Gori Gori Peku - Japanese Whisky Bar

33 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis
(612) 338-1515

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Cody McCall

The A5 Manhattan was the best whiskey cocktail I've ever had.👌
I also enjoyed the Hakushu 18yr, neat.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Taylor Allan

Very cutesy and vibey. Loved!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Allie Hanson

Really excellent bar with a wide selection of whiskeys! Amazing and upscale cocktail menu with some really unique drinks—I particularly loved the Sotoku that I tried! The atmosphere is intimate and minimal, dark and cozy and perfect for catching up with friends or a date. I highly recommend stopping by for a drink if you're in the area, especially before or after your dinner at Sanjusan or Kado no Mise!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Alexandra Hanson

Really excellent bar with a wide selection of whiskeys! Amazing and upscale cocktail menu with some really unique drinks—I particularly loved the Sotoku that I tried! The atmosphere is intimate and minimal, dark and cozy and perfect for catching up with friends or a date. I highly recommend stopping by for a drink if you're in the area, especially before or after your dinner at Sanjusan or Kado no Mise!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Felicia Murrell

I’m bummed to say I was not impressed. Not because my old fashioned wasn’t good, it absolutely was. But I expected more whiskey forward, particularly Japanese whiskey forward, cocktails on the menu. I also would have loved the option to try one or two Japanese whiskey flights so that also felt like a fail to me. We had better drink choices downstairs in Sanjusan.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Angelica Cabunoc

World class bar. I’ve been to many bars all across the globe, and this place can compete with the best of the best in New York, San Francisco, Mexico City, etc.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ashley Gold

Amazing cocktails! The Negroni had a bit of spice to it- honestly it was the best Negroni I’ve ever had. The space is so intimate and gorgeous too. Highly recommend!

Natalie Huynh

We love this bar - always a good spot to stop before or after dinner. The drinks are amazing - even the NA cocktails are delicious. I will always recommend this place. It is small so can be difficult to get a seat during peak hours! But when you do the atmosphere and service is always correct!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Lucas Duffey

Recommend the Edo fork

Som Sikdar

Intimate, unique, memorable cocktails and sakes. Loved it.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Alicia Renée

Warm intimate space with incredible and unique cocktails. I was excited to actually enjoy whiskey, and they did not disappoint. I've never had anything like these cocktails before. We tried the Sotoku, Nagano, and the Kado Old Fashioned. All of them were perfectly crafted and a pleasure to taste. I look forward to returning to try more of their amazing offerings!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Scott Reel

Whiskey was fantastic, and I didn't think it was overpriced, as many have claimed. It's the same at any other whiskey or scotch bar, and Gori even allows you to do half pours, which is very nice. Aside from straight whiskey, the Old Fashion was one of the best I've had, very unique and balanced. They do add an extra 20% charge, but they didn't even give us the option of tipping, so that's your tip. Environment is very small but wonderful. I would live there if I were rich.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stephanie Lovell

Stopped by for two drinks after dining at Kado no Mise. The dimly lit bar has minimal decor but that matters little.I ordered the old fashioned to start which intriguingly has fig in it. First of all, the cocktail is beautiful. The ice stamp that is used gives it a signature feel. I truly enjoyed this drink.The second drink I had featured cognac which is not a liquor I often consume but I was intrigued by the koji. The ice stamp used in this cocktail was also beautiful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Gursharan Chana

Walked in, sat down. Looked at the whisky menu. Some very high end Japanese whisky, but for the regular whiskies I.e. Nikka from the barrel, charging $60USD, which given a whole bottle is $75 is extortion! I don’t mind a significant markup for bar prices, but this is a joke!Barman also refused to let me look at the bottle properly. No matter how well you shape a piece of ice (per other reviews) this is just a stop to rip off people who don’t know what they are buying!

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 1

Reed Friese

Expensive whiskey, not so glamourous digs. Imagine getting a few soft lights for your living room and also put a bar in your living room. Also light up a little incense. Thats this place. I want to have my expensive whiskey in a swanky joint. The server was very nice and knowledgeable though.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

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Gori Gori Peku - Japanese Whisky Bar

33 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 338-1515