Minneapolis has a night scene that not many other cities can beat. There are fun, vibrant bars here that add life to the city. If you’re visiting the city, then you have some exploring to do to have a fun night out. There’s something fun for each one of you, like a classy cocktail bar or a fun pinball bar. You will find locals at most of these spots, which tells you they’re all favorites here.
6. Betty Danger’s Country Club Bar Minneapolis
Don’t be fooled by the name; Betty Danger’s Country Club has an eccentric touch and is nothing like a standard country club. The bar is known for the tasty drinks it serves. The place is heavily decorated with colorful lights all around the place and stools surrounding all sides of the bar. There are also TVs set up on each side of the bar to keep you entertained while sipping on a delicious cocktail. Another reason to visit the place is its famous Ferris wheel ride. What could be better than having a drink in hand and viewing the surroundings from high up?
The bartenders are mainly known for their art of making beautiful and yummy cocktails. Choose from ‘Anarchy Cherry Bomb’, ‘The Rasberry Republican’, ‘Helpful Propaganda’, ‘Indoctrination’, and ‘The Monarchy’ along with many others’ All cocktails are made using your choice of spirit plus some fresh fruit, sugar syrup, lime, and mint. All the cocktails are to die for, so you can’t possibly go wrong with any choice you make. The Socialist Slushie is a unique drink that might catch your attention. It is made using a frozen prickly pear and tequila slush, which some people have labeled as a must-try combination. If you want to stick to your usual drink, choose from their canned and bottled beer and wine collection, where you might find what you’re looking for. If you’re also in the mood for some food, then no need to look any further. To start it off, try the ‘Sloppy Cow Food’, ‘Buttered Benjamin’, ‘Chicken Mcdangers’ or the ‘Crinkled Fries’, all of which are exciting names for snacks such as nachos, pretzels, fries, and tenders. Then go for sandwiches or burgers such as ‘Squeaker’, ‘Mr. Sloppy Jones’ or the ‘Love Is A Battlefield Burger’ to end your meal.
Betty Danger’s Country Club should be a must-visit on your list, not just because of the quality food and drinks but the ambiance and the Ferris wheel ride, which is all worth it.
5. Up Down Bar Minneapolis
An arcade, bar, and restaurant in one place! Up Down bar opened its doors after a long wait and has been such a big hit from the first day. The first floor is dedicated to pinball and arcade games of all sorts. The place features over 40 vintage arcade games. There’s Jenga, Skee-ball, mini golf, and many other fun games you can all participate in and have a great time with your friends! There’s black and white graphic art scattered all across the space featuring game characters, music icons, and more.
There’s a window to grab pizza slices, which is the best food combo with games. You can also get pies of flavors ranging from cheese to pepperoni to other specials. You might not want to wait in line to get a slice, which is not the case here. As soon as you step at the window, a slice is prepared for whatever flavor you prefer. The bar, at its core, encaptures all sorts of nostalgia. This place will make you feel like a kid. Open throughout the week; you can give dance dance revolution a go to see if you still have what it takes to win. There are a lot of beer options available for you to choose from.
The rare patio has a hidden bar, and servers are allocated to each area, so you don’t have to leave your game to order a drink. There are fun, quirky posters hanging behind the space, adding more character to it. Many people are bored of going out to eat with no other activities available. This place offers the best value for money with a fun activity and hangout spot.
4. Volstead’s Emporium Bar Minneapolis
Volstead’s Emporium is the perfect speakeasy for you to drop by. You might have to work a bit to find the entrance near the rear end of the parking lot, but as soon as you step in, you won’t regret it. The steel door with the red light looks shady, but you step into a different era as soon as you knock and enter. You’re transported to the 1930s with velvet curtains, chandeliers, dim, moody lighting, jazz music, and multiple lounge rooms for you to sit in.
If it’s your lucky day, you might even see a live performance with the grand piano and vintage microphone. There are two-way mirrors and hidden rooms for you to enjoy your food. There are risottos, canapes, steaks, and many other delicious dishes for you to choose from. The menu is limited, but the options here are curated well. The cocktails here are made with the freshest components from all around the place. With some exciting mixes that result in the best concoctions you have tasted, this place is an experience to remember.
The speakeasy is open from Thursday to Monday, so plan something this weekend! Their music performances are displayed on their website with all the artists and bands that are performing in the near future. You will be surprised at how many people you will find in this place even though it is hidden and very discreet.
3. Brit’s Pub Bar Minneapolis
Open here for over thirty years; Brits Pub is a little part of the UK in Minneapolis. In the winters, they have fireplaces for you to sit by; in the summers, there is lawn bowling. They also show soccer and rugby events on their TVs for you to gather here with a bunch of other fans. The bar is open all seven days of the week, from early mornings to nighttime. The restaurant closes a bit earlier than the bar.
