Entry No. 2 — the Minneapolis file — filed under: speakeasy

Anoka Hardware Store

Disguised as a vintage hardware store with a token display of tools in the entryway, this hidden lounge is accessed through a heavy 150-pound sliding door down a red-lit alley. Guests must provide a secret password texted to them on the day of their reservation to gain entry.

The move: Snag a reservation for a Wednesday night to enjoy their legendary $6 Old Fashioneds, featuring rotating mid-range whiskeys and a fancy Luxardo cherry, while listening to live jazz.

• 📍 Anoka, MN
• 💸 $$
• ⚡ Up for anything
• 🌗 Indoors

Where: 201 Jackson St #101, Anoka, MN 55303

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.

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Further reading: Official site

last checked: 2026-07-21