A cute little Speakeasy in the back of Burgers and Bottles in Eagan. The first thing you notice is the wall of whiskey. Quite impressive! The room is small and a bit crowded but I have never felt "in the way" like you can at other similar bars/speakeasy's. Seating is first come first served so be prepared to wait for a table at peak hours. We have not waited more than 5-10 minutes for a spot, but we also tend to avoid peak hours. The food is solid. We've gotten the steak bites, fries, and burger. All are good choices. It's a mountain of fries, so be prepared to share! Cocktails are amazing! We have tried about 1/3 of the concoctions on the main menu and asked for a few off menu. All are very tasty. Be prepared for ingredients that you are not entirely familiar with, like Trakaakal, Nixta, Wovka, and the list goes on. The Banana Hammock is awesome but very spirit forward, not a fruity drink. Patagonia Parley is more of the sweet side and also a good one. They do smoked Old Fashioned's if you're into that. They also have live music frequently which is an beautiful touch for the space. read more

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This place was supremely cool when it opened. I know the speakeasy trend has come and gone, but I do still enjoy coming here. It makes for a great work happy hour or business meeting location if you come between 3:30pm and 5pm during the week. Casual vibes, pleasantly dim lighting, library bookshelf wall of liquor complete with ladder, bartenders with leather aprons and mustaches and flat caps, industrial design. My favorite drink I've ever had came from here - the "The Devil Made Me Do It." It's a mezcal drink with tobacco bitters that tastes exactly like smoking cherry cavendish pipe tobacco. It's served in a flask hidden in a dugout in a Bible, with an empty glass with a large ice cube on the side. Amazing taste and super fun presentation. Their other drinks have been good as well. They also have 4 pages of Whiskey's available, for the connoisseur in your life. Servers are helpful and knowledgeable. Food is expensive but delicious - my wife and I love the cheese curds which are served with a house-made jam dipping sauce. Their charcuterie board is also very good. I feel like every time I go, there is a different policy on whether a reservation is required or not (or even an option). When we first started going, you pretty much had to expect a 30 minute to 1 hour wait. read more

I really like bananas so I order the cocktail that says banana. I could barely drink it. Why? Because apparently it is one of the strongest drinks on the menu so don't bounce in hoping for some soft banana delight. The ambiance and look and feel of this speak easy is what makes it. I've visited quite a few times and they are always out of one of the food items I order. I find that to be a pattern now. The music is always great in here and the staff are very friendly. Intimate space if you are going on a date and want to set the mood. read more

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An unassuming speak easy that is so relaxing and cool at the same time! Definitely check out the huge whisky list and I recommend getting it smoked!!! Adds so much flavor to the whisky! Comfortable atmosphere and a huge selection of spirits!!! The service was amazing as the bartenders were fast and the food was great!!!! read more

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Who knew this place was located in a strip mall in Eagan. Definitely recommend this place. Great food with even better pours. Only negative on our visit. The whiskey room was in use for a private event. read more

Excellent food, service, cocktails, and patio! Sat outside in a Friday night enjoying live music. The old fashioned was out of this world. Seared walleye was served with asparagus, also delicious. Staff was extremely friendly and at tentative. Go through the burger restaurant to go to Volstead House in the back. read more

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The speakeasy vibe was a little underwhelming but it was still a fun cozy little spot! Cocktails are definitely the highlight as there are limited food options. Favorites of our visit: -Grumpy Old Man: not as scotch heavy as anticipated in the best way for someone who doesn't like scotch and was a pleasant mix of flavors -Duck Wontons -Walleye Sandwich -Ample parking -Seated right away given they do not take reservations Also tried the Bourbon Flatbread, Burger and Seared Walleye which were decent but not as good as the Walleye Sandwich. read more

Volstead House Whiskey Bar and Speakeasy, Eagan - Ruby Rose, Grumpy Old Man, Rum Old Fashioned and Passion in my Pants - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

