19 Bar

I'll start with the pros: the decor is fantastic, they host awesome drag and burlesque shows, and…read morethey have a cute patio. If you are meeting a large group for casual drinks, this is a great place. However, we went for brunch (wanting food) and were very disappointed. We wandered in, sat down and then waited. There was no indication that you order everything at the bar. I had to go up and ask to get this info and menus. Our cocktails were fine, but my tater tot egg dish had 3 tatter tots and I was still hungry after. The sausage patties were literally inedible- you could not cut them with your fork. The breakfast burrito came out well, so that item seems safe. I ordered mozzarella sticks after (because I was still hungry), and they were ok, but had a very heavy breading shell. Overall, great ambiance, but I can not recommend going for food.

Great place to go for a drag brunch…read more I've stopped in here for a snack or a drink or two before, but this is the first time I went for a drag brunch. The tickets were cheaper than most places around, the comedy by the host is better, and the dancers were excellent. The drag show area is excellently done with professional lighting, full sound system, and dedicated bar. I can't comment on the food after this visit. I just got the ultimate Bloody Mary, which came with a mini-donut, chicken wings, bacon, celery, and more so it was basically a meal on its own! It was great, well mixed toppings were delicious, and it came with a chaser (the champagne of beers) All in all a great place to come to for a few drinks or a drag brunch!

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Cocktails by Bacardi

The Front

3.6(38 reviews)

1.9 mi•Northeast

Was there on a Friday night. There weren't many people out on the dance floor, which was funny…read more Didn't seem like the DJ has a huge variety of music. My friends and I asked for a few different songs and he said he didn't have any of them (or maybe he just didn't want to play them :') But drinks were very standard bar fare, which worked well for me. They have a nice little patio out front.

We went out here for a night out and were pretty disappointed. We got there at almost 11 pm and the…read moreplace was still pretty empty. there was a dj and the music was okay, but would very rapidly shift vibes. We left at around 11:30 because we had gotten drinks and wanted to finish them. I was disappointed there were no drink specials, especially for a friday night. The high noon we did have was frozen a third of the way through, which was disappointed and showed the drink was old. Overall, I likely wouldn't come back here as it was pretty dead and they didn't have much to bring people in.

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Jetset Underground

2.4(19 reviews)

1.7 mi•Northeast

Random bar / club / gay bar?…read more Whatever it is.. I enjoyed it here! Getting in is kind of a pain in the ass.. it just took longer than it needed to. Drinks were good, nothing special. Music was decent. Nothing amazing or special, good place to dance, hang out and get drinks.

This is a place that I can only come when I am already drunk…read more The floor is always wet and the ventilation is not great so it is super muggy/humid. A lot of white gay boys who take their shirts off :( and are so sweaty. However! Very fun place to come while drunk. So many people dancing. Lots of hot girls :) Nice drinks :) No patio :(

0.6 mi•Downtown Minneapolis

Look what I found in my drink bro!! Dude!! Put caps on top!! of your liquor spouts

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Dance Floor

The Saloon

3.6(142 reviews)

Visit by from Los Angeles!! Phenomenal ambiance, The staff is friendly and the food is amazing and…read morereasonable! The drinks are out of this worked The bartenders could be more stunning and SO friendly!!!

If you're a man looking for men. This is your bar! There is…read morea strict code of conduct that Women are not allowed to compete in the shower competition, or trans men. All of the artwork is men. The bathrooms are horrible so don't drink too much. Sometimes the music is recognizable in the dance room, but mostly edm cyberpunkish The bar music has music videos and that is known music The food is fantastic though

0.9 mi•Downtown Minneapolis

NA Beer

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Gay 90's

3.4(170 reviews)

The service is wonderful and spectacular. Alllaota is a wonderful drag host with a spectacular…read morepersonality. They make you feel safe and welcomed in any setting!!

If you have friends visiting from out of town and wanna go out, this is a great spot. There is a…read morecover fee, but you could essentially spend the whole night here and feel like you went bar hopping. Each room has its own bar and the vibe is completely different from the last room. They have karaoke and drag shows going on at the second floor, SO FUN. Bring cash if you want to tip the dancers! The bartenders are quick and easy, and drinks have a good pour. I didn't feel skimped out at all. I'd definitely come back again!

