Fine Line Music Cafe
(612) 338-8100
318 First Ave N
Minneapolis,
MN
55401
44.9821
-93.2717
Neighborhoods: Warehouse District, Central
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In Short
The industrial space features a sleek bar, plasma TVs and a stage equipped with high-tech lights and smoke machines. Stairs lead up to a balcony, where couples and small groups dine and sip cocktails. Expect more of a party crowd downstairs, where Birkenstocks bump into high heels on the packed dance floor. This is one of the Twin Cities' premier places to hear big-name acts as well as bands on the verge.
User Reviews
petree33
March 23, 2009
This is by far the worst place to see a show in minneapolis. They amazingly get very good artsist and performers at this venue but youd never know how good the show was by going there. You are not able to see the stage there unless you are nine feet tall no matter where you stand. There are some rare viewable places but the extremely rude staff who is not afraid to yell or push you for that matter makes sure you know you cannot stand in those spots. Understandibly they need to get through certain areas but maybe they shouldnt over sell the show so bad that no body can move or walk. The rest of the patrons inevitably get very rude and pushy aswell, since they cant see anything or move anywhere either. They have a balcony but unless you have a vip reserved table upstairs that entire floor is completely useless. The staff makes you stand 6 feet back from the balcony and tables making the view from up top impossible. Bathrooms were impossible to get to as was the exit. The bar was the only thing that was easily accessible but the 4oz beers in the plastic cup were over 7 dollars. Even when first ave or the cabooze is sold out or over sold for that matter, you can still get to the bathroom, the exit and the bar and see the stage plus the beers are much cheaper anywhere else downtown! Definetly will not be going back to the fineline.
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ChuckU58
December 30, 2008
Love the atmosphere. Looks to be a great place to play! Contact me: musicon.ning/profile/ChuckUlbricht Check out this site; contact for bookings-Hard Rock/Metal Only. Chuck U.
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tubb0008
August 20, 2002
Fine Line hosts great bands and events and usually the crowd is friendly!
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When to Go:
New local acts take the stage Monday and Wednesday nights. The dance floor gets crowded, so go early to get a good spot by the stage.
Where to Sit:
Grab an upstairs table for two--the menu varies, offering appetizers and sandwiches for small shows and entrees like jambalaya or steak for bigger national events.
Category:
Restaurants, Nightclubs, Catering, Bars & Pubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Cuisine:
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Folk & Bluegrass, Alternative Rock, World, Jazz, Rock & Pop
Bar & Club Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