There’s a happy hour every day from 4;30 to 6 pm. Other events include trivia, football matches, pub quizzes, and many more fun activities. Lawn bowling is a big hit everywhere as it’s a game that does not rely on age, gender, or physical power. It is on a first-come basis, with reservations only for bigger groups two weeks in advance. The bowling league is two days a week on Mondays and Tuesdays. For reservations, you can get the long room, mezzanine, garden deck, veranda, and clubhouse. Here you can host an event or a celebration with many loved ones.
The menu offers starters, chippies, salads and soups, fish and chips, pies, sandwiches, and other favorites. You can go for classic cheeseburgers or shepherd’s pie if you want to play it safe. Otherwise, there’s almond-crusted walleye or the impossible burger to devour when you visit. They have beer on tap or in cans and bottles to pair with these. There’s also a wine list to choose from or whiskey if you want a more decisive kick. The cocktails include ‘Big Ben’s Bloody,’ ‘Brits Old Fashioned,’ ‘brits Bootleg,’ and ‘The King George Old Fashioned’. They are priced from $8 to $12, which is an excellent pre-dinner choice.
2. TILT Pinball Bar Minneapolis
Come to the TILT Pinball Bar and relive your childhood once again. With 25 pinball machines in different eras, you can enjoy your time with a drink in hand. They also have a couple of vintage machines, which date back to 1993, and only a few were produced. It doesn’t matter what age you were when you played these; they have it all. The place has a beautiful black aesthetic with leather stools and low-hanging lamps, and then comes the brightly colored machines to break the contrast. Don’t worry about the drinks; they are as impressive as the pinball machines.
Start off with some classic American snacks like tortilla chips, available with different dips like tomato salsa, chili cheese, and smoked onion. Then go for a hotdog, depending on what you like, such as the ‘Second City, ‘Ruby Slippers’, ‘Don Pickles’ or the ‘Social Club’, all of them have different sauces and extra ingredients added to make the hotdog even tastier. If you prefer tacos, grab a ‘Tilt Taco’ with a choice of chicken tinga or pulled pork and pair it up with nachos. They’ve got you covered if you’re looking for some sandwiches. Order a ‘Muffaletta’, ‘Cubano’, or a ‘BLT’, all of which will leave you wanting more. It can’t be a bar with just food, can it? Get yourself a chill, refreshing beer from their draft section to pair up with your meal. Grab a cool can if you prefer that from their collection, where you will find one to your liking. If you’re in for drinks alone, why not try their featured cocktails, where they make new cocktails now and then? Customize it to your liking by choosing the spirit, and then let the bartender do their magic. If you want a safe bet, go for their famous ‘Batman’s Secret Gadget’, which has cherry-infused bourbon and sweet vermouth orange bitters.
Let your inner child come out at the TILT Pinball Bar and enjoy what they offer with your friends and family.
1. Psycho Suzi’s Bar Minneapolis
Known to be one of the best tiki-themed bars in America, stop by Psycho Suzi’s to have a good time with your friends and family. Once you step in, you’ll be shocked by the number of tiki-themed items in this place. Everything is tiki-themed in chairs, benches, tables, lamps, decor, wall prints, and glasses. You’ll literally feel as if you’re having a vacation on a peaceful island. The inside seating isn’t the only thing impressive. If you visit the patio, you’ll see the Mississippi river flowing beside you with beautiful greenery and stone heads for decor. Best believe, they’re not wrong in saying, Welcome To Paradise.
Looking at their drinks menu will leave you amazed. The signature cocktails are so beautifully made and taste even better. Grab yourself one from the ‘Evil Headhunter’, made up of rum, pineapple, fresh lime, and almonds; the combination of rum with these fruits makes the cocktail a very sweet one, ‘Paralyzed Politician’, made of four different types of rums with grapefruit and citrus, the bitter and sweet combination gives the drink a perfect neutral level for you to enjoy, or the ‘Psychotic Suzi Shipwreck’, consisting of amber rum, Sailor Jerry, Trader Vic’s and a whole lime, this is a perfect drink for you to freshen up and liven your mood. If you’re alongside a group, you have to try their party drinks, which serve to up to four people. They have two options for this, and both contain different types of rums mixed with fruits, one of which is named ‘Leilani’s Fireball’, which is lit up before being served to add that extra bit of glitz. If you’re looking for more of a chill drink, then grab yourself a pint from their tap collection and just sit back and enjoy. The menu doesn’t end on just drinks; grab yourself some wings, meatballs, calamari, or wontons to start the meal off. Then go for the ‘Psycho Suzi’ or classic cheeseburger, both mouth-watering. Don’t forget to try their famous pizza pie, which has many flavors for you to choose from so you can order to your liking.
Take a breather at Psycho Suzi’s and enjoy the drinks and food it offers with a beautiful view on the outside patio and the brilliant ambiance in the indoor seating with your friends and family.
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Conclusion:
If you want to make the night count, you’re looking at the right places to drop by. The city really is very famous for its drinks and the nightlife. There’s no shortage of bars here in Minneapolis, from hip and classy places to chill and laidback ones. Just grab a bunch of friends or loved ones for the company and visit one of these places. You could also have a fun date night with your partner.
