50 Best Bars in Minneapolis

“Love this place. Kitchen is open late. Drinks are tasty. Food is excellent. Staff is so friendly. 😁“

“We held our company Christmas Party at their beautiful restaurant and had such a great time! The staff were so attentive and wonderful to interact with throughout the whole evening! We ordered an array of food and our employees couldn’t stop talking about how fantastic the prime rib and KFC (Korean fried cauliflower) were! The talk around the shop about this event and the delicious food went on for days! We all had such a great experience from start to finish. They made it so easy to plan, set up, host and tear down. We would highly recommend anyone looking to host a party to come here! Now if you are just looking for a bite to eat for a date night or family night out, they also have you covered. No matter what plans you have this is the spot to be! A huge thanks to Lake and Irving for all they did for us and a massive thank you to Chris the chef! That meal was better than we could have ever expected!“

““Small Hour” is a hidden gem tucked away in a quiet neighborhood of Minneapolis, and I finally had the chance to visit after meaning to stop by for quite some time. That evening felt extra special — my friend was performing music, so it almost felt like an invited night out, and I went with my girlfriend and another close friend.

Unlike many wine bars in the Twin Cities, this one felt much more casual and approachable. You don’t feel the pressure to dress up — it’s the kind of place where you can come to unwind, share a good bottle, and enjoy the moment. We ordered a bottle of rosé wine, which was well-chosen and perfectly chilled. The wine selection overall was thoughtful and balanced, with options for both casual drinkers and those who appreciate something unique.

The food was simple but satisfying, complementing the wines nicely without overcomplicating things. The whole experience felt minimalist and modern, allowing us to focus more on conversation and atmosphere than on pretense. It’s the kind of place that doesn’t try too hard — and that’s exactly what makes it charming.

Here, you order at the counter — it’s self-service, and the staff doesn’t hover over you, which actually gave us the space to talk and relax comfortably. The owner had a warm, genuine smile, and you could tell they care about creating a space that feels both local and intentional.

It wasn’t too crowded when we visited, but the vibe was cozy, stylish, and quietly vibrant — perfect for a low-key evening with friends or a special date night. I wouldn’t call it an everyday stop, but for the right occasion or a meaningful meeting, Small Hour is absolutely worth the visit.

I love seeing more places like this opening in Minneapolis — a modern, minimalist wine bar with heart, soul, and a sense of calm sophistication.“

“Milly’s is an absolute gem in Minneapolis! The wine selection is impressive, with a great variety of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options that catered perfectly to our group. The food, especially the charcuterie boards, was delicious and beautifully presented. Don’t miss out on the French onion soup! Our server was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the evening. A special shoutout to Timothy, the sommelier, who was incredibly knowledgeable and helped us pick the perfect pairings for our meal. And the owner, Brandon, was so welcoming and personable, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. We’ll definitely be back! Highly recommend!“

“What a wonderful place. Staff are so kind/friendly. The food is out of this world!!!! Thank you for the kindness, and hospitality. Great Atmosphere“

“Lots of fun. Great place to hang out.“

“Always a great time when we come here!“

“Chill vibe, great drinks, cozy atmosphere“

“Cool place! 🇺🇸 #StatechaserUSA #YouHaveBeenChased“

“Killer joint. Ne classic darts 🎯“

“Nice little hole in the wall spot on Central Ave. Busy street makes for easy access by foot, but not car. So it’ll appeal to some but maybe not all. Drinks were great! The apricot old fashioned was phenomenal. Didn’t get food because there wasn’t much of a menu, but smaller items to snack on. Not really a dinner spot but definitely a romantic date spot with great drinks and service. $4 Hamms for HH is excellent.

Parking: If you are a driver, park on side streets and walk.“

“This place is a must visit! The food, drinks, and atmosphere are top notch. We had Var and Nat as our servers and they were phenomenal. Genuinely have never had better bartenders. They made the night absolutely perfect! We will definitely be visiting again!“

“One of the top places in Minneapolis!!!“

“This was a nice surprise. We were looking for a spot to grab dinner before a concert and ended up eating and staying for drinks for a couple of hours. The drinks Dave made us were fantastic. The food was very good. Overall a great spot to stop at for food in the area. Between the great conversation with Willie one of the managers, and Dave behind the bar, it was a great experience and I know this will be where I go next time I'm up in Minneapolis.“

