Watershed made a splash in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood in 2022, as did Portal this past summer northwest of Bde Maka Ska. Now, another hub for saunas and socializing is on track to open, this one in the North Loop. When it opens, it will be the seventh location of New York-based social wellness company Bathhouse.
Bathhouse co-founder Travis Talmadge says he takes inspiration from the 7,000-year history of bathhouses, with Bathhouse emphasizing the social setting. The North Loop location is set to open in the first half of 2027, situated at 760 North Third Street. It will be the fourth location outside New York, with the company also planning to expand into Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Chicago next year.
To partner on the Minneapolis spot, Bathhouse reached out to Swervo Development, Talmadge says, adding that Ned Abdul, CEO of Swervo, has owned the property for some time and will build on what is now a parking lot and a dog park. Abdul is known for turning Uptown Theater into a live music venue, renovating the Armory, and recently opening the Mystic Lake Amphitheater…