Open Thursday - Saturday!

A cocktail made with bourbon, a brownie, gold leaf and salt

Rated as one of Minnesota’s best cocktail bars

Finely tuned bartenders given full creative freedom.

Locally owned by two born and raised Minnesotans who give a damn about their employees and customers.

The Cocktail Lounge at Skaalvenn Distillery is a bar unlike any other in Minneapolis, the Twin Cities, Minnesota, and beyond. You’ll discover new flavors, unique equipment, and the friendliest bar staff you’ll ever meet.

If you’ve got a warm heart, an open mind, and a passion for a fantastic cocktail, you’ll feel quite welcome here. Skål, friends!

A cocktail made with aquavit, infused with dill, crackseed, and garnished with beautiful palm leaf

What’s on the current menu?

We don’t publish our complete and current menu as it changes day to day due to availability of ingredients—and well, it’s more fun that way. You can see a list of potentially available cocktails on our menu below:

Partial Menu - December 2024

There are rumors of a new secret menu. If you ask, maybe your bartender will be bad at keeping a secret?

  • Best bar in the Twin Cities! The staff is kind, the atmosphere is awesome, and the drinks are amazing!

    Patrick - August 2023

  • Great ambiance and truly the best and most inventive cocktails in the Twin Cities, hands down.

    Cally - July 2023

  • Every time I come here, the cocktails never cease to amaze me. I have no idea how the team comes up with such creative flavors, but they are delicious!

    Samantha - January 2024

  • Pulling up and walking into the building, you wonder if you made a mistake. Then you turn the door knob and WOW! The service is excellent. The feel is intimate and sexy. We will be going back!

    Gail - December 2023

  • There is no where that can even come remotely close to comparing to this spot in the Twin Cities: the mood/vibe/ambiance and decor, the skill (and personalities!)of the mixologists, every drink I’ve ever had here delightfully surprises me even when bizarre or interesting ingredients are listed making me curious and hesitant to try. I’ve been coming here at least monthly or bimonthly since Skaalvenn opened a few years ago. The reputation continues to hold steady: No other distillery or bar can even compare. Thank you!

    Maria - November 2023

  • By far the best distillery in the Twin Cities...Staff is always amazing, and drinks are always delicious. Cheers!

    Jori - September 2023

  • My family and I loved everything about our visit. From the decor, ambiance, food, drinks, to the friendly and welcoming service, Skaalvenn knocked it out of the preverbial ballpark. You don't just get a drink here, you get an experience!

    Darrin - June 2023

  • The experience starts when you walk up to the front door and wonder why a distillery would be in this suburban office building. Then you walk in and the real experience begins. The staff is phenomenal - tons of personality, cordiality, and mastery of the cocktail list. I will definitely recommend this place to others as well as being back soon and often.

    Marc - October 2023

  • I cannot recommend Skaalvenn enough! Nathan and I had an amazing experience from talking with Tyson and Mary to the cocktail experience and chatting with the bartenders Chase and Luke, we cannot recommend Skaalvenn enough! The thought, craft…and craftiness (Chase especially had a bonding moment with Nathan over a particular cocktail that shall not be named here) was outstanding. Thank you Tyson, Mary, Chase, Luke and to all the Skaalvenn team for an absolutely phenomenal experience! We will be back! Gratefully ~ Caroline & Nathan all the way from B.F.E. …aka Woodbury ;)

    Caroline & Nathan - January 2024

  • Due to popular demand, we operate mostly on a reservation system. Every seat (whether it’s a bar or table) is available to reserve on Tock. We’ll take walk-ins; however we can’t guarantee the ability to seat your party.

  • Parties of 6 or more will automatically have 20% gratuity added to their bill.

    Groups without a reservation will likely be turned away as we don’t allow standing room at the bar.

    Our largest areas seat 6 and 7 people. Groups of larger than 7 will need to be reserved over the phone.

  • Last call is typically 30 minutes before the posted closing time.

  • Check out our FAQs page for answers to more common questions.

Man in Hawaiian shirt holding up a smoking tiki cocktail

Tiki Thursdays!

Take a break from the ordinary and come join us for a night of tropical tiki cocktails every Thursday! Our talented bartender Luke Young has created a unique Tiki Thursday menu that features a rotating selection of fun and inventive cocktails. Each Tiki Thursday special offers a new adventure, blending flavors and styles from the far corners of the tropics.

Check us out on social media for a sneak peek at our latest Tiki creations and come join us for a night of tropical fun and relaxation!

As always, reservations are suggested!