Service excellence Food amazing Totally recommend. Very nice place to visit and hang out read more

We ventured over here with some friends who knew the DJ curating the tunes that night. For a weeknight, it was getting pretty full by the time we strolled in, but luckily we were still able to secure a table for four. The space itself isn't terribly large, and it looked like there were only three or four people working that evening. After being seated, it took a while before we were able to order our first round of drinks. Normally I don't focus much on service in reviews, but we could immediately tell our waitress was not having a great night. We were forgotten about a few times, but eventually managed to order some small bites, including a charcuterie board and some pretty yummy cheese curds. When we finally caught her for our second round, I complimented her glasses since they were similar to mine, partially in an attempt to cheer her up. I was met with a glare and a mumbled "thanks." When she walked away, all four of us kind of looked at each other like... dang, we're not sure what we did. Having all worked in service ourselves, we try to be respectful, stack our dishes, wipe up after ourselves, and generally make things easier where we can. Oddly enough, when it came time to pay, she returned with a completely different attitude... suddenly cheerful, friendly, and telling us to have a great night. Honestly, the whole interaction was a little bizarre! Service aside, the cocktails were balanced and genuinely good, the food was slightly elevated and hit the spot, and the atmosphere was great, especially with the DJ playing that night. We decided to Uber since we knew we'd be drinking, so I can't speak firsthand to parking, although it looked like street parking could be moderately difficult depending on the night. I'd still go back if I were in the area and the night warranted it. My guess is we caught them on an off night or they ended up busier than anticipated. read more

The Sidecar at the Tap - Charcuterie - Speakeasies Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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After dinner we walked to a bar down the street. Cool looking bar with speakeasy vibes, with leather seats, booths and bar stools. Craft cocktails and small appetizers are available. But we were already full from dinner and just ordered cocktails. There was only 1 bartender working, he was also our server as well. Tables in the front sidewalk are available as well. Cool spot for drinks and hangout. read more

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Excellent service and drinks were delicious. Excellent lighting and friendly talkative environment. read more

The Sidecar at the Tap - Town Hall Black Manhattan - Big clear cube ice, House bourbon blend, Nardini Amaro, Bravo Jammy Vermouth, Bogart's bitters, Cherry - Speakeasies Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Came here before a show next door on a whim. Super glad we did! Pretty small space, so I feel like it would be hard to get into on a busy Saturday night.. (saw a few couples try to come in with strollers... uhm.. no.) But the space they do have they utilize well! We got a few drinks so we could get a good feel of the place and we got probably the best appetizer of parmesan garlic fries that I've ever had in my life! The person making our drinks seemed rather stoic and uninterested in conversation.. but she made some amazing cocktails, so we'll definitely be back to try a few more items! read more

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Cozy and dark and lovely! Best brie cheese curds I've ever had. Beef tenderloin sliders were perfect! Husband had the burger (delicious) and fries (oh so good)! First time here and will for sure come back. Service was great. Fun little space that provided a calm and relaxing atmosphere. read more

The Sidecar at the Tap - Dirty Tito's and Beef Tenderloin Sliders - Speakeasies Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Popped in before meeting some friends for a quick beer and appetizer. The atmosphere is great and the staff was fantastic! It's a pretty cozy spot and fills up quick so finding a spot can be tricky in busier times. They're an offshoot of Town Hall brewing so the beer was solid as always. The happy hour hummus app was fantastic! They gave a ton of it and refilled our pita when it was clear the ratio of bread/dip is way off. That's my only gripe, really. I'd definitely come back any time for a drink and snacks with friends after work. Really, any time a full sit-down experience next door isn't your jam at the moment. read more

The Sidecar at the Tap - Happy hour hummus - Speakeasies Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Drink menu had a lot of crafted cocktails. I can't wait to try more! Went on a Tuesday night and there was plenty of spots to sit at the bar. Service was quick. Ordered the classic bees knees which was great. On the seasonal menu, ordered Venus as a boy which was tasty. The blueberry beret was also good but a bit on the strong side. read more

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Went to the Sidecar prior to seeing Zoltan Kaszas last night. Although there was a wait, the staff was "on it". Very efficient and in tune to what was going on. My friend and I shared a double burger (which they were kind enough to divide in the kitchen), along with fries. The food was very good! I would definitely recommend this place. They know what they are doing. Great ambiance as well. Only recommendation is that they change the bathrooms to unisex - especially since there are only two. read more

