We visited the Prohibition bar on a Saturday. We arrived just after opening and were excited to have a view of Downtown Minneapolis. Our visit quickly turned into a bucket of disappointments. The pictures you see on the website show a nice view, but what the pictures don't show you is that there are only a handful of tables that have a view. Most people coming here will not get a seat with a view! It's a really poorly designed space. Yes, we understand this is a historic building that probably has restrictions, but there is a reason they don't show you full pictures of the space on the website. And there is so much wasted space there. Half of the floor is taken up by private party rooms. I'm guessing those have a great view! Also, the place smelled musty and wasn't the type of clean you'd expect if you are paying for high-end cocktails at $17-$21 each. The bar itself is tiny, with 5 stools at it. We came off the elevator and the crowd at the bar was 4 or 5 people deep. Fun! Then you basically make a turn from the elevator and wander around with everyone else trying to find a view. Good luck! You're better off with the view from your hotel room. We found a cold drafty corner with 2 chairs. No view, just dark paneling, a cracked mirror on the mirrored post and fruit flies. Yum! Our first server was very nice. A+ for her. The second server acted pissed because we asked for our check. We lied and said everything was great, so she had nothing to throw the RBF at us about. Yeah, do better. We're done here. Note: We are always very kind to service workers. Our drinks arrived and they were cloyingly sweet and not well-balanced at all. My drink had a mint garnish, but it was floppy old mint that should've been tossed out 2 days earlier. It wouldn't have been sold in a store and it smelled like cat piss. Hey kids, wonder where you got the fruit flies! Rotten mint is neat! The only thing that could save this bar is the view, but sadly you'll pay $17-$21 for a poor cocktail, rotten garnish, fruit flies and only a view of confused people packed together and wondering where the hell the view of downtown is. Avoid this dump. There are much better bars in downtown Minneapolis. They clearly don't care. Why should you?

Great views, employees were very nice, drinks were top notch and fresh. Food can be ordered of the Manny's menu. Great selection and decent prices relative to the venue.

Wife ordered a martini and I got an old fashioned. Martini was fine, and it better be for $22 before tax and tip. The $17 old fashioned tasted like it was from a cocktail mix with added simple syrup, literally undrinkable. If the owners are wondering why it was empty on a Saturday night, prices comparable to Manhattan and cocktails that taste embarrassing might have something to do with it.

If you're staying here you have to check this bar out. Authentic prohibition vibes and details. We all ordered the drink "The Verbena" and I can honestly say it's the most interesting thing I have ever drank. It's an experience unlike any other (ask the bartender to explain it).

Located on the 27th floor of the W hotel this cocktail lounge is a great place for drinks after work. Multiple areas to sit with a group of just as a couple. Craft cocktail menu.

Very cool place that has a great vibe. Definitely a venue I would come back to and bring friends!

Met a friend for a couple of cocktails. They were beautifully presented and tasted wonderful! We also enjoyed a couple of apps. The steamed buns were perfect, the beef was tender and the buns soft. The calamari was just OK.

Prohibition has a welcoming atmosphere. Stepping off the elevator you immediately feel a classy and cool vibe... it's the perfect noise level, lighting, and seating setup. The views are amazing. Make sure to try many of the drinks; the bartenders are usually incredibly nice and helpful.

Got in after a late flight to be pleasantly surprise that W had a cool bar on the 27th floor. Walked around the bar and noticed nice quiet chairs - a plus for introvert. Came up to bar to order a beer and waitress handed me a can. I was like ‘a can?’ … the good news is other patrons had their drinks in appropriate containers so it may have just been me LOL

Very neat bar located on the 27th floor. Interesting seating options; including tables & chairs, couches and even a bed!

We enjoyed the experience. We wanted fancy drinks and apps in a unique space, and this met our expectatons. Recommend you arrive early, as there are no reservations so finding a spot after 6pm may be impossible. The cocktails were expensive, but they were well done. Beer menu was pretty good. Small plates were delicious.

