First Avenue is dark, downtown and delightful…read more It's intimate (small) inside. But also large and spacious. If the first bar you see has a line or a wait, there is a bar to the right and more bar and beverage service upstairs. The view from upstairs is pretty good, close and as good as anywhere except the front few rows. We saw a SUBURBS show, in 2025, and it was an excellent experience. No onsite parking but a zillion nearby lots and ramps. Or take the light rail. The stars, the ones with the band names painted on the wall are outside (some inside too) and a must see when visiting Minneapolis.

I spent quite some time looking at all the stars on the outside walls of First Avenue. The Reverend…read moreHorton Heat also played a show on a Wednesday night the week I was there.

Worst music choices and crowd. Go there if you want to be a part of a tacky crowd and dance to the…read moreworst old songs possible.

Me as a female, had my girlfriend whispering in my ear to talk to me. Security came and tapped us…read moreon the shoulder to keep the PDA to a minimum. I should mention it's also PRIDE and the bar is dead as fuck.

my go to club in the twin cities. drinks are poured strong, the drag show is always fun, and there…read moreare different rooms with different music so if you hate one sound you can just go to another. the music is rarely great but it works. there is ALWAYS weird shit happening at the poles lmao, bit of a positive and a negative. have only had good experiences with staff btw. and also,,, don't take the "gay" part too literally. mostly college age kids of all stripes.

Disgusting place with over priced drinks and rude bartenders. I was assaulted at the bar because…read morethe bartender thought I was under 21 when in-fact I had a wristband over 21 and offered to show my ID. He grabbed my wrist and yanked the 21+ wrist band off and told me to go to the front and get a new one. I in-fact went to the front and requested to speak to the manager about this interaction and they said the manager was not around and simply checked my ID and gave me a new wrist band. Will not be going here again and I honestly considered filing a police report with the way my wrist was grabbed.

We were in the area seeing family and I heard about this place and had to stop. So glad my husband…read moreand I did. They have great food and the ladies taking care of us were wonderful. We were hoping to find some locals to hang with and there were plenty there. It's a great chill atmosphere here perfect to meet and have fun with the guys. Thank you for a great time

Incredibly politically motivated atmosphere, even the bartender joined in ridiculing me to join her…read moreregulars in their speech. Lame vibe, uncaring bartenders, and regulars that when speaking to feel like sitting on a pile of vomit.

Went on Thursday night at 12. Not super a lot of people there. The dance floor was pretty empty…read more Seemed like most people were out on the patio. There were a bunch of different rooms, which all had different music playing. Didn't explore that much. Mostly just out on the patio and on the dance floor, but I saw pool and other bar games. There was also a photo booth, which we used. Overpriced, but I guess you have to expect that from photo booths. Drinks were so cheap ($4)! And good dance music from the DJ. Biggest complaint is that there is only one stall in the bathroom (the rest are urinals). So it was always busy because obviously there are a lot of people who are trying to use the stall. Had to plan your pees.

Had my first experience at The Saloon for Twin Cities Leather Weekend early November!…read more The thing that struck me most is the impressive square footage of the place. It essentially has four-ish connected but separate "chambers." You come in on the corner into the first one which has a typical bar set-up with lots of bar stools to sit at. Further back there's more table-and-chair style seating because it's nearby their kitchen where they serve hot food; there's also a pool table and darts throwing in this section. Deeper in there's a couple more bars in smaller segmented dual rooms, which is nearby the main restroom (there are several, at least three restroom locations inside). Quite a lot of urinals in this establishment, but a lack of stalls to sit and do your business, which was a little frustrating for someone like me whose equipment requires sitting to pee. No gender segregation though, which I'd expect in this day and age of a queer bar, but still nice to see. The final room is by far the largest, as it has a bar but also a large open area like a dance hall and stage. For this particular weekend it was utilized for hosting the contest, but also a puppy mosh (iykyk). Even as big as it was, it was PACKED during the contest portion of the weekend, making it difficult to see or hear the contest. (I think they could use a more up to date sound system.) We got food while we were there, and it was great. I got a BLT for just $9 and it was piled high with bacon- they did not skimp. Eating it all was a challenge for li'l ol' me. Meals come with ruffled chips that are very salty, but you can upgrade to other side options like french fries, onion rings (which my husband did), etc. for $2. The food was honestly affordable, especially for the amount they give you; I think they do this to discourage you from leaving the bar to go somewhere else for food, which is a solid strategy, haha. Parking around here is... tough, as you might expect in downtown. There is a nearby garage though just across the street behind the bar that I think is just $5 for evenings? I'm sure I'll be back for future events. I myself am not a casual bar-goer, so I don't really go out to these types of establishments unless they're hosting something fun. Always nice when a place is a community gathering space in addition to their regular business. I appreciate this place exists and serves the queer/kink community in that way.

He Said: I have attended many concerts at The Armory, and I…read morealways enjoy the experience. The venue is a converted...wait for it...armory. The place is huge and smack in heart of downtown Minneapolis. There are street and parking ramp options. The Armory holds events other than concerts. Take a look at your personal calendar, see if there is a show you like, and buy a ticket. *Hint - if you can, go to their on-site box office to buy your tickets, so you save on the online fees). My friends have been in the suites, and they say they are great. There is, also, and small outside spot to grab some fresh air, so you do not have to exit the venue. Pros: - The place is huge, clean, and easy to get to - The sound system is great - When the crowd is really into it, you can feel the ground shake! Cons: - Some shows can be pretty expensive

Came here for a concert on NYE. Overall things went pretty smoothly through security but it was a…read morevery busy and crowded event. I'm not sure if it's always like this but for this event it was mostly general admission with no seating so you just had to stand the whole time. I heard that they had ear plugs for free at the bar which I think is very nice.

One of the few places you can catch a noteworthy house/electronic act…read more Cons - low ceiling. That's it. If the ceiling were just a foot higher, I'd give this place four stars. Pros - good people work here, fair drink prices for who you're seeing in MPLS, parking easy within 3-4 blocks.

Holy cow! I didn't know they changed their name to REV Ultra Lounge. I 'checked in' the wrong…read moreplace. Oh well, this review is based on the dance club scene. The place was kind of dead but I didn't care because the music is what I was enjoying. Since I had my dancing shoes on, I didn't care where we go... It is located in the basement. The space is like a garage where you could fit six cars with low ceilings. Music is great. Parking is either valet or at the ramp. Enjoy!

Really fun group of guys! Friendly bartenders !…read more Great outdoor patio! Good energy, good music.

Assaulted unprovoked and thrown to sidewalk by thug doorman along with my very expensive phone. See…read moreattached. I'm a disabled man in need of a hip replacement and I've been coming to this bar without incident since it opened 20 years ago. They showed absolutely no regard for my safety or well being. THIS IS NOT A SAFE PLACE ANYMORE for our community!