Parlour
North Loop, Minneapolis
Bar in Minneapolis, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Parlour is the North Loop choice when flexibility matters more than a category-specific cocktail program. It makes sense for an easy Minneapolis bar night, especially earlier for conversation or later on weekends for more energy, while Gori Gori Peku is the clearer pick for Japanese whisky and Bar La Grassa or Spoon and Stable for food-led plans.
About Parlour
Is Parlour in Minneapolis worth considering? It can be a fit if the plan is an evening stop with its hours and a smart casual dress code. Parlour is open daily from 4 PM, closes at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, and stays open until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Pick it for a flexible Minneapolis evening, not an over-specified plan
Parlour does not specify a cuisine, chef-led format, specialty drinks program, awards history, seating setup, price point, or service style. This means Parlour is best approached without rigid expectations. Use it as a Minneapolis option when the timing works and the smart casual dress code fits the occasion.
If the night is built around another kind of plan, compare it with other options such as Gori Gori Peku - Japanese Whisky Bar, Bar La Grassa, Spoon and Stable, Bar Brava, Red Cow North Loop, or other Minneapolis dining options. Parlour is easiest to justify when its hours line up with the shape of the evening.
The clearest planning signal is the schedule
Timing: Monday through Thursday and Sunday run 4–10 PM, while Friday and Saturday run 4 PM–1 AM. That makes the weekend the better fit for a later night, while the rest of the week is better suited to an earlier evening plan.
For a broader Minneapolis plan, use Our full Minneapolis bars guide, Our full Minneapolis restaurants guide, Our full Minneapolis hotels guide, Our full Minneapolis wineries guide, and Our full Minneapolis experiences guide. Related options worth scanning include Bar Brava, Bar La Grassa, Gori Gori Peku - Japanese Whisky Bar, Red Cow North Loop, and Spoon and Stable.
Planning details
- Location
- 730 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
- Website
- parlourbar.com
- Phone
- +1 612 354 3135
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Parlour occupies a converted-warehouse space on Washington Avenue and reads like a settled neighborhood bar. The room favors regulars and a local crowd—creative-industry workers, loft residents and the occasional out-of-town visitor—so its character feels legible rather than engineered. Independence is part of its identity: Parlour sits among a cluster of small operators that give the North Loop a distinct bar culture, and that context keeps the place comfortably unflashy. Expect exposed brick and a sense of continuity with the corridor’s industrial past; the bar’s tone is familiar, relaxed and quietly confident rather than trend-driven.
Best For
Parlour is best for low-key evenings and after-work drinks when nearby office workers and neighbors drift in. Its neighborhood-anchor status makes it a natural spot for regulars and locals looking for an unfussy place to gather, and out-of-town visitors seeking an authentic slice of the North Loop’s bar scene will find it representative rather than touristy. The atmosphere suits casual hangouts and easy conversations more than formal dinners or loud celebrations; it rewards repeat visits, so it’s especially appealing to people who want a dependable, characterful local bar.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and intimate space with tufted banquettes, small tables, large bar, large wall of windows, and dimly lit urbane setting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Signature Pours
- Old Fashioned
- Parlour Burger
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 730 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Bar La Grassa, Notable alternative
- Spoon and Stable, Notable alternative
- Red Cow North Loop, Notable alternative
- Gori Gori Peku - Japanese Whisky Bar, Notable alternative
- Bar Brava, Notable alternative
Bar context
How Parlour compares in Minneapolis
Choose Parlour when the priority is an easier North Loop bar night with less planning pressure. Bar La Grassa and Spoon and Stable are stronger food-led choices, but they make more sense when dinner is the anchor rather than a flexible drink stop.
For a spirits-specific night, Gori Gori Peku - Japanese Whisky Bar is the cleaner recommendation because its Japanese whisky focus gives the visit a clear reason. Parlour is better for mixed groups that do not want the whole night organized around one drink category.
Red Cow North Loop is the more casual, value-minded fallback when food and ease matter most. Bar Brava is the better cross-shop for a wine-leaning plan, while Parlour is the safer pick for a later bar stop in the North Loop.
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Compare Parlour
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Parlour | Minneapolis | No published awards |
| Bar La Grassa | Minneapolis | No published awards |
| Spoon and Stable | Minneapolis | No published awards |
| Red Cow North Loop | Minneapolis | No published awards |
| Gori Gori Peku - Japanese Whisky Bar | Minneapolis | No published awards |
| Bar Brava | Minneapolis | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation at Parlour?
A reservation policy is not specified. Plan around the hours: Parlour is open 4–10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 4 PM–1 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Is Parlour good for groups?
Seating layout, group capacity, or a private-event setup are not specified. If you are planning for a group, use the hours and smart casual dress code as your starting point, then check directly before you go.
Does Parlour have outdoor seating?
Is Parlour good for a date?
It can work if the schedule fits your plan. Parlour is open from 4 PM daily, closes at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, and stays open until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday; the dress code is smart casual.
Is the food good at Parlour?
What's the crowd like at Parlour?
A specific crowd, atmosphere, or service style is not specified. The most reliable planning details are the Minneapolis location, smart casual dress code, and evening hours.
Is Parlour open late?
Yes, on Friday and Saturday, when Parlour is open from 4 PM to 1 AM. Sunday through Thursday, it is open from 4 PM to 10 PM.