1.2 mi•Downtown Minneapolis

A funny photo op near the entrance

Sex on the Beach & Water

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Eagleboltbar

3.7(53 reviews)

Really fun group of guys! Friendly bartenders !…read more Great outdoor patio! Good energy, good music.

Assaulted unprovoked and thrown to sidewalk by thug doorman along with my very expensive phone. See…read moreattached. I'm a disabled man in need of a hip replacement and I've been coming to this bar without incident since it opened 20 years ago. They showed absolutely no regard for my safety or well being. THIS IS NOT A SAFE PLACE ANYMORE for our community!

Karaoke room

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Black Hart of Saint Paul

3.9(37 reviews)

5.9 mi•Midway

They have food truck and indoor food (pizza, etc). The service and ambience is fun loving people…read more The staff is energetic and engaging. I recommend that the GLBTQ community give it a try once again.

The food is from a food truck on their Hugh patio area. The bar has beer, wine and cocktails. A bar…read morearea , tables and many choices outside. They have a dance floor, drag shows and a soccer bar. There is a parking lot attached. The staff is friendly and inviting.

Outside patio seating

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Out door patio and food truck

Vegas Lounge

3.5(112 reviews)

2.4 mi•Northeast

Amazing for a fun night of karaoke, but that's about all for the positives. Very limited seating,…read morecash only, and disgusting bathrooms. Service is really hit-or-miss. Really only recommend going there if you plan to do karaoke, but you also have to get there super early to get on the list! It fills up super fast!

Oh Vegas Lounge! This spot has a nostalgic spot in my heart because years ago pre-COVID, my friends…read moreand I used to go here a ton for karaoke. I love the karaoke stage, the vibes, and the divey-ness. If you go on a weeknight or before 10pm, you're likely to have a better experience. Unfortunately, in the past year or so it has been taken over by the college age folks and this last time we went, you couldn't even move by 10pm. I've never seen it that crowded! Service was (understandably) slow, and I know this is sometimes how it works, but the karaoke guy was taking bribes so our names on the list kept getting pushed back. I tend to like a karaoke bar where folks in the crowd are listening (at least a little), singing along, or clapping at the end. That wasn't the vibe here - it felt like a college bar where people were scream-talking to each other and people were singing on the stage as an afterthought. It lost a bit of its luster for me this last time I visited, and I'm sad to say I may not be back in the near future. I loved this spot in my 20s - maybe it's time for me to find a 30s dive bar instead :)

1.2 mi•Downtown Minneapolis

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Eagle MPLS

3.5(11 reviews)

The bar is always friendly and the people are great. The music is the best with past music to meet…read moredifferent decades of enjoyment. Nice patio and efficient service. They have bar food at reasonable prices. There is the dance side with video screens.

Came in Sunday night. There was the indoor bar as soon as you enter with a few booths. There was an…read moreoutdoor area and then there was karaoke happening in the back. We opted to start immediately at the bar. The bartender seemed less than enthused to serve us. Which was pretty much the story of the night. Not a single friendly look, not a server who looked happy to serve us, nada. Which is a shame because it wasn't a bad place. The karaoke was fun even tho I never heard of any of the songs.

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Beast Barbecue

3.6(141 reviews)

2.3 mi•Northeast

Such an awesome neighborhood BBQ spot! The food is great, I had a pulled pork Sammie and some…read morebaked beans and both were great! The Sammie was juicy and their sauces were great to add onto it. The big winner was the baked beans, probably some of the best baked beans I've had in a while. I also had some of their house sweet tea which was delicious to go with the meal. They also have a live Jazz Orchestra that plays once in a while in the massive basement venue that I need to come back for. The servers were all wonderful, kind and attentive as well, the food does take a little while to come out so just sit back and relax but you will not be disappointed!

