Really great Saturday spot for some fun live music, and drinks. Nyes is pretty retro with large half circle booths, and a large grand piano in the corner. Their signature musician takes requests to play piano and gives you the option to sing along or allow her to sing. If you are coming to sing, be warned though, for if you're a bad singer and you elect to sing, you might get lightly harassed (in a funny, whimsical way of course) I was here for a birthday and it catered the birthday girl well, prioritizing her requests for songs. Good time, 5/5 read more

Such a fun experience in northeast! We enjoyed several drinks. They have many craft beers, cocktails, and wines to choose from. Definitely arrive early to ensure you get a seat, as there are only a few booths and chairs at them bar. Many were stuck standing. People were able to request songs too, and the pianist was fantastic! Super fun time, but can be tough when crowded. read more

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This is one of my favorite bars to go to in Minneapolis! It's always full of life and the drinks are always good and priced well! It's usually pretty busy and crowded but I haven't had issues finding seating if I wait a few minutes. This night was slow but I enjoyed it not being as crazy busy and getting to interact with the pianist. read more

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Absolutely LOVE nye's!!! I'm super picky about my cocktails and will only drink fruity drinks, and this place has no shortage of them!! Their drinks are so refreshing, and there's something for everyone!! The service was friendly and fast, and you absolutely can't beat the ambiance of a piano bar!! read more

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I still love nyes. It's cozy, comfortable and the perfect place for a drink with friends. The bartenders are really nice and inviting. I'd come back any day. I love when I'm in the neighborhood and find an excuse to stop by. read more

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Visited Nye's on a Tuesday evening with some friends for drinks. The bar was not busy so we were served right away. They also had live music to enjoy. I would definitely visit again for date night or with friends! read more

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Stopped here for a quick beverage. We tried the iron butterfly and it was so good. It is a little spendy but it's a cool little bar. read more

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Drinks were yummy, happy hour was decent, bartender was a sweetheart! Seating definitely needs an update but otherwise the decor was cute! read more

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We stopped by about a month ago. Call me a traditionalist, but this place differs from the original location, and I will always compare the two. With that set-aside, the new Nye location has a cool vibe. It is a place where you can expect a good cocktail, easy conversation, and plenty of visuals to catch your eye. On the cocktail side - a place with a Rusty Nail on the menu, let alone a bartender who knows what one is, always gets a thumbs up from me. The old fashioneds are handmade and not from a premix, which is fantastic. For the eating portion of the evening. Their pierogies are always a plus. Do you want to know what is best in a show at Nye's? it is the Spare Ribs and Sauerkraut. Their steaks are fine...particularly their prime rib, but you want to come here and eat something that brings you comfort, which is the spare ribs. While you get boiled potatoes with the entre, order some pierogies on the side as well...trust me. read more

Cocktails? Yes please. Stopped into Nye's before a dinner restaurant round the corner. I had the chocolate martini and the White Russian with filberts. FYI - filberts are macadamia nuts. Hubby had some beers. This place has a wonderfully extensive cocktail menu. The staff were fun and friendly. The place is known for its piano karaoke. This place also has the nicest bathroom I've seen in a bar in a long long time. Great art all over the bar on the walls, etc. The only note I have is that I wish they had some snacky food. read more

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So haven't been to Nye's since they changed from their old full on restaurant to just the bar area. Super cute inside and very red lighting which kind of matches the Christmas festivities . Went on a Monday night and the place was not busy at all . Drink orders were pretty slow as they only had one bartender but overall taste was decent but be warned quite boozy! I imagine weekends have more activity- parking on nearby streets, this area is easy to walk around to other restaurants/bars in the area read more

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Went in the other night looking for some of the Polish food several websites said Nye's offers. Found out they no longer serve food; only cocktails, beer and wine. And live music after 8 some evenings. Seemed like a decent place with friendly people but my quest for decent pierogi continues... read more

