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The Local
AREA: DowntownNicollet Mall
Sprawling, mahogany-lined venue featuring traditional Irish food & drink, a patio & soccer on TV.
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The Oceanaire Seafood Room
AREA: DowntownNicollet Mall
High-end chain offering seafood, steaks & a deep wine list in sophisticated but lively environs.
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Salsa A La Salsa
AREA: South MplsEast 35
Counter-serve chain offering Mexican standards & a unique variety of options at its salsa bar.
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Bunker’s Music Bar & Grill
AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
Informal venue offering live roots rock, blues & R&B bands nightly, plus a basic pub fare menu.
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Borough
AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
Plush banquettes & mood lighting set the tone at this stylish spot for craft cocktails & bar bites.
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Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza
AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
Casual pizzeria turning out coal-fired, thin-crust specialty pies, with craft beers on tap & wine.
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Cuzzy’s Bar & Grill
AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
Bar & grill with dollar bills lining the walls & other funky decor, serving burgers & comfort food.
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Runyon’s
AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
High-ceilinged tavern with a modest American menu of pub grub, such as wings & burgers.
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Smack Shack
AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
Modern eatery features a wide range of seafood, casual grub & cocktails in an industrial-chic space.
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Tilia
AREA: South MplsLinden Hills
Warm, sophisticated neighborhood bistro offering creative New American plates, brunch & craft beers.
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Hi-Lo Diner
AREA: South MplsHiawatha
Hip hangout featuring American favorites, housemade donuts & clever cocktails in a 1957 diner.
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Blue Door Pub
AREA: South MplsHiawatha
Relaxed spot for stuffed burgers, soups, salads & other American bar fare, plus craft beer & wine.
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Town Hall Tap
AREA: South MplsNokomis
Chill gastropub providing craft brews, specialty burgers & other casual eats amid retro accents.
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Tootie’s On Lowry
AREA: North Mpls
Burgers, wings & craft beer are served at this casual, family-run bar & restaurant.
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Buster’s on 28th
AREA: South MplsEast 35
Homey bar & American grill serving eclectic beers, brunch & modern takes on burgers & sandwiches.
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Icehouse
AREA: UptownEat Street
Modern venue covering 2 floors with casual dining, specialty cocktails & live music.
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Town Hall Lanes
AREA: South MplsNokomis
Local bowling alley with a cozy pub offering lots of craft beer on tap & American grill fare.
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Hai Hai
AREA: NortheastArts District
Colorful spot serving modern Vietnamese street food & craft cocktails in trendy, lively surrounds.
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Dutch Bar
AREA: Northeast
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Coalition Restaurant
AREA: South Mpls
Stylish restaurant in an 1886 brick building serving classic American creations.
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St. Genevieve
AREA: South Mpls
Refined French pub with a chic bistro vibe serving inventive dishes with champagne, beer & wine.
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331 Club
AREA: NortheastArts District
Nightspot with an old-school vibe offering drinks, live music & simple Mexican light bites.
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Elsie’s
AREA: NortheastArts District
Restaurant, bar & bowling center offering 16 modern lanes, plus TVs & a wide menu of American food.
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Gorkha Palace
AREA: NortheastLower Northeast
Casual spot for Nepali, Indian & Tibetan cuisine made with local ingredients, plus exotic drinks.
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Jefe Urban Cocina
AREA: NortheastSaint Anthony Main
Tequila, tacos & Mexican bar bites presented in a warm, vintage-chic space with patio seating.
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Knight Cap Bar & Lounge
AREA: NortheastArts District
Longtime old-school sports bar with casual bites & drink specials, plus darts & a patio.
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Mac’s Industrial Sports Bar
AREA: NortheastLower Northeast
Laid-back sports bar with a wide variety of beer & classics like burgers & pizza served late.
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Manning’s Restaurant & Bar
AREA: University
Enduring hangout for burgers & other American comfort food plus beer, served in a compact space.
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Maya Cuisine
AREA: Northeast
Casual, colorful Mexican restaurant & bar offering classic dishes, cocktails & a Sunday buffet.
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Ray J’s
AREA: NortheastLower Northeast
Burgers & other American eats served in a family-friendly setting with a full bar.
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Spring Street Tavern
AREA: Northeast
Big, basic tavern with nightly drink specials & a pub fare menu, plus darts, a pool table & patio.
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Stray Dog
AREA: NortheastLower Northeast
Convivial bar offering gourmet pub grub with many vegetarian options & a wide selection of beer.
