Skaalvenn Distillery & Cocktail Lounge

Skaalvenn Distillery & Cocktail Lounge is a Japanese-inspired cocktail bar located at 8601 73rd Avenue North in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, just outside Minneapolis. This unique venue combines craft distilling with an intimate cocktail lounge experience, producing house-made spirits including Vodka, Yuzu Gin, Rums, Aquavit, and Habanero Rum exclusively available in Minnesota since 2014. The establishment prioritizes quality over quantity, emphasizing craft techniques and curated Japanese aesthetics to deliver what locals describe as one of the Twin Cities' most distinctive bar experiences. Operating Thursday through Saturday with themed events like Tiki Thursdays featuring 20% off classic cocktails and weekly tiki specials, Skaalvenn offers reservations through Exploretock as the venue frequently books weeks in advance. The intimate setting showcases Minnesota-made spirits in an elegantly curated Japanese-inspired ambiance, creating a memorable cocktail destination that celebrates both regional craft production and global cultural influences.