Any place that's been around since 1950 is a must. Love this little neighborhood gem. The Al Nye is my fave. read more

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Such a fun place! We stopped in for some drinks before an event and had a great time. The vibes were really laid back and cool. Lots of seating options and friendly staff. We ordered drinks and visited for a bit. You can easily walk to nearby restaurants so you can make a night of it. I only had one drink, a delicious and decently sized shot! read more

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Went here for my mother in laws birthday... we all had so so much fun. The drinks were yummy and the ambience was so lively. Great spot for a pregame or a fun group. read more

This was my first time ever going to Nye's Bar! Some friends suggested we stop by since we've never been to a piano bar before. We arrived a little after 8:00 PM since we've heard it fills up quick- this was the right move. Around 9 PM the place was nearly packed! The drink: I ordered an appletini. There were a lot of fun cocktails offered- everything between classic cocktails to their own craft cocktails. As far as martinis go, I liked it! They also had other beverages like wine and beer (I think). Forewarning, they do not have a food menu. The ambiance: this place truly had a good vibe! We were seated in one of their curved booths which made it easy to talk to everyone. The songs played ranged from classics to new songs which was refreshing. At times it may have been too loud, but nonetheless, we loved the piano music! Near the end of our time there, they turned the lights down low which gave the bar a very intimate and sexy vibe. I would love to go on a date here! Service: we were served by a bartender named Kevin. He came to our table right when we sat down, and he even gave suggestions for tasty mock tails for my friends doing Dry January. Our drinks came quick, and he remembered exactly what everyone ordered without having to write anything down! One of the reasons for the four star rating was we didn't receive much assistance when it was later in the night. We did have to flag someone down to receive our bill. However, all of the bartenders were kind to us! Parking: they do not have their own lot, so street parking is the only option. It does get very busy in this area of northeast, so prepare to parallel park! read more

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Me and my friends go here all the time. Incredible staff and reasonably priced drinks, does get a little packed towards the end of the night but if you go before 8PM there's always an open booth for your group. Would recommend. Piano doesn't start until like 7:30/8:00 and she plays your requests for free often! Great vibes! read more

Pretty cool place. I was honestly expecting a little more from it though. Considering it's a bar, I expected their drinks to be awesome. However, I wasn't very impressed by my drink. I ordered a g&t and the tonic tasted flat and the gin was not very good. The price was nice though, so I suppose I got what I paid for. My friends also weren't super impressed by their drinks, but they weren't terrible. Just average. Ordering and then waiting for a drink also took a long time. But, to their credit, they were somewhat busy. Seating is also tough since it's a small place. I would not recommend coming here with a big group as there are no big tables for everyone to sit at. The piano was fun and some good singers sang throughout the night. It's a nice bar but after going, I don't think it's my vibe. read more

Overall just okay is how I would describe my time at NYE's. The ambiance was the best part. The drink was just mid and probably not worth $13. No piano player during happy hour which was disappointing but understandable. Wouldn't seek out NYE's read more

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After a date night at Sonder Shaker, we decided to walk down Main St. While I've always heard about Nye's, I've never actually visited. I'm so glad we did! The bartender was very friendly, welcoming, and helpful. We ordered a gimlet as well as another vodka based drink but easily substituted gin. While our drinks were good, I will say they've were heavy on the lime juice. This wasn't a problem for us because we do love the brightness of this citrus. We enjoyed sitting at the bar watching Olympic replays. It was a nice, colorful atmosphere with gorgeous murals on the walls. I definitely think the high point would be visiting at night to listen to the live piano music. read more

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This place is lively on a Friday or Saturday night! When the piano bar gets rolling, it is packed to the brim and loud. Every seat in the house is taken, making it difficult to get served right away, but they are doing their best. Cocktail menu is extensive, with several beers on tap as well. Limited street parking is nearby, but close to several other northeast bars for a night out. read more

