Minneapolis and St Paul: Minneapolis bars and clubs
Backstage at BRAVO ! 900 Hennepin Ave tel 612/338-0062, . Newish three-story restaurant/piano bar with theatrical leanings.Figlio Calhoun Square, 3001 Hennepin Ave tel 612/822-1688. Top late-night dining and people-watching.
Fine Line 318 1st Ave tel 612/338-8100. Sleek, small and musically eclectic downtown club.
First Avenue and 7th St Entry 701 1st Ave tel 612/338-8388 or 612/332-1775, . The landmark rock venue where TAFKAP's Purple Rain was shot still packs 'em in with top bands and dance music.
Gay 90s 408 Hennepin Ave S tel 612/333-7755. This sprawling, predominantly gay club has two dance floors, a piano lounge, dining, and polished weekend drag shows.
Ground Zero 15 NE 4th St tel 612/378-5115. The mixed clientele savors the great space, varied themes, gothic influences and occasional fetish nights.
Kieran's Irish Pub 330 2nd Ave S tel 612/339-4499. Friendly atmosphere built round good food, grog, music and poetry. Downtown location.
Loon Café 500 1st Ave N tel 612/332-8342. Try the chilis at this noisy, likeable sports bar offering great grub.
Loring Bohemian Bar and Café 1624 Harmon Place tel 612/338-6258 or 612/332-1617. Beautiful people with attitude drink, dine or drift upstairs to the dance/theater Playhouse.
New French Café & Bar 128 N 4th St tel 612/338-3790. Cozy warehouse district mainstay.
Nye's Polonaise Room 112 E Hennepin Ave tel 612/379-2021. Experience old-time atmosphere at the piano and polka bars and the Polish-American restaurant.
Quest 110 N 5th St tel 612/338-3383, . State-of-the-art dance club, with live acts. Dress flash.
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