“Amazing food and amazing hospitality. Staff is really polite and sweet.“

“Me and my beautiful daughter have went out clubbing and then came over here to the palace where my son is a bouncer security The drinks the atmosphere then ran into people that we known for over 15 years plus it was just a good vibe it's like the new Gabby's if a lot of people from Minnesota can relate back in the days Gabby's sharks it's it's the new one but for now hey I enjoyed it“

“Amazing food, drinks & service!“

“Finally, a place respecting the art of a delicious gin beverage! Offering a mesmerizing selection of gins and a creative delivery of flavors and botanicals, Moonwater respects the art of making a great, craft cocktail. I even enjoyed the little touches on the gin menu that showed what glassware the drink would be served in! A great gin menu, friendly staff, and access to Luna and the Bear's food menu make Moonwater the place for an enjoyable night out!“

“To Alex & Melania,

Both of you did a wonderful job making me feel welcomed as a local at Bar Edera, in the midst of transients & visitors.

I really will always appreciate this place as a safe place & a relaxing, easy-going place. I will be back for sure.

Thanks again to Alex, Melania and the crew at Bar Edera. I will see you all again soon for another good time.

The drinks were solid, wait time was short and the clientele as politely elegant.“

“Beer flights at the Minnesota state fair that change daily. A very cool way to check out some Minnesota beers at the fair. Buy a flight ticket from the booth first then pick which flight option you want. There is also a booth with merchandise there too.“

“Great tour by Cade. Beautiful facility and even better whiskey. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Food is decent. Service is good. Expensive prices. Always busy before the game. So, you’re better off going during the game when people leave for their seats. Patio seating is awesome since you get to eat and watch the game. I wish there was a time limit to the patio seating since there are other people who want to sit outside when it’s busy too. Anyway, I’ll be back for another visit soon. Win Twins!

P.S. It’s awesome there is Twins awards/stuff around the restaurant! The World Series trophies makes it worth the visit!“

“The food was incredible and our server Emily was amazing! Do not skip the guac!“

“Excellent food! Great wine!♥️“

“We recently ate here for the first time. Enjoyed it so much we came back. Food was delicious and wait staff was exceptional. Will definitely be back. Patio seating is great; unfortunately there was a small dog here the second time that was a barker!“

“Fun place to hang out with ny husband for date night. Cocktails were great, loved the piano music. Would return“

“Fun vibes, great staff and wonderful drinks!“

“amazing options and customer service“

“Great atmosphere if you’re looking to just chill.“

“If your taste buds are craving something out of the ordinary and you're into good pizza, look no farther. Here you find delicious quality pizza. Plus it's served by super friendly servers. The kitchen staff is quick quick quick. I love this place!“

“The food was perfect and our server Sandy was attentive and made excellent recommendations. Definitely coming back“

“I wanted to take a moment to shout out an amazing restuarant located in minneapolis called Nolos Kitchen & Bar! As most of you know by now my girls and I had planned to fly out to california for my bachelorette party and winded up with a cancelled flight first thing in the morning at 4am thanks to microsoft. after we arrived to the airport and stood in line for 4 hours we were told that the next flight wasn’t available for another 24hours at 6 am the next day. We decided to go get breakfast while we figured out our next move and what we were supposed to do for the next 24 hours. We arrived to Nolos in pretty low spirits but that was quickly turned around when we met our waitress. Not only was the food PHENOMENAL, but they went as far as to make us my favorite cocktail (which wasn’t even on the menu!) As we sat and enjoyed our breakfast we talked about where we should go/what we should do/ and about how tired we were because we were only running on a couple of hours of sleep. We were at the point of even contemplating piling back into the car to take a nap when our sweetheart of a waitress approached us and informed us that they had a basement bar that didn’t open until 5 pm that night. She proceeded to tell us that since the basement bar didn’t open till later the owner offered us their full basement as a safe haven for the day for us to get some sleep/ hang out in until we were ready for our next move. The basement had a lounge room for all my girls to pile in and get a few hours of sleep as well as whenever we wanted a drink or snack we could go right up stairs and order as needed. AS WELL as it was fully stocked with arcade games and a photo booth to keep us occupied.Ontop of everything they even covered 50% of our food and drink tabs😭 Nolo’s genuinely saved us that day- and i could never be more thankful that we walked into that restaurant that morning. We were met with nothing but kindess and generosity. If you want to go somewhere with kind people , AMAZING food, fun cocktails , and overall an amazing atmosphere I would HIGHLY reccomend Nolos Kitchen & Bar in minneapolis. I promise you won’t be dissapointed ! Thank you NOLO's Kitchen staff for going above and beyond !!!!“