The perfect date night, happy hour, or night out (for a small group). This place is small, but cozy. Their drinks are delicious, my favorite is the Bee's Knees. The food menu is limited, but everything is tasty! Highly recommend the French fries and the Tennessee chicken slider. Could probably pass on the Caesar salad next time (nothing special). The service is average, the staff seem busy but it's not terrible. They don't have a patio, but their sister restaurant Town Hall Tap, right next door, does. They also have a larger food menu. Sidecar is the place to go when you want drinks, apps, and good vibes :) read more

The Sidecar at the Tap - Speakeasies Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Came here for a date yesterday. Drinks and food were great! Free street parking was available. It was a fun atmosphere, and the service was great. I will absolutely come back! read more

Nice bar in the area open for happy hour and for drinks. Was visiting and met up with a friend for dinner. We went here during happy hour before our dinner reservations and got a round of drinks and fries. They have a wide variety drinks and options, a honey menu and all of the classics. I enjoyed their Espressotini, Positive effect, and their hot toddy. Nice little bar and I really enjoyed the music they played. The bathroom lights are pretty bright. There's some street parking and some lots nearby. read more

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PSA: @thesidecarmpls is the hidden gem MPLS has been sleeping on! this cozy neighborhood speakeasy is serving up craft cocktails that don't miss, Minnesota-nice service, FILLING shareable bites & EASY street parking (!!!) PLUS, you won't need to break the bank to enjoy it. Reasonable prices = more to order for LESS. the charcuterie board is a must-order, same with the espresso martini. read more

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Great date night place. It's kind of dark, a little bit sexy, and loud enough where your conversation feels just between the two of you. It's also fine for a group too. Fun cocktails and a variety to choose from. Servers and bartenders are also friendly. Tasty food too! read more

Great spot for a drink. The service was great and they do have a small menu. If you're coming with more than 4 people it might be a tight squeeze as the space is narrow. Ambiance is modern 60s with cocktails and glassware to match. read more

This was such a fun spot to stop into. Pictures to show little bits on the ambiance. Perfect spot for a little happy hour. I didn't see a food menu but it looked like there were some options based on people eating around us. read more

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Stopped by here for a late night drink and apps. It was a beautiful night and open air dining room felt good. The server was very courteous and let us know that their kitchen was closing soon. He sat us and requested that we sit inside as they were closing the outside. We ordered some drinks and the fried pickle and cheese curds. The drinks were good and they have a eclectic selection of beers too. The fried pickles were very good and even though these were no state fair cheese curds, they were still tasty. A good place to get some drinks and hang out in a relaxing and casual environment. This second time here won't be my last. Especially when you have the parkway theater right next door. read more

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Great service, decent food, yummy drinks, for a great price. Came on a Thursday evening and it was quite empty. Service was really quick and the bartenders were knowledgeable. They suggested delicious drinks and the Nectars Wild was so good! Perfect for those who don't like the taste of liquor. Sweet and tastes like juice. Cocktails ranged from $10-15! The food wasn't the greatest food I ever had, but it was filling, yummy, and at a great price point. The garlic fries were delicious though. Definitely a nice place to hang out. I'd 100% return! read more

Cute but small place. A group of us came out for happy hour and sat in the back and narrow area of the bar. Drinks were yummy, but by the time the 6th person came (a few more on the way), they asked us to move to the restaurant next door (Townhall Tap). I took away one star because they were not as friendly when they asked us to move. read more

The Sidecar at the Tap - Cute but petite - Speakeasies Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We loved it! Love the atmosphere, nice but also cozy. Our server was solid, great attitude and attentive. I love the unique drink menu, with lots of cocktails you can't get elsewhere (they even use Aquavit in a couple cocktails on their menu which few places use). They have a huge variety in their offerings - it was hard to choose!! Drinks tasted great. Didn't try the food so we can't speak to that. It was a bit loud, but it is a small space and it was a Friday night. We loved it, we'll be back! read more

Beautiful dimly lit setting with background music; speakeasy feel. Classy speakeasy drinks on the menu plus a plenty of unique ones. Rotating sours and barrel aged beer: service was decent. No complaints. They do have a small menu which I posted a picture of. read more

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Tried to walk in with my sleeping 7 week old babe and got turned away! Usually love this place but was a little shocked.

