50 Best Cocktail Bars in Minneapolis

“Stopped in for a late lunch on the patio. Was interested in a bitters & soda and the server recommended mixing the rhubarb and cardamom, which was delicious and refreshing. Followed that with the Chix Correa sandwich and a side salad. Wow! Really creative flavors and well-executed. Could tell everything was made from scratch and with high quality ingredients and care. Also the decor was fun and hip, the music top-notch, and the staff kind. I look forward to coming back soon!“

“Fun vibes, great staff and wonderful drinks!“

“I can’t begin to say how much we enjoyed our dinner here. Highly recommend it!“

“Great menu for GF, Vegan, and Vegetarian as well as for meat eaters. Fresh and local ingredients. Open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Friendly staff. Parking lot and located off a bus line in a walkable and bike friendly neighborhood. If you liked the food truck, then you will love this.“

“I hosted a welcome drinks event for ~80 guests at Norseman the night before my wedding and was incredibly impressed by the quality of the service, drinks, and overall atmosphere. We had originally reserved the outdoor patio space, but unexpected sideways rain forced us indoors. The staff at Norseman was exceptionally gracious and accommodating and helped us transition inside, which we all greatly appreciated.

Our guests had a wonderful time, and many commented on how much they enjoyed the DJ and the overall experience. I would highly recommend Norseman for any private event, and I'm confident both my husband and I (and many of our guests!) will be back in the future.“

“Amazing cocktails and food!“

“-Vinai MN- My friend and I wanted to try Chef Yia's restaurant due to being homesick and wanting hmong food. We were met with such great service and sat where we could see the work area. Chef Yia was so kind and started us off with a complimentary appetizer, rice Curry balls. We ordered and the food came so fast. As soon as I took a bite, my eyes started to get teary because it tasted like food from home. I started fanning myself to not cry which Chef Yia saw and asked if the food was too spicy. We then started to explain that we were not from MN and were feeling a bit homesick and how the food reminded us of home. Chef Yia then said, here let's do this. He returned with a pot of beef soup that consisted of mushrooms, bamboo shoots, beef and green onion and white rice and shared that this dish was one of those dishes that we would eat at gathering and events. We we so shocked and so at loss with his kindness and compassion. We both took a bite and immediately lighted up. It tasted like my mom's cooking 💓. As we were nearing the end of our meal, Chef Yia told us not to stuff ourselves too full and surprised us with a complimentary dessert which further awed us. We were so lost at words for Chef Yia's kindness, generosity and comfort. We chose the Lava Cake and it was soooo good! I normally don't like sweets but we devoured this 😋. 1000/10 would recommend.“

“Steady Pour is great for any event! They have such a wide verity! Thier bartending team is wonderful. I also love to just purchase thier mocktails to take home and make out own.“

“Excellent experience from start to finish! The service was genuine and amazing. The food was beautifully plated and delicious. The pricing and portion sizes were perfect for the quality. We went for our anniversary and were congratulated multiple times by different staff. Will be back for sure!“

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

“An unforgettable first date night experience with my husband! We dined at this beautiful restaurant for the first time and were truly impressed. The food was sophisticated, flavorful, and thoughtfully presented—each dish felt like a special occasion. The staff were warm, attentive, and made us feel right at home. What stood out even more was seeing the owner so hands-on and present, ensuring everything ran smoothly. You can tell this place is run with passion and care. We’ll definitely be back!“

“So good! Excellent customer service and the food is to die for! 100% recommend this restaurant to all my friends and family!“

“I cannot express how much I love this place! The food, the drinks, the service- it’s all wonderful. I never would have gone into this place but I read it was associated with Petit Leon which I’ve loved, so I gave it a try. No, it is not a Mexican restaurant as I assumed ( Tijuana is in Mexico. Right?) The food has a more Asian origin ( Mapo rigatoni, scallion pancake..) and it’s delicious! The drinks were fresh and flavorful. It’s my new favorite place. Love the neighborhood, love the vibe.“

“Want an AMAZING dinner? Then this is your place! We had the collard greens dip and the Minnesota Meal. Both were outstanding! Will be back - and will bring friends!“

“Great food and great service! Highly recommend!“

“Small spot - have not ate here. However the drinks are some of the best crafter elevated drinks I’ve had beware they’re strong but so addicting and good. The music play list is always jamming and if you go on a Thursday karaoke is like a mini concert . Get your tail over her and fast you won’t regret it“

“Love the food, and atmosphere.“

“Would highly recommend! We loved our drinks and the meats in particular. Can’t wait to try their arepas next time! Great service, cute decor, good vibes.

For the owners— I’d suggest reducing the serving size of the Picada Columbiana, but keep the same price. It is SO much food (and so yummy), but easily could serve 3-4 people. Also, would be fun to do a version with no fries, but with rice and beans! We ordered them on the side, and they were perfect with the meats.“

“🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥place & love the area I recommend everybody to get the experience“

“Unbelieveable experience and a must try. Freshest and tastiest food I've ever had.“

“They have great food with tons of vegan options and a wonderful patio! Today I ordered my favorite dish a roti wrap and it accidentally came with chicken instead of the vegan chickpea version. That’s never happened to me there before. They felt really bad about it and made me a new one and comped my meal and that of my friend. That is above and beyond an excellent customer service. I highly recommend.“

“wife and I drove 6 hours to eat here. we have made the trip multiple times over the years. came in Wednesday early afternoon and got great service. I wish I could remember her name, I would give her 5 stars. love coal fired pizza.“