“Recommend them. Just like the UK justice system only recognize two genders. A++“

“We sat outside on their wonderful back patio. Food and service were excellent! Will be back again!“

“Ties rooftop lounge has been converted into Kiss Lounge and rooftop and it was a refreshing upgrade. There is a different age demographic on each floor. Thankfully there was a 30 plus crowd on the rooftop and the DJ was awesome on the top floor and the main floor. The drinks are great also. Unfortunately when you pay with the card to get in it was almost $25 which was extremely steep.“

“Immaculate machines, and great food. Drink prices are pretty reasonable too“

“Lovely atmosphere with great staff and fabulous cider! Watching the younger generation curling was so fun!“

“A great area for dogs of all sizes to run outdoors, attentive staff to manage any pup issues, a great menu, and great drinks! It's a fantastic place to spend an evening with friends and your dogs without worrying about keeping your dog on your heels. There is also an indoor area for rainy or snowy days.“

“We really enjoyed our evening here. We sat at the bar, and lucked out ordering two old fashioneds, as New Riff had just been there and paid them forward. What a treat! We ordered the meat/cheese board, the bruschetta burrata, and carrot cake (made locally by one of the staff). All delicious!! The vibe and atmosphere made it extra fun, as some of the other patrons at the bar and Pete (the amazing bartender) chatted with us. Overall, we had a fabulous night here. We'll be back. Thanks for the great service.“

“Great venue! Had free water which NEVER happens at venues. Good sound and service. Will be back for sure! 5/5 stars!“

“Fantastic Food, great music and the wildest bunch of neighborhood regulars.“

“Sometimes it’s nice to go to a place where people know your name“

“Really cool place great decorations and vibes were nice the drinks are a bit strong but still good and the bartenders are chill. I would say it was bard looking for seating and there was about one area pretty much for a big group to sit and everywhere else would be probably a 2-3 person sitter.“

“Never disappoints. Super friendly staff, great beer/cider selection, and amazing food. The Pulled Pork Sandwich is top notch every time!

Edit: They’ve taken all of my favs off the menu, a huge bummer! Sadly I’m dropping this review down to a 4/5. If they come around to restoring their best items, I’ll gladly bump it back to 5.

Edit 2: They brought my prized Pulled Pork Sandwich back, and I swear it tastes better than it ever did. Practically inhaled the thing. You’ve earned your 5th star back. Please never remove that delicious sandwich again!

Edit 3: My precious Pulled Pork Sandwich is gone again! Please, I beseech thee — bring it back! It’s SO GOOD!! I won’t even dock a star this time. Pretty please!!“

“This the hippest little sports bar you’ll find in the Twin Cities, right in the heart of Uptown in the former, iconic Shorty & Wags space (if you know, you know). Come for the holy trilogy of bardom: beer, sports & wings. The sports paraphernalia decor is outstanding, with no shortage of nostalgia. I’d recommend catching a Vikings game sometime,as they really get into it - playing amped up songs during commercial breaks, doling out purple hooter shots for touchdowns, and doing sing-a-longs to the Viking fight song. This place is a serious Uptown vibe.“

“We have become regulars.The food and drink are outstannothing. But the service. The service is top notch. Friendly, knowledgeable staff who care.Thank you“

“This place is one of a kind in Minneapolis, and I couldn't say enough positive things to do it justice. Welcoming, and with the loveliest, most beautifully eclectic and wholly diverse bunch of regular patrons, anyone could easily make this place their home away from home. Members boast generous discounts and countless perks, and anyone can become one to join in and receive the same benefits. With multiple, assorted activities happening there on a consistent basis, there is something that everyone enjoy. From karaoke, blind dart league, drawing club, to trivia, to any one of the swing, country line, or salsa dance nights, or any of the hosted drum and bass, rock, metal, or rockabilly shows- it's always a time at the Eagles 34. They offer tasty bar food and 4 nights they showcase Polish food from Wojtek. Rad staff, rad patrons. Oh, and they contribute to local high schools through charitable gambling. They have bingo 3 days and pulltabs/etabs. This place rocks!“

“The Northeast section of Minneapolis is a surprising Mecca for neighborhood taverns, and I was blown away by the quality of the food and service. The burger was cooked to perfection and the fries were crispy and hot, complemented by an icy cold PBR. The bartender was very pleasant and made sure I had everything I needed, while the clientele were entertaining and added to the lively atmosphere. I can't wait to come back and try the double cheeseburger again.“

“I have loved Dusty's for many years; and a Dago Works with potato salad is always a winner!“