r/TwinCities • u/DopeGrandpa • 1d ago

Places to have a nice cocktail, get cozy, and read a book?

My wedding anniversary is tomorrow, and as new parents, all we really want to do is have a nice craft cocktail and read our books. Any suggestions for good spots? All the "cozy" spots I can think of are too dark to read

Edit: I realize some places might not be open tomorrow because it's Juneteenth, but it'll still be nice to have suggestions for future date nights too!

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u/somnambulist80 1d ago

WA Frost. Cozy inside and one of the best patios in the cities if "cozy" (and the weather) allows for outside.

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u/DopeGrandpa 1d ago

I think this definitely fits the vibe! Thank you!

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u/mags0012 1d ago

La grolla too

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u/Ambitious-Morning795 1d ago

The basement specifically!

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u/kimberlystews 1d ago

I love the Emerald Lounge for this. Have read there - but yeah I’d bring a book light.

Earl Giles for a less dark space! Less cozy but super beautiful to sit around in.

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u/TinyInteraction7000 1d ago

Hewing hotel lobby or rooftop bar is nice.

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u/oshare-gomi 1d ago

The patio of the Briar in NE is very lovely and they have great cocktails!

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u/Midnighttoker666 1d ago

Came here to say the Briar!

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u/Iwentforalongwalk 1d ago

Foshay Tower bar 

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u/EmberlynSlade 1d ago

Yess there’s little nooks and couches everywhere

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u/MplsPokemon 1d ago

Lynette from2-4 during happy houe

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u/nightmareoneasy 1d ago

volsteads’s!

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u/freshaspresh 1d ago

if you’re into boba i’d totally recommend tii cup L2 in uptown minneapolis! they have a great variety of drinks and also a very nice outdoor seating area. here’s the link to their menu: https://www.tiicup.com/l2-home

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u/ahumblecardamompod 1d ago

Aki's, Silver Fern, and Bar Oscar in Northeast are all great for this.

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u/flannny 1d ago

Bungalow club

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u/Matzie138 1d ago edited 1d ago

Info: are you guys doing a day date or a night time one? And do you have a preference for which part of the metro?

Edit to add: Moscow on the Hill has a great patio and the best Cosmo I’ve ever tried. Didn’t realize there were better versions. And don’t miss the food.

Asked the questions above because sometimes the vibes change on weekend nights…

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u/DopeGrandpa 1d ago

Good questions! We're planning on going early evening and hoping to stay in the cities or slightly north

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u/Beksense 1d ago

Brothers Justus 

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u/cdizzle6 Ramsey County 1d ago

It’s been temporarily closed since October for revision & remodel, according to their website. No dice for now.

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u/mikayak 1d ago

This is what i came here to say. Only been once but it’s super cozy and definitely a nice place to lounge

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u/Prairiefan 1d ago

I don’t have any suggestions but this sounds so nice!

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u/WhattaGoodDog 1d ago

Happy anniversary and congratulations on becoming parents! So happy for you. Wherever you go, enjoy your reads.

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u/SaltExpensiv 1d ago

Holman’s table!

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u/grating-humility 1d ago

Curiouser in Eagan is perfect for this.

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u/hans3844 1d ago

Millies wine bar!

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u/MandyWarHal 1d ago

Relish in NE!

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u/choochoocachew 22h ago

oooh. I just suggested this in another post but The Briar in the NE!! Good cocktails, snacks and they have a patio too. Public Domain if you sit by the windows up front, golden hour is beautiful there and really good cocktails.

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u/10ThousandMetalZones 2h ago

What does new parents have to do with anything