Things to Do in Downtown West, Minneapolis The heart of Minneapolis, featuring high-rise office buildings and landmarks like the Foshay Tower and IDS Center. The area is walkable and offers a mix of business and leisure, with access to the Mississippi River nearby.
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First Avenue ★ 4.7 · 4.9k· $$ ★
nightclub and music venue in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Minnesota Orchestra ★ 4.9 · 3.0k
Cube-filled auditorium, known for its acoustics, hosting diverse concerts for grown-ups & kids.
Orpheum Theatre ★ 4.6 · 5.6k
Opened in 1921, this restored, 2,579-seat theater offers Broadway musicals, concerts & other events.
Candyland ★ 4.6 · 554
Mon–Thu 9:30 AM – 9 PM
Fri 9:30 AM – 10 PM
Sat 9:30 AM – 10 PM
Sun 11 AM – 8 PM
Nicollet Mall ★ 4.3 · 1.5k
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 6 PM
Sat 7 AM – 5 PM
Sun 9 AM – 3 AM Where to eat & drink in Downtown West
Dakota Jazz Club ★ 4.7 · 2.1k· $$
Intimate cabaret venue with live music every night, plus a full-service American restaurant & bar.
Mon–Thu 5:30 PM – 9 PM
Fri 5:30 PM – 11 PM
Sat 5:30 PM – 11 PM
Sun 5:30 PM – 9 PM
Brit's Pub ★ 4.5 · 5.8k· $20–30
Classic fare & English pints in a relaxed, wood-clad setting with fireplace & rooftop lawn bowling.
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM – 11 PM
Fri 11:30 AM – 1 AM
Sat 11 AM – 1 PM
Sun 11 AM – 11 PM
Tom's Watch Bar - Minneapolis ★ 4.9 · 12.1k· $20–60
Every day 11 AM – 12 AM
Hen House Eatery ★ 4.6 · 6.7k· $20–30
Sprawling cafe offering classic, locally sourced breakfast and lunch, plus wine and happy hour.
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 3 PM
Sat 7:30 AM – 2 PM
Sun 7:30 AM – 2 PM
Manny's Steakhouse ★ 4.6 · 4.1k· $100+
Diners choose cuts from a rolling meat cart at this high-end outfit also offering seafood & wine.
Mon–Thu 7 AM – 9 PM
Fri 7 AM – 10 PM
Sat 7 AM – 10 PM
Sun 7 AM – 9 PM
Klassics Kitchen + Cocktails ★ 4.8 · 1.1k· $20–60
Mon–Thu 12 PM – 9 PM
Fri 12 PM – 11:30 PM
Sat Closed
Sun 11 AM – 8 PM
Trieste Cafe ★ 4.9 · 439· $10–20 per person
Small Greek deli & diner tucked in an old exchange building serving gyros, falafel & more.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 2 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
The Butcher's Tale ★ 4.7 · 963· $100+
Woodsy-chic restaurant with an expansive patio serving elevated surf & turf, plus craft cocktails.
Mon–Thu 5 PM – 9 PM
Fri 5 PM – 10 PM
Sat 5 PM – 10 PM
Sun 5 PM – 8:30 PM
Boludo Downtown ★ 4.5 · 876· $10–30
Casual chain outlet offering Argentinian-inspired pizzas & empanadas, plus gluten-free options.
Mon 11 AM – 3 PM
Tue–Thu 11 AM – 9 PM
Fri 11 AM – 10 PM
Sat 11 AM – 10 PM
Sun 11 AM – 9 PM
The Living Room ★ 4.3 · 249· $10–50
Clubby, contemporary hotel lounge featuring craft cocktails & New American small plates.
Mon–Thu 4 PM – 11 PM
Fri 4 PM – 1 AM
Sat 4 PM – 1 AM
Sun 4 PM – 11 PM
Murray's Restaurant and Cocktail ★ 4.7 · 2.1k· $100+
Classic upscale steakhouse serving prime cuts & signature cocktails in stylish surrounds since 1946.
Mon 4 PM – 9 PM
Tue–Thu 11 AM – 1:30 PM, 4 PM – 9 PM
Fri 4 PM – 10 PM
Sat 5 PM – 10 PM
Sun 4 PM – 8:30 PM Planning time in Downtown West?
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