I asked around for a good bar high in a downtown tower with good views and was told to try this place. We were really disappointed. There are almost no views, it's really dark, and its pretty small and crowded. If you're looking for a romantic spot with nice views (like we were), then this place will surely disappoint. read more

I LOVE this place! The drinks have always been delicious, the service is awesome and the decor is beautiful. It can be tough to find a seat-especially for a group-but the wait is worth it :):) Definitely going back! read more

Nice, trendy and expensive. Beautiful view of Mpls but it is ultimately a hotel bar.

Unique and cool. Little rooms for lounging and socializing. Old school decor with NYC vibe . . . and the prices rival NYC too (high).

On the 27th floor of the Foshay Tower/W Hotel. The location has great views and is definitely upscale - my Manhattan was $17. On the Friday night we went the clientele was a mixed bag of well dressed folks in large groups and intimate couples enjoying the couches. Then the "reserved" room was full of folks in flip flops, shorts, and t-shirts. It was a bizarre, yet entertaining crowd. The staff (servers and security) were all very nice and personable, while giving you plenty of space. It was a great to go there to say I have been, but I don't think I'll have a need to go back. read more

Love this place! Very cool vibe, great cocktails and an incredible view of down town Minneapolis.

One word... Average. Actually, come to think of it, I have a couple more words. Subpar, unexperienced, and expensive. Don't let the "27th floor" fool you. Save your money :( read more

Great views and atmosphere. There were two private parties, so the space was very limited. I was also unaware that seating areas can be reserved. I will use that option in the future. read more

I called the Prohibition on a quiet Monday afternoon. Inquired about having a 40th Bday party for my husband's 40th Bday next month; to take place during the quieter evening hours (before the crowd happened). I was immediately told that they could not accomodate more than 50 people for my event/request - not a problem. Then gave the manager my name & contact info and was told that the "events manager" would call me back in a few hours. I'm still waiting - it's been a week. WIth the demeanor of the gentleman who answered the phone and the lack of follow up - I am turned off from this place. I contacted Seven Sushi & Steakhouse and they were back to me within about 4 hours. Their customer service and follow through have been remarkable! I'll stick with them any day of the week! read more

Had a great girls night out at Prohibition. The bartender Sam made sure we loved our drinks. It was a Monday night and we had a fabulous time hanging out at the bar getting a couple drinks while a friend was visiting from NYC! read more

Prohibition's business model appears to have significantly changed from when they opened. If you are seeking high-end craft cocktails made with expert care, seek elsewhere. And if you are hungry, bring lots of cash. read more

Super neat place! It is hard to find and there's not much food. Happy hour prices are good and the view is awesome! The decor is a little worn, but they have couches and other comfortable lounging options. read more

A good friend of mine and I decided to have drinks here one night and catch up about our busy lives. This spot was absolutely perfect for that. As two old souls, the Foshay Tower's gilded elevators and the bar's early 20th century charm really had us excited. The drinks were spendy -- $14 for a vodka tonic, but I ordered it with Ketel so that's what you can expect. The place was busy, but it's sprawling so we were able to find a seat after some wandering (and wandering is a treat here, room after room.) Finally we settled into two plush armchairs and enjoyed our drinks. Not sure how great this place is for groups, but there seemed to be a lot of couples or trios scattered around the chairs and tables, and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. read more

Probably the worst MANHATTAN ever. I quickly pulled out the red dyed maraschino cherry and asked for an orange twist and then I quickly pulled out the orange wedge. The cocktail was shaken to death and I think there was about 4 ounces of bitters. The bartender all thou was cute I felt like I was at a fraternity party. Nota service for an up scale price point. Done !!! read more

My favorite spot to go out in the TC hands down. Great drinks, atmosphere, and service. This is also where I take people from out of town to show how classy we can be! read more

Just bad experience overall. The place is cramped and tiny. The waitstaff is extremely slow (45 minutes to get drinks). Their specialty cocktails were overpriced and tasted rough. The view might be nice during the day. While we were there, they had an entire "reserved" section roped off for two hours with nobody in it while the rest off the bar was crowded. It's pretty easy for this place to be crowded considering it's the size of a one bedroom apartment. If you are looking for good views, their are better bars. Try Seven or Solera. read more

what a great place..if you want a night of class and good atmosphere away from the "frat boy" crowd of downtown..you just found it. Prohibition offers a great ambiance as well as good drinks and serivice. If this place is to high up for you head down to the Living Room to chill out. read more

Ordered one of those $13 Old Fashioned that someone else talked about... not sure what they added, but it had an overpowering cinnamon/spicy aftertaste. Undrinkable. So, I took it back and asked them to leave out whatever was spicy. No spices she said, maybe it's the bitters. Ok, so leave them out. Second one was worse than the first. So, we asked for a whiskey water. Got a lot of water with a splash of whiskey. Go figure. Add on to it that some drunk at the bar tried to tell me that I was the one who was wrong because this hip bar makes the "new" version of an old fashioned and I obviously wanted an "old" version of the old fashioned. Whatever! Made for a really crappy experience. Had a table with a window view and a waitress who stopped a half dozen times in the 30 minutes we bothered to stay. Seemed like it could have a been a great place, but the crappy, high-priced drinks and snobby patrons means we won't be back. read more

