Bars in Minneapolis

Borough is Minneapolis's most acclaimed cocktail bar and restaurant — a North Loop establishment that has appeared on national best bar lists for its exceptional cocktail program and its role in establishing Minneapolis as one of America's most serious cocktail cities. Its combination of outstanding drinks, quality food, and the warm hospitality that distinguishes Midwestern bar culture at its best makes it one of Minnesota's finest establishments.

Constantine is Minneapolis's most acclaimed hotel cocktail bar — a Canopy by Hilton bar that has received national recognition for its extraordinary cocktail program celebrating Minnesota's unique seasons and local ingredients. Its combination of sophisticated design, quality ingredients, and downtown Nicollet Mall location makes it one of the most impressive hotel bar experiences in the American Midwest.

Dangerous Man Brewing is Minneapolis's most beloved craft brewery taproom — a Northeast Minneapolis institution known for its limited-production small batch beers, cash-only policy, and the genuine community character that has made it a Minneapolis institution. The brewery's philosophy of making exceptional beer in small quantities for their neighborhood community rather than chasing distribution has made it one of the most respected craft breweries in Minnesota.

Indeed Brewing Company is Northeast Minneapolis's most beloved neighborhood brewery — a Nordeast taproom producing outstanding ales and lagers in one of Minneapolis's most vibrant arts neighborhoods. Northeast Minneapolis's extraordinary concentration of working artists, independent restaurants, and craft breweries creates a craft beer culture uniquely shaped by Minneapolis's most genuinely creative neighborhood community.

Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge is Minneapolis's most beloved tiki bar — a Mississippi River-facing motorboat lounge in Northeast Minneapolis with an enormous outdoor patio, tropical cocktails, and a kitschy 1950s tiki aesthetic that has made it a Minneapolis institution beloved by everyone from dive bar devotees to bachelorette parties. The riverfront patio and fun atmosphere make Psycho Suzi's one of the most photographed bars in Minnesota and the ideal place to experience the weird, wonderful character of Minneapolis nightlife.

Spoon and Stable is Minneapolis's most acclaimed restaurant and cocktail bar — a James Beard Award-winning North Loop establishment from chef Gavin Kaysen with an extraordinary bar program that has helped establish Minneapolis as one of America's great dining and drinking cities. The bar's thoughtful cocktail menu and the restaurant's extraordinary reputation create one of the Twin Cities' most coveted reservations.

Surly Brewing's Beer Hall is Minnesota's most magnificent craft brewery destination — a 50,000 square foot Minneapolis complex presenting outstanding ales and lagers in what may be the most impressive craft brewery taproom in America. Surly's extraordinary Furious IPA and its remarkable advocacy for changing Minnesota's taproom law (creating a legal battle that became the "Surly Bill") create a brewery of genuine Minnesota craft beer legal and cultural historical significance.

Town Hall Brewery is Minneapolis's most historic craft brewery — a West Bank institution producing outstanding ales since 1997 in a beautiful Victorian building adjacent to the University of Minnesota. Town Hall's extraordinary collection of award-winning ales and its remarkable proximity to the U of M create a brewery taproom of genuine Minneapolis craft beer culture significance.

Young Joni is Minneapolis's most celebrated restaurant and bar — a Northeast Minneapolis destination from James Beard Award-winning chef Ann Kim with an extraordinary cocktail program that matches the ambition of her Asian-accented wood-fired pizzas. Northeast Minneapolis's extraordinary concentration of breweries, restaurants, and bars has made it the most exciting dining and drinking neighborhood in the upper Midwest, and Young Joni is one of its finest representatives.