Bar Mara at Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis offers a fresh expression of creativity and comfort, led by celebrated bartender Pip Hanson. This intimate cocktail lounge invites guests to unwind with imaginative drinks, warm hospitality and a thoughtful approach to both spirited and zero-proof cocktails. As a vibrant companion to Chef Gavin Kaysen’s Mara, Bar Mara is a welcoming space to gather, sip and savour moments worth returning to.
Hours
- Food
- SUNDAY – THURSDAY 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM FRIDAY – SATURDAY 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Drinks
- SUNDAY – THURSDAY 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM FRIDAY – SATURDAY 2:00 PM – 12:00 MIDNIGHT
- No reservations needed for Bar Mara.
Signature Cocktails
Smoggy MartiniKetel One, Smoked Olive Brine, Five-Dollar Olive
PearanoiaBosc Pear, Calvados, Amontillado, Cardamom, Lemon
Infinite BlackSingle Malt, Cognac, Black Cashmere Coffee Liqueur, The Get Down Cold Brew, PX Sherry
CortadaCognac, Cacao “Espresso,” Amari, Coconut Milk
SobawariShochu, Gin, Plum Wine, Riesling, Bergamot, Soba Noodle Water, Shiso
The Team
Pip Hanson
Bar ManagerPip Hanson is an acclaimed Twin Cities bartender known for shaping some of the region’s most innovative cocktail programs. His creativity and curiosity have defined his work across celebrated bars in Minneapolis and abroad, including influential experiences in London’s grand hotel bars. Hanson joined Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis in 2025 to lead Bar Mara, where his vision introduces a new signature cocktail program and Minnesota’s first functional cocktail menu. This collaboration marks a meaningful return to the city he helped influence, bringing his craft, perspective, and passion for hospitality to a new chapter at Bar Mara.
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