Prohibition

Went here solo for a quick drink before a dinner reservation, elsewhere. It wasn't too clear if you could seat yourself or if you need to check in. But I ended up seating myself and had someone help me order. The drink I got was super unique it was the first time I tried a schezuan buzz bomb! I'm glad the server told me how to use it properly since I did see another bar use these and didn't realize they were edible!

Perfect spot for drinks in the city! It was very crowded but since we were a group of 6 they gave us a reserved area. The holiday drinks were good but strong

VIEWS FOR MILESWe enjoyed a beer and a 'zero proof' cocktail at Prohibition right after a weekday 5pm opening when it was very quiet. We were tucked away in a corner on a high-top table with great views of the surrounding Minneapolis skyscrapers and distant views of St. Paul. I was able to take some great photos out the windows throughout the bar before it got too busy.WE SKIPPED THE OBSERVATION DECK, CHOOSING PROHIBITION INSTEADWe chose visiting the 27th floor Prohibition over paying to ascend to the Foshay Tower and Observation Deck (30th floor), because we thought the views were good enough. We put our money towards cocktails instead! If you want to learn about the history of the place, it's easy to research it on your phone while sipping. :)1920s SPEAKEASY FEELThe decor is 1920s-ish with dark woods, blacks and purples with splashes of reds, occasional armchairs, couches and book cases. It was originally a retreat for the builder magnate Wilbur Foshay. I thought the actual bar didn't quite have a wow factor, but the rest of it felt 'speakeasy', although it's not quite as mysterious and clandestine as some we've visited.MOCKTAILThe zero proof cocktail I tried -- A 'Crime of Passion', complete with a real flower for garnish -- was one of the best 'mocktails' I'd ever had. It wasn't too watered down with ice and was quite flavorful. ($12, summer of 2024).TAKE THE ELEVATOR TO THE 27TH FLOORIn order to get to Prohibition, take the elevator up to the 27th floor from the ground floor where you find the check-in desks at the Foshay (W Hotel). When we took the elevator, there was a large crowd of conference people also waiting, so it took a few rounds of waiting before we got up there. For great photos of the Foshay Tower, go across the street.

Stop by for some drinks for my friends birthday. Drinks were good, but pricey. $26 for one drink with a tip. The furniture definitely needs to be replaced some of it because it was very worn. Customer service was overall good, but it was pretty difficult to find our waiter for the majority of the time and she didn't remember what each person ordered. Therefore, it was a bit of a process to close out our tab.

Prohibition wasn't very busy when it opened at 5pm. By 7:30pm it was filling up fast. The actual bar is small with most seating in the other cozy rooms. The specialty cocktail is the Verbena. Chew the Szechuan Button for a mouth numbing effect. The swirl the drink in your mouth. Very fun.The Verbena - Herradura Silver Tequila, Monin Ginger Syrup, Lemon Juice, Yuzu Sour Puree, Szechuan ButtonYour food choices are a limited menu of small plates or you can order from the Manny's menu (food will cool before it makes it to the bar). Don't miss the Steamed Buns - they were excellent. The Tuna Poke was good but didn't have a lot of favor.Order the banana cream pie off the Manny's menu; it's big enough to share.Adam was a fun bartender and made a nice virgin fruit punch drink.More small plate choices would be helpful. Prices are higher for drinks and food. The view is wonderful.

Prohibition bar is a little upscale, however they have great cocktails and service. It's more of a unique experience, tables wrap around the entire floor with some having more privacy. They also offer a VIP seating area above the bar, reservations only.

This was a nice place to stop for a quick happy hour trip before my dinner reservation. Drinks were pricey but strong. The views were good but I thought they would be better.

We had a great time getting drinks at Prohibition this weekend to kick off a friends wedding weekend. The drinks were yummy, the staff was nice and the views out the window were incredible. The bar sits atop the W hotel, on the 28th floor. My ears popped in the elevator, we were so high up!We were *those* people and brought our child with us. We were traveling from out of town and had no one to watch our daughter. They happily welcomed us in and gave her a water. :) We didn't stay long, maybe 45 minutes, since we didnt want to be too disruptive with a child. But we never felt like they were looking down on us or were annoyed.

As of Jun 2022- this bar is not closed!The bar does not serve any food though (despite their online menu). If you want food, there is a restaurant on the first floor of the building (Manny's steakhouse $$$).The drinks were good and strong, and the view from the speakeasy was really awesome! If you walk around the speakeasy, you almost get a 360 view of the downtown area of Minneapolis!

My buddy and I went to this bar after getting into town this past Friday.It was so crowded and the drinks were not that great and way over priced. We had to stand, which isn't a huge deal but there were a ton of people there. From what we could see, the views were good.I ordered an old fashioned and it tasted like a glass of straight Jim Beam.Overall, I don't think I'd go back to this bar.