The 10 Best Bars & Clubs in Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN)

May 6, 2022 Lean Nau

With its gleaming skyscrapers set amid glittering lakes, Minneapolis makes for an attractive and fun getaway. A truly year-round destination, the city offers activities for every season. In winter, one can explore the downtown area through more than seven miles of glass-enclosed skyways. In addition to keeping you warm, they create a lively thoroughfare filled with specialty shops, restaurants and services. Whether you want to escape the winter cold or the summer warmth, the Mall of America offers shopping, dining and entertainment options for any time of the year and every member of the family. Art lovers have plenty to see at the Minneapolis Art Institute, Walker Art Center and the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, which all house world-renowned collections. The theater scene is thriving. With more than thirty theaters, Minneapolis has more seats per capita than any U.S. city except New York. See a Broadway show and enjoy dinner and live jazz at a fabulous restaurant. With kids in tow, check out the Science Museum of Minnesota, where visitors can produce their own video, or come face to face with a shark at the UnderWater Adventures Aquarium. In summer, the action moves outside. Known as "The City of Lakes," Minneapolis has 22 lakes located within city limits and many more in the surrounding area. In town, hordes of locals and tourists in-line skate or stroll around Lake Calhoun, stopping for ice cream along the way. Just outside of town, Fort Snelling State Park offers outdoor recreational activities from hiking to biking and golf to boating. No matter when you visit, Minneapolis offers lots for everyone to enjoy.
Restaurants in Minneapolis

1. Bunkers Music Bar & Grill

761 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1101 +1 612-338-8188 http://www.bunkersmusic.com
Excellent
58%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
11%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 19 reviews

Bunkers Music Bar & Grill

2. Bar Lurcat

1624 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403-1900 +1 612-486-5500
Excellent
50%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
10%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 20 reviews

Bar Lurcat

3. James Ballentine VFW Post 246

2916 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408-2110 +1 612-823-6233 http://www.uptownvfw.org
Excellent
77%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 13 reviews

James Ballentine VFW Post 246

Reviewed By DanoMPLS - Minneapolis, United States

My guilty pleasure. I love this place. Bartenders have an attitude and are somewhat surly, but that’s okay with me. This place is really slamming on a weekend night and a great place to spend an entire day on a February shitcold day. The Reubens are amazing. Really good bar food. Not sure about salads or anything healthy in any way. Hands down my favorite bar in Uptown.

4. The Local

931 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402-3201 +1 612-904-1000 http://www.the-local.com/
Excellent
56%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 85 reviews

The Local

5. The Loop

606 Washington Ave N Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN 55401-3221 +1 612-340-0010 [email protected] http://www.theloopmpls.com/
Excellent
55%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 22 reviews

The Loop

The Loop is a fun, casual restaurant/bar located in the North Loop of Minneapolis. We serve lunch and dinner. We have a great Happy Hour and on Friday and Saturday nights we have a DJ and dancing starting at 10:00pm. Come get in The Loop and see why we have been a local favorite since 2006.

Reviewed By 307kayk - Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul, United States

Very enjoyable pre Twins game lunch. Restaurant is following good Covid protocols, so felt safe. Santa Fe Salad was wonderful, tasty chicken, corn relish, avocado. Juicy Loopy burger and French Dip also very good. Seasoned fries were very thin and crisp.Our server was very good and made sure we had every thing we needed. Comfortable warehouse chic decor. We will definitely be back.

6. The SHOUT! House Mpls - Dueling Pianos

110 N 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55403-1608 +1 612-337-6700 [email protected] http://www.theshouthousempls.com
Excellent
68%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 74 reviews

The SHOUT! House Mpls - Dueling Pianos

Live entertainment with dueling pianos for a sing-a-long, comedy, and fun. It's Life at the Top of Your Lungs!

7. Dakota

1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403-2403 +1 612-332-1010 http://www.dakotacooks.com/
Excellent
73%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 73 reviews

Dakota

8. Matt's Bar

3500 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407-2339 +1 612-722-7072 http://mattsbar.com/
Excellent
60%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 47 reviews

Matt's Bar

Reviewed By 102046

Picked up Juicy Lucy's for take out! Service was fast, food delicious! I would recommend this bar if you enjoy this simple style of bar food.

9. The Corner Bar

1501 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454-5500 +1 612-339-4333 http://thecornerbar.net
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 6 reviews

The Corner Bar

10. Gluek's Restaurant and Bar

16 N 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 55403-1403 +1 612-338-6621 [email protected] http://www.glueks.com
Excellent
53%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 15 reviews

Gluek's Restaurant and Bar

The Gluek building, built in 1902, is a landmark in downtown Minneapolis with distinctive Bavarian beer hall design, detailed woodwork, stained glass, and famous vaulted ceilings. Gluek's is a 4th generation family owned & operated bar & restaurant since 1934, making it the oldest bar in downtown Minneapolis. Our hand-crafted menu includes German inspired entrees, grilled sandwiches, fresh garden salads and homemade desserts. We feature Minnesota's oldest beer label- Gluek's Pilsener Pale Lager along with our Haus Red & Haus IPA. The full bar also carries the best in local & national beers and spirits, and a bartending staff able to mix cocktails for any occasion.

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