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Billy After Dark, Minneapolis, MN

Billy After Dark

4.7
4.7
172 Reviews
$30 and under
Speakeasy

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
“Our Cocktail Philosophy”

Billy After Dark cocktails are inspired by the twenty-four micro-seasons that define the flow of life in Japan. Enter a world where you are brought back to your best memories. Reminding you of that the feel & flow from each one.
Perfected classics like the Manhattan and Negroni, riffs on some of Japan’s most beloved cocktails such as the Whisky Highball, and even alcohol-free drinks influenced by ingredients such as yuzu, and umé round out the collection. Through all of this, we want everyone to indulge in enjoyable recollections of the past with our entire cocktail menu being named after great albums from the 90’s & 2000’s.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Speakeasy, Creative Japanese, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 6:00 pm–10:45 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (612) 886-5667
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 172 people are saying

Billy After Dark reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Hot spot

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Lively

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Ambience

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Hot spot

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Billy After Dark offers a captivating cocktail lounge experience with "amazing drinks," a "delightful ambiance," and a "fun, high-quality experience." The creatively named cocktails are tailored to personal tastes, and the "electric vibe" is perfect for intimate nights or group celebrations. Reservations are recommended for this "hidden gem."

172 Reviews
  1. Samantha

    Minneapolis5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I was excited to try this place because I heard good reviews but I probably won’t be back. We had a reservation and were a few minutes late, I called ahead to let them know, and then we had to stand in the narrow hallway for about ten minutes before they sat us. We booked a table but had to sit at the bar which was fine because we probably had more room anyway. We ordered sushi and someone just dropped it off and walked away without asking if we needed anything. We had no napkins, utensils or chopsticks so we sat there quite a while waiting. Then we were told we were given the wrong sushi and we could eat the one they gave us if we wanted for free but ours was on the way. We were also told the sushi comes with 6-8 pieces, this came with 5. So we ate the sushi that had been brought because we were starving. Then it was probably at least 30 minutes later when the waitress came back and asked us if we wanted anything else. I said we never got the sushi we ordered. She said the one they gave us was the sushi we ordered!! It didn’t seem like it was! We were really confused why we only got five pieces, why were we told we didn’t get the right sushi and then the same person said we did and they made a mistake telling us we didn’t. So if that was the case why didn’t they come back to clarify? The entire experience was just confusing. The ambiance was cool but the experience wasn’t enough to make me want to return. At least they comped the sushi, still confused if it was the one we ordered or not.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server (Jack?) was extremely accommodating and made our birthday celebration so special! We had the best time, delicious food, and those damn hi chew shots 😍😍

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service and food with the great music made date night amazing!

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  4. Maria

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Billie's was a fun unique experience, great food and service. I will be back soon and make sure to get a reservation since it was BUSY.

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  5. Jennifer VIP

    Minneapolis33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were excellent. Too loud for a week night biz drink .

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  6. Katie

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Billy’s after dark was a total vibe. The food was exceptional if you want a little bite to eat paired with their amazing craft cocktails. I absolutely loved the music. The service was top tier. I will definitely be back!

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  7. Justin

    Minneapolis1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Only had one drink, waited 40 minutes for them to arrive. Got up and sought out the waitress. “Sorry bar got behind. They’ll be right out.”

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  8. Emily

    Minneapolis1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    BAD actually felt like a speakeasy! The bathrooms are (oddly) a must-see; great photo opp. The drinks were creative & good so would go again! My only negative was having a reservation but then being escorted to a back room that has a completely different vibe from the front/main area. That was disappointing.

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  9. Malik

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks amazing good people around That we didn’t know Service top tier

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  10. Kandace

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing, and the food & drinks absolutely fantastic! Best sushi we've had!

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Billy After Dark is rated 4.7 stars by 172 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today
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116 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Downtown / North Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 6:00 pm–10:45 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:45 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Speakeasy, Creative Japanese, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
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