Best Twin Cities Hotel Bars
The Living Room at W Hotel Foshay
821 Marquette Avenue S
Minneapolis, Minn. 55402
(612) 215-3700
www.whotels.com
With it's sleek décor, low-lighting and art-deco sofas, the Living Room brings a touch of the cosmopolitan to the Twin Cities. Come for the $5 happy hour, grab a sofa near the open fireplace or dance the night away to the after hours DJ. Hours: Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Cosmos at Graves 601 Hotel
601 1st Avenue N
Minneapolis, MN 55467
(612) 312-1168
www.cosmosrestaurant.com
Finding Cosmos is half the challenge (it's located on the fourth floor, accessible via elevator from the hotel lobby). Deciding what to eat or drink is the other. Best known for decadent desserts and amazing martinis, Cosmos does not disappoint no matter what you choose. Hours: Monday through Sunday, 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
w xyz bar at Aloft Hotel
900 Washington Avenue S
Minneapolis, Minn. 55415
(612) 455-8400
www.starwoodhotels.com/alofthotels
Tucked away in the trendy Mill District, the w xyz bar is known as the best place to go for a pre-theater snack or drink. It's also gaining a reputation as a great place to go to hear live music and local DJs. If you're lucky, you might even spot a local celebrity or athlete. Hours: Monday through Sunday, 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Zahtar by Fhima at The Grand Hotel
615 2nd Avenue S, 2nd Floor
Minneapolis, Minn. 55402
(612) 752-9595
www.zahtarbyfhima.com
The motto at Zahtar is "Fuel the body. Feed the soul." With his twist on modern American cuisine with Mediterranean flair, chef David Fhima does just that. Come for the sushi, but be sure and try the sake. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
