Minneapolis Things to Do

This spacious establishment in Minneapolis' jumping Warehouse District attracts the college crowd, but is also a popular after-work hangout. Play pool, darts or video games during the 4p-6p happy hour. The grill offers the stan... more

Take one step into this bar and you are transported to a cozy pub on the Emerald Isle. The windows are covered with quotes from Irish literary figures, and the paneling is dark and rich. This pub draws a large lunch and after-w... more

Conveniently located in the theatre district of Minneapolis, this is a good place to go for drinks before the show and an even better place to fill those stomachs after cheering with the crowd. Spacious accommodations are split... more

This joint rules the Twin City music scene. As a converted bus depot, the large two-story room offers excellent acoustics and sight lines. If live music is on the agenda, get there early and grab a table in the balcony or you w... more

The area of Minneapolis known as Nordeast has been gaining a reputation for a hopping nightlife in recent years. This nightclub is one of the hottest. Catering to a young crowd, live music is featured on most Saturday nights ra... more

With eight bars, two restaurants, a drag lounge, male strip show, leather only bar and three huge dance floors all under the same roof, it is no wonder this is considered the megamall of gay bars. The complex draws huge crowds... more

Free summertime concerts at this location have been a grand old tradition since 1888. This charming open-air structure is the fifth facility built on the same site since transit magnate Thomas Lowry built the first pavilion. Th... more

London in downtown Minnesota? Yes, at this authentic British pub. Grab a stool by the fireplace in the downstairs oasis or visit the balcony poolroom. If people-watching is your bag, the window tables offer some of the best gaz... more

Located on the fringe of Uptown, the crowd here is trendy, young, and friendly. The eight wooden lanes are virtual antiques dating back to the 1960s, but well maintained. Serious bowlers don't frequent the joint, just those loo... more

Uptown's snazziest restaurant is yet another feather in the cap of the D'Amico culinary empire. The animated, noisy dining room is flanked by a popular martini bar and a show kitchen. The place is constantly packed so call ahea... more