Skaalvenn Distillery & Cocktail Lounge

“Every time I visit Skaalvenn, I’m quickly reminded why it feels like home. The transformation from the lack-luster industrial building to their cozy space feels magical every time we go. The staff is always incredibly friendly, helpful answering any questions on the menu, and make you feel like a long time friend. The drinks are perfectly crafted, finding unique ingredients and blending them together seamlessly. I appreciate the culinary background that goes into the procurement of all the liquors, ingredients, and unique touches. Distillery with speakeasy vibes - stop in and experience the magic”

“This is a great place for socializing with friends or a date night. The drink menu is very diverse with unique drinks from around the world and tasty bar snack. The Christmas decor is out of this world”

“Oh my cuteness! This spot was so unsuspecting, and we are so glad we discovered it! We love that our first experience here was over the holiday season, lovin these holiday vibes, it couldn’t be any cozier! However, this place is done so right it will be amazing any time of the year. We had great customer service from the owner who greeted us, and we enjoyed chatting with Luke, who took care of us. Thank you for the great experience!”

“My cousin made reservations for this place and I had never heard of it. By the end of our reservation, I had to put this place as one of my favorite bars in America. Every single thing is meticulous and frankly, special. The art and decor are immaculate and the drinks are simply amazing. I am a simpleton when it comes to drinking and in most regards, a white claw will do. But the effort, the style, and the taste that goes into each cocktail is what defines this place as a great distillery. The owner was there as well and if you’ve never met him, he’s an excellent human, by all accounts. A veteran owned bar, he has made a really lovely place to visit! Any time I ever travel back to Minnesota, I will ensure I have a stop at Skaalvenn because it was magical! Tip: Please make a reservation first, as to guarantee a great experience, though.”

“This place was great. The moment we walked in, we were greeted and seated immediately. I highly recommend making a reservation as it does get busy here and reservations take priority. I had made a reservation for 2. The atmosphere was great with a nice vibe to it. Music was not too overly loud and the crowd was not too loud. The food/snacks were not too bad. We got the return of the Mac hotdog and the Japanese party mix snacks. The hotdog was nice and juicy. The toppings for it was a good addition to boost the flavor. The party mix was a good blend of many different crackers and nuts that were all delicious. For drinks we got the koku, the Thai pod challenge, Japanese highball, and the lychee chuhai. All the signature cocktails were super strong and tasted great though. Our favorite was the chuhai because it was really flavorful without being able to taste the alcohol. Which will make this a creeper for sure. Overall, great staff and vibes and the drinks and food were all pleasant. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back”