Upstairs Circus MPLS 135 North Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401

"This was such a fun experience. Even my boyfriend who claims to not enjoy arts & crafts said he had a great time. We both agreed we will be back. The projects are useful (definitely things we will use) and the customization options (stencils) they offer were cute and there seemed to be something for everyone. The staff were very helpful in answering our questions. A little on the pricer side, but we didn't mind paying for the experience together."

"Actually so precious. Be prepared to spend but so worth it. I made a necklace and my partner made string and nail art. Mine took maybe an hour and a half but the nail art took about three hours. So depending on project, be prepared to have a few drinks. They have cute cocktails I got the strong arm punch with st. Germain. Super yummy. I’d come back"

"Great place for work retreat,family outing, date with someone you already know lol or friends night. The service is exceptional, and don't worry about perfection. We ordered pizza next door, and the green olives were amazing"

"From the outside looking in, it seems way cooler and more exciting that it was in reality. I was recently there for a private group event, and it just wasn't that great. The décor is eye-catching and makes for good photos. The spacing at the tables is a bit tight. The chairs are not real comfy. The drinks are average (better than a dive bar). The pizza they offer is average. I am glad they do offer pizza - some places don't have food. Also, I was there on a hot day, and the room warmed up fast and the AC was not keeping up. The crafts are OK - but be prepared they are fiddly and you probably won't knock one out that looks like the sample. Also, the staff didn't really explain things to us when we arrived - it was all very disjointed. We had to ask questions and we were trying to understand how things work and what the flow would be. At one point we asked about ordering drinks and we were told (a bit sharply) that we could order drinks when our pizza was ready. So, I get it, they may have been busy or short staffed, but they could have been more proactive and kinder. I understand all the "things" that could be causing an issue, but just tell me/us in a nice and proactive manner. Also, staff never came to check on us, see if we wanted drinks - one of our own sort of became our step-in waitress. I still had fun, but that was in large part to just being there with friends. (Note: They have shared bathrooms, just down a hall. They were clean)."

"I've been here multiple times and it's always been great. Prices are clearly outlined on their website, and happy hour is such a great time since it's usually near-empty on the weekdays. Even on a weekend I didn't feel like I was brushing shoulders with people. Everyone is going to have a different experience with the crafts, but I've enjoyed every single one I've made and I completed them within the time + time to hang out. The staff are very friendly and helpful."