Very cool environment. Very romantic for valentines drinks and apps. Small dark and intimate with…read morefriendly service. Bartender was very helpful in choosing nonalcoholic drinks! We will be back again.

A hidden gem for the area. I actually am hesitant to give them a five star just to keep the place…read moreavailable for us. Great cocktails and atmosphere. In the basement of the wine bar so your party has options. Great owner and staff too.

Visited for the first time for a KPower yoga event and it was great! Looks like there is a lot of…read morespace outside with some yard games, chairs, and tables. For a drink, I tried the Wavelength which was amazing and so refreshing! Perfect for summer! They were nice enough to also add some green sparkles on top which make it look just like a watermelon for a fun touch. Would love to come back and try some other fun drinks from their menu!

A fun stop on our drive home from the north. The space is dark, with an outer space theme. It also…read moreappears there is an enclosed patio, but it wasn't open the day we were there. There are some monthly specials, along with an extensive list of regular rotation cocktails. There is also a note, if you can dream it, they will try to make it. We had some BOGOs to use, so we tried a few different things. Hubs was a little disappointed that there was a drink with goat cheese that was sold out. It sounded so unique and interesting though! I had the Rover, a lemon raspberry gin fizz-like drink and the Peeps special. Both were light tasting, the Rover was delicious. Hubs tried the Gaia's Garden special, not my fave, but he enjoyed it. Worth the hour-ish drive from the cities or if you're up in the Collegeville area.

I visited Pocket Square for the first time when they very first opened and had an ordinary…read moreexperience. I have since returned a few times and had more of an expectational experience. The wait staff are all super fun and friendly and love making drinks and bantering with patrons. They have great knowledge of all the spirits made in house as well as the cocktails. Ready with recs! I have yet to try the spirits on their own but I can say the cocktails are delicious. My personal favorite being the martini. The space is small but ample. Has kind of a weird vibe with a hodge podge of decor but it's fun and interesting. Drink prices are fair/competitive/reasonable not just for the neighborhood but for the whole craft cocktail scene in general. Follow me on IG danny_runsforbeer

Was told about Pocket Square by a fellow Elite Squad member. My mom & I went to check it out on a…read moreFriday evening. We went shortly after they opened at 4 so it was pretty chill, not very busy. I remember this space from when it was Mountain Mudd when I was in high school. It's a smaller space but they do a bit of a patio when it gets nicer outside. Very simple decor inside. They have a few board games as well to play while you sip. We ended up sitting at the bar. We ordered 4 different drinks & a shot (total between 2 of us). Blue meanie - my fav of the 4 we tried. Sweet and a little sour. Watermelon Sugar - also good, refreshing tasted like watermelon candy Groovy Cherry - tasted just like a cherry limeade drink. I personally don't like cherry limeade but it was good. Georgia Peach - a little stronger but still good and peachy. Watermelon jolly rancher shot - good tasted just like the candy. Overall the drinks were simple but good. The staff were super nice and chill. The crowd was a bit older but overall a nice lounge.

My aunties and I went to check out this speakeasy bar that was down the street from the restaurant…read more It's kind of tricky to get in, enter through the building, walk past the bar towards the back and go downstairs. There should be a portrait on the left wall which opens to another room. That room is a decoy, a nonfunctioning bathroom. There's a black door to enter to the secret bar. Beautiful bar and cozy seating. The service was amazing, my server was preparing a cocktail with a smoke bubble gun and we were curious about it. She brought it over to show us. Fun cocktails and there is also food on the menu, but we were full from dinner. Definitely recommend if you're in the area.

Drinks were good but service was SLOW! 30 mins or so to take an order. More disorganized than…read moreanything else. More experienced server felt bad and tried to make it up with a discount. However when the bill arrived there was no discount and she wasn't around. Too bad, cool place.

Heather's in Minnetonka is such a cute spot! I went for brunch with a friend and everything was…read moreamazing. I got the breakfast quesadilla, and it was so good! The restaurant is beautifully decorated with a modern vibe, and they also have a really cute patio if you want to sit outside. The service was phenomenal, and everyone was so friendly. If you're planning to go on a weekend, I would definitely recommend making a reservation because it got pretty busy while we were there. The food, service, and vibes were all amazing, and I'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu!

Met up with some friends at Heather's for brunch this morning. We were seated right away despite…read morethe restaurant being busy. For our drinks, two of us had pineapple mimosas and the other had ube lemonade. Mimosa was good but I couldn't taste much of the pineapple flavor. Ube is one of my absolute favorite flavors but we couldn't really see the purple in the lemonade. Our entrees were the quinoa bowl, Buddha bowl, and farmer's market salad. The quinoa bowl was tasty and healthy. Friends liked their entrees and one took home the Buddha bowl. Service was friendly. Server recommended the gelato which sounded great but we had no room! FYI they have a 90 min dining limit but we're getting ready to leave when they came by our table.