Amazing place for drinks and a view of Minneapolis! Appitisers were great also...Try the beef skewers. Its like you are visiting a modern version of the 1920's!! Cheers

Visited the 27th floor; good views. Stopped in on the first floor for Happy Hour. Cozy couches and fire table.

Great view. Great drinks. Great vibe. Wonderful food. Service is top notch

Great views, if you can find a way to the observation deck on 30. Solid wine selection and really good cocktails - get the Wamma Smash. But with no food menu, this is a one-sided spot. Good sitting room. And worth a stop, but not a stay.

Great spot drinks and food! Really enjoy this place every time I come, everyone I bring also loves it! Look around, don’t just sit at the bar there’s really nice rooms and view.

Cocktails, food, and quite a view. I always recommend my friends/take them here for the view because it's pretty sick getting drinks on the 27th floor of a building. They offer food as well as drinks, and it's a great place to catch up with friends or a date night.

Poor drinks for extremely high prices. My drink tasted like a Christmas tree if it were juiced. Jealous of the dude next to me with the coors light. DJ made it feel like a club which is great if you’re into that, but can’t enjoy a drink when you’re yelling to the person next to you

This is definitely NOT a speakeasy as advertised on websites. The experience was lackluster and the drinks way overpriced. $17 for an old fashioned made from eagle rare is ridiculous. If you’re staying at the hotel it’s a fun experience but I wouldn't recommend a trip just to go there.

Great drinks. Very well crafted and loved learning the history of the building while talking to the bartenders. Found this place on accident while looking for a cigar lounge. Was not unpleased even though they don't have cigars.

This bar is very cozy with a nice fireplace! They also have couches around which is nice for a group of people. Drinks are very good. I tried food twice and was ok, but later knew by Dylan “a server” that I can order from Manny’s Steakhouse menu, which is also part of the W Hotel (that I was staying in). Manny’s steak was great, and was a huge portion. I liked the service Dylan provided, he was very friendly, nice to offer different options than the digital menu, and very attentive. Definitely a nice place to try!

This place used to be a lot better, with a cool lounge feel to it. Now it’s mostly high tops and the only lounge furniture left is uncomfortable with no views. Drinks are good but very expensive. The blackberry one is a standout. The space is still cool, up high in the Foshay, but I don’t see a reason to go back here with no comfortable place to sit. Prohibition has a feeling of being neglected for about a decade, similar to the rest of the W. Shame because if it weren’t, the place would be a favorite.

Stopped by for a few drinks after dinner and couldn’t have been more impressed! The drinks, the views, and the service were top of the line. Dylan was a phenomenal host and I’ll definitely be back soon!

Fantastic view, and creative drink menu. Give the Verbena a try, it's one of the more unique cocktails I've ever had!

Super amazing speakeasy on the top floor! Amazing view and super pro staff. High class.

Traveling for work and came across this hidden gem that is attached to Manny's Steakhouse. When the wait for Manny's was over an hour, we were invited to walk next door, sit wherever, and still order off of Manny's entire menu. The bar was beautiful and the lounge, where we ate, had large velvet sofas that were extremely comfortable. Dylan was our server and he was FANTASTIC! All of his recommendations were spot on for our palate. My only reason for giving our overall experience a 4 and not a 5, is that our steak had a seafood taste like it was cooked on the same grill that they had just prepared a seafood option. Will definitely return next time I'm in Minneapolis just to have Dylan as our server and see what's new that he recommends on the menu.

The drinks and service were great. I liked the cocktail lounge atmosphere and I would highly recommend stopping in for at least one drink.

Great views and a good amount of open tables and seats considering how small and busy it was. Bar service and drinks were on point but our bartender was a bit slow. That statement is not necessarily a bad thing, it was just a very long but worthwhile wait.

Fantastic! Love the service, drinks and the views!

Music didn't fit the vibe. Drinks and atmosphere are great!

Wonderful experience! I love the atmosphere and the intimacy here, Friendly staff. Great drinks and views of the city!

Celebrating a birthday here is a very cool experience. The drinks are expensive but worth it for a celebration. Loved the atmosphere.