Meteor

"A bar that stocks naloxone kits and fentanyl test strips, promoting harm reduction as part of its hospitality approach." - Justine Jones

"This well-loved Minneapolis bar slings inventive cocktails, as well as low-ABV and non-alcoholic drinks, but also deals in some seriously good hot dogs — with a fusion twist. Try the Meteor dog with tangy kimchi mayo and crispy onions; the classic Frank dog with relish, mustard, and sauerkraut; and the Musubio dog with hoisin mayo, pineapple, and togarashi green onions. Its brick walls, Art Deco-style black-and-white floors, and frequent entertainment lineup make it a must-stop in the Cities." - Nina Raemont, Eater Staff

"A long-time dream by local industry vets Robb Jones and Elliot Manthey, Meteor Bar almost didn’t come into fruition because of the pandemic — but it rose again, and three years later is standing strong. Unassuming and comfortable, it’s a popular industry hangout. The drinks are imaginative and complex, changing week to week with the bartenders’ latest obsessions: Recent inventions include a Granny Smith Manhattan and creamy nutmeg, vodka, and oat milk cocktail. Keep an eye on Instagram for fun weekly events." - Eater Staff

"We also tracked the rise and fall and rise again of Meteor Bar, a new dive bar from the superstar talent that was expected to dominate the year, instead they just found new and creative ways to hold on." - Joy Summers

"Meteor Bar, opened by two well-known bartenders, was expected to be the biggest bar opening of 2020, but the pandemic changed everything. Meteor Bar should have been the new spot all the cool kids were cramming into every night in 2020. Located between Minneapolis’s trendy North Loop and Northeast neighborhoods, it was run by two well-known and beloved bartenders making fantastic, straight-forward cocktails for a reasonable price. But when the pandemic worsened and drinking in bars was all but outlawed, the bartenders behind the would-be hit had to figure out a new way to do business." - Joy Summers