Love love love this speakeasy bar! It took me a while to check this place out but I am glad I finally did. Entering from the bottles restaurant front entrance, there is an unassuming red barn door at the far end that you have to walk through to get to the bar, which has a complete opposite vibe. It's much more spacious and classy than I had expected. What I loved about this place is not only the beautiful interior deco, but the friendly servers, bartenders and the drinks!!!! We ordered the ruby rose cocktail, which uses an amazing spirit called Cocchi Americano Rosa from Italy I think. We also had the pistachio sour, which was off the menu but it's a twist of the Pismo sour cocktail except it's better!! Creamy, sour and oh soooo tasty. Sad but true though...my friend just returned to this bar a week later and was told they no longer can make the pistachio sour. No!!!! The great demise of a very memorable drink...if the owner or bartender is reading this, please please please bring it back!! I loved their drinks a lot I think I did several happy dances during my dining experience here. Oh and their whisky menu is so extensive, it is out if this world... read more

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The highlight and focal point is obviously on the whiskey and Volstead lives up to the hype. Floor to ceiling display of hundreds of whiskeys from around the world. Their Japanese selection is especially impressive and I was wow'd that they carried Taiwanese whiskey! Volstead's patio is just as nice - plenty of heat lamps and firepit tables. Even on a brisk fall night, I wouldn't mind sitting outdoors as there was more than one heat source available. Food wise we got burgers. It's not a memorable burger but it's decent, filling, and comes with a generous amount of fries. The Volstead burger comes with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, cheese, bacon. My friend ordered the Bacon Bourbon burger and said she could taste the bourbon sweet bbq sauce. Would I come back for a burger? No, but I would come back to try other menu items and enjoy some beverages on the patio. Shout out to the passion fruit sour ale on tap which was OUTSTANDING. read more

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A friend living in Eagan recommended Volstead and I finally made it. We didn't have a reservation but lucked out on the night we went and got a great booth at the back of this tiny yet packed with charm speakeasy. We ordered the steak tips, cheese curds, and truffle fries (not pictured in the spirit of enjoying each others' company!) which were all delicious. The cheese curds came with a blackberry purée of some kind which was the perfect compliment. I had 2 glasses of cab and my friend had beer and a mixed drink. There was an acoustic guitar musician playing the whole time, setting the perfect ambiance. We honestly had a fantastic time and my friend left that evening very excited to take his fiancée there soon! And I've already been back once more! read more

Volstead House Whiskey Bar and Speakeasy, Eagan - Beautiful glowing wall of spirits. With a fully functional sliding ladder that the staff climb up and down often! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

I love Volstead and how they are hidden behind Burgers and Bottles. They always have great cocktails and the largest wall of whiskeys in the area and even better appetizers and food. I always order the cheese curds with their amazing dipping sauce. I found out it isn't on the menu unless you ask for it, other than you can do them to replace fries. I have always been pleased with my meals and drinks here and was just as please with my Volstead burger I ordered today. It was cooked a little more than medium, but still very tasty. read more

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Whether it's two of you or a group of you, it's always a neat place to catch up. I'd recommend going early, since it can get quite busy. They don't take reservations and there are plenty of parking spaces. If you're not able to grab a seat right away, check out the menu of Burger and Bottles. ;) read more

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We've been here for birthday and anniversary celebrations. It's perfect when you want a "fancy" evening but want to stay in the suburbs. Their cocktails are incredible! Atmosphere and service are great. Definitely recommend! read more

I came across Volstead Whiskey house based on a quick Google search. I'm fairly new to the drinking scene, and I was amazed at the service and range of drinks available. Their whiskey bar and speakeasy lounge opens at 3PM, and my group was the only one there for the first half hour. We were able to enjoy the ambiance, and the bar manager gave us various insights to the drinks on the menu. The service was some of the best that I've ever experienced! Ruby Rose: -Cocchi Americano Rosa, Cocchi Americano Blanco, Ruby Red Grapefruit Cordial, Lemon, Sparkling Rosé -For someone who likes a more sweet beverage, this is the perfect one for you. Served in a beautiful glass goblet and topped with a slice of grapefruit, I could not stop myself wanting to order another! Pistachio Sour: -Central Standard North 40 Brandy, Pistachio Orgeat, Mathilde Creme De Peche, Lime, Egg White, House Bitters -This drink had the perfect blend of nuttiness from the pistachio mixed with the creaminess of the egg white foam and sharp taste of the bitters. Definitely well-balanced drink and something I would order again!   Overall, I had a phenomenal time at Volstead's Whiskey Bar and Speakeasy. The service was great, and I loved hearing about the history of various alcohols on their shelves. I would definitely recommend this location, and I will be taking my buddies here next time! read more