I recently spent my 24th birthday at Prohibition. I heard good things about happy hour so I invited my friends down to celebrate. I arrived right around 5 and took the elevator to the 27th floor. It takes a few minutes for the bar to contact the front desk and allow the elevator ride to the 27th floor. I arrived with my boyfriend and after doing a quick walk through we found a nice spot to snap a few pics. We were able to sit by a window and I enjoyed the view. I ordered an epiphany which was refreshing and my boyfriend got a beer off the happy hour menu. It took awhile to get a waitress maybe 10 minutes after seating we waved someone down. The girls were dressed in different variations of tiny black dresses and all the girls were pretty. Our waitress was very nice and quick with our orders. The only issue I had is the size of this place. It is tiny!!!! Sooooo small and so cramped I felt a bit uncomfortable. My group ended up being somewhere around 15 or 20 people so after the 5th person arrived we ditched our window seats, grabbed our cocktails, and headed downstairs to the living room. You can take your drinks anywhere in the building, which was nice. Downstairs we rearranged a few seats and enjoyed the rest of our evening at the W. The curry chicken salad sliders were good and everyone left happy. My only complaint about upstairs was the size of the bar if you are with one or two people it's fine. Also downstairs is very very dark and I'm blind so it was hard to see. read more

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My wife and I went here to check it out on our night downtown for our anniversary. We had read a lot of good things and thought it would be worth a visit. We were disappointed with the whole experience. We were expecting decor from the 20's and 30's based on the name "Prohibition". The decor was modern contemporary, and nothing in the decor or atmosphere led me to be able to relate where they came up with this name. The signage to find it, is poor. We had to ask multiple people where it was and we were already in the Foshay tower looking for it, and it was still very difficult. If your looking for a quiet place to sit and have a drink then this might be for you. It has multiple "nooks " with couches and big chairs, but really lacks any atmosphere. Very quiet, no music that we could hear at all. We couldn't figure out what type of vibe they were trying for. It definitely isn't anything close to the prohibition period for sure and is more contemporary than anything. Drink prices are outrageous. We had a glass of a house red wine and a bottle of Coors light for $25. Unless you went to the tiny bar, to get your drinks, service is non existent. This place is very small with a tight, cramped circular layout. It was basically like sitting in hallways and there isn't and main "room". I can say we checked it out, but won't be going back. We were scouting our possible stops for our daughters bachelorette party, she is having in a few months and this is not the atmosphere for a group experience. It's very low key and a good place for quiet conversations, but I am not looking for somewhere that can lull me to sleep, because there isn't any energy or vibe. This was a totally different experience than what we were expecting. read more

Drinks were good, had a great scotch. I really think everyone should at least consider stopping in. Bartender had a great personality. However, the location ruined my immersion. read more

I'm giving Prohibition 3-stars for now. I need to go back and check it out again. I will say it wasn't what I was envisioning in my mind. When I hear 'Prohibition', it takes me to a specific place (early 1900's, speak-easy, etc). When I walked off the elevator (you walk off the elevator and literally the bar is right there, so I would imagine there's a crowding/traffic issue on busy nights), and it seemed more like a very upscale, Yale Club, boys-club, old money Wall Street banker feel. Lots of beautiful wood, separate rooms with lounge seating that wraps all the way around the Foshay. The views are incredible. It is beautiful, but not at all what I was imagining. It's tough to find seating, a large group is out of the question, unless you can manage to snag an entire room for your group (good luck to you). It was a cool place, and maybe my expectations were too high, but it was very 'meh' for me. I do need to go back and give it another chance. Drinks aren't cheap, but of course they wouldn't be here. read more

Evidently this used to be of some note. Unfortunately altitude has no bearing on quality of drink, decor, or clientel. Great if you don't know any better, otherwise go to marvel bar. read more

This bar is located on a 40-something floor in the downtown Foshay building. The bar did not open until 5 and we had to wait in the lobby on the first floor until the elevator allowed us to push the button. The wait wasn't annoying, in fact, others were also waiting and made it seem more exciting. The bar itself had several sections and covered the entire floor. Each room had tall windows and a beautifully high view of downtown. Seating options included tables, high tops, couches and chairs for a more lounge-y feel. We came for happy hour. Their happy hour menu consisted of four mixed drinks and three small plates, all for about $6 each. I enjoyed a dirty martini and the tomato, burrata, and pesto appetizer. Service was wonderful! Our server checked on us frequently and other staff came by to clear plates and glasses as needed. By the time we left it was getting pretty packed. Definitely a must-see when downtown! read more

I came here a few years ago when "gastropub" was just beginning to kick off in the twin cities. Coming here was a huge disappointment after the last few years. While the bartender was attentive, I cant help but think that it was due to our appearance and demeanor. The quality of the drinks and decor has completely changed. The drinks were not of anything special but with a high price tag. I've had better experience at other bars with lower prices and quality drinks. Don't think I'll be revisiting anytime soon. read more

