THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN MINNEAPOLIS…? THE CARDINAL ROOM

Upon arrival, please be conscious of where you are parking. We prefer to not have a dozen vehicles parked on top of each other directly in front of our establishment. A few years ago, my wife and I started parking a few blocks away from where we were going, then we walk to our destination. This is our suggestion to you. we double dare you to enjoy who you’re with, get some exercise, walk and talk, hold hands, observe the shit you didn’t know you maybe did or didn’t need to see. Whatever you do, please be respectful. Unwanted attention draws attention that is unwanted.

Please be respectful of the other local businesses as well as the residents. If we need to go further into detail with this, you have more important things to do than relax and drink.  Be the change you want to see in the world. Do not be the person who won’t change their ways for nothin, please have a nice day somewhere else. I’m sure that someone is super fun at parties.

After the doorperson checks the ID you had out and ready for them when you arrived,  gently breach our back door. As you so cautiously ease through that dirty hallway (which also happens to be the exit route) proceed to the stairs leading to the Cardinal Room, look around, take it all in. Easter eggs in November? Is this a dream or the Cardinal Room? Welcome to the Cardinal Room, friend.  This rivals the most exclusive establishments in Minneapolis, we don’t need to prove that BFM is one of our bartenders and on our payroll - IFYKYK IITYWYBMAD

NO CELLPHONES ARE ALLOWED WHATSOEVER.
The science people have proven there are benefits to being healthy. Apparently there is evidence to back this up. When we actively engage with others our bodies respond by releasing dopamine and serotonin, helping us feel happiness and  joy, which improves our quality of life. We encourage conversation and a healthy debate. 

Smile, be curious, be kind, ask questions, listen, don't be afraid to look someone in he face area. One could even take a risk and look at someone's eyes when they are looking into your eyes.

is it really that difficult to be present for 2 hours?

We will let you stare at the bottom of your glass, but this is one we don't recommend. 

 Put a record on, play some cards, tell your best joke, do how you want, live your most medium life. 

Check your phone at the door. Leave it in your car. Do not bring a phone into the Cardinal Room. Anyone caught with a phone will be assumed to not be engaging effectively,  taking photos, or worse... Anyone doing these things or otherwise, gets a lifetime supply of not coming here anymore.

Have you no cash? Have you no common sense? Where is that secret hundred stashed in your wallet? Don't be cheap, no one likes that. Cannot use venmo without your phone. This is why you paid us in advance. We promise we thought at least some of this through. 

Lets say you’re “just a little tipsy” then you’re not driving home, someone else is. It’s the right thing to do. Your vehicle will be more safe where it is than with you inside of it. No one likes anyone carelessly doing the the wrong thing, we will always help arrange for a safe ride home. We aren’t mad. Don’t be embarrassed. Be confident in your healthy decision making skills.