Bars in Minneapolis - Local Friend

Steady Pour

AREA: University
5.0
Bina’s

AREA: Northeast
5.0
Beckett’s

AREA: UptownLyn-Lake
5.0
Dexter’s

AREA: South Mpls
5.0
Arbeiter Brewing Company

AREA: South MplsHiawatha
4.9
Little Tijuana

AREA: UptownEat Street
4.8
Cantina featuring Mexican eats, a late-night punk rock vibe & a family-friendly feel at dinnertime.
Fair State Brewing Cooperative

AREA: Northeast
4.8
Berlin

AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
4.8
Falling Knife Brewing Company

AREA: University
4.8
Number 12 Cider

AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
4.8
Hip, warehouse-like locale offering 16 taps of house cider with wood-fired pizza from a food truck.
O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co.

AREA: UniversityEast Bank
4.8
Elusive Botanical Bar

AREA: Northeast
4.8
The Capital Grille

AREA: DowntownHennepin & First Ave
4.7
Outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby, refined setting.
112 Eatery

AREA: DowntownHennepin & First Ave
4.7
Acclaimed spot offering an eclectic menu of elevated comfort fare for dinner & takeout.
Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

AREA: DowntownNicollet Mall
4.7
Intimate cabaret venue with live music every night, plus a full-service American restaurant & bar.
Bar La Grassa

AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
4.7
Acclaimed Italian eatery presenting pastas, small plates & a long wine list in a bustling space.
Murray’s Restaurant And Cocktail Lounge

AREA: DowntownHennepin & First Ave
4.7
Classic upscale steakhouse serving prime cuts & signature cocktails in stylish surrounds since 1946.
George & The Dragon

AREA: South Mpls
4.7
Low-key bar with craft beers on tap plus pub grub such as fried fare & sandwiches.
Rincon 38

AREA: South Mpls
4.7
Modern Spanish bistro with patio seating providing small plates amid old-world decor.
Lake & Irving

AREA: UptownSeven Points
4.7
Warm gastropub serving a refined menu of eclectic American bites, plus craft beer & cocktails.
HeadFlyer Brewing

AREA: Northeast
4.7
Utepils Brewing

AREA: Bryn Mawr
4.7
Young Joni

AREA: NortheastArts District
4.7
Wood-clad speakeasy with old-fashioned wallpaper, featuring craft cocktails and upscale bar bites.
Kado no Mise

AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
4.7
Elevated takes on classic Japanese cuisine & sushi, plus cocktails, served in modern surrounds.
Urban Forage Winery & Cider House

AREA: South MplsHiawatha
4.7
Spoon and Stable

AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
4.7
Hip choice for a French-inspired menu in a cozy, rustic-chic former horse stable.
P.S. Steak

AREA: Downtown
4.7
A menu focused on steak & an array of classic & seasonal dishes & cocktails in an elevated setting.
Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative

AREA: NortheastArts District
4.7
Lynette

AREA: South MplsHiawatha
4.7
La Doña Cervecería

AREA: Bryn Mawr
4.7
Wooden Ship Brewing

AREA: South MplsLinden Hills
4.7
Manny’s Steakhouse

AREA: Downtown
4.6
Diners choose cuts from a rolling meat cart at this high-end outfit also offering seafood & wine.
Zelo

AREA: DowntownNicollet Mall
4.6
Stylish destination for contemporary Italian dining with global influences, plus a lively bar scene.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House

AREA: Downtown
4.6
Outpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting
Café Lurcat

AREA: Downtown
4.6
Bright & airy New American eatery presenting entrees & small plates of sophisticated comfort fare.
Jax Cafe

AREA: NortheastArts District
4.6
Circa-1930s landmark serving steaks & seafood in an elegant, old-school setting with a garden patio.
Restaurant Alma

AREA: Northeast
4.6
Modern New American fare with locally sourced ingredients and imaginative cocktails.
The Sample Room

AREA: NortheastArts District
4.6
Create-your-own pairings of cocktails, wine flights, small plates & charcuterie at this cozy spot.
Town Hall Brewery

AREA: UniversityWest Bank
4.6
Cozy, brick-walled brewpub & restaurant with house & guest taps, patio seating & eclectic bar bites.
Rinata Restaurant

