Ground Zero

(612) 378-5115

15 NE Fourth St
Minneapolis, MN 55413 44.9887 -93.2549

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Neighborhoods: University, Nicollet Island

Hours:

Ground Zero: Thu-Sat 10pm-2am

Front: Thu-Sat 11pm-2am

Parking:

Street

Ground Zero

Ground Zero and the Front

What People Are Saying About Ground Zero

The Editor

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In Short – Music is the order of the evening at this cavernous, industrial-chic space in northeast Minneapolis. National tours and DJs also occasionally hit the stage, playing anything from alternative to classics from the 1950s and '60s. Themes are anything but routine--Thursdays and Saturdays feature voyeuristic "Bondage a Go-Go" parties. Expect to see a young-ish, fashionable crowd enjoying reasonably priced stiff drinks and a constantly hopping dance floor.

3 Star Rating: Average

07/19/09

midnight muse shakedown

by Firebreather at Citysearch

i've been going to ground zero about 20 years now, but will have to switch to chambers because of the bait and switch practices ground zero has lately used for their cover. one recent example: on the midnight muse event on july 17 they charged $12 (over 21) and $14 (under 21) at the door. the show was advertised at $6/$8 (their usual cover) on the city pages web site, the secrets of the city web site, and in print. i was also told over the phone that very afternoon when i called them that it would be $6. i told the cashier girl and the guy stamping hands at the entrance this to no avail, it was gonna be $24 for my girlfiend and i. they were so unapologetic about the shakedown we left on principle

  • Pros: long standing goth club
  • Cons: aften charges higher than advertised at door
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/12/09

Great FOOD!!!

by Cyranolax at Citysearch

The Front for food was great!! The Music was super good!!!! We sat at one of the tables next to the window and it was great. The menu has something for everyone.. The chef come out and talked with us and was very nice!!! Going back!!!!

  • Pros: Good food and Music
4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/17/08

Northeast Neighborhood Oddity

by Prodigalson525 at Citysearch

Imagine an establishment conceived by Anne Rice and Quentin Tarantino and you have Ground Zero. This dark haunt plays great music and serves up moderately priced and well poured drinks by a quick and friendly staff. The clientele is an unusual mix of people - the bulk of which can be best described as former Goth high school kids that have no other outlet now that they are in college...but don't let this deter you.

The 'upstairs' show is quite strange, but the whole experience may be a perfect ending to a pub crawl with the right people.

  • Pros: Friendly Staff, Stiff Drinks
  • Cons: Cover Charge, Eclectic Clientele

The Details on Ground Zero

Know Before You Go:

Nothing is actually whipped during "Bondage a Go Go"--the cheeky S&M scenes are strictly staged.

Category:

Nightclubs, Lounges, Dance Clubs

Payment Methods:

Cash

Bar & Club Type of Music:

Alternative Rock, Funk, Soul & R&B, Hip-Hop & Rap, Electronica

Bar & Club Special Features:

DJ, Smoking Permitted, Live Music, Late-Night Scene

Smoking Permitted:

On the patio

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