While the idea of a piano bar is novel and should be an enjoyable experience, everything else about this place is less than stellar. It's small and tightly packed with people. Unless you are one of the handful of folks that scores a curved booth, the seating is uncomfortable. The acoustics are abysmal and make talking with your table matés impossible (nor does it benefit the music). Each time I've been here the waitstaff has been rude and inattentive. There's no food and the drinks are pricey. Parking is limited to on the street meters. I question if I'll make a return visit after the last one. If a bar that is tightly packed and/or standing room with terrible acoustics and inattentive staff is your scene, this is the place. There are much better bar scenes to congregate with friends. read more

Cute eclectic atmosphere with live music and drinks; no food. Bartender was ok personality wise, informing us it would be a few until he gets to us, so no big deal. What is a big deal is when you order a $13 drink and you're given a 1/2 drink! I would have been embarrassed ti serve the half drink I received. My face should have said it all and place is small enough he probably heard me. Drink was tasty just not worth $13. Overall service was mediocre drinks expensive but entertainment good! FYI They do not serve food. read more

Nyes is a landmark that has begun its second life. Great atmosphere and food. It was the specialty restaurant I remember many years ago. It still is. read more

I had no idea that Nye's had re-open. I went went a girlfriend for a late night drink and to our delight they have sing-a-long going on! It was a lot of fun for us being in our mid 30's. The service was quite slow though so that is why we gave it a 3 vs a 5 read more

Nye's is a fun piano cocktail bar. They have a pianist playing/singing which stands out from other bars in this area. I hear that they do karaoke with the pianist playing in the background some nights too! The drinks are a little pricy for what you get, but they tasted good :) the only downside was the service; this was our first time going to Nye's and we didn't know what to order, we were not given a menu. When asked what we wanted to drink, the bartender seemed annoyed we didn't know yet. Luckily, someone sitting next to us gave us a menu! The bartender was not engaged, and was doing the bare minimum. This is fine, I was just put off by it at first. Overall, I would recommend this place! read more

Great atmosphere. Gotta love those neon lights! They serve some dang good moscow mules and the karaoke appears to start very early in the night which is rare. The bartender was nice and the options for food and more drink nearby are great. Check this place out if you're in that area! We had asian food across the street and down the block a block away after visiting here and enjoyed it! read more

Nye's just might be my new favorite bar! I love a lounge bar and this one pretty much checks all the boxes. Nye's has comfy, cozy seating and lovely, ambient lighting. They can make all the classic cocktails, plus more contemporary drinks. My friend got a dirty martini and really enjoyed it. I loved my gin gimlet, especially since they included filberts as a garnish. While we both ordered the St. Anthony per our server's recommendation, it was underwhelming and a little too sweet. No worries though because all their drinks are pretty reasonably priced for how boozy they are. The best thing about Nye's is that it's a piano bar! The pianist will play your requested songs herself or you can get up and sing while she plays. I was amazed at how many songs she knew how to play! Everything from Sublime to Elton John. I also loved the pianist's sense of humor and sass. She was hilarious! The only downside of our Nye's experience was our server was a little slow with her service and claimed she didn't know how to split a check three ways. Kind of lame that we had to do the math for her, but she was young. Either way, I can't wait to bring my friends back to Nye's to sing Karaoke! read more

Used to be fun. Now the piano player sucks. Listen, this lady is straight up mean. Not mean like 'I'm tired of dealing with drunk requests". Mean like "I'm disappointed I didn't live up to my parents expectations and now I'm drunk and taking it out on you.".I wouldn't recommend going until she inevitably burns out. read more

