Parking and Dining Guide for the Snow Queen
Ballet Co.Laboratory is thrilled you are joining us for the stage premiere of the original sparkling holiday production, The Snow Queen. For your convenience, we have assembled a few resources as your plan your trip to downtown Minneapolis this weekend. See below for additional parking and transit information, as well as some suggestions to grab a bite or drink around the show.
Enjoy the performance!
Parking
LOOP Butler Park open-air parking lot: on the corner of 1st Avenue and 6th Street (entrances on both 1st Avenue and 6th Street) directly behind The Cowles Center. Prices vary, see website.
City Center Ramp: after 4pm $6
Minneapolis Central Library: after 3pm any day and weekends $5
LaSalle Court Ramp: after 4pm and all-day Saturday and Sunday $6
Park and Shop: after 4pm and all day Sunday $7
Metered street parking is also available.
Public Transportation
The MetroTransit Light Rail Station nearest The Cowles Center is the Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue Station. Take either the METRO Blue or METRO Green Lines, and then proceed one half-block southwest on Hennepin Avenue. The Cowles Center is located on the corner of Hennepin Avenue and 6th Street. For more information or to find your closest bus stop, visit metrotransit.org.
Restaurants/Bars
Tom's Watch Bar - Sports bar serving a selection of burgers, sandwiches, wings, and more.
Gluek's Restaurant & Bar - Bustling, old-world beer hall in an 1855 warehouse where German beers go with diverse pub eats.
Kieran's Irish Pub - Upbeat, old-fashioned & family-friendly bar offering draft beers, pub fare & live Irish music.
Murray's - Classic upscale steakhouse serving prime cuts & signature cocktails in stylish surrounds since 1946.
The Loon Cafe - Chili is the star of the pub-grub menu at this lively, casual sports bar with a happy hour.
The Oceanaire Seafood Room - High-end chain offering seafood, steaks & a deep wine list in sophisticated but lively environs.
Fogo de Chao - Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.
The Capital Grille - Outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby, refined setting.
CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar (LaSalle Plaza - Minneapolis) - Bustling contemporary hangout featuring an eclectic mix of American fare & sushi.
The Nicollet Diner - Always-open eatery & malt shop preparing anytime breakfast staples, burgers, shakes & sandwiches.
Barrio - Modern Latin American tapas & tacos, plus a large tequila list & cocktails, served in stylish digs.
Hard Times Cafe - Worker-owned eatery with a punk-rock atmosphere serving vegan & vegetarian fare at almost all hours.
The News Room - Spacious upscale eatery offers eclectic American fare & drinks amid sports TV & news-themed decor.
Red Rabbit Minneapolis - Rustic-chic spot pairing craft cocktails & wine with pizzas, pastas, oysters & Italian small plates.
Bar La Grassa - Acclaimed Italian eatery presenting pastas, small plates & a long wine list in a bustling space.
NOLO's Kitchen & Bar - American comfort food served in sleek digs upstairs, with bites & beers in the downstairs bar.
Cafes
Hark! Cafe - Minneapolis’ first 100% plant-based and gluten-free restaurant, open for takeout, delivery and dine-in.
Caribou Coffee - Coffeehouse chain serving signature drinks, mochas & lattes, plus coffee & breakfast.
Spyhouse Coffee - Bustling cafe serving up house-roasted coffee & baked goods in a stylish, rustic venue.