50 Best Bars in Minneapolis

“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!“

“I agree with previous poster. I will be dreaming of Francis now. Door was FABULOUS! Atmosphere is quaint. Francis is my new favorite“

“Great business that cares about our future, city, and ALL of the people of Minnesota! Viva NightingaleMPLS!“

“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!“

“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“

“Cool place! 🇺🇸 #StatechaserUSA #YouHaveBeenChased“

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

“Always a great time when we come here!“

“Great customer service, atmosphere, and cider. Training wheels is my favorite. I’d like to see a Honeycrisp cider.“

“This is a great casual place to grab a drink…..or have some really great food.…or take a gab with your friends (or strangers)… they do have a beautiful community table!“

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

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

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

“If you need your party catered, this is the place to go. Staff: Easy to work with, on time, good prices, friendly and very accommodating. Food: Gorgeous/amazing presentation , fresh, hot, professionally packed. I ordered from Red Rabbit in Saint Paul for my work holiday party. Everyone LOVED the food and the portions are generous. I was able to easily and beautifully display it. The timing was perfect and everything went smoother than I had hoped. This is your one stop shop for all of your party food needs. Hats off to the chefs and management for making our party wonderful.“

“I love fowling warehouse!! It is the first place I suggest when my friends and I want to go do something. The bartenders and the owner are all so kind and fun. Fowling is such a fun and unique activity that truly anyone can play - no football experience needed (you can throw it underhand!). There are so many lanes that I've never had to wait in line. I would recommend buying the $15 unlimited fowling - I haven't ran into a need to reserve a lane yet since l've been there. They also have arcade games, ping pong, cornhole, jenga, pool, fooseball - they literally have it all! A ton of TVs so you can catch any game - they host super fun Twins pregames too. The area by cornhole and ping pong is super spacious and they have a jumbo TV down there. Don't forget about the $5 mystery beer machine. If you are thinking
about going, absolutely check it out. You won't be disappointed!“

“Dusty’s is a NE MPLS treasure. Live music & DJs + cheap drinks!“

“Excellent food! Great wine!♥️“

“Chill vibe, great drinks, cozy atmosphere“

“Highly recommend, incredible fine dining experience. Especially when paired with wine selections. We go at least twice a year and have never been disappointed.“

“Love this place!!! everything is delicious! 10/10“

“Great food. big beers. sports. what's not to love. they even got the ring on a string in the back!“

“Classic Nordeast bar…not many left“

“They have some of the best wins, they have remodeled lanes, they do have a nice bar and restaurant and the service is always awesome. parking lot with handicap ♿ entrance, good 🍕 pizzas, good burgers 🍔, a devoted variety of beers 🍻.“

“Upstairs Circus was an absolute blast for our team outing. We reserved one of the VIP tables and the service/activities did not disappoint! They offered a wide variety of creative and fun crafts for all skill levels. The manager Rojo and craft designer Dia were so friendly, helpful and attentive. Highly recommend if you are looking for a fun night out with a group or just a different outing with friends/date. Thanks for the great experience all!“

“Crispy wings, pizza and Bar burgers so no medium well but comes out hot so not bad at all! Smaller place but has a pool table. We like this place because its quieter. To eat and have a couple beers is maybe 50$ FOR 2. The bartenders are observant and take good care of you!“

“Jaxon, Bree, and the bouncer from NY (Go Knicks) made our visit so worth it. We experienced an entire day of below average service, and these three made up for it in entirety. Incredible energy, so personable. It’s rare to find people who are willing to share themselves with a random group at midnight on a Wednesday. Flora has some keepers!!!“

“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.“

“I have tried just about everything on the menu at Bina's. The Bina Burger (Smashburger) is a two patty wagon burger....SOOOOO YUMNY. The Tendiemelt is enough for two people to share. And the Grilled Cheese has 5 chesses/spreads and pairs perfectly with the tomato soup. stop in and give your opinion.“

“What a fun place to meet up with friends! The best part? I felt so comfortable and cozy in this restaurant. It’s very boho and warm. We were a group of 4 and the restaurant has a family shareable experience with their entrees so we each got something different. We ordered the fried rice, French toast, wings and biscuits and gravy. It was super delicious! We also ordered drinks and my favorite part was that they serve a spoonful of their sticky rice as soon as you sit down. It was SO good that we raved about it and they brought us a second serving. The waitress was delightful and so kind. We had never been there for brunch so she did a wonderful job explaining the menu. We spent a few hours there eating and talking and we never felt rushed. The worst part? I don’t have really anything to add here. I’m not sure if I missed the parking lot but I found street parking easily. Prices are a little higher here but worth it in my opinion.“

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

“Hifi allllll around!! mad impressive wine selection. delicious fish tins and other bites. refined interior design that somehow gets even better when the sun beams in. nice variety of indoor & outdoor seating. will be back for a glass of chilled red stat!

go around 5/6pm if you prefer a more quiet and intimate atmosphere like me 👐“

“Went to see my family for a wedding n my family took me here for arcade game. They have a bar n happy hour where you buy a special drink and will receive token for the arcade. Order pizza n wasn't expecting much, but it was very very good“

“three music venues, food, drinks. Great old time unpretentious atmosphere. Highly recommended.“

“Great food, amazing staff, fun atmosphere!“

“We had the best experience ever at the Red Cow. It started with the hostess telling us she would take care of us even though we didn't have a reservation. Making eye contact with a genuine smile. Rare. Delicious food, excellent, attentive wait staff and the chef even made an appearance in the dining room. Did a quick walk through smiling at his customers as he went through. Special treatment must be Red Cows game plan. Love it!❤️“

“BEEN RIDING DESTINATION FOR OVER 40 YRS NO DORKS!“

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

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

“Great food and not overpriced“

“My boyfriend and my kids along with the dog came here. We made reservations for the covered outdoor area and showed up a couple minutes early and they were still able to seat us right away which was excellent. It was surprisingly a really nice area as this was our first time visiting the restaurant before we went over to the falls. Everyone enjoyed their food and the portions were large. Our waiter was very attentive, they treated our dog well and the dog menu is super cute!!!The only odd thing from the whole experience was I asked for a tequila and sparkling water and she asked if I meant a skinny margarita??? Idk how that correlates at all I thought it was funny though. Either way I would definitely come back with our dog it was a nice relaxing atmosphere to enjoy dinner with family and a few drinks.“

“Fun vibes, great staff and wonderful drinks!“

“Amazing food, drinks & service!“

“I’ve never taken the time to write a review before, but Samuel’s top-notch service merits it. He made sure that my martini was made exactly as I preferred, and even taught me a thing or two so I can reiterate those preferences when I go to bars back home. His personable demeanor facilitated an extremely welcoming environment where the bar’s patrons were comfortable, conversational, and unhurried. And yes, the martini was one of the best I’ve had in recent memory, both in the state of Minnesota and beyond. Cheers to Samuel and the rest of the fantastic team at Bar Edera.“

“Jojo was an excellent bartender. Made me feel at home. 10/10. Would come back just for her service.“

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

“The Parkway Theatre is excellent!“

“We had a fabulous dinner with another couple. Food was great, table was great, service was very good. Disappointed that no staff told us that 26% charges were automatically included. My fault for not inspecting the itemized bill closer i would have expected staff to share that a 21% gratuity was already included (not to mention an additional “administrative “ fee was also included) before I added an additional 20% gratuity.“

“awesome food, service and atmosphere. thanks for making our lunch awesome Sara.“

“Best hidden secret in NE. Friendly staff and a nice little patio. Bring cash because they won't swipe credit cards“

“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“