The cocktails were great but the service was slow and really rude. I feel like we caught our server on an off night maybe? We were going to get dinner there too but went next door instead. The patio was great and the service there was fantastic. read more

Such a fun spot for a date or drinks with friends! It's a small, chill cocktail bar with cozy booths and high top seating. Only came here for drinks tonight, however they also have a small menu of food to order from as well. Both drinks we tried were strong yet delicious! The music here was louder than most restaurants/bars but I appreciated not being able to hear the conversations at the tables next to you and enjoyed the variety of music they played. If you come here be prepared to parallel park because there's only street parking - it's free parking though. read more

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We had a great time at trivia last night! This is our second time attending trivia here and the host is phenomenal! The menu consists of upscale style cocktails that have a lot of great diversity in flavors and spirits. The drink list is very reavive and has many things I haven't tried before which is exciting as someone who frequents cocktail bars. I tried their version of a hot daddy which included a jalapeño element as well which was fun. I'm a huge spice fan so I liked the drink but if you are spice sensitive this one is definitely not for you. My partner tried their martini as well and enjoyed. The ambiance is cute and bougie with a slight romantic feel. There is booths, tables, and bar seating available. We additionally tried their chicken sliders with fries this time. We've had their Brie cheese curds in the past and loved them as well. The sliders were good but the fries were an up charge of $4 for super underwhelming/average fries. For that much of an up charge you would expect them to be better or get a lot of them, and the fry portion was slightly under average if anything. Additionally, service was near painfully slow and inattentive despite the place being more than half empty. There were only a total for 4 trivia teams and a maybe two tables and the two bartenders didn't often circle, check in with people, and seem to be very interested with engaging with the clientele. We had to wave to get someone's attention to order food, we would've ordered dessert but no one ever checked in or offered. Additionally, no one asked how our drinks or the food was. Maybe I'm just sensitive as a server but I was super underwhelmed. Additionally, when we arrived they invited us to choose a table we wanted - we chose, and then they clarified that the table was fine for tonight but usually they didn't allow couples at their booths. Once again, totally fine, but don't ask me to choose and then dislike my choice. It's much simpler to just guide clients to where you'd like them to sit or address the issue of how many are required in a party to sit at a certain table only on nights when it requires it otherwise it just read as slightly awkward (once again - majority empty venue). We'll probably return for the trivia because the host was so great but the service was just meh. Drinks are fun though!! read more

The Sidecar at the Tap - Tiki toddy, odin's heathenry, bar area - Speakeasies Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I had been eagerly awaiting Town Hall Tap's expansion into the space now occupied by Sidecar - it took a few more years than I think anyone had hoped, but I'm very happy this new neighbor is finally open. Both the cocktail and small plates menus have changed along with the seasons since they've opened. Having tried a number of offerings from the various iterations of both and I think it's safe to say you'll be happy with whatever option you choose from their fairly extensive drink list (Town Hall beer is also available if you prefer something malty). The kitchen is shared with Town Hall Tap, but the menu reads very differently. Options are a bit more limited, but there's still plenty of choices for snacks or something more significant. Their fries are great, the BBQ scallops seem like something that shouldn't work on paper, but they are delicious and the elote dip presently on the summer menu will end up in my face a lot while it lasts. Very happy to have the Sidecar in the neighborhood! read more

What a fun classy spot to grab a drink! We had a couple of craft cocktails: the Brave New world with butterfly peaflower infused gin. It was so refreshing, floral, and with just the right hint of sweet, in a gorgeous lavender color. The southwest sour with mezcal was a good contrast- smokey, and heavier. The red wine float made it so picturesque. There's some fun ceiling art based on the namesake, and the cocktail sets are copper colored- so beautiful. Definitely check it out! read more

The Sidecar at the Tap - Southwest Sour - Speakeasies Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Feels like we've been waiting sooo long for this place to finally open! Great to try it out at last! Cool vibe. Loved the decor, beautiful bar and ceiling, lighting, and of course, the drinks! Perfect place for a cozy cocktail on a winter night. Wish there were a little more of a food menu, but it's convenient to pop over to Town Hall Tap next door for a larger menu. Looking forward to coming back sometime to sample more of the cocktails. read more

The Sidecar at the Tap - a glass of whiskey - Speakeasies Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This spot is a hidden gem in Minneapolis. The cocktails in the food are really good. I ordered the SXSW tequila cocktail and I ordered the Brewers burger. The ambience is really laid-back, chill, with great mood lighting. Also, a thing to notate is that there is free street parking all around near this establishment. However the spot doesn't have a lot of seating but it wasn't super busy when we went so I would say just try for a walk in and you'll most likely get in. Overall, the spot is very underrated and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a casual cocktail night out. read more