AREA: Uptown
4.6
Intimate trattoria offering a simple menu starring housemade pastas & pizzas plus wine & cocktails.
Tilia

AREA: South MplsLinden Hills
4.6
Warm, sophisticated neighborhood bistro offering creative New American plates, brunch & craft beers.
Jasmine 26

AREA: UptownEat Street
4.6
Casual venue with a mix of traditional & contemporary Vietnamese cuisine plus specialty cocktails.
Merlins Rest Pub

AREA: South MplsHiawatha
4.6
Traditional watering hole featuring classic British grub, frequent live music & a long whiskey list.
The Lowbrow

AREA: South Mpls
4.6
Cheerful spot for comfort-food fare made from locally sourced ingredients, with gluten-free options.
Eli’s East Food & Cocktails

AREA: Northeast
4.6
Casual outpost of a long-running staple offering classic cocktails, brunch & New American fare.
Nightingale

AREA: Uptown
4.6
Intimate eatery & cocktail lounge with snacks, bruschetta & New American plates meant for sharing.
Maxwell’s American Pub

AREA: DowntownDowntown East
4.6
Comfy neighborhood watering hole with craft beers, cocktails & a classic bar food menu.
J.D. Hoyt’s

AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
4.6
Cajun-influenced steakhouse with charcoal-grilled steaks, seafood & chops, plus a full bar & patio.
Indeed Brewing Company

AREA: Northeast
4.6
NE Yacht Club

AREA: NortheastArts District
4.6
Dusty’s Bar

AREA: NortheastArts District
4.6
Old-school, neighborhood haunt with DJs offering signature sausage burgers & draft beer.
Stanley’s Northeast Bar Room

AREA: NortheastArts District
4.6
Casual pick featuring American pub grub such as burgers & tacos, weekend breakfasts & craft beer.
Harriet Brasserie

AREA: South MplsLinden Hills
4.6
Low-key neighborhood source for sustainably minded New American fare, wine, beer & desserts.
Sociable Cider Werks

AREA: Northeast
4.6
This informal tasting room offers its own brands of craft ciders, food trucks eats & live music.
Hola Arepa

AREA: South Mpls
4.6
Arepas (cornmeal cakes filled with meat & cheese) are the specialty of this festive Latin eatery.
Troubadour Wine Bar

AREA: Uptown
4.6
Snug, homey bar featuring an array of wines by the glass & bottle, plus snacks & nightly live music.
Volstead’s Emporium

AREA: UptownLyn-Lake
4.6
Cozy, dimly-lit venue offering elevated craft cocktails & a rotating menu of American fare.
Bauhaus Brew Labs

AREA: Northeast
4.6
Spitz

AREA: NortheastLower Northeast
4.6
Hip, colorful chain outpost for doner kebabs, fries & Turkish street eats, plus cocktails & beer.
Up-Down

AREA: UptownLyn-Lake
4.6
Roomy watering hole offering 60 tap beers, pizza slices & old-school pinball & video games.
Red Wagon Pizza Co.

AREA: South Mpls
4.6
Refined pie parlor with inventive New American thin-crust pies & a long tap list of craft beers.
Insight Brewing

AREA: University
4.6
Artisan beers brewed on the premises & served in a cool taproom with exposed brickwork & piping.
Du Nord Craft Spirits

AREA: South MplsHiawatha
4.6
Local distillery with a relaxed cocktail room serving signature drinks with housemade spirits.
Norseman Distillery

AREA: University
4.6
Hip cocktail spot crafting creative concoctions in an airy, industrial-style space with a patio.
Inbound BrewCo

AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
4.6
Wild Mind Artisan Ales

AREA: South Mpls
4.6
Fulton Brewery

AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
4.6
House beers are poured in the industrial warehouse setting of this microbrewery with communal seats.
Modist Brewing

AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
4.6
Pryes Brewing Company

AREA: Downtown
4.6
Spacious craft beer taproom with wood-fired pizzas & snacks, plus a large patio & riverfront views.
Sisyphus Brewing

AREA: Downtown
4.6
Industrial-chic, dog-friendly brewery popular for craft beers, arcade games & open mic nights.
56 Brewing

AREA: Northeast
4.6
Venn Brewing

AREA: South MplsHiawatha
4.6
Vibrant hangout with a terrace & a modern vibe offering craft ales, plus snacks from a food truck.
Jimmy’s Bar & Lounge

