Minneapolis Nightlife
The City of Lakes is a gorgeous place to enjoy nature by day, but when the sun goes down it's all about the nightlife. Whether you're looking for good food, live music, gambling, a place where the drinks never run dry, or all of the above, our list has got you covered. Check out one, or all, of our favorite places to party - just be warned, you can't have all this fun in one night.
For a sultry night on the town filled with good music, food and drinks, head to the
Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant. The club hosts jazz, r&b, blues, and Americana music almost every night, and has hosted performances by Ray Brown, McCoy Tyner, Benny Green, Sonny Fortune and others. Happy hour on Friday and Saturday lasts until 1:30am so be sure your favorite designated driver is on call.
Address: 1010 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55403 - MAP
Phone: (612) 332-1010
Web: www.dakotacooks.com
Request your favorite rock 'n roll tunes at
The Shout! House in downtown Minneapolis. The musicians at the dueling pianos play classic rock 'n roll hits and even a few new ones. While you're singing along to the music, order your favorite drinks and chow down on pizza, burgers, and appetizers from the menu. It won't take long to see why the Downtown Journal named The Shout! House the best bar in the city.
Address: 650 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55403 - MAP
Phone: (612) 337-6700
Web: www.theshouthouse.com
Head to
Famous Dave's BBQ and Blues for live music, seven nights a week and some of the best barbeque around. Grub on some finger-lickin'-good ribs, chicken, brisket, sausage, and all the trimmings, then wash it all down with a cold beer from the bar. Eat and drink up, then dance it all off when the band starts to play.
Address: 3001 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55408 - MAP
Phone: (612) 822-9900
Web: www.famousdavesbluesclub.com
Hang out and drink pints until you're Irish at
Kieran's Irish Pub. You'll feel like you're in a genuine pub on the streets of Ireland once you're in this bar. Kieran's hosts live music by local Irish bands and serves up some of the best cuisine from the Emerald Isle, including fish and chips, corned beef and cabbage, and steak and mushroom pie.
Address: 601 1st Ave. North, Minneapolis, MN 55403 - MAP
Phone: (612) 339-4499
Web: www.kierans.com
For a mellow night out, check out the wine bar at
Lucia's. You can enjoy Happy Hour from 9 to midnight every night of the week, sipping on your favorite wines, beers, and cocktails. Lucia's also offers a bar menu with scrumptious pizzas, soups and salads, making it one of the best places in Minneapolis for late night dining.
Address: 1432 W 31st St., Minneapolis, MN 55408 - MAP
Phone: (612) 825-1572
Web: www.lucias.com
Join in all the fun at
The Nomad World Pub. The bar offers a wide selection of beers from all over the globe, and hosts events like live music and bocce ball. The Nomad is a pretty laid back venue, perfect for unwinding after a stressful day. The pub invites you to bring your own food to grill on the patio, and if your dog is well behaved you can bring him too!
Address: 501 Cedar Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN 55454 - MAP
Phone: (612) 338-6424
Web: www.nomadpub.com
Dance the night away at one of the city's
Drink locations. The Drink bars are all about YOU, the customer - promising you excellent customer service, a fun and comfortable atmosphere, and the best music hits playing to shake your groove thing to. You won't want to miss specials like Happy Hour and All You Can Drink.
Address: 26 N 5th St. North, Minneapolis, MN 55402 - MAP
Phone: (612) 659-9000
Web: www.drinkmpls.com
Tequila! Head out to
Bar Abilene to try one, or a few, of their 100 types of tequila on hand. If you can't shoot tequila, sip on one of 25 delicious margaritas the bar offers. Before you leave, sober up on something from the menu. Sliders, ribs, pasta, nachos, burgers, enchiladas, and table-side guacamole are just a few yummy items on the menu.
Address: 1300 Lagoon Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN 55415 - MAP
Phone: (612) 825-2525
Web: www.barabilene.com
See a live show with a beer in hand at
The Terminal Bar. The bar that's been "serving you since 1932" has a reputation for being a dive bar where you can come as you are and have a good time; the Terminal is also considered a local legend on the live music circuit. If you're wanting to showcase your talent, start at The Terminal on Open Mic night - you just might launch a career.
Address: 409 East Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55414 - MAP
Phone: (612) 623-4545
Web: www.theterminalbar.com
Try your luck on the Blackjack tables at the
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel. If table games aren't your thing, let's hope Lady Luck is on your side when you're feeding those slot machines! Not much of a gambling man? Check out the calendar to see who's hitting the stage soon. Heart, Willie Nelson, Tom Jones, B.B. King, The Beach Boys, and Hank Williams, Jr. have all played the Mystic Showroom.
Address: 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd., Prior Lake, MN 55372 - MAP
Phone: (952) 445-9000
Web: www.mysticlake.com
If you think you're a master on the poker table, head to
Treasure Island Resort & Casino and play some card sharks who are thinking the same about themselves! Poker face unconvincing? Try Blackjack on one of 40 tables, or if your pocket book allows, play on all of them - you never know when you could be a winner. It's all luck of the draw.
Address: 5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd., Welch, MN 55089 - MAP
Phone: (651) 388-6300
Web: www.treasureislandcasino.com