The Sidecar at the Tap - South by Southwest Tequila Cocktail - Speakeasies Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The sidecar is a cute little spot to grab a drink! The space itself is on the smaller side so if you plan to show up with a larger group around the dinner hour, it may be difficult to find a spot inside. The space itself is cutely decorated and gives a cozy vibe. The bartenders were phenomenal as well! Friendly and mesmerizing to watch them do their thing - honestly is so impressive how they are able to make all of these drinks! I ordered the blueberry beret and it was fantastic! Not overly sweet but a perfect little cocktail that would be even better to enjoy on a hot summer day! We did not order food but they do have a small selection of options if you are just looking for a happy hour spot. read more

Great atmosphere! Good food! The bartenders need to get over themselves, you're pouring pre made drinks! You're not a mixologist, you just put premade drink over ice! Stop acting like you're gods gift to bartenders read more

Got a call from a friend asking if I'd like to go to a speak-easy for a quick bite and drink. Since I really didn't have anything for dinner, I decided to meet. As per my usual, I didn't get any pics of the place, drinks, or food, however I would love to go back and try other beverages on the menu. I had gotten their Pineapple Martini, and really liked it. It was pretty sweet, but that helped slow down my drinking. I also ordered the Sliders w/fries, and they were very tasty. The interior was very warm and welcoming, as were the staff. As late as we arrived, it was still pretty busy, thankfully our party got a table and were taken care of right away. This would be a great place for a date night, business meeting, or just friends meeting for a drink. read more

Stopped in for a drink before going to the supper club next door. The place was packed around 630 on a Saturday with no seats (a good thing). The service was good. I had a glass of wine and husband had an old fashioned that was 100x better than the dinner one next door. Would love to come back for more drinks. We didn't get snacks as there wasn't anything that seemed reasonably priced enough for a before dinner app. read more

The Sidecar cocktail especially good, but for $15 it could have been a little larger. I had the butternut squash ravioli-it said 'in brown butter' but it was very dry, I asked for some kind of sauce for it, and the server brought me some peppercorn gravy type sauce that was meant for steaks. It didn't really go with the ravioli. When I got the bill I was charged $1.00 for the sauce that I didn't even use. I brought this up to the server, she talked to the manager and all they did was take the $1.00 off the bill. I would have expected that if they wanted a return customer, the whole item would have been taken off the bill-or at least a drink or a dessert offered or something. Atmosphere is cozy, drinks were good but expensive and the rest of the food my party had was tasty. read more

I have been coming here since it opened. Really nice cozy, upscale cocktail lounge, with two super mixologists . . . and indeed they are mixologists. That means they are knowledgeable about the spirits that go into their quite original drink menus. The snack offerings are limited, but I go there for the ambience, great drinks, good convo and welcoming mixologists . . . read more

The Sidecar at the Tap - Violet . . . combines professionalism, charm, and wit in making a great Black Manhattan. - Speakeasies Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We walKed in for a drink before a show at The Parkway. What a cool spot! That was the high point of the venture. When the staff finally got around to it, we were tossed some menus with a mumbled hello. After waiting a far more than considerable amount of time to be asked if we wanted a drink (uh, it's a bar, right?), we opted to leave and got a drink at the theater instead. I thought Junior High was replaced by Middle School, but no matter - it's all the same to the staff at The Sidecar: you are not cool; and why would we want to make any money from YOU. read more

Service was extremely bad, waited forever for basic items like water, silverware and then the order was wrong when they delivered the food after an hour wait. read more

Great service and drinks! We came three times in one week just to show our family and friends this new, unique little cocktail lounge. The vibe is kind of like a speakeasy with good music and cozy atmosphere, which is super cool to have in South Minneapolis because it's a unique experience compared to any old restaurant or bar. Definitely our new favorite spot and the drinks are surprisingly affordable and great quality/variety! read more

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I would rate the high quality cocktails 5 stars, the food a solid 3; the atmosphere however pulls my overall rating down to a 2. This use to be a quaint place to go with friends; now the music and volume is so obnoxious it's hard to justify a$60 tab for a dive bar vibe read more

I have given this place many, many chances and it's just always bad. The cocktails have too much going on -- no subtlety or nuance. Too sweet, most of them are. Food is mediocre at best. And the service is often rude on top of being slow. They seem to be understaffed (as is the rest of the world) but instead of being remotely kind about the long wait times, they just act like assholes who can't be bothered. Maybe don't work in the service industry if you don't like interacting with people! read more