The Fine Line Music Cafe Review

Fine Line Music Cafe is awesome! It has a cool, intimate vibe and features a variety of shows and events for any audience. Friendly and efficient staff makes for a pleasurable experience to enjoy your favorite show. Highly recommend!

Great venue. Close & intimate with the bands on stage.

I love this venue! It is a great small/medium size with good sound. I've always had a great time here and will keep coming back. Mix drinks are CRAZY strong so watch out.

Great venue. Very friendly staff with great drink specials!

Fine line is an intimate venue that has options for everyone. If you love being in the crowd, downstairs is for you. But if you need a break, there's a great bar and balcony upstairs with a sweet view. We saw Mewithoutyou last week and it was a great show. Clarity of sound, speed of getting through ticketing and reasonably priced drinks.

One of the best sounding venues of this size with a fantastic layout.

These guys suck. The venue is cool, but they force you to do a $3 coat check. We were at a sold-out concert and they only had 1 person working at the coat check, so it took 90 min to get our coats back after the show was over. It sad NOTHING anywhere on the tickets about there being a mandatory coat check either. I don't think I'll be attending another show here.

Left my Id there and couldn't get it back for over 4 days because they weren't open and were unwilling to do ANYTHING to help me out. Only been here once, I will only say bad things about this place moving forward. Absolutely unbelievable.

*update* after the bad review they righted this through excellent service and response. Listening and reacting was as much as I could hope for and they came through!

Perfect experience if it weren't for the audio cutting out sometimes at the concert. Poor performers :(

Very cool venue. Able to get very close to the stage, felt intimate. They had a drink special for the concert.

Getting better with the First Ave money machine behind it. Beer is too expensive though.

On Saturday, BSM had its Prom at Fine Line Music Cafe. The all-you-can-eat Pasta Buffet had such limited quantities of "cold" food, they ordered Dominos-like Pizza to be delivered. It took over two hours for everyone to get their "cold" food. The red pasta sauce tasted like ketchup. Prom night dancing was delayed for 2 hours, since dinner was not finished and the tables on the dance floor could not be cleared.

At $130/couple tickets, one would not expect poor food, poor service, and a forgettable experience.

If you want a poorly run event with terrible food, have a private party at the Fine Line Music Cafe.

Not a large venue, but very clean and spacious! Was impressed by the architecture. The music wasn't very loud, but that might be fine for others.

Attended The Hu performance 9/11/19. Things were wonderful until "stage crashers" appeared just as the band started playing. Crashers were a "drunk" couple. Male spilled drink on others' feet as a way to get people to step back and allow couple to move in. They claimed they were trying to get closer to family. The situation became confrontational when they continued to force their way to the stage by grabbing shoulders and arms of people in front saying people should make room for them. There was a moment when hitting could have taken place but others began shouting at them to knock it off. When there wasn't enough room for them to do their dancing, they yelled at the people directly behind them to get their elbows our of their backs and to let them enjoy the performance. The female continually fell into others around her which distracted people from the performance, holding her phone in the air preventing others from seeing, and eventually fell on the floor. Several times during the performance, the male held up an upside down Canadian flag with "Colonialism" on it preventing people from seeing the band and yelling political Native American language. This behavior occurred through the entire performance, ruining the experience for those around the couple. Despite the obvious disruption in the crowd and flag waving that a business of this type should be able to handle, there was no sense of a business security and if there was security, it was not in control/aware of the situation. I wouldn't recommend this venue and I won't patronize the business again based on this experience.

saw emily kings show here. great crowd, upstairs with chairs and tables, lower level that didn t get to crowded and great atmosphere. really nice waitstaff but a little slow at the doo r getting people in from the cold.

Well-managed. Drinks were a little weak unless you order a double

Acoustics are perfect. Not too loud not unsatisfyingly to soft. NMA was great. Bartender was also right on my elbow if I ever needed a drink. One of the best in the city for a small venue.

