Gay 90's Minneapolis

The Gay 90's was a bar I dreamed of going to and was one of my first stops when I moved to Minneapolis. Going in the security guard informed me that I could not have my personal security keychain but could get it back at the end of the night. (my fault, I should have known to just not have it on me) I went to watch a drag show in the upstairs lounge and had an amazing time until I went to the bathroom. It was obvious security was watching bathrooms fairly close (not inside but right down the hall) which felt a little creepy, but understandable. This is where my night take a turn for the worse. In the bathroom my purse was snatched from the door where I hooked it. Since I had a apple air tag on my keys I was able to see my purse go right out the door and down the street so I followed. Eventually the airtag circled around and somehow ended up back in the building so I tried to get back inside I explained to the security guard what had happened and she promptly cut my wristband off and put x's on both of my hands but let me inside to at least look for my purse. I went to the person working the coat check and he had tracked down someone to search upstairs. Luckily my purse was found, but my ID was missing. I was fortunate enough to have my card on tab so I thought I was safe from people stealing my money. I made my way to the bar and closed out my tab of ~35-40$ with a 20% tip. Upon looking at my bank statement they had charged me 90$. I had emailed them and tried to contact them by phone and still no response. Looking at the other reviews it seems like other people were also overcharged and cannot get a hold of the bar. It seems like they are robbing people blind hoping they don't check their card balances or remember how much they had spent. I wish I could say I will be returning to this bar to watch the amazing drag shows they put on, but the identity theft and unexpected charges with no communication from the staff makes this an unsafe venue. Honestly at this point I'd just love to see my bar tab and get my keychain back.

Horrible service. Used to come here before 21 and was fine. As soon as I turned 21 and went here I got kicked out bc my wrist band looked like it was given to me. Went to go buy shots but my bf had my id. Bartender said that my friend and I “ swapped “ IDS. Like how tf did we swapped ids when I’m on the picture and knew my address by heart? So he took my wrist band and told me to go find security to get a new band. Went to look for security and they kicked me out when all I needed was help

Honestly after reading all of the most recent reviews on Google I was really hesitant to go. We went anyways, at the door the security gaurd asked if he could frisk me before touching me. My fiancée had a multi-tool (which had a knife) so he had that taken away before entering and he picked it up as we were leaving. Upon walking in, the vibe was chaotic in a good way. The bathroom was fine, no soap though, and low stall doors which had been mentioned before. Drinks were overpriced but what do you expect in downtown Minneapolis, if you want to save money stay home. I can say that if you want to go, go. There were many different bars with different vibes. Don't be dumb and vape in the bathrooms/give your underage friends drinks. That'll get you kicked out. There is a coat check which I didn't know about, for four jackets to be checked it was $16. Go and have a good time! Be mindful and enjoy yourself.

I LOVE this place until my Weds night. The bartender was not giving me my correct change back from my drinks I was ordering. I order 2 Corona's and got $2 change back. Order 2 more beers but they were Bud lights and got charged the same $2 change back. I then went down stairs and order 2 more beers and got $4 change back. So the bartender was keeping $2 for himself. I NEVER got this kind of service at the 90's and I spent and tipped a lot that night. This makes me want to NEVER order drinks when I come to visit and someone needs to look into this because dishonesty it's a good look for any business. I hope it wasn't because I was a black person or if he just do this too everyone to have money at the end of the night.

Does drugs before every show, u need to drug test people.

Horrible experience. My girlfriend was followed around the club, then was manhandled by a security guard who made my shoulder bleed. They also took my sisters REAL PASSPORT card and ID and told her she’s “not a real citizen”. Note she is from India. THIS PLACE INTIMIDATES AND DISRESPECTS ITS CUSTOMERS then has no direct phone line so they can get away with it. Horrible club. Horrible experience. Do not go here.

Horrible security! Very aggressive and completely rude to costumers who are visibly doing nothing wrong. Stalk woman into the bathrooms and male security banging down doors to women's restrooms stalls dragging them out as they are half naked going pee. Not at all what we were expecting for a fun night out. DO NOT GO HERE unless you want to be verbally and physically assaulted by security. Very very disappointed.

Charging $3 for water is crazy. all the security guards are rude with inflated egos. Asked one his name, trying to be polite in line and he told me I wasn’t allowed in. Couldn’t give me a specific reason why. Went around to a different bouncer and got in. Not a good experience overall and will not be returning. Gives bad vibes.