Seen on social media that they had a SpongeBob pop-up theme going on. We originally planned to stop…read moreby on a Sunday but realized they are open Tue-Sat. Our second attempt we went on a Saturday right when they opened. We were greeted at the door and were told we can pick where we want to sit. It was decorated really cute for the theme everywhere, they had couches, more regular dining tables, barrel tables and bar seating. We opted for a barrel table. The menu for food and drinks were all changed to be named after SB related references which was really fun. We ordered a few drinks, mocktails and food. The food is more so bar food, bites. We ordered pickle roll up's, chicken lettuce wraps, onion rings and they were all very basic and imo not worth it for the prices. I'd prefer to eat some where before and then come here for drinks. The drinks were decent. A lot of them had bitters, which I'm not a fan of at all but I know it's very common at cocktail bars. I did find a few without and went with those. One was called campfire song song. It was like a s'mores espresso martini which I loved. Our waitress was really nice, attentive and in tune with the theme. I loved her enthusiasm. Overall it was really cute and I can tell beyond the theme it's a cute place to grab drinks with friends. I'd for sure come back for other themes or just to just out the normal vibe.

We tried this local spot to celebrate a birthday. This was the perfect spot for a couple of drinks…read moreand apps with good conversation. You wouldn't believe this cozy lounge was nestled in this strip mall in Otsego. We chose a few different drinks - a few signature cocktails, a flight from the specials menu, and a glass of Prosecco. The names were clever, the drinks were unique, and the staff was knowledgeable. The Parmesan Truffle Fries were crispy, meaty, and the jalapeño sauce gave them a nice kick. The Cowboy Corn Poppers (not pictured) were crunchy on the outside while creamy and flavorful on the inside. This was the perfect way to end the night with friends. We will definitely be coming back.

Smells like Pine Sol but the beer is cheap and the ceilings are cool. Touch Tunes is available…read more Throw everyone off by playing Post Malone, Ariana Grande or anything from this decade.

Oh, Oleander. The memories I have here are too numerous to list! Shooting pool in the back room…read more Attending garden parties out on the back lot. Tossing darts once in awhile. Knockin' back kamikaze shots and having a good time. If you're into low-lit, locals-only bars which have character and continue to be themselves in an ever-changing Mankato, well, the Ole is your place.

What a great space! Open window-wall gives a great patio feel while sitting inside, very spacious…read moreinterior with comforting ambiance. The waitstaff were very welcoming and accommodating and the drinks were fantastic. If you're in New Ulm and want more of an upscale experience, this is a must; highly recommend trying it out, you won't be disappointed.

What a wonderful establishment...it was beautifully layed out, lit, and decorated. The cocktails…read moreare delightful and are artfully paired with the tonics. This place is a gem and is worthy of mention as one of the best cocktail places in the state. It is as good or better than some of the places we have visited in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Visit this place soon and often, the owner Leah and the Chairman of the board Paul were there when my wife and I visited and they were a delight to talk to about cocktails, life, business, and community! Cheers!

Wonderful, intimate spot in Minneapolis. On our last night before returning home, Flora Room seemed…read moreas if it would fit the bill for our cocktail fix. Relatively easy to find, though you do have to hunt a little bit, Flora Room sits behind a nondescript metal door leading down a short hallway to the entrance. Take a long moment to allow your eyes to adjust if you're coming before sunset; this space is DARK. It's also perfect. Once your "night vision" kicks in you're surrounded by a nice bar, numerous bistro-style tables and booths. Candles adorn the tables creating a nice, cozy place to settle in for drinks. Once seated in comfortable chairs at a table, we were quickly greeted and provided with menus. The cocktail selection is relatively "small" but really nicely varied. Prices seemed a tad steep but frankly, given the quality of the drinks I'd say quite worth it. I started out with the Evita, a nice flavorful gin-base cocktail topped with a nice egg white foam. Very tasty. My wife opted for the Tapaculo, with gin, mezcal, pineapple, banana and bitters over ice. Also quite good. There are also bites available from the associated restaurant I can't recall the name of mine but I can say it was delicious. Bread-like bites with a really tasty dipping sauce. To close out the visit I selected Palo, a smoked aged rum cocktail that was really nice and rich. My wife chose the Nahualito with rum, walnut, amontillado and white chocolate. All should be on your radar. Flora Room really fit the bill for a nice, intimate speakeasy-style spot to spend time. Dark and cozy. Savory cocktails and friendly service will stand out and make you want to return. I know we'll seek it out if we return to Minneapolis again. I hope so.

Went on a Wednesday after dinner and it was surprisingly busy! There is valet parking, which helps…read morea lot I loved the moody greenery (dark green walls, floral prints). Our booth was comfortable and felt cozy. We had some snacks and drinks. The fries came out pipping hot (burned my fingers) and we ordered extra sauce for the second round because they were delicious. I also really liked the empanadas- they were filling with a nice amount of sauce. Two of our group also enjoyed they oysters (with optional add-on caviar). The bartender was able to customize my espresso martini to my taste (I like it creamy- I know, controversial). I will definitely be going back!

Excellent appetizers selection, friendly courteous service, good burgers. Good bourbon selection at…read morereasonable prices.

Great food, spacious and wait staff (especially Bekah) that is friendly and attentive. Had shrimp…read moretacos that exceeded my expectations. Pico de Gallo was fresh and the serving size ample. Drinks were tasty also.