Bar
Unclaimed profileVolstead's Emporium Uptown
Minneapolis, MN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Volstead's Emporium Uptown earns its reputation on a cocktail program that guests describe as expertly crafted and strong. Named drinks like the Minnesota Goodbye and Rita Royale draw specific praise, while a $80 Date Night Special packages two glasses of wine with dinner. Non-alcoholic options exist but have mixed reviews, some finding them fruity and sour.
- What should I order?
- Order the Minnesota Goodbye or the Rita Royale, both singled out by guests for their craft and strength. For a full experience, the Date Night Special includes two glasses of wine with dinner, offering a structured pairing at a set price.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking a strong, well-made drink will find satisfaction here. The Date Night Special appeals to couples wanting a bundled dinner-and-wine experience, though non-alcoholic drinkers may want to ask about options given mixed reviews.
- When should I go?
- Evenings are the natural time for cocktails, and the Date Night Special suggests a dinner-oriented occasion. No specific timing is indicated, but the program seems geared toward leisurely evening visits.
- What should I expect to spend?
- The only verified pricing is the $80 Date Night Special, which includes two glasses of wine, two entrees, and shared dessert. Individual cocktail prices are not documented.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar's distinctiveness rests on guest-reported cocktail strength and craft, with named drinks like the Minnesota Goodbye and Rita Royale earning specific praise. The bundled Date Night Special adds a practical structure to the beverage offering.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Guests describe the cocktails as expertly crafted and strong.; Specific drinks, the Minnesota Goodbye and Rita Royale, are singled out for high praise.; Minnesota Goodbye: a cocktail praised by guests for its quality and strength.
Menu strengths
- — Guests describe the cocktails as expertly crafted and strong.
- — Specific drinks, the Minnesota Goodbye and Rita Royale, are singled out for high praise.
Standout selections
- — Minnesota Goodbye: a cocktail praised by guests for its quality and strength.
Pricing: Individual cocktail prices are not documented.
Wine
Wine is offered, as evidenced by the Date Night Special including two glasses of red or white. No detailed wine list is documented, so the program's breadth remains unverified.
Menu strengths
- — The Date Night Special provides a straightforward way to enjoy wine with a meal.
Standout selections
- — Two glasses of red or white wine included in the Date Night Special.
Pricing: The Date Night Special includes two glasses of wine for $80 total.
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options are available and generally well-received, though some guests found them fruity and sour. No specific drinks are named.
Menu strengths
- — Non-alcoholic options are available, catering to those who abstain.
Pricing: Pricing for non-alcoholic options is not documented.
How it sits with the food
The Date Night Special pairs two glasses of red or white wine with a two-course dinner, suggesting a flexible approach to food-wine matching. Beyond that, no specific food-beverage relationships are documented.
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