Marvel Bar ★ 4.7
Marvel Bar in the basement of the old Bachelor Farmer space has poured Minneapolis's defining cocktails since 2011. Pip Hanson's Oliveto; basement bar, no kitchen.
Signature drink: Oliveto martini
Food: None
Cocktail bars, wine bars, dive bars and gastropubs: drinking in Minneapolis for grown-ups.
Where to drink
Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge ★ 4.4
Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge on Marshall Street NE has run Minneapolis's defining tiki bar by the Mississippi since 2003. Riverfront patio, tiki cocktails, pizza menu.
Signature drink: Tiki cocktails
Food: Pizza
Monte Carlo ★ 4.4
Monte Carlo on 3rd Avenue North has run a Warehouse District classic cocktail bar in Minneapolis since 1906. Long mahogany bar, Manhattans, steak frites.
Signature drink: Manhattan
Food: American
Tattersall Distilling Cocktail Room ★ 4.5
Tattersall Distilling on Central Avenue NE has poured house-distilled spirits in Minneapolis since 2015. American Distiller of the Year 2019; aquavit and gin.
Signature drink: Aquavit cocktails
Food: Snacks
The Howe Daily Kitchen and Bar ★ 4.2
The Howe Daily on Minnehaha Avenue has run a South Minneapolis neighbourhood bar since 2010. Patio, scratch-kitchen menu, deep craft-beer taps.
Signature drink: Local craft beer
Food: American
Icehouse ★ 4.4
Icehouse on Nicollet Avenue has run a Minneapolis bar and music venue on Eat Street since 2011. Cocktail program by Pip Hanson; weekly jazz on the back stage.
Signature drink: Manhattan
Food: Modern American
Bauhaus Brew Labs ★ 4.4
Bauhaus Brew Labs on Tyler Street NE has poured German-inspired beer in Minneapolis since 2014. Large indoor-outdoor taproom, food trucks on rotation, kid-friendly.
Signature drink: Wonderstuff lager
Food: Food trucks
Cuzzy's ★ 4.1
Cuzzy's on Washington Avenue has poured drinks in the North Loop Minneapolis since 1976. Dollar bills on the ceiling, the neighbourhood's enduring dive.
Signature drink: Pickleback shot
Food: Bar burgers
The Saloon ★ 4.2
The Saloon on Hennepin Avenue has run a Twin Cities LGBTQ+ bar in downtown Minneapolis since 1977. Drag shows, dance floor, the city's longest-running gay venue.
Signature drink: Vodka soda
Food: Pub menu
Parlour ★ 4.5
Parlour in the basement of Borough on Washington Avenue has poured cocktails in Minneapolis since 2014. The Parlour burger pairs with a Manhattan; reservations only.
Signature drink: Parlour burger and cocktail
Food: Burgers
Bars in Minneapolis, FAQ
When is the best time to eat in Minneapolis?
Peak food season in Minneapolis is year-round.
What time do people eat in Minneapolis?
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
How does tipping work in Minneapolis?
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
What is the one dish to try in Minneapolis?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Minneapolis rewards trust.