Meteor
Cocktail bar · Hawthorne ·
Inventive cocktails, gourmet hot dogs, and a retro dive bar vibe
Inventive cocktails, gourmet hot dogs, and a retro dive bar vibe
"Long-time industry vets Robb Jones and Elliot Manthey were 2024 James Beard Award semifinalists in the Outstanding Bar category for the Meteor team’s dedication to craft and creativity. Unassuming and comfortable, it’s a popular industry hangout. The drinks are imaginative and complex, changing with rotating menus; in spring of 2024 it was ’90s cartoon-themed with drinks like the Larry After Dark, a fresh and tangy sotol and tequila sipper. Don’t forget to check the board for special drinks, slushies, and shots. Keep an eye on Instagram for fundraisers, drag shows, and weekly events." - Natalia Mendez
"A bar that stocks naloxone kits and fentanyl test strips, promoting harm reduction as part of its hospitality approach." - Justine Jones
"A Minneapolis cocktail bar whose beverage director, Robb Jones, is slated to overhaul first- and second-floor bars at the North Loop food-hall project; Jones’s involvement signals a focus on crafted cocktails and a reimagined bar program across multiple levels of the hall." - Justine Jones
"This well-loved Minneapolis bar slings inventive cocktails, as well as low-ABV and non-alcoholic drinks, but also deals in some seriously good hot dogs — with a fusion twist. Try the Meteor dog with tangy kimchi mayo and crispy onions; the classic Frank dog with relish, mustard, and sauerkraut; and the Musubio dog with hoisin mayo, pineapple, and togarashi green onions. Its brick walls, Art Deco-style black-and-white floors, and frequent entertainment lineup make it a must-stop in the Cities." - Nina Raemont
"A long-time dream by local industry vets Robb Jones and Elliot Manthey, Meteor Bar almost didn’t come into fruition because of the pandemic — but it rose again, and three years later is standing strong. Unassuming and comfortable, it’s a popular industry hangout. The drinks are imaginative and complex, changing week to week with the bartenders’ latest obsessions: Recent inventions include a Granny Smith Manhattan and creamy nutmeg, vodka, and oat milk cocktail. Keep an eye on Instagram for fun weekly events." - Eater Staff
