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6 bars in Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis, MN

6 bars · 627 mi

Most bars are downtown along Hennepin Avenue and near Loring Park. LUSH is across the river in Northeast, and the Black Hart is in St. Paul.

The Saloon

Downtown, Hennepin Ave · 830 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403

A gay-owned dance club open since 1977, with DJs, weekend drag and late-night food. It's open until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays.

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Gay 90's

Downtown, Hennepin Ave · 408 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401

A big complex with seven bars on two floors. The drag shows in La Femme Lounge run most weekends, and a karaoke bar is part of the mix.

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Eagle MPLS

Mill District / Downtown East · 515 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415

A leather and Levi bar that's friendlier than the name suggests. It has a heated, dog-friendly patio, weekend brunch and showtunes and trivia nights.

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The 19 Bar

Loring Park · 19 W 15th St, Minneapolis, MN

One of the oldest gay bars in the country: a cash-only dive with pool tables and darts. It reopened in 2025 after a fire, and the regulars came right back.

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LUSH Lounge & Theater

Northeast Minneapolis · 990 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

A bar with a back theater for drag, burlesque and shows. It's a fun choice for drag bingo, trivia or the weekend drag brunch.

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Black Hart of Saint Paul

St. Paul, University Ave · 1415 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104

A queer soccer pub where you can watch a match with a friendly crowd. There's trivia and drag nights too, plus a back patio with food trucks and bocce.

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