Welcome to Dashfire's Elusive Cocktail Room
Dashfire's Elusive Cocktail Room, nestled in the heart of Northeast Minneapolis, redefines the cocktail experience with its unique blend of innovation and craftsmanship. Famed for distilling its spirits on-site, this intimate lounge boasts an inviting Mid-Century Modern ambiance, perfect for savoring artisanal cocktails like the Rhubbin' Elbows and the iconic Old Fashioned. Customers rave about the friendly service, delectable flavors, and the exciting option to participate in taste tests, giving them a stake in the cocktail creations. With its cozy vibe, creative hand pies, and a selection of canned cocktails, Dashfire promises an unforgettable drinking adventure for all enthusiasts.
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1620 Central Ave NE Ste 152 Dock #10, Minneapolis, MN 55413, United States Hotline: +1 612-354-3021
Welcome to Dashfire's Elusive Cocktail Room, an enchanting venue nestled away at 1620 Central Ave NE Ste 152, Dock #10 in the heart of Minneapolis. This innovative cocktail sanctuary invites patrons to indulge in a sensory journey that intertwines carefully crafted cocktails with the allure of a cozy yet vibrant atmosphere.
As you step inside, the Mid-Century Modern décor, coupled with an industrial warehouse vibe, instantly sets the stage for a memorable experience. The ambiance is warm and inviting, perfectly suited for couples, friends, or solo adventurers seeking a taste of something extraordinary. Customers like Chris Myers rave about the “super sexy spot,” highlighting the elegant design and exceptional service that immediately draws you in.
At Dashfire's, the cocktails are the true stars of the show. Guests can savor an array of inventive concoctions such as the Tongue Hug, Spanish Gin & Tonic, and the delightfully whimsical The Whole Banana. Each drink is a reflection of the bar's commitment to quality, with all spirits distilled on-site, ensuring fresh and bold flavors in each sip. Jordan Cole praises the delightful cocktails and friendly bartenders, emphasizing that “you do NOT want to sleep on this place!”
- Signature Cocktails: Must-tries include the Old Fashioned, which numerous patrons have declared one of the best they’ve ever tasted.
- Cocktail Flights: Experience a range of flavors with the Old Fashioned Flight or explore various spirits in a unique Flight of Spirit.
- Hand Pies: Complement your drinks with a selection of savory hand pies that patrons like Andrey Ablamunets call a “clutch little snack” between cocktails.
Guests are not just customers here; they are participants in an ongoing craft. With activities like cocktail tasting flights and opportunities to provide feedback, every visit feels uniquely engaging—a sentiment echoed by Kristina Kallio, who was drawn back for what she describes as wonderfully flavored drinks at reasonable prices.
The experience is not just about the drinks; it's also about the people and the passion behind the bar. Jeff Rogers, a knowledgeable and friendly manager, exemplifies the customer-first mentality. Patrons repeatedly express how valued they feel, contributing to the bar’s warm community atmosphere. As Brad Mennicke notes, "the ambiance is great, and the cocktails are balanced and inventive," a perfect mix that makes Dashfire's a must-visit.
Finding your way here may require a bit of exploration—enter through Dock 10 or the Tattersall door—but it’s this hint of adventure that enhances the unique experience. As Linda McLoon highlights, the hidden charm of Dashfire's makes it a delightful "drinking adventure" worth every moment.
In summary, Dashfire's Elusive Cocktail Room is not just a bar; it's an experience that combines exquisite cocktails, inviting ambiance, and a nurturing community. Whether you're drawn to the genius of their Rhubbin' Elbows cocktail or the ethereal charm of their hand pies, this cocktail room promises to be a memorable destination for all cocktail lovers.
Super sexy spot. Sat at the bar for 2 hours on opening night. Service was great, cocktails were delicious, and the decor is beautifully done Mid-Century Modern within an industrial warehouse. Will definitely be back. The Old Fashioned was one of the best cocktails I’ve ever had. It’s amazing to know they distill all of their spirits on premise. Can’t wait to go back, bring friends, and try more of their cocktails.
An absolutely fabulous cocktail lounge, and fun experience! Our cocktails were absolutely delightful and the bartenders were so friendly and had divine suggestions. Do NOT sleep on this place!
