What to do and see in Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN): The Best Nightlife

November 19, 2021 Fernanda Pittenger

With its gleaming skyscrapers set amid glittering lakes, Minneapolis makes for an attractive and fun getaway. A truly year-round destination, the city offers activities for every season. In winter, one can explore the downtown area through more than seven miles of glass-enclosed skyways. In addition to keeping you warm, they create a lively thoroughfare filled with specialty shops, restaurants and services. Whether you want to escape the winter cold or the summer warmth, the Mall of America offers shopping, dining and entertainment options for any time of the year and every member of the family. Art lovers have plenty to see at the Minneapolis Art Institute, Walker Art Center and the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, which all house world-renowned collections. The theater scene is thriving. With more than thirty theaters, Minneapolis has more seats per capita than any U.S. city except New York. See a Broadway show and enjoy dinner and live jazz at a fabulous restaurant. With kids in tow, check out the Science Museum of Minnesota, where visitors can produce their own video, or come face to face with a shark at the UnderWater Adventures Aquarium. In summer, the action moves outside. Known as "The City of Lakes," Minneapolis has 22 lakes located within city limits and many more in the surrounding area. In town, hordes of locals and tourists in-line skate or stroll around Lake Calhoun, stopping for ice cream along the way. Just outside of town, Fort Snelling State Park offers outdoor recreational activities from hiking to biking and golf to boating. No matter when you visit, Minneapolis offers lots for everyone to enjoy.
Restaurants in Minneapolis

1. Pedal Pub Twin Cities

Excellent
89%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 97 reviews

Pedal Pub Twin Cities

Our mission is to provide a fun, safe, environmentally-friendly way for groups of adults to get some light exercise and fresh air while touring interesting parts of the Twin Cities. We rent the entire bike as well as single seats.

2. Brave New Workshop

824 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403-1803 +1 612-332-6620 [email protected] http://www.bravenewworkshop.com/
Excellent
72%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 104 reviews

Brave New Workshop

Hilarious, thought-provoking original comedy, improv and satire for over 50 years! Brave New Workshop also has a unique and versatile event space with custom entertainment options.

Reviewed By ViajeroJBW - Maple Grove, United States

My wife and I met two other couples last night to see "Angels we have heard are high," a hysterical holiday-themed show not for the faint of heart (some language and themes that some might find offensive or crude, but we laughed our heads off). It was comprised of multiple short skits performed by four talented actors - with the two women being truly amazing! The short skit format was good because it kept things fresh and moving along. Intimate little setting with the small stage right up close - no bad seats. There is also a small bar on-site where you can get beer, wine, and other beverages - convenient while waiting for doors to open or during intermission. The time flew by, and I found myself craving more at the end. We will definitely be back to see what other productions they put on. Definitely for mature audiences only.

3. Comedy Sportz

3001 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408-2647 +1 612-870-1230 http://www.comedysportztc.com
Excellent
55%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 11 reviews

Comedy Sportz

4. Bar Lurcat

1624 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403-1900 +1 612-486-5500
Excellent
50%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
10%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 20 reviews

Bar Lurcat

5. James Ballentine VFW Post 246

2916 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408-2110 +1 612-823-6233 http://www.uptownvfw.org
Excellent
77%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 13 reviews

James Ballentine VFW Post 246

Reviewed By DanoMPLS - Minneapolis, United States

My guilty pleasure. I love this place. Bartenders have an attitude and are somewhat surly, but that’s okay with me. This place is really slamming on a weekend night and a great place to spend an entire day on a February shitcold day. The Reubens are amazing. Really good bar food. Not sure about salads or anything healthy in any way. Hands down my favorite bar in Uptown.

6. Bunkers Music Bar & Grill

761 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1101 +1 612-338-8188 http://www.bunkersmusic.com
Excellent
58%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
11%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 19 reviews

Bunkers Music Bar & Grill

7. The Local

931 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402-3201 +1 612-904-1000 http://www.the-local.com/
Excellent
56%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 85 reviews

The Local

8. The Loop

606 Washington Ave N Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN 55401-3221 +1 612-340-0010 [email protected] http://www.theloopmpls.com/
Excellent
55%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 22 reviews

The Loop

The Loop is a fun, casual restaurant/bar located in the North Loop of Minneapolis. We serve lunch and dinner. We have a great Happy Hour and on Friday and Saturday nights we have a DJ and dancing starting at 10:00pm. Come get in The Loop and see why we have been a local favorite since 2006.

Reviewed By 307kayk - Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul, United States

Very enjoyable pre Twins game lunch. Restaurant is following good Covid protocols, so felt safe. Santa Fe Salad was wonderful, tasty chicken, corn relish, avocado. Juicy Loopy burger and French Dip also very good. Seasoned fries were very thin and crisp.Our server was very good and made sure we had every thing we needed. Comfortable warehouse chic decor. We will definitely be back.

9. The SHOUT! House Mpls - Dueling Pianos

110 N 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55403-1608 +1 612-337-6700 [email protected] http://www.theshouthousempls.com
Excellent
68%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 74 reviews

The SHOUT! House Mpls - Dueling Pianos

Live entertainment with dueling pianos for a sing-a-long, comedy, and fun. It's Life at the Top of Your Lungs!

10. Dakota

1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403-2403 +1 612-332-1010 http://www.dakotacooks.com/
Excellent
73%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 73 reviews

Dakota

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