorites from the dinner menu are the chicken in garlic sauce, spicy shrimp Creole, beef tenderloin, and paella. After dinner, the fully stocked bar keeps the Latin beats drumming to bar-goers and salsa dancers until 2 a.m.
The Hook and Ladder Theater offers numerous entertaining events. Be it music, dance shows, theatrical plays, comedy shows, arts and craft workshops or culinary shows, the space offers it all under one roof. If you are a person who loves live entertainment, then The Hook and Ladder Theater, should be your go to place. Additionally, the space is open to business events, private parties and fund raising events, it also hosts community festivals here.
The multifaceted Shakopee VFW Post 4046 serves as a restaurant as well as an event venue. You can grab a delicious meal with a drink here throughout the week. The diverse menu caters to a variety of tastes. With an activity or performance scheduled for every evening, it is a good place to unwind after a long day. The facility also has a banquet hall, perfect for receptions, luncheons and private celebrations.
Founded by Richard Erickson and Lowell Pickett in 1985, Vieux Carré is one of Core Saint Paul's oldest Jazz clubs to still be in operation. The club is known for its divey ambiance, old-school acoustics, wholesome food, and cocktails. Vieux Carré calls in some of the country's most prominent jazz musicians to perform on stage for the guests in attendance, so if you wish to explore Saint Paul's contemporary music scene, head here and experience a memorable musical evening.
This classy bar and grill has been a pioneer among local restaurants by offering regional, home-produced food. This casually chic establishment has evolved into the best place to hear local and national jazz acts. An intimate stage separates the bar from the dining room. The acoustics are considered some of the best in the Upper Midwest. The menu features trout from a Wisconsin farm and local game fowl, mushrooms, and wild rice. It is all put together with the utmost care and a lot of imagination. The wine (including some by local wineries), beer and liquor selection is impeccable.