AREA: NortheastArts District
4.6
Storied, old-fashioned watering hole offering bingo & other weekly events, plus happy hours & Wi-Fi.
Red Rabbit

AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
4.6
Rustic-chic spot pairing craft cocktails and wine with pizzas, pastas, oysters, and Italian small plates.
Parlour

AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
4.6
Compact, upstairs lounge offering craft cocktails & American plates in a dimly lit, urbane setting.
Bull’s Horn Food and Drink

AREA: South MplsHiawatha
4.6
Laid-back American eatery for classic bar fare, plus beer and wine, in old-school, vintage digs.
TILT Pinball Bar

AREA: Uptown
4.6
Vibrant hangout offering creative hot dogs, craft beer & cocktails alongside 20+ pinball machines.
Sonder Shaker

AREA: NortheastLower Northeast
4.6
Convivial, contemporary locale preparing eclectic New American dinners & craft cocktails.
LITT Pinball Bar

AREA: Uptown
4.6
Vibrant hangout offering creative hot dogs, craft beer & cocktails alongside 20+ pinball machines.
The Camden Social

AREA: North Mpls
4.6
Unpretentious bar offering American comfort fare, plus bingo nights & dart leagues.
moto-i

AREA: UptownLyn-Lake
4.5
Buzzy outfit offering Japanese noodles & small plates, plus a rooftop patio & on-site sake brewery.
The Oceanaire Seafood Room

AREA: DowntownNicollet Mall
4.5
High-end chain offering seafood, steaks & a deep wine list in sophisticated but lively environs.
The Local

AREA: DowntownNicollet Mall
4.5
Sprawling, mahogany-lined venue featuring traditional Irish food & drink, a patio & soccer on TV.
Northeast Social

AREA: NortheastArts District
4.5
Relaxed bistro featuring refined American & Continental cuisine plus a playful tiki bar.
Salsa A La Salsa

AREA: South MplsEast 35
4.5
Counter-serve chain offering Mexican standards & a unique variety of options at its salsa bar.
Brit’s Pub & Eating Establishment

AREA: DowntownNicollet Mall
4.5
Classic fare & English pints in a relaxed, wood-clad setting with fireplace & rooftop lawn bowling.
Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza

AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
4.5
Casual pizzeria turning out coal-fired, thin-crust specialty pies, with craft beers on tap & wine.
Masu Sushi & Robata

AREA: NortheastLower Northeast
4.5
Airy & chic Japanese eatery offering sushi, noodles & grilled fare, plus sake & happy-hour deals.
Bryant-Lake Bowl

AREA: UptownLyn-Lake
4.5
Funky alley & bar hosts DJs plus music & theater performers while serving a simple American menu.
The Lowry

AREA: Uptown
4.5
Hip, late-night staple with patio seating offering classic local eats, craft cocktails & microbrews.
Wise Acre Eatery

AREA: South Mpls
4.5
Farm-to-fork cafe making American eats for brunch & dinner in an industrial-chic space with a patio.
Bunker’s Music Bar & Grill

AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
4.5
Informal venue offering live roots rock, blues & R&B bands nightly, plus a basic pub fare menu.
Aster Cafe

AREA: NortheastSaint Anthony Main
4.5
Romantic eatery serving sandwiches & flatbreads, with skyline views & a summertime courtyard.
Buster’s on 28th

AREA: South MplsEast 35
4.5
Homey bar & American grill serving eclectic beers, brunch & modern takes on burgers & sandwiches.
Town Hall Tap

AREA: South MplsNokomis
4.5
Chill gastropub providing craft brews, specialty burgers & other casual eats amid retro accents.
Cuzzy’s Bar & Grill

AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
4.5
Bar & grill with dollar bills lining the walls & other funky decor, serving burgers & comfort food.
Runyon’s

AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
4.5
High-ceilinged tavern with a modest American menu of pub grub, such as wings & burgers.
Tony Jaros River Garden

AREA: NortheastArts District
4.5
Tootie’s On Lowry

AREA: North Mpls
4.5
Burgers, wings & craft beer are served at this casual, family-run bar & restaurant.
Shaw’s Bar & Grill

AREA: NortheastArts District
4.5
Unfussy tavern providing familiar bar grub like burgers, cocktails & brews, plus live music.

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