Restaurants

The Depot Tavern

Before becoming a cornerstone of the national music scene and a Twin Cities cultural landmark, First Avenue was an art deco style Greyhound bus station built in 1937 called The Depot. In June 2010, the historic downtown Minneapolis nightclub opened The Depot Tavern, a new bar and restaurant next door to the 7th St Entry. Walls adorned with concert photography spanning the club’s 40-year history, and featuring live video feeds from both the Mainroom and the Entry on multiple widescreen televisions, The Depot Tavern is an exciting addition to the First Avenue family. Stop by for a bite and a drink before the show (or the game).

The Depot Tavern next to First Avenue and 7th St Entry in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Hours

  • Open at 4PM, Wednesday through Saturday, plus:
  • Open at 4PM (Sunday through Tuesday) on days with shows in the First Avenue Mainroom, or on days with MN Twins / Lynx / Timberwolves evening home games 
  • Open 1 hour prior to gametime for MN Twins / Lynx / Timberwolves early home games 
Please note the Depot's kitchen closes at:
10PM  Sunday through Thursday (when open) 
11PM  Wednesday / Thursday (during Mainroom shows) 
12AM  Friday / Saturday

Menu

Click here to see the current Depot Tavern menu (PDF)

Ticket Sales

Tickets for shows presented by First Avenue are available for purchase in-person at The Depot Tavern during operating hours.

COVID-19 Precautions

The Depot Tavern is following all health and safety best practices, including increased cleanings at tables and busy areas.

Masks are optional at this time, in accordance with MN statutes. Masks are available for purchase on site, and multiple sanitizer stations will be available throughout the restaurant.

Each table will have QR codes to access menus from your phone.

Turf Club

Located in St. Paul’s Midway neighborhood, the Turf Club offers food service during shows, available starting as soon as doors are open for events. Click below to see what’s currently on the menu.

Turf Club Menu

Wrestaurant at the Palace

Photo by Darin Kamnetz
Photo by Darin Kamnetz
Photo by Darin Kamnetz
Photo by Darin Kamnetz

Palace Theatre, the live music and event venue in downtown Saint Paul, is partnering with the crew behind Wrecktangle Pizza to present a new concept, Wrestaurant at the Palace.

Concertgoers, residents, and the downtown Saint Paul workforce can look forward to a new neighborhood eatery. Palace Theatre, which is co-operated by First Avenue and Jam Productions, selected notable GMA’s Ultimate Pizza™ innovators, Wrecktangle Pizza, to develop this all-new dining destination.

Wrestaurant at the Palace offers classic Wrecktangle pizzas, sandwiches, and slices while introducing new dishes and a distinctive cocktail menu. A slice window features quick order and grab-and-go items, and the full-service dine-in restaurant and 40-seat bar highlights Wrestaurant at the Palace’s full menu.

Wrestaurant at the Palace also sells tickets for First Avenue concerts and events in-person during operating hours.