Thrifty Hipster

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User Rating:

2.8 out of 5 (from 21 users)

Address:

318 1st Ave N
Minneapolis

Tel:

(612) 338-8100

Parking:

pay lot

Outdoor Seating:

none

Smoke Level:

none - ordinance

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Fine Line ($$)

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Upcoming Events
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+ Kele (of Block Party)

Sun, 9/12 | 8:00 PM

$20

+ Hayes Carll

Wed, 9/15 | 7:00 PM

$16

+ Gear Daddies

Fri, 9/17 | 9:00 PM

$31

+ Dust Bunnies Reunion Show

Sat, 9/18 | 9:00 PM

$15

Average User Rating: 2.8 out of 5 (from 21 users)

The Fine Line is one of the most variant of all places. What I mean is, you can either have a blast or it will be a bust. Somewhat newly remodled after a fire that put the Fine Line out of business, The Fine Line boasts huge musical line-ups at only slightly inflated prices. However, they can't really be blamed for that, it is a VERY intimate setting to see a show. The acoustics are well done, lights are pretty good, and acts usually get the crowd riled up.

There is a dancing area up front, but if you want to just hang back, there are tables behind, and if you get there early enough, tables on the 2nd floor balcony- the best place to see the show.

Drinks are usually pretty expensive and they mostly sell bottled beer. However, you can usually offset the high drink prices with cheaper admission usually found on the street or with a student ID. Overall, the crowd is dependent on the act, but usually everyone is friendly and service is timely.

THRIFTY TIP- Order Miller Taps, they're always $3

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I saw the Stray Cats here a little while back. Really cool venue for a show like that. It's also the only time I've been here. Beer was expensive, so that stunk. If you're just going to see music, it's awesome, but if you wanna get drunk, not so awesome.

-- Lindz gave this bar a 3 out of 5 at 13:29 06.09.09

nice stage for venues. I was there on a monday for a show and they had 2-4-1 cocktails. Unfortunately the drinks tasted like they split the vodka of one drink into two. very weak! very sad! And what's up with the 80's banquet chairs? Get some real furniture!!

-- mac gave this bar a 2 out of 5 at 23:15 01.27.09

I was in town for a show last weekend that I was looking forward to for months. Throughout the evening I was told to move four different times from where I was standing. Every time I was told to move, within five minutes someone else would stand there without any issue. During shows they have tables that are pretty close to the stage and apparently you can't stand near them.... or I can't. I eventually just stood by the entrance. It seems like bartenders and servers in Minneapolis just plain hates their job lately. Fine Line still has one of, if not the best sound balance in the city.

-- Dave gave this bar a 2 out of 5 at 14:14 11.25.08

i am pretty sure this place has fake liquor. no way the grey goose martini i ordered was real. bartender tried to convince me it was but it tasted horrible

-- Maria gave this bar a 1 out of 5 at 22:14 11.06.08

Fine Line has 2-4-1 drinks Tuesday nights. Good venue for an intimate show unless the crowd chatters too much or the band plays softly.

-- tricky gave this bar a 4 out of 5 at 11:41 04.01.08

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