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My girl friend and I visited here after work on a Friday. It was quite when we first arrived because we got there right at opening (3:00pm). Didn't take long for the crowd to gather though, as by 5pm it was a packed house! We were seated in the speakeasy area because we came for drinks, and it is just a phenomenal space. The busier it is though the harder it is to hear - so conversing with your date is not going to be easy. I ended up losing my voice when I left because I was trying to talk over the noise lol. The drinks are phenomenal though. I had a whiskey ginger and it was a solid drink. Not many places know how to make a good whiskey ginger but this place does. If you haven't visited this location yet, and are looking for a fun speakeasy lounge or even new place to visit for drinks I'd suggest you visit here. Great environment, nice staff, amazing bartenders, and just an overall cool vibe and atmosphere! read more

A total disguise as a speakeasy should be! Dim lights, huge display of liquor, cozy, welcoming, bar and table service, food available and just a gem of a find - this is is hidden within Burgers and Bottles. Once you enter, ask to go to the speakeasy and a server will guide you through the red door. We had to wait a little bit because it can get crowded but our server was really attentive and made sure we got seated and served in a quick manner despite not having a reservation. Whiskey is the #1 drink on the menu as they serve tons of whiskey drinks. Unfortunately, I don't do whiskey but there were other great various options to select from. I can't stress how good our server was - despite not ordering much, she kept checking in on us and was simply fantastic. The cherry on top was the guitar player strumming tunes. I would come back again (and try the food) for sure as it's totally magical! read more

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The liquor wall is wonderful to look at, admire, and trying to figure out the labels. The whisky list is impressive! (Know that they don't always have what's on the list.) The smoked Manhattan is a fave as well as other unique delectable cocktails offered in this dark wood, dimly lit environment. The "Eats" menu is heavy on the proteins & carbs. Not a vegetable or fruit in sight. Not even as garnish on the plate. Expect to pay more than you likely would for flatbread ($18) or roast beef atop smashed potatoes ($32). The server was (perhaps) overwhelmed because grinning, smiling, courtesy were not apparent in their demeanor. They may have been the only server in the room, which would help explain the slow -- read: inattentive-- service we received. Go here for the bar & drinks! If you want good options for food, find someplace else. read more

It's a speakeasy! There is no signage for this place, it is located in the back of a family burger place, but walk through that red door, and you'd think you were back in a real 1920s speakeasy. Except, this place has way more liquor than you would have found in the 20s. Seriously, I don't know where I've seen this many bottles of booze. They have a rolling ladder to get to the higher pours. My pot roast was tender and flavorful, and my drink (Test of Time) was extraordinary. And around 7pm on Saturday night a small band set up. It's a little space, but they did a good job not making it noisy, while adding to the ambiance. Service was attentive, and helpful. Definitely will be going back. read more

We go here once a year while we are in Eagen. The staff is always nice and fun to engage with. Do yourself a favor and have the peanut butter burger and a whiskey sour.. TIP.. the whiskey bar and all the action IMHO is behind the velvet curtin.. chill date night vibe. #gohere read more

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Food was great! Service was also great! Ambiance was very luxurious! Smoked Reverse Manhattan was delicious read more

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This place was cool, but not taking reservations and horrible parking lot would make me not want to come back. The vibe is great and so are the drinks but we put our name on the list and we're told it would be a 45 min wait. Cool we sat in burgers and beers to have a drink. It took us almost 2 hours to be sat inside of Volstead. The Drinks are good but not 2 hours waiting good. read more