Really personable staff, clean venue, great drinks from the bar. The Rooam app for drink ordering is incredibly useful. Awesome place to hear music

Zero good experiences here except for the bands. I've seen them kick so many ppl out w no cause or warning. Very rude staff who appears to never worked venues before. Seriously, what should be good experiences are ruined by these ppl. I hope bands in the future avoid this garbage can filled with aggressive employees who taint customer experiences with our favorite bands

The best part was the 50s Superman cartoons they show at the bar.

We came to see The Hu for my first time at Fine Line Music Cafe. The stage is good sized, even when the band had 8 guys. This show was sold out so it was definitely packed, but I've been in worse. The drinks were well made & bartenders did a great job keeping the lines of people served. Sight lines to the stage from the floor were excellent & although I didn't use the balcony my impression is that viewing the stage from there would be fine for those who don't want to stand. Easy to get to & close parking only adds to the appeal of this venue.

It was weird they made me ditch my drink before going in the bathroom.

Nice venue for smaller artists and a more intimate experience!!

#Colterwall nice friendly place, nice bar and excellent small venue

Fantastic acoustics and equipment for a relatively intimate space.

Sound is too loud for the venue size. Just ends up making things sound crappy. Plus the tap beer is flat and the lines probably are not cleaned regularly. Staff are nice though.

Fantastic sound system, in a intimate venue. Owned by the folks at First Avenue, quality acts regularly pass through. Won't hesitate to see Com Truise the next time he stops in the MiniApple.

A great music venue. It's pretty small so the experience feels personal!

Tell people before they buy their tickets. You expect them to stand all night. 20 years ago I was fine with that.
But for a country music show, some folding chairs going to break your bank?

Another place I just don't "get". But on very rare occasion they do pull in some very obscure, unique acts the other clubs tend to ignore.

Fun place to drink and see live music! Super fun atmosphere!

Intimate venue with good acoustics and it's awesome they give you free water!

Went to see Soft Tukker last Friday and this was my first time at the venue. The staff was very friendly and actually loved this venue! It is small but I never felt crowded or uncomfortable. I would definitely recommend seeing a concert here! I also emailed the staff after the show to see if I could snag a poster to remember it and they were so nice and helpful and made it work. I'd definitely go back to this venue! Thanks FineLine I had a great time!

Still the best venue in mpls... Great sound system and world class music acts. The Cory Wong band was spectacular in Feb 2019.

Great music performances but terrible security and overpriced bar.

Up close and personal, catch those bands before they get big

Fantastic music venue. I've been here for Local H and Reverend Horton Heat and they were both highly memorable nights among the hundreds of live shows I've been to. Front and center for Local H and at a highly recommended balcony table for Rev. Full effect in both cases. Great energy and intimacy, excellent sound mix, and great table service upstairs.

Fun venue, just big enough to enjoy an intimate performance of a larger band. Drinks can be pricey so I suggest pregaming elsewhere.

Went to go see a show here. It was a good view of the stage pretty much everywhere I was at. I had a seat in the balcony. There was two bars. One upstairs and one down. Wasn't too crowded at the bar. Drinks were kinda pricy though for what they were though.

Okay sound and a decent bar in an intimate venue. lighting and effects were decent and the staff were nice.

Intimate setting, attentive staff, fun place to see a show!!

Awesome venue, sound was on point for Minus the Bear recently! Good beer prices too and a friendly staff.

Performed a show there last night. The door guy was the only nice person there. Bill I think it was. I ordered a Manhattan at the bar this shorter gentleman made it perfectly. Then I offered my friend to order one and this blonde haired bartender said "you should order something else, that takes too long to make." I couldn't believe it! I thought that's what bartenders do. The music sounded great but the service was mediocre. The staff were a little pushy too and were kind of rude to the bands. What's up with the No re-entry?! First avenue holds way more people and let's people outside. I thought that was pretty ridiculous.

The sound crew to the bar backs... everyone was amazing. Great place for music and food

This music venue is amazing. So intimate, yet an amazing dance floor. Furthermore, if dancing isn't your thing or you're on a date they have intimate tables upstairs with PERFECT views of the small stage.
If you get a chance to see a band you like at this venue, JUST DO IT, it's great, and so intimate.