I really enjoyed the Elusive Dashfire cocktail room. The ambiance is great, and the cocktails are balanced and inventive. Looking forward to going back and trying new things! I also love their canned cocktails, the old fashioned is legit pour from the can ready to drink.
This cocktail room is a great addition to Northeast Minneapolis. The smaller bar pumps out beautiful drinks quickly with tons of spaces for people and groups to sit. I loved all the unique spirits they make here. It's definitely a must visit when you're in the area!
Cozy cocktail lounge with an MCM feel and delicious cocktails. Rubbin Elbows was my favorite. They distill their own liquor, can premix cocktails, bottle multi variety of bitters. Super casual spot with really friendly bar staff. The awesome kicker, their hand pies are a clutch little snack in between cocktails. Follow the purple light.
My New favorite place! I recently stumbled upon this place after visiting two other local bars! This place is totally up my alley and I came right back the following weekend. I love the flavors of the drinks. My ultimate favorite flavor is banana and they have a drink called the whole banana. All the drinks have a wonderful palette of flavors! Our second time going we invited friends to join us and they were impressed also. They also mentioned the prices of drinks. Most are 11 or 13 I call this a great price! I’m often paying 15 or so for a drink! Elusive also has bitters, drinks, and other things available for purchase just not the drinking glasses. I tried and got denied! Jeff the manager is amazing! He has been friendly, and a very good worker and you can tell he really loves/values his customers. I highly suggest the lavender rhubarb hand pie. It is divine and one of a kind! The vibe inside is so nice too. Dimmed lighting which creates a mellow vibe. The interior design and decorations create a modern feel. I had to ask about the gold dish placements on the tables (that we had fun balancing things on) and what they are for. The intent was to put nuts in them, which I kinda figured. They decided against that to protect the people with nut allergies, which again you can tell the customers are at the core of their hearts. They do something a little different here that I haven't seen at any other bar establishment. When your order is complete they yell out your name for you to come to pick it up at the bar. Thank you, Jeff and all staff who attend to me and make it such a wonderful experience.
I love this place! Chill vibe with unique and impressive drinks. I enjoyed participating in the experiment, so my input matters. The bartenders are on point. I asked them for recommendations and to surprise me with something berry, and they did not disappoint!
We arrived early on a Saturday evening to try the cocktails at the new Dashfire tasting room. You may already be familiar with the Dashfire bitters, which have been available at area liqueur stores for quite a while. They have expanded into spirits, to include two gins, a sage-infused gin, and a number of flavors of liqueurs. We, of course, sat at the bar. After a discussion with Jeff Rogers, former beverage manager for Jester Concepts, now Brand Ambassador and cocktail room manager, I opted for their Spanish gin and tonic... pomegranates arils and not at all sweet Q tonic made for a lovely drink way better than the usual version of this cocktail. My husband was told that the Rhubbin' Elbows was great, so he ordered it. It was an interesting cocktail using bourbon orange liqueur, an alcohol-free vermouth, and the nice touch of a scorched orange peel. He thought it had a good flavor but was a bit sweet for his taste. He next opted for their cocktail of the week, which was quite good. Jeff is super knowledgeable, and we had a great conversation with him and owner Lee Egbert. I really like gin, and so got the gin flight plus a survey for me to give them my opinion about them. I LOVED having this opportunity. I really loved the sage infusion gin...very smooth. I found their dry gin very 'hot', that is alcohol forward. Their house gin was more balanced, at least for my palate. The women next to me were drinking old fashioned cocktails and also rating them! So have a nice cocktail, participate in 'market research, and have fun all at the same time. Elusive is a bit hard to find. Google maps sends you to Dock 12, but you really need to enter through Dock 10 and walk the very long corridor to the tasting room. Otherwise you can enter through the Tattersall door and then immediately leave at the back right, walk down the hall, turn left and walk until you see the sign...... It is in the Thorp Building, and the address is 1620 Central Avenue NE in Minneapolis. I should also add that they are selling a lot of canned cocktails, presumably at liqueur stores... interesting business model. Have fun! It is a drinking adventure.