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Get your wallet out, this will be expensive! The food is very high quality but the drinks are extremely overpriced in my opinion. I paid $6 for a Granny Smith hard cider but over $7 for a single shot of the cheapest vodka they had. Their smokehouse poutine is very good but you're going to need a friend or two to help you finish the whole thing. It was probably the best poutine I'll ever have. French fries topped with cheese curds, savory brown gravy and smoked prime rib! The servers were the best. Very attentive the whole time even though I opted for the patio. The food was flavorful and had sauces that paired perfectly with the meals. I definitely felt like they nailed the poutine. It was a bit salty but I'm not a Canadian so I don't know if that's normal. My only complaints are: lay off the salt in your poutine and reconsider how you price your drinks. Service: 5/5 Food: 4/5 Price: 2/5 Final notes: I love it but the price is prohibitive to the point where I don't know if/when I'll be back again. The ONLY reason I couldn't give them 5 stars is because of how prohibitively expensive this place is. I spent over $50 there by myself. read more

Volstead House Whiskey Bar and Speakeasy, Eagan - Smokehouse poutine. Make sure you got at least 2 other people to help you eat this! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

The burger was good but the 3rd patty seems like a gimmick. The fries were awful but the service is great and the atmosphere is really good. read more

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Loved the vibe of this place. My only concern is that the tables were way too close for typical COVID protocol. We ordered the ruby rose, Apple drink, the cobbler drink, and some whiskey to drink. Everything was DELICIOUS! For appetizers, we got the steak bites and the Parmesan fries - so good! I literally can't wait to go back just to have the steak bites again! For dinner we shared a pizza. It was okay. The crust was too floppy for our liking and didn't really leave an impression after those amazing drinks and appetizers. Would probably stick to a burger or other appetizers next time. read more

We met friends for Happy Hour on a Tuesday. We were seated right away and by the time we left, around 6, the place was quite busy. Our friends and my husband all had cocktails that they said were good. Nothing spectacular, but good. We ordered the Duck Wontons which were delicious. Then shared some beef tenderloin tips with were okay. They were tender and done perfectly, just nothing to write home about. The last thing we shared were smoked bourbon flatbreads. These were extraordinarily ordinary. We have had much tastier flatbreads elsewhere. Our server, Dylan, was awesome! Attentive without being overbearing and VERY friendly. He was a lot of fun, which we truly appreciate. For the hype this place gets, we weren't impressed at all. Happy hour consists of BOGO wine and draught beers. No specials for food, which is unfortunate. Our bill was pretty hefty and I would say it definitely is NOT a good value for the money. Except our server being so enjoyable, we would not seek Volstead House out again for an afternoon or evening out. read more

The lady with the fun shirts is my favorite. Love the cocktails, but the food isn't great. Didn't knock off a star for the food because the service and drinks are stellar! read more

Limited menu but good food, especially burgers, they were out of the tenderloin tips last night. Great old fashion! Not much for wine selection but make up for that with Whiskey!! read more

Loved the ambiance and the special cocktails were all good! We didn't eat there but we'd love to get back.

I have to say, this location really transports you out of the strip mall you are actually in. I was there admittedly on a date (swipe right on this location, maybe a left on the guy). The entrance is located in the back of a restaurant so not the easiest to locate, but it adds to the fun of the speakeasy. Once you are inside the bar, it is just magical! Whoever designed the interior did a fantastic job! I ordered a Old Fashioned and it was a solid B on the grading scale of old fashions. The date ordered us appetizers, he chose Duck Wontons and Cheese Curds. Is it bad that I thought the cheese curds were the highlight? They were actually some of the best cheese curds I have ever had. The wontons were meh...would I order them again, probably not. Would I go again, yeah if I am in the area, but I don't think I would make the hike otherwise. read more

Ok first a confession- I love bourbon! I had to check this place out and I do recommend! The bar staff actual know how to MIX not just pour beer! Amazing selection and nice combinations! Food is pretty good too to help mediate the bourbon intake Honestly if you only have time to try one place in Msp this is high on that list! read more