A piano bar in a great area of town? I'm there! I'd never been to Nye's prior to its remodeling, so I can't compare it to what the establishment previously was. What I CAN tell you is this is a great spot to check out for fantastic live piano music, karaoke, and delicious cocktails. My friend and I got here early on a Friday night (around 9 pm) so there was still plenty of open seating at the bar, and even a booth available (which we snagged). They've got a lot of interesting cocktails on their menu, which you can upgrade to a double for $3 more (you get double the alcohol...so why hold back?). Plenty of wine and beer options too, if you're feeling more conservative. My favorite part of the night was getting on stage and singing karaoke! There's a booklet at the table with suggested song selections (that the pianist definitely knows how to play) but you can try putting in other requests too. Good idea to slide the pianist a tip with your song request. The lady performing that night was hilariously sassy and made the whole bar laugh throughout the night. Don't be shy and make sure you put on a good show for the crowd! Also, the bar got pretty packed around 11 pm, so be prepared to stand if you're a latecomer. Definitely coming back at some point. Make sure you eat beforehand (no food menu) or swing by Savoy's afterward for late night pizza (like we did)! read more

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Celebrated our moms 95th birthday Saturday night and Chris, the piano player, was awesome. He sang happy birthday to her and several of her favorite songs - we couldn't have had a better time. Our mom had a great time!! Above and beyond to make this night so special. Thanks so much and words cannot describe our appreciation for elevating this beautiful memory. read more

It's quaint little bar musicals nice pricing was a little off for some of the drinks service was a little slow all together if you're not in a hurry and you just need a night to relax go there it's a good place to hang out and listen to piano read more

I walked in to meet a few friends - they already had drinks in tow. I was the sober driver and asked for a water - the waitress said "San Pellegrino or Fiji?". I asked for tap water but she said tap water is only for "paying guests." Huh? What kind of policy is that? My friends are each buying two $15 cocktails and you want me to pay $4 for a bottled water? I was shocked. The piano guy was doing a good job and the ambiance is nice. Service is not super attentive and drinks average $15. No reason for us to come back! read more

İ love it here. Eat food before you go though as they don't serve food. İt's like a speakeasy with a modern twist. İt's the new place for any celebration. Don't be a stranger nyes! read more

Stopped in after having dinner nearby, I had heard of this legendary place before the tear down/re-do but had sadly never gone then. The piano player this night was awesome and kept the place lively. Our waitress was fine. I would go back for the music, maybe for the happy hour as the drinks are priced very high($14 for a basic mixed drink+tax and tip in my experience). read more

Came here after work and absolutely excellent service and delicious cocktails! Service was incredible. My server was so kind and watched my drink when I went to the restaurant. Such a good vibe! read more

Bartender refused to serve me a drink because it was "too much work" and bartender was serving friends but refused service to everyone else.... Please avoid read more

We arrived at 10pm on a Friday. My two friends and I happened to find three open seats at the bar and as we attempted to sit down, the male bartender snapped and said "You can NOT sit there!" Oh, okay...we walk away and happen to snag a booth. Minutes later, three people sat in those empty chairs- I guess the bartender "allowed" it and happily served them. Very odd and it felt prejudicial. Besides that, we enjoyed ourselves. Our server was very friendly and attentive, and the drinks were delicious albeit expensive. The pianist was fabulous and had a great voice- it was a really nice change from the usual Billboard radio hits that are overplayed at bars. The overall vibes of the place were relaxing, old school, very comfortable. I would definitely go back but I'd avoid that specific bartender! read more

Love coming here. Be prepared to stand around to wait for a place to sit though on busy nights. The best spot is around the piano if you like to sing or enjoy the music. You write in requests on a paper slip and if you add a couple bucks, it'll for sure get played. They offer a lyric book too if you need the words to any songs that they have listed. The piano player is typically really flexible and will play almost anything though, you just may need to find your own lyrics. The vibe is classy and fun. Street parking only. Drinks can be a bit pricey if you're going for a signature drink on their menu. Around $13-15 per drink. I just got a gin and tonic for about $7. Some beers on the list are only around $4-5 though. Highly HIGHLY recommend this place. But also selfishly want to keep it a secret cause I don't want it to get any busier!--but they deserve the business! read more

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Great bar! Loved the vibe! Wish we had been staying in town longer to go multiple nights!