Twin Cities' Best Live Music Venue

An old-fashioned Irish pub inside the glass-and-granite confines of downtown Minneapolis’ Towle Building.

Reviews:

• “Great place in the city!”
• “A Relaxing Hangout”
• “love it”
• “Good stuff!”

Tips: The bar hosts an occasional concert by prominent Irish musical acts such as Tommy Makem.

Kieran’s Irish Pub
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Musicians and fans alike have lauded this venue since it opened in the late ’80s.

Reviews:

• “VERY social place”
• “The Best Fine Line Cafe Ever!”
• “Great Atmosphere!”

Tips: New local acts take the stage Monday and Wednesday nights. The dance floor gets crowded, so go early to get a good spot by the stage.

Fine Line Music Cafe

Posh multilevel nightclub and concert hall redefines partying in the suburbs.

Reviews:

• “Bad croud…dumb staff…fun concerts”
• “Good Service. Poor organization. Spacey servers.”
• “I’d rather stay home!”
• “security staff and the maplewood cops are the worst”
• “Worst concert experience ever”

Myth Nightclub

The Twin Cities’ premier jazz club brings in a steady crowd with a deep wine list and a refined Midwestern menu.

Reviews:

• “expensive, but worth it.”
• “Dank, arrogant and over-priced”
• “used to be better”
• “Worst Customer Service”
• “Verry good lunch, want to go back for dinner and jazz”

Tips: Want to chat? Sit on the mezzanine, where you can have a conversation without disturbing other listeners or insulting the musician.

Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

Walk down the Metro Building’s long staircase into a club that exudes the vibe of a Chicago speakeasy.

Reviews:

• “Worst Excuse for a Jazz Club in the Twin Cities”
• “Meat is Always Good”
• “Overpriced, bad service, surprise charges”
• “Nice, quaint venue, good food, ambience to boot!”
• “romantic atmosphere”

Tips: If your favorite dinner item from Rossi’s isn’t listed on the jazz room menu, just ask and the kitchen will prepare it for you.

Rossi’s Blue Star Room

A sleek, chic nightspot ups the glam factor at Minneapolis’ Block E.

Reviews:

• “Trying to be something it’s not”
• “Good Thursdays”
• “We were NOT impressed!”
• “High End”
• “never will attend again”

Tips: Dress code is upscale, and strictly enforced. Dig something swanky out of the back of your closet.

Escape Ultra-Lounge

A popular neighborhood staple offering live Irish music since the 1980s.

Reviews:

• “Used to be great”
• “Best Irish place in this town!”
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• “Half Time Rec – Not the place on St. Pat’s Day”
• “the music is great”

Tips: Are you a struggling college student? Flash your college ID and get $6 domestic pitchers.

Half Time Rec

Prince made it famous in “Purple Rain,” but the diverse calendar is what this club is known for.

Reviews:

• “Do you like to stick to the floor?”
• “Great place to catch good music”
• “THE PRINCE COMEBACK?”
• “greta space”
• “It’s the only place to go!”

Tips: 7th Street Entry is accessible through the Main Room or its own street entrance.

First Avenue & 7th Street Entry

An upscale option for those on the downtown Minneapolis barhopping route.

Reviews:

• “Great times by all.”
• “Friday nights are where it’s at!”
• “Good food”
• “Big Mugs!”
• “Exciting Times”

Tips: Gluek’s validates for any of the “Do the Town” parking lots in downtown. Parking is also available at various lots and ramps surrounding the building.

Gluek’s Bar & Restaurant

Downtown dance club and concert venue melds live local music with diverse DJ tunes seven nights a week.

Reviews:

• “service is good”

Tips: Nightly happy hour serves discounted well drinks and domestic beers till 10pm. Ladies drink free on Tuesdays till 10 pm.

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