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Amazing bar!! Game set and match!! I make a few adventures to this bar. Very loud yet entertaining. Sometimes an Artist will perform. read more

Volstead House Whiskey Bar and Speakeasy, Eagan - Always visiting my holy spirits. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

Absolutely fantastic place. Sat at the bar and our bartender Chelsea was an excellent host through our experience. She REALLY knows her whiskey. We did go on a Sunday night, so it was not crowded at all which was great. She asked us what we usually drink and started from there. The Solera Aged Veux Carre is one of the most beautiful cocktails as far as flavor depth I've had in a long time. Their name same Old Fashioned was done perfectly. If you have a good sense of humor order 'The devil made me do it' Tip: if you want a smaller size of a cocktail ask for a BABY DRIVER of it (half size low ball glass) read more

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I got confused on where it was, as I should have been. Well done. The back of the restaurant is where you want to be, and it's small. I thought I saw a little patio, but it was cold, so I'll have to check that space out another time. I loved the atmosphere inside, definitely a cool speakeasy, old school vibe. There was plenty of visuals to look at, I felt like I found something interesting on all of the walls. I had an old fashion and shared some appetizers with a friend. My drink was excellent. We had wings, flatbread, and some friend all thing. It was all tasty and quite filling. Our server was also very friendly, and attentive even as the place got busy. I drink a lot of water, and she was quick to refill my glass for the couple hours we were there. This is my new go to place to Eagan. read more

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The service and ambiance was wonderful. The building this establishment was in was small.

Love this sneaky little spot tucked in the back of a burger joint. Drinks are insane, bartenders are knowledgable, food is fire. I love their steak bites and cheese curds. I'd say this is a top tier date spot for sure. Enjoy!! read more

We were all super excited to check out Volstead - and a party of six of us went around opening on a Saturday. The Speakeasy is located in the back of the restaurant behind a red velvet curtain. There was no one else inside, but a few parties out on the patio. Even though they'd just opened for the day our server had the patience and friendliness of a server who was right at the end of an exhausting shift. She was short and curt with her responses to our questions, and scolded us for looking at an outdated menu (which is the only one on their website right now - a winter menu in August). I can't even say which cocktails I ordered because they aren't on the menu that is listed for me to reference - but one was a gin and one was a vodka. The drinks were delicious and beautiful - the bartender was good at his job. The cocktails will put you back about $12 per, but I don't mind paying more for a mastered craft. We wanted some food, and started with the duck wontons, the cheese curds, and the parmesan fries. We couldn't taste one inkling of duck in the wontons which was disappointing, but the cheese curds were great. The fries were fries - just fine. We would have gotten more food and drinks but were so put off by our server's attitude that we decided to move on. I would try to check out the restaurant portion maybe if I was in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way to return again. read more

I've been here many times to listen to my friend play, but tonight's bar service was painfully terrible. There were about 20 patrons total. Waited for 20 minutes just for the waitress to ask me if I wanted another drink. I said yes. Had to wait another 20 minutes for it. What the hell? Also, it was 58 degrees on the patio with a cold breeze and they had the heaters on the patio but apparently they didn't work. ??? My friend was awesome as usual though. read more

Volstead House Whiskey Bar and Speakeasy, Eagan - Jameson and Ginger on the patio listening to my friend play tonight. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

This place is exceptional-seriously cool vibe, great staff, and a barrage of cool, classic cocktails that are sure to wow your friends. I seriously can't get enough of this place - forgot pics but we had cheese curds, bruschetta, and Parmesan fries - stupid, stupid good. Big letdown - they took away the charcuterie boards....but still - get in here and see this place - if you can find it ;) read more

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Disappointing. The Whiskey selection is impressive or at least it appeared that way until two in our party could not get what they wanted because they were out. Food was just OK. Waiter knew almost nothing about drinks, let alone whiskey. I sort of felt sorry for him.because he was clearly given no training. read more

Handsome speakeasy with an insane selection of whiskey and really friendly people! Great appetizers and a fun place for a date night!