The Marquette Lounge
WeDo, Minneapolis
Bar in Minneapolis, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Choose The Marquette Lounge for an easy downtown Minneapolis hotel-lounge drink, especially if the group needs cocktails, wine, beer, spirit-free options, THC cocktails, and casual food in one place. It is strongest for after-work drinks, travel-day decompression, and conversation, not for a high-effort destination bar night.
About The Marquette Lounge
The Marquette Lounge is a $$ venue in Minneapolis with smart casual dress and afternoon-to-late-evening hours throughout the week. It is a practical option to consider when you want a simple Minneapolis stop and the essential planning details matter more than a heavily documented concept or menu description.
The schedule starts at 2 PM daily. Closing is 11 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, with later 1 AM closing on Friday and Saturday.
Plan around the confirmed hours
Clearest reason to keep The Marquette Lounge on a Minneapolis shortlist is its schedule. It opens at 2 PM every day, runs until 11 PM most nights, and extends to 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. That makes it more useful for afternoon, evening, and later weekend plans than for a midday plan.
For a broader Minneapolis venue scan before committing, use Our full Minneapolis bars guide; for trip planning around the stay, Our full Minneapolis hotels guide can help with the wider itinerary.
Keep expectations practical
The price level is $$, and the dress code is smart casual. Those are useful signals for planning, but they do not confirm specific menu prices, dishes, seating, reservations, or a particular service style. Treat The Marquette Lounge as a Minneapolis venue where the confirmed basics are direct, while finer details should be checked directly with the venue.
If food is the main decision, compare the wider landscape in Our full Minneapolis restaurants guide. Other Minneapolis dining rooms may be better fits when a specific cuisine, chef, or menu format is the anchor. The Marquette Lounge is easiest to evaluate when the question is simple: does its $$ price level, smart casual dress code, and daily 2 PM opening fit the plan?
Use it when the basics fit
For a first or repeat visit, build the plan around the confirmed details rather than assumptions. The Marquette Lounge is open 2–11 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and 2 PM–1 AM Friday and Saturday. Smart casual dress is the guidance, and the price level is $$.
Readers building a wider Minneapolis itinerary can cross-check categories through general Minneapolis guides and current venue listings. For The Marquette Lounge specifically, confirm any unlisted details directly with the venue before relying on them.
Planning details
- Location
- 710 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402
- Website
- themarquettehotel.com/eat-drink/the-marquette-lounge
- Phone
- (612) 333-4545
Venue details
Ambiance
A relaxed hotel-lounge atmosphere designed for unwinding after work or travel, with a social, approachable feel that suits drinks, snacks, and casual conversation.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Lounge
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
Signature Pours
- You Betcha
- Uff Da
- Cafe Agave
- Reposado Old Fashioned
- Marquette Manhattan
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 710 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Planning details
Location
710 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sushi Takatsu, Notable alternative
- SIX15 Bar & Lounge, Notable alternative
- Hell's Kitchen Inc., Notable alternative
- First Avenue, Notable alternative
- Constantine, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in downtown Minneapolis
The Marquette Lounge is the easiest recommendation when the plan needs to stay central and flexible. It is less clearly positioned than Constantine for a cocktail-driven night, and less event-led than First Avenue, but it works better when the group wants a lounge setting without building the whole evening around the venue.
For food-first plans, Hell's Kitchen Inc. is the stronger cross-shop because the dining angle is clearer. Sushi Takatsu is a better fit when the decision starts with sushi rather than drinks, while SIX15 Bar & Lounge is the closer comparison for readers who want another downtown lounge option.
Book The Marquette Lounge in the mental category of useful, easy, and central. Pick Constantine when ambiance and cocktails matter more, First Avenue when the night needs volume, and Hell's Kitchen Inc. when dinner is doing the heavy lifting.
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Compare The Marquette Lounge
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Marquette Lounge | Minneapolis | No published awards |
| Sushi Takatsu | Minneapolis | No published awards |
| SIX15 Bar & Lounge | Minneapolis | No published awards |
| Hell's Kitchen Inc. | Minneapolis | No published awards |
| First Avenue | Minneapolis | No published awards |
| Constantine | Minneapolis | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Marquette Lounge open late?
Yes, especially on Friday and Saturday, when it stays open until 1 AM. On Monday through Thursday and Sunday, hours are 2–11 PM in Minneapolis.
Does The Marquette Lounge have happy hour deals?
The confirmed price range is $$, but specific deals or promotions should be checked directly with the venue.
What's the best time to go to The Marquette Lounge?
That depends on the kind of visit you want. The hours are 2–11 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and 2 PM–1 AM Friday and Saturday, giving the longest service window on weekends.