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The 1029 Bar
AREA: NortheastArts District
Neighborhood hangout offering cocktails, seafood-centric pub grub & karaoke in an unfussy space.
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Ballentine Post 246 VFW
AREA: UptownLyn-Lake
Trendy veteran-focused venue with bars, a full menu & entertainment such as live music & karaoke.
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Barbette
AREA: UptownSeven Points
All-day neighborhood bistro with a vibrant, hip ambiance presenting French fare & live music.
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Iron Door Pub
AREA: UptownLyn-Lake
Laid-back local stop for American pub grub, with ample beers, TVs for sports & an outdoor patio.
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Lago Tacos
AREA: UptownLyn-Lake
Laid-back place offering familiar Mexican standards, such as tacos, burritos & margaritas.
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LynLake Brewery
AREA: UptownLyn-Lake
Trendy destination for house beers & creative bar food in a remodeled theater with a roof deck.
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The Bulldog Uptown
AREA: Uptown
Laid-back bar & grill offering pub grub, beer specials & a kids' menu, plus a patio.
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Nolo’s Kitchen & Bar
AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
Serves American comfort food in a sleek space upstairs, with bites and beers in the downstairs bar.
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Barrio Tequila Bar & Cafe
AREA: DowntownNicollet Mall
Modern Latin American tapas & tacos, plus a large tequila list & cocktails, served in stylish digs.
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Loon Cafe
AREA: DowntownHennepin & First Ave
Chili is the star of the pub-grub menu at this lively, casual sports bar with a happy hour.
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Hell’s Kitchen
AREA: DowntownNicollet Mall
Quirky, employee-owned American restaurant offering an all-day menu and frequent live music in an underground space.
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Keys Café and Bakery
AREA: Downtown
Long-running cafe chain serving breakfast & classic American fare, plus cakes, cookies & pies.
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Kieran’s Irish Pub
AREA: DowntownHennepin & First Ave
Upbeat, old-fashioned & family-friendly bar offering draft beers, pub fare & live Irish music.
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Mackenzie Pub
AREA: DowntownHennepin & First Ave
Craft beers, sandwiches & pizza offered in a brick-walled tavern with a Scottish theme.
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Pizza Lucé
AREA: DowntownHennepin & First Ave
Local pizzeria chain serving creative pies, pasta & hoagies, plus beer & wine, in a casual setting.
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The Bulldog Downtown
AREA: Downtown
Laid-back bar & grill offering pub grub & nightly beer specials.
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Monte Carlo Bar & Grill
AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
Retro 1906 restaurant with booths and a copper-topped bar, serving burgers, filet mignon, and more.
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The Freehouse
AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
Buzzy brewpub serving both housemade & other beers plus a menu of gastropub fare in a slick space.
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Longfellow Grill
AREA: South MplsHiawatha
Classic American fare including burgers & beer served in a corner space with patio & drink specials.
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Cardinal Tavern
AREA: South MplsHiawatha
Casual, modest hangout featuring American food, bottled beer & wine, pool, darts & a patio.
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Cedar Inn
AREA: South MplsEast 35
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Pizza Lucé
AREA: South MplsHiawatha
Local pizzeria chain serving creative pies, pasta & hoagies, plus beer & wine, in a casual setting.
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Palmer’s Bar
AREA: UniversityWest Bank
Old-timey institution featuring draft beer & cocktails, plus a lineup of live music.
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The Corner Bar
AREA: UniversityWest Bank
Easygoing, airy tavern with a pool table serving typical American grub & draft beer.
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The Joint
AREA: UniversityWest Bank
Festive music venue featuring a broad calendar of live acts, from cover bands to touring groups.
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Carbone’s Pizzeria
AREA: South MplsNokomis
Longtime local pizza chain offering plenty of topping options, hoagies & salads.
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The Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar
AREA: South MplsHiawatha
Convivial tavern & grill with elevated American pub grub, classic cocktails & a dog-friendly patio.
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Sonora Grill
AREA: South MplsHiawatha
Airy counter for creative Mexican plates, including seafood, tacos & sandwiches, plus happy hour.
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Ichiddo Ramen
AREA: UptownEat Street
Ramen, donburi & Japanese appetizers in a chic, contemporary space with a lively bar.
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Gluek’s Restaurant & Bar
AREA: DowntownHennepin & First Ave
Bustling, old-world beer hall in an 1855 warehouse where German beers go with diverse pub eats.
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The Living Room
AREA: Downtown
Clubby, contemporary hotel lounge featuring craft cocktails & New American small plates.