Just the fact that it's in the Foshay building got the first 2 stars (talk about a great view and a heavy dose of nostalgia) and the 3rd star is for what they almost accomplished with it. The indirect hot pink lighting from the ceiling was the most interesting choice--and may sway my entire feeling on the atmosphere all together. The seating was minimal (expect to stand or be a seat vulture) but the seating they did have was especially cool... not your standard tables and chairs. The other downside was the almost prostitute-esque uniforms for the female staff, though the men were dressed in nice suits or nice shirt and tie which was a nice touch. The drink menu featured a good mix of must have beers, wines and liquors with many nice high-end, lesser known options. We had a Belgian beer recommended by our friendly and well informed waitress. The views are spectacular and the history is intriguing. With a few slight adjustments to the overall look and feel I believe this could become a downtown mainstay. read more

I had a party here where I spent over $2000. They did an outstanding job of organizing and servicing the party. When I checked my bank statement Monday, there was a double charge for $600. I spoke with them about it and they kept saying they were fixing the problem and aware of it. It had been 20 days and my money still hasn't been returned. Very disappointing after spending so much money there. read more

This place is awful. The staff is rude, and we were asked to leave bc we kissed at the bar. That's not a joke. We were actually kicked out for kissing at the bar. Tons of money to stay at the hotel and this is how we were tested. I will never stay at the W Hotel again, nor will I ever step foot in Prohibition. This read more

Really not impressed. The location is cool - 27th floor of the Foshay Building. Views out the windows are pretty neat and with the pinkish tint of the buildings exterior lights. But...the service we received on the evening of 12/21 was absolutely horrible. Our server seemed inconvenienced from the moment we walked off the elevator until we stood up to leave. It seemed as if she was trying to rush us out of there. We sat unattended for 10 minutes, then waited 10 minutes to order, then about 5 to get drinks, one of the drinks was wrong, it took another 10 for her to come back, and another 10 for the replacement drink. Yes...it was 45 minutes to get the correct drink. And the place wasn't that busy. It was a struggle to tip anything. We won't return. read more

Prohibition has so much potential but ultimately does not impress. The best part of this bar is the classy, trendy atmosphere. It's dark and somewhat secluded. There are many nooks and crannies having comfortable seating where you can sneak away and have a private conversation. It's romantic but also a great place to meet friends for a drink. When I say "meet friends for a drink" I do mean just one as their drinks are incredibly expensive. If you miss the small, $5 happy hour drinks, most martinis are $13-14 pre tax/tip and the cheapest glass of wine is $9. They do tend on mixology, hand crafted cocktails so that's part of why they are expensive. They don't have tap beer. The food sounds really fancy but it's nothing special. It seems very overpriced and isn't worth the price. They make it sound so fancy on the menu but ultimately it's just not that spectacular. We left having an alright time but were disappointed that we spent so much for happy hour. read more

Met a few friends for drinks on a Friday night. Bar was full and lively, but not over crowded. Service was fine. Drinks are overpriced, but the cool, hip feel and downtown skyline view would have me go back. Happy drinking! : ) read more

Been going here for many years. Tony the bartender is one of the best guys around, a true professional. Excellent food (Manny's) and views. If you are in town on business and need a cool place to hang out, this is the place. read more

Very poor service. Bartender was more interested in up-selling us on more expensive drinks than making sure we were having a good time. He was also extremely rude to our grandmother. We will not be going back. read more

Great view but service was very slow. In three hours we were served two drinks each and it took going to the bar to pay our bill (after waiting 30 minutes). We were told there was a computer issue and management was very apologetic. In fact our bill was completely covered. Hopefully this was just a bad night. read more

Loved this fun environment! Cool cocktails and even though it has a small food menu, the food was really good too!

If you are looking for a classy upscale experience I recommend Seven Sushi and Steakhouse. Management and staff are all classy, honest, and courteous, which is a polar opposite of what I have recently experienced with the staff and management of the Living Room and Prohibition Bar. My family have been patrons of the Living Room and Prohibition Bar for years. My wife recently attended the prohibition bar and the next morning a 70 tip was added to her 59 dollar tab. They sent me a picture of the receipt and the tip line read 70$ as clear as day however the total had obviously been changed from 69 to 129. I was told S**T happens and that the GM was taking the servers word of the word of myself and my wife (THE CUSTOMER) who from my past experience in high line car sales is always right. Turns out they don't see that as the case. There people has absolutely no grasp on customer service and obviously a 60$ refund is worth more than our continued patronage that normally would be 10 times that in any given month. Well done LRPB management. You got what you asked for and I am following through on my word to inform all my family and friends of this absolutely dismal performance. You had a wonderful opportunity to build upon a large group of patrons once stellar opinion of your establishment, and any recommendations priorly made will be retracted, and all future recommendations made will be for the Graves 601 as far a complete upscale package goes. read more