Girls Night Out

601 First Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)

This sleek hotel lounge has all the glitz and glam of a hip-hop video.

615 Second Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)

With sushi and martinis, this trendy nightspot in the Grand Hotel elevates the Minneapolis scene to a new level.

601 First Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)

Graves 601 Hotel's glamorous restaurant avoids pretense with an innovative, yet down-to-earth, New American menu.

600 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)

900 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)

Foodies clamour for a table at this Spanish-inspired downtown hot spot.

901 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)

This uber-chic hotel bar is fit for a rock star. High art lines the walls in this minimalist cocktail lounge decked out in white and black, with furnishings that look like sculptures. On Friday and Saturday nights a DJ spins music from the decadent rooftop lounge.

408 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401 (map)

With happy hours, drag shows and themed dance rooms, it's easy to get even a wallflower to dance at the Gay 90s. Drink specials flow from 9pm till 1am while '80s and '90s music turns every night into a theme party.

3747 42nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406 (map)

The eclectic wine flights, fireplace and low-key vibe are perfect for inspiring gabfests with old friends. Cheese plates and baguettes can be shared among friends and make for an affordable good time.

900 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)

This downtown tapas bar is perfect for a swanky pre-gathering, offering up signature cocktails and small plates for a well-dressed crowd in a hip, contemporary setting. The bar is a great place to grab a quick cocktail before heading out on Hennepin for a night on the town.

2707 1/2 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406 (map)

The bar is always hopping at this Midtown joint famous for its master mixologists. Drinks here include the Panty Dropper--made with champagne and sorbet--and the gin fizz, which makes for a perfect thirst quencher on summer nights.

1600 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408 (map)

810 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408 (map)

Come for the bowling, stay for the food and entertainment.

80 S Ninth St, Minneapolis, MN 55402 (map)