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(612) 332-7245
422 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis,
MN
55401
44.9804
-93.2718
Neighborhoods: Warehouse District, Central
Hours:
7 Days a week, 12-2am
Last updated 8.09.11
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Gay & Lesbian Bars, Nightclubs, Bars & Clubs, Taverns
Payment Methods:
Cash
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Bar & Club Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
What People Are Saying About Brass Rail
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
In Short – Although the Brass Rail features a raised dance platform and decent lighting, the major attraction is the attentive bar staff and a felicitous crowd of blue-collars, retired businessmen, queens, leather boys, just-out Jeep-drivers and pre-Stonewall postgraduates. Boys kiss and hold hands with impunity while listening to their friends belt out "Mack the Knife" and "Wind Beneath My Wings" on Wednesday karaoke nights. Plus, there's drag shows, strip shows, bingo and cabaret.
Editor's Tips
- Happy Hour:
- Or, in this case, it should be called "happy day"--drink specials run from 12pm all the way to 9pm everyday.
03/19/10
AWESOME PLACE / MUSIC AND STAFF
by AndrewRobi at Citysearch
The "NEW" Brass Rail, is so well, done, I didn't want to leave. From Floor to Ceiling, bartenders to door guy and Wall to Wall, the decorating is perfect/awesome/beautiful. It's warm and comfortable. The sound system is NOT harsh, yet audible. The lighting is soft and perfect. The back bar is classy. The changing colored lights are filtered through the booze bottles. Under the bar rail are additional lights, that are super cool. Can't say enough good things.
- Pros: Drinks, Bartenders.Atmosphere
- Cons: More dancers!!
01/14/10
Improvement? I disagree
by colfaxmpls at Citysearch
I was hoping this renovation would be fantastic but I am so missing the old place. They hired only st8 bartenders that do not know the clientele, don't talk to their customers, and are cold. I miss the old place that was always busy, always fun, and the staff cared about me. I go in alone (no friends in this town) and I used to always have someone to chat with me and ask me about my night. It will be a straight bar within 6 months.... I'll bet you $10!
- Pros: nice decorations
- Cons: bartenders, prices
08/12/06
Fun Fun Fun
by ariesmn at Citysearch
Excellent, cute, and no-nonsense bartenders. Good prices, very strong drinks! Old-school bar, fun on weekends with good DJ.
- Pros: down to earth
- Cons: tiny dance floor
08/18/03
No Attitude Gay Bar
by mesouthern01 at Citysearch
This is a good place to hang out if you are in a mellow mood. The drag shows are okay, the go-go boys much better.
05/22/03
"Lounge" at it's best...
by gretoe at Citysearch
The bartender was funnier than hell, the drinks were wonderful (and reasonably priced), and the atmosphere was comfy-cozy! Great place to "lounge."
- Pros: Friendly, Relaxing, Affordable
- Cons: Too small
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