A big draw for this fabulous new spot is its location and vibe. It's too new to have that worn-in, tread-by-a-thousand punk bands feel of the Mainroom and Entry, but the set-up is welcoming, open and airy, with a giant garage door rolled back even on rainy days. The walls are lined with concert photography by Dan Corrigan, giving the space a historic feel despite the fact that you can still smell the fresh paint, and a set of television monitors provide 24-hour video feeds of the stages in the Mainroom and Entry (no sound, but you can at least tell whether the band has taken the stage)

"With the new Depot Tavern, First Avenue was hoping to create a next door bar that music fans would love. Mission accomplished." - Star Tribune.