Obligatory - I'm from tx, so I feel like im a good judge of bbq. This place is very decent, and I'd…read moredefinitely be back when I get a craving! A few things I don't love before I move on to the things I did like - everything was so sweet! All of their rubs, on the chicken, the brisket, and ribs, were so sugary. And the baked beans were like half sugar I swear, which I was very disappointed by. Their baked beans were especially sweet, and just not very good, which is so disappointing as they can easily be way better! (Like who uses kidney beans in baked beans)??? And the smoked salmon was definitely not smoked, at all. I did really like the ribs, they had a nice flavor. And the pork candy was good but had some incredibly chewy pieces. The brisket was good, no choice of lean or fatty but what can you except in minnesota lol. I will say the mac and cheese was really awesome, and the overall food was great. Also thought the wings were very yummy. I'd definitely be back, but would pick some different things next time.

Food menu

Loving this place! It's right across from Eli's East...so a groovy location.

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Pork candy aka rib tips. A little sweet and tangy 4/5!

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Anthony K.

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5 years ago

The staff is mean The place is so dark you cannot see a thing when you walk in. The bar has only one spot for you to order drinks and cash only (2021 is that even legal?). If you don't drink alcohol your a limited to mixers. Apparently they have a real problem with "crazies camping out. At this establishment. I was approached and accused of doing just that, bringing in my own beverage and utilizing their table without giving them anything. A decent person knows how to approach something like this and it's not to accuse a person right off the bat of doing something improper unless you want that person to feel unwelcome and clearly that's what he wanted to do. And why I can only surmise. But it is unacceptable, especially when you work at an establishment that serves a community that often is not welcome . In this case the staff went out of his way to make me feel unwelcome. I did bring an icey, but instead of assuming and then accusing me of improper behavior a simple "hey can I toss that for you" would have been appropriate. I have visited to many gay bars to count around the world. And never have i felt so unwelcome, A gay bar has been a place feel safe and connected, to feel part of the community especially when you don't feel part of one anywhere else. Not the case hear. The rest of the state might be Minnesota nice but unfortunately in the Gay bar scene its Minneapolis Mean read more

John C.

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14 years ago

Be careful going to this bar, a lot of people things get stolen, and if you decide to call the police for help the bar kicks you the good customer out! I told the manager weeks ago and he said come get him instead of taking matters in my own hands and what happens i do what he says and im kicked out for life!!!!!!! You know what fuck the 19 and their bull shit... I would think that they would have more respect for good returning customers like me..... but evidently not...... their more worried about their reputation!!!! and to the cost of their customers! read more

T K.

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1 year ago

" BAR 19 " ************************* The staff, atmosphere, guests and drinks are priceless. Congratulations and thank you for, reopening! #BAR19MPLS read more

Kyle B.

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5 years ago

Amazing staff. Always a fun crowd no matter the day. 8nly down side is I wish the patio chairs had backs on them. But even with out them it is always a great time. read more

Bret H.

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1

0

8 years ago

Awful. Shitty bartenders. Bad service. Please don't waste your time here. This is the worst bar in Minneapolis. What a fucking waste of time. read more

Alex S.

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11

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4 years ago

It's okay. Nothing special . Dive bar. It can be fun to go to. You can go to any straight dive bar for the same atmosphere.

Andrés Felipe L.

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1

0

3 years ago

Service is so bad in this place. Also it smells really bad. So unpleasant.

Oskar M.

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1

0

3 years ago

great prices but the staff is really unfriendly and aggressive.

Sam F.

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5

0

10 years ago

Cheap drinks, nice people and popcorn! Great bar!

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This was my first time going out in Minneapolis, and it'd been a while since my local friend had. I…read morewas recommended this bar by commenters on Reddit who sounded adamant that this is the vibe I was looking for. I used to live in Atlanta, currently live in Austin, and have experienced nightlife in Nashville/Savannah/Miami. Thus, my expectations were sky high. Based on my research it appears the Twin Cities have limited options compared to the above 5 cities. And promising options like "Fool Me Once" were listed as already closed. There was a short line outside & it was chilly so I couldn't wait to be let in. