Hello! I%26#39;m planning a bachelorette party in Minneapolis and could use some input from you experts!
Here%26#39;s what I%26#39;ve got going so far. Please let me know if I%26#39;m making wise choices and what other stops we should add to our itinerary.
Hotel: Graves 601.
Dinner: Cosmos.
Party time: Solera rooftop bar.
We%26#39;re not your average bachelorette party--no inflatable penises or suck for a buck here! We%26#39;re looking for places with great atmosphere within walking distance of our hotel where we might be able to get a table and perhaps dance. We%26#39;re in our upper 20s.
Girls' weekend plan--please help!
I neglected to mention that we%26#39;re coming in July, if that makes a difference. Thanks!
Girls' weekend plan--please help!
I%26#39;m really not a fan of Cosmos - hefty price, not much food, and you leave still kinda hungry.
They have fun bar, so check that out since you are staying at Graves anyway -
but you might like the Italian place attached to the building that Graves is part of (Block E), called Bellanotte.
Go for drinks before dinner, and enjoy outside seating, or inside by the big fireplace off to the left. Good food too.
http://www.bellanottempls.com/
Solera is good for rooftop, but the newest rooftop place is SEVEN - it cannot be beat, The Seven SkyBar.
They have steak restaurant on first floor, sushi and a fun bar on 2nd floor, and the 3rd floor rooftop deck with primo views of downtown.
And it%26#39;s a block from your hotel, if that.
http://www.7mpls.com/
Just some thoughts.
I have not been to Cosmos but have been told by several people it%26#39;s gorgeous and a nice atmosphere for a date or a nice romantic dinner. That would seem to suggest maybe it%26#39;s not quite the place for a bachelorette party. It%26#39;s expensive too, and if it were me, I%26#39;d go somewhere more affordable with less of a romantic vibe and more of a girls night out vibe.
I think the recommendation of Bellanotte is great -- close to the Graves, happening bar, solid food and the right atmosphere.
I think that would be a good place for dinner and maybe a drink or two afterward.
Solera for dinner might not be a bad idea either. They have nice group tables and a fantastic wine list.
Thank you all for your suggestions!
I think I need more help with the restaurant...the bride was excited about Cosmos, but I don%26#39;t want to take her there if it%26#39;s not going to be great.
We are looking for a place that%26#39;s pretty upscale, vibrant, special, and not something we could find just anywhere.
It%26#39;s true that we%26#39;re on a bachelorette party, but we%26#39;re keeping it classy! :-)
I%26#39;m sure Bellanotte is delicious, but the menu looks pretty standard for an Italian place and Italian seems a little heavy for July. Any other ideas for amazing places within walking distance of Graves 601?
Thank you, thank you!
Ah, I didn%26#39;t know the bride had a preference for Cosmos. If she does, then certainly don%26#39;t rule it out. I just think the there are a few places with a better vibe. Hate to keep going back to that word but it%26#39;s no fun to be in a party mood in a place full of people on nervous dates. Might be a little quiet. Or then again it might not be. Hopefully someone with more direct experience on Cosmos will chip in.
I will say that Solera would be a step down in terms of upscale, but I still think it%26#39;s a classy place, with a tapas menu. I think that%26#39;s definitely light (except for the paella, oof) and something you wouldn%26#39;t find anywhere. It%26#39;s got a bit of a funky decor, interesting/diverse menu, nice seating areas and usually a willingness to accommodate groups if you call ahead and tell them the occassion and what kind of scene you%26#39;re looking for so you don%26#39;t get locked in a room.
And again, the wine list is fantastic -- but then I love Spanish wine. (not limited to that of course).
Another place to consider is an Asian fusion place called Azia. I absolutely love the food and the scene there. Hip, interesting, classy. Only problem is you%26#39;d have to take a taxi, though not far. 26th and Nicollet. I%26#39;d say $10-$12 per cab.
If you%26#39;re willing to branch out from walking distance, that%26#39;s a nice option. Caterpillar Lounge on the premises is nice too.
Azia sounds like a place that fits the mood and . Again, not as upscale as Cosmos or as spendy, but it is a classy place with good cocktail makers behind the bar and fantastic cream cheese/cranberry wontons as an app.
I%26#39;ll think on it more. The super upscale places within walking distance of Graves aren%26#39;t my forte -- haven%26#39;t been.
All great suggestions... having been on the planning end of a bachelorette party, here%26#39;s my 2 cents:
Cosmos - great upscale restaurant, a little uppity for a BP. Solera I think is a better option because it%26#39;s got everything wrapped up in one - atmosphere, food, nightlife, patio.
Another option to consider is starting at the lounge at the W Hotel. It%26#39;s a scene out of Sex and the City, so New York. They have a great restaurant if you%26#39;re into steak %26amp; seafood - Mannys. Also has a great observation deck, esp enjoyable on a gorgeous July evening.
Neither of these is too far from Nicollet, a fun nightlife area. There are many places to choose from that range from a wild time to a civilized evening. And Seven rooftop is definitely something to check out at some point.
Also, re: dancing, my favorite place is The Front in North Hennepin area. It%26#39;s down to earth and they play great music. And don%26#39;t forget to hit Nye%26#39;s - a must for every BP. You may not want to leave, it%26#39;s that fun.
Most of the ';dance'; bars in the 1st Avenue or Warehouse District are young and wild, which may not be what you%26#39;re seeking.
Have a wonderful, memorable evening!
Hotel: I like your choice!
Dinner: Cosmos is o.k. and would be fine but consider this new place called Barrio
Barrio Tequila Bar
612-333-9959
925 Nicolett Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
It is hip, fun, and busy. Get reservations.
Party Time: I agree that Seven has the best patio and it is a see and be seen kind of place but there is no dancing. Get a drink there and move on.
I like The Lounge and also Envy for dancing and drinks in an upscale environment.
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