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3 bars for drink where history happened in Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis, MN

3 bars Β· 627 mi

The Saloon

Downtown, Hennepin Ave Β· 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.

DanceDragLate nightHistoric

Gay 90's

Downtown, Hennepin Ave Β· 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.

DanceDragKaraokeHistoric

The 19 Bar

Loring Park Β· 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.

DiveHistoricPool tableNeighborhood
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