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    Ava, Bar in Minneapolis
    Bar

    Ava

    Minneapolis

    Bar in Minneapolis, United States

    The Read

    Price

    $30–50per person

    Why go

    Ava is worth booking for a North Loop group night when cocktails, DJ energy, and late-night momentum matter more than a quiet meal. At about $35 per person with smart casual dress and recommended reservations, it is strongest for celebrations, date nights with noise tolerance, and groups that want a two-level lounge format.

    About Ava

    Ava is a Minneapolis venue with a $35-per-person price point and smart casual dress code. Those confirmed details set a practical baseline: approachable budgeting and polished attire without formalwear.

    Use Ava when the price point and dress code fit your plans.

    Plan around the confirmed basics

    The clearest planning details for Ava are direct: Minneapolis location, $35 per person, and smart casual dress. That helps set budget and attire expectations, especially when comparing several stops or keeping a group aligned. A per-person estimate frames the night financially; the dress code tells guests how to show up.

    Those basics are useful, but they do not verify a specific dining format, bar program, chef, award history, or room layout. Ava can be placed into a plan with some confidence on cost and dress, but the rest of the visit should not be filled in with assumptions.

    If your plans depend on a particular menu, atmosphere, service style, or timing, check with Ava directly before booking or arriving. That matters most for a date, group outing, pre-event stop, or any occasion where timing and expectations need to be clear.

    What to confirm before you go

    Before choosing Ava for a specific occasion, confirm what matters most to your group: current hours, whether reservations are needed, food or drink options, and whether the venue can accommodate accessibility or dietary needs. These details can quickly change the fit of a place, even when the overall budget and dress code look right.

    The verified $35 per person estimate is useful for budgeting, and smart casual dress is the appropriate baseline. If comparing Ava with another Minneapolis option, use the confirmed price point and attire as stable criteria, then contact the venue for anything that would affect the final decision.

    Make the confirmation specific. Rather than asking generally whether Ava is a fit, identify what matters for your visit: timing, group size, food and drink expectations, access needs, or any other practical requirement.

    Where it fits in a Minneapolis night

    Ava can be part of a Minneapolis plan when its price point and smart casual dress code match the occasion. It works best in the research phase as a straightforward candidate: easy to understand at the basic level, but still worth confirming before you commit the evening around it.

    For broader planning, Pearl’s full Minneapolis bars guide is the right next stop, while dinner-first groups can scan the Minneapolis restaurants guide. If the night needs a hotel base, use the Minneapolis hotels guide; for daytime add-ons, the Minneapolis experiences guide and Minneapolis wineries guide are better planning tools.

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    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed
    Location
    124 N 3rd Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401, United States
    Website
    avampls.com
    Phone
    +1 612-584-3218

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    An elevated, sleek two-level lounge and nightlife space with atmospheric evening lighting and high-energy music vibes.

    Tags

    Vibe

    EnergeticLivelyTrendy

    Best For

    Late NightGroup OutingCelebration

    Experience

    Standalone

    Format

    Lounge SeatingStanding Room

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Lounge
    Late Night
    Open Until 2am
    Music
    Dj Sets and Curated Energetic Lounge Music
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    124 N 3rd Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401, United States

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    8 pm–1 am
    Thursday
    8 pm–1 am
    Friday
    8 pm–2 am
    Saturday
    8 pm–2 am
    Sunday
    Closed

    Location

    124 N 3rd Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401, United States · Directions

    +1 612-584-3218

    avampls.com

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Ava good for a date?

    Ava may work for a date if its Minneapolis location, $35 per person price point, and smart casual dress code fit the plan.

    Is the food good at Ava?

    The confirmed planning details are the Minneapolis location, $35 per person, and smart casual dress code.