City Pages: Voted Best Concert Venue by City Pages in 2012! From the lush decor, to the style and color, to the lounge-like bathrooms, to the sound; There is no better way to get pampered than the Varsity.
Bing: Even though Minneapolis is a cold city, this venue is a magical place! The people who live here love to see live music, and everyone should experience seeing live music at Varsity.” – Andy Grammer
City Pages: Voted Best Concert Venue by City Pages in 2012! From the lush decor, to the sight lines, and the sound- This place is faultless. There is no better way to get pampered than the Varsity.
4. Icehouse
8.5
2528 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Whittier · 98 tips and reviews
Sharifa Simon: Love that the menu changes. If the aerated cheesecake or the rabbit saddle w/ sausage comes back, order it! Brunch is delicious, the live music makes it very unique, the building is a gem.
Albert M: Atmosphere: excellent, jazz band, live music. Food: great, the lamb is excellent. Overall it's a great restaurant with very good service, good food and super good music!
Georgia Ansley: Such an amazing place for brunch and live music. The food is amazing and everyone is very friendly.
6. Aster Cafe
8.8
125 SE Main St (btwn Central & SE 3rd Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Coffee Shop · Marcy - Holmes · 100 tips and reviews
Jaimeson Wennerstrum: Go here for the live music; you won't regret it!
METRO magazine: The Aster complements its elegant aesthetics with live music and an array of cheese plates, salads, sandwiches, local brews and tea-infused drinks. Read more.
City Pages: If you find yourself near the river at lunchtime, Aster offers a variety of homemade sandwiches. Those taking in a romantic moonlight gaze at the river can have a cocktail & catch nightly live music. Read more.
7. Hell's Kitchen
8.5
80 S 9th St (Btw Marquette & Nicollet), Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Downtown West · 310 tips and reviews
Betsey Giles: Great live local music venue AND great food, a rare combination in the Twin Cities.
Brian Caauwe: Brunch was fantastic, and included a live band to top off the experience.
DDMcsnatch: I love their decor! Amazing artwork. Went during happy hour and it was packed. Service was a bit slow- assuming due to the crowd. Drinks were a bit pricey. Awesome live music!
8. 7th Street Entry
8.5
701 1st Ave N (on 7th St), Minneapolis, MN
Music Venue · Downtown West · 36 tips and reviews
City Pages: Voted Best Concert Venue by City Pages in 2010. It’s small enough topromise an intimate performance but big enough to catch popular acts.
Lynhurst: The band Lynhurst has a concert here Saturday, June 4 at 6 p.m.! Read more.
Lindsay LaBarre: It's small, which is nice. But it can get awkward when the stage is at knee level and the musician's crotch is eye level.
Soul Train: Cover for the shows are waived w/ a $20 per person purchase on Foodie Nights. Live music from folks like Les Nubians, Judy Collins and Bobby Lyle.
Solange Guillaume: Best late-night music in town - for $5 Friday and Saturday come see great local musician - some jazz, some not.
Hi Me: Live music is great, just get the set menu option, sit back and relax
14. The Armory
8.6
500 S 6th St, Minneapolis, MN
Music Venue · Elliot Park · 14 tips and reviews
Leilani Andrews: The armory is great! Love the standing room. If you go to a concert, get their early to try to stand closest to the stage. Absolutely wonderful!!!
Jeff Jensen: Fantastic sound system for concerts
Charlotte: If you’re short, get a spot in front or along the rails, otherwise you won’t see shit. BUT great venue - fast & friendly bar staff, cool even in a sold out venue in July and very cool looking space.