Tiny venue, concert had a much more personal feel. Got to get right up to the front, could have untied the performers shoes.

Sight lines can be difficult sometimes, but good drinks and it sounds great.

Had a great time at their 2000s Indie night. Biggest complaint is how watered down the vodka was. Had a total of 6 drinks and barely had a buzz going and @ $9 a pop I expect a little more. Other than that the bartender was amazing.

Great venue. Small but intimate. Staff was awesome, sound was great.

I want to specifically shoutout the bartender working upstairs during the Our Last Night show!!! She was awesome!!! Literally remembered my name the second time I came to the bar, and remembered what I d ordered the time before, and just said another rum and coke? She was the cutest thing ever. All I m saying is, she deserves a raise

Wish I could give this place zero stars. The staff there is so rude! Music there is trash. The experience was so bad! I wanted to enjoy it so bad but I got harrased by the people who worked there for the smallest things. The place is so dead and theres no one there. I would NEVER reccommend this place to ANYONE!!!! WORST PLACE EVER!!!! IF YOU WANT CUSTOMERS GET BETTER STAFFING AND PEOPLE WHO WILL RESPECT YOU! YOU SHOULD ASHAMED!

Great venue! Nicely sized, balcony reaches well into the pit, great sound, and great artists! Really glad I found this place.

I saw the Vaccines here and I have to say it was one of my favorite places to see some music. Two floors (one more of a balcony), with two bars and an intimate setting, this place makes it feel like you're on stage with the artists. The bar tenders were fast on a busy night and very kind. I would go here for all my favorite shows if I could!

Small venue, great for getting close to performance

Prof concert was off the hook! Thanks for letting go off the rails in your venue! Haven't had a good time like that in a loooooong time!

I liked the Fine Line. It was a smaller, more intimate venue. I thought they had pretty good beers on tap. It's also close to two breweries (Modist and Clockwerks) so you can meet up with your friends before the show.

Such a great place to boogie and the staff were so accommodating, even though I kept coming back for water. Will be back for future shows.

Chill place to see a live band. Decent alcohol selection.

Very neat venue. Good sound, enough space, nice bartenders!

Great venue for the Adrian Belew concert. Fast service at the bar.

Tip well for strong drinks. The bands are always the best.

Classic Minny live music venue. Small, but solid acoustics and attracts decent acts.

Fine Line was an amazing venue and I definitely recommend it! The staff went above and beyond to accommodate everyone. I had purchased meet and greet to a show which included early access, and one staff member went and found me specifically in the line outside to make sure I was at the right place at the right time. Thanks, Fine Line!

Super chic venue with a great ambience. Bar looks beautiful, but drinks are obviously not cheap. Only big issue is the large pillars of the balcony can obscure views for those looking to hang back.

Fantastic venue, small enough for the performances to feel personal. Upper level allows for seated relaxing enjoyment of shows.

Haven't been for a few years but always love coming back to this class act music venue. Great bands, awesome sound, reasonable drink prices, plenty of room for everyone to hang and listen to great music.

Be prepared to wait forever to get a drink. I don't drink anymore and just wanted water but decided I'd rather die of thirst. Otherwise, acoustics are pretty good. Not really a bad place to stand either.

One of the best restaurants ever...amazing that it is tucked away in this jewel of a resort. Beau Mac is an iron chef, the menu is amazing. We had to go back numerous times to try more items on the menu!

Really enjoyed the show, the intimate setting and the acoustics. The seated tables upstairs are worth it, the service you get will make you feel rich! My favorite small venue in the Twin Cities area.

This place has gone downhill over the years. The entire staff was absolutely rude when we were there last night for the Samantha Fish concert. From the person checking IDs, to the bartender and the server. Just rude people. I won't be back anytime soon. There are plenty of other venues in town who are actually friendly to their customers. The concert was great but the venue...not impressed at all.