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Twin Cities 400 Tavern
AREA: University
Hotel eatery with a stylish, vintage vibe offering contemporary American comfort food & a full bar.
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Hideaway Cabin Bar
AREA: NortheastSaint Anthony Main
Relaxed place featuring specialty burgers, beer & a huge deck overlooking the Mississippi.
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Brother Justus Whiskey Company
AREA: Northeast
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Earl Giles Restaurant
AREA: Northeast
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Mother Clucker’s Pizza
AREA: Downtown
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Gai Noi
AREA: Downtown
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Puttery
AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
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Dario
AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
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Book Club
AREA: South Mpls
Modern, globally inspired American fare in a comfy space with colorful wallpaper & book-cover decor.
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Tailgate Sports Cafe
AREA: South Mpls
Stalwart watering hole offering draft beer, cocktails, pub grub & sports TVs in a laid-back setting.
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Padraigs Brewing
AREA: Northeast
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Gardens of Salonica
AREA: NortheastLower Northeast
Family-run Greek cafe offering both traditional & modern dishes, a wine list & an easygoing vibe.
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Mayslack’s
AREA: NortheastArts District
Old-school neighborhood bar & eatery known for roast beef sandwiches & live music on weekends.
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NE Palace
AREA: NortheastArts District
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Otter Saloon
AREA: NortheastLower Northeast
Laid-back hangout offering happy hour & nightly karaoke amid retro signage & other memorabilia.
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Darbar India Grill
AREA: UptownSeven Points
Contemporary Indian restaurant offering a vast array of classic dishes including vegetarian entrees.
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The Copper Hen
AREA: UptownEat Street
Farmhouse-chic restaurant & cake bakery offering market-to-table cooking, plus beer, wine & coffee.
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Day Block Brewing Company
AREA: DowntownDowntown East
House-brewed beer & unique pizzas made with locally sourced ingredients in an industrial-chic space.
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19 Bar
AREA: Downtown
Low-key, gay-friendly hangout, featuring seasonal patios, darts, a jukebox & pool tables.
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8th Street Grill
AREA: DowntownNicollet Mall
Contemporary American grill offers a variety of casual eats & draft microbrews, plus a heated patio.
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Crooked Pint Ale House
AREA: DowntownDowntown East
Relaxed local pub chain serving craft beers & cocktails, plus burgers, pot pies & tacos.
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eagleBOLTbar
AREA: DowntownDowntown East
Gay bar & nightclub serving American fare, including burgers & sandwiches, plus weekend brunch.
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Melting Pot
AREA: DowntownNicollet Mall
Fondue restaurant chain offering heated pots of cheese, chocolate or broth for dipping & cooking.
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O’Donovan’s Irish Pub
AREA: DowntownHennepin & First Ave
Vibrant Irish pub with a patio, offering typical comfort fare along with a wide beer selection.
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Pat’s Tap
AREA: South Mpls
Laid-back gastropub offering an international pub-grub menu & craft beers, plus a patio & Skee-Ball.
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Sober Fish
AREA: South MplsHiawatha
Easygoing Thai restaurant & sushi bar with inventive specialty rolls & sleek, contemporary decor.
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Acadia Cafe
AREA: UniversityWest Bank
Low-key local-band performance venue, bar & eatery with tap, cask & bottled beers, plus pub food.
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Rainbow Chinese Restaurant & Bar
AREA: UptownEat Street
Classic & contemporary Chinese dishes presented in an upscale environment with a nightly happy hour.
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Legendary Spice
AREA: UniversityEast Bank
Restaurant serving locally sourced Sichuan Chinese food in chic, contemporary surroundings.
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Pog Mahone’s Pub & Grill
AREA: DowntownDowntown East
Casual, woodsy bar & grill featuring American pub grub, Irish staples & sports on TV.
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Memory Lanes
AREA: South MplsHiawatha
Relaxed bowling alley also offering American bites & cocktails, plus beach volleyball.
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Schooner Tavern
AREA: South MplsHiawatha
Long-running bar offering frequent live music along with billiards & patio seating.
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Nye’s Bar
AREA: NortheastLower Northeast
Celebrated old-school joint featuring traditional Polish cuisine, kitschy decor & live polka music.
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Jackson’s Hole
AREA: DowntownHennepin & First Ave
Chill, bi-level outpost with a weathered wood bar & TVs offering bar grub & craft beer on tap.
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T-Shoppe Bar
AREA: North Mpls
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NE Moose Bar & Grill
AREA: Northeast
Old-school haunt serving pub grub & late-night breakfast, plus karaoke, bingo & TVs for sports.