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American · Minneapolis · $$
4.5(278)
Minneapolis, MN · $$
The Volstead Act brought the country into prohibition, and forced the opening of Speakeasies back in 1919. Our space, however, (opened in December of 2015) pays homage to Proper Speakeasies. You will find our entrance down the ally, on the backside of our building - it's the door with the red light above. If you think you walked down the ally to far, just keep walking and look to your left.
“Volstead's Emporium is an absolute must-visit. The speakeasy atmosphere is incredibly immersive, but it’s the execution that makes this place truly stand out. The food was excellent across the board, and the cocktails are serious—expertly crafted and definitely strong. The absolute highlight of the night, though, was the live music. The jazz artist, Leslie Vincent, was incredible. Her performance completely elevated the room and turned a great night out into a truly memorable one. One critical piece of advice: make a reservation. The space is small and intimate—which is exactly what gives it that perfect speakeasy charm—but it means you won't want to rely on walking in. Book ahead, order a strong drink, and enjoy the show. It is entirely worth it.”
“Our first time at Volstead’s was a winner! Food amazingly good, we didn’t even expect it to be this nice 😅 lovely atmosphere and the jazzy live music was just the perfect touch. We will come back when back in town. Ps Rita Royale is the best!”
“We had a magical Valentine’s Day date in the Volstead Emporium hidden room behind the bookshelf. For appetizers we had Sweet Potato Fries w/ Maytag Blue Cheese Crème Fraise and Winter Squash Bisque w/ Grilled Baguette. For dinner we had Caramelized Oyster Mushrooms Leeks w/ Creamy Polenta and Short Rib Stroganoff w/ Gnocchi. All of the food was beautifully presented and delicious. For drinks I had the Year of the Horse. It was served in a real crystal glass…very fancy. For dessert we had Lime Crème Brûlée. The hidden room is so cool. There is a hand painted mural with a variety of creatures including owls and herons. There is a two way mirror that allows you to peak out at main room and a special button to alert the staff that you are ready to order. Only down side is that the room has very limited availability…have to plan ahead.”
“Staff, atmosphere, vibes, cleanliness, taste was all great! I got the Minnesota goodbye it it was the most tastiest whiskey drink ever! It's a sweet tea like drink with no bitterness smooth and light and refreshing. It's not your typical South sweet ice tea but I couldn't ask for a better drink if you want something light! My party also ordered me espresso which was one of the most best tasting espresso martinis! And we also got a pink drink which was a trat refreshing drink with a brightness to it! Super cute highly recommend for a date hight! (It's a speakeasy and to find it jist go to the back of the building and knock on the metal door!)”
“Very atmospheric location, cozy, and dim. Non-alcoholic drinks we had were "the show girl" and "Garnet". Both were fruity and sour, refreshing but probably not to our taste buds. Still tasty, with depth of flavor. Decent sweet potato fries, when the bit of salt hits it's nice otherwise it's just a classic sweet potato fries. Lightly crispy, soft on the inside. Im not a fan of blue cheese, but the creme that came with the fries were pretty good (objectively). Very kale forward salad, not the most exciting item, kind of too salty. The brussels were well cooked though. Doesn't quite taste like a caesar salad, though the dressing itself is really good. Tender beef on the stroganoff and really soft gnocchi. Flavorful and creamy. Might still be a tad too salty. Very tasty sauce. Squash puree is very squash forward, not my favorite but to eqch their own, it is very cream and soft. Well cooked salmon that's moist and soft, crispy salty skin. Overall a simple and single toned dish, good for salmon enjoyers.”
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