50 Best Bars near New Brighton

“Friendly staff and atmosphere..Karaoke with Dj Cowboy is always a blast! Great music, great singers, a lot of fun every time! I wish DJ Cowboy was there every weekend. ❤️🎵“

“I love the Steak and eggs!!!!“

“We had yet another fantastic dining experience at The Exchange, and this visit truly exceeded all expectations! From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was vibrant and inviting, setting the perfect tone for a memorable evening. Our server, Angela, was an absolute gem, her enthusiasm for the menu and her attentive service made all the difference.

She went above and beyond, sharing her favorites and suggesting delightful pairings that enhanced our meal. Angela’s warm personality and genuine care made us feel like we were the most important guests in the restaurant.

We decided to try the Cuban sandwich, and it was nothing short of spectacular! The combination of flavors was harmonious, with perfectly grilled bread and succulent fillings that danced on our taste buds.

As we dined, the atmosphere buzzed with laughter and the clinking of glasses, adding to the excitement of the evening. Each bite of food felt like a celebration, and we savored every moment.

Overall, it was an amazing dinner that transcended our expectations, and we can’t wait to return for another culinary adventure at The Exchange!“

“Incredible. Favorite restaurant of 2026 so far. Our server (Mark C) was knowledgeable and helpful. The roasted beets were one of the best things I’ve ever eaten and were very flavorful. The English pea gnocchi was also amazing. The cheeseburger lives up to the hype too. 11/10 recommend.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Loved the space, great band (The Comebacks), and the craft cocktails are awesome. Don't miss the drink called Hot Dog Water. It's great!
It would be nice if they offered even bar snacks, chips, a Heggies ..something. But it's great either way!“

“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!♥️“

“We celebrated with dinner at the Lexington and it was a perfect spot to try! Our waitress, Grace, was phenomenal and so attentive to us. She helped us celebrate with a surprise photo and ice cream sweet:) She went above to help our experience be wonderful! We loved the valet option and enjoyed our first time at the Lexington! 🥰“

“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.“

“Excellent food and service, but they rush your dining enjoyment, pushing your main meal while still enjoying appetizers, suggesting they want higher table turnover over customer satisfaction. We felt rushed, likely won't return.“

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

“Classic Nordeast bar…not many left“

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

“Highly recommend! Excellent. The restaurant is cozy and tropical and you feel like you’re on vacation. But the showstopper is the food. Pricey but worth every penny! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“It's a dive bar so ambiance isn't amazing but every single thing else is fantastic about this place. Great food, attentive staff, it is cash only but they have an ATM. I recommend coney dog with cheese if your ever interested in trying it out“

“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!“

“Great Live Music @ Mikkel Bee Presents👍🥳🥳“

“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.“

“they have great burger's. the staff is great. it's reasonably priced“

“Stopped in around 9pm on a Monday night in early January 2026. Kitchen was still open, we called ahead so they knew we were coming and said kitchen stays open until 30 minutes prior to closing which was midnight that night. Sofie was our bartender/sever/hostess/pull tab lady. She does it all! Prices are very reasonable, food was great we had pizza, wings & shrimp. The best part of the night was walking in and adding $20 to my etab machine and hitting $150! Will definitely be back!! Thank you Sofie & please thank the cook for us.“

“Dive bar atmosphere country environment“

“Stopped in for the first time. The space was small but set up really well. Many selections of self-pour drinks including wine and mixed drinks. We also ordered 2 of the hot hoagies and an appetizer. I thought the food was a great value. We will definitely be back!“

“Just good all around place for food and drink“

“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“

“I cannot speak on the food but I can speak on the people who work for the company and own the business. They are amazing, I saw them on Joshlilj’s Facebook page and they gave him 20 elotes for free to hand out to the homeless and that right there tells me their business deserves a 5 star rating.“

“small town bar atmosphere. great drinks, nice people.“

“Thank you for keeping the North Star Law Group crew fed! We always have such a great time at Gabe's! 💫“

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

“Friendly staff! Food is awesome!!“

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