“The tasting menu was a pretty solid deal. Highlights for us were the cauliflower, slab salad, and mapo'matriciana pasta. The cocktails were also great and we enjoyed sitting up at the bar. Somewhat slower service for food as other reviews say, however, the bartenders were handling most of it so that was understandable to us. Looking forward to the new concept coming soon!“

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

“I, quite literally, had the best meal of my life here! We shared the samosas, grilled scallops, grilled salmon, butter chicken, and a ginger chaitini. The flavor in these dishes was something I have never experienced at any other restaurant. They genuinely have a menu that caters to everyone’s likes and tastes. The service was wonderful and the owner was incredibly kind and eager to share his passion with us. I will 100000% be coming back and I highly recommend you go as well!“

“Came here with our kickball team after a game and we all were happy with the last minute pick. Efficient and extremely tasty food, good happy hour deal, nice patio, and very kind staff! Will absolutely be back here! Highly recommend the Birria tostada wrap, elote, churros, and chicken verde salsa tacos!“

“Was very surprised at how many exceptional ciders they had, especially considering that I like drier ciders, which are harder to find. Also bought some of their bottled take home beverages, and that was incredible! Tons of space, cool events, knowledgeable and friendly staff. If you like the vibe of Blackstack or Forgotten Star, and you like Cider, this is a no brainer!“

“Just found out about these guys and was blown away!! Amazing selection of spirits and cocktail menu is A+. Bartenders know their ish. Will be back soon!“

“I’ve been wanting to eat here for a while and today was the day! I had the Breakfast Burrito and my friend had the Poutine. Both were incredible and the best vegan food I’ve had. I’ve been vegan for many years, but even those who don’t typically follow a plant based diet will love this place. Great coffee and friendly employees. I’ll definitely be back.“

“My boyfriend and I went here twice in two days because it’s that good! On day two we were craving it so badly that we just had to go back and it was just as good if not better the next day! Service was great and attentive! New favorite in the metro!“

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

“having my clubACB getMC patch finally the recognition we deserve“

“Visiting Pittsburgh and this was a great stop with a friendly staff (Kudos Tyrone) and great drinks! Fun time with the putt putt (beat my husband). If in Pittsburgh area this is a must stop!“

“My waiter Addison was great and very attentive. However, the short rib sandwich was over cooked and over priced. On line there were a couple of items that I didn't see on the actual menu while at the restaurant. We were given the lunch menu at the front door, this really confused me, later Addison eventually figured it out. The rest of the experience was nice. The comedy acts were funny, except for the second to last guy, that totally bombed, as part of his act was to call all women bitches. He was poorly prepared, and otherwise was not funny at all, and should not be invited back.“

“I have only eaten one thing repeatedly and it is excellent, their burger. I can’t speak to anything else on the menu. Service is fine, but sometimes laid back to the point of indifference. Atmosphere might be a little too trendy and hip for some people, but the space is attractive and well situated especially when going to see a show at Latte Da.“

“Great food. Homemade taste. Locally sourced. Affordable. Friendly, efficient service.“

“We had a table of six last night and everything was delicious! The atmosphere was beautiful and the vibe was laid back but buzzy. 100% recommend!“

“It gets 5 stars not because it's the best, high quality, fancy food or atmosphere, but because for what it is, a sports, neighborhood bar vibe, it does a very good job. Smash Burger, basic but solid. Comes with LOTS of potato chips. I wish coleslaw was an option. Service was great. Super friendly, positive, not rushed. Probably the coolest thing is the historical connection of the name Asher to the initial construction of the Beach Club building itself. Here's to all Uncles and Great Uncles!!!“

“Amazing food, good service, lovely patio“

“Inti was great. I really was not quite sure what to expect for Indian Tibetan food. It was delicious. Service from start to finish was really good. The owner came out and spent time with us. Rare warm Autumn day, and able to eat on deck which was cozy and comfortable. Definitely will go back.“

“The food and drinks were great. Highly recommend this place. Tequila selection is amazing.“

“Food was amazing (small menu which means they do good things with what’s there), specialty cocktails ❤, and there must be sound-proofing because we had no issues hearing our waiter nor dealt with any noise issues with hearing at most restaurants. Give this place a try!“

“The restaurant is great at lunch time and awesome for a happy hour. Great selection of beers and very good appetizers. Cheese curds are my favorite. As if the environment, drinks and food were not enough the best comes last. Joy, Mike and Nick are the best bartenders in down town Minneapolis!!! .“

“The staff are the highlight, great bartenders and great drinks!“

“they are renovating their kitchen therefore they only had raw sushi available. this just sucked because we were not told until we sat down. i made a reservation for my partners birthday so it sucked we had to pivot and go to another restaurant.“

“they were super sweet and the food came super fast! The food was pretty good but a bit expensive! Family friendly and good drink options as well!“

“While staying at the Marquette Hotel, we ordered a quick meal for pickup, and everything was delicious.

For starters, I showed up probably 10 minutes early for my pickup time, and they were ready. Definitely seems like their kitchen operates quickly!

We got the Ghost Pepper rubbed chicken wings and the Bibimbap bowl. I'm always skeptical that something advertising ghost pepper will only be a little spicy, and it's just an advertising gimmick. But these wings packed a really nice kick. The bibimbap was a nice combination of balanced flavors as well, for a really satisfying meal.

The restaurant interior looked inviting, though I concede I was only inside for a few minutes.“

“Wonderful ambience, incredibly talented musicians. You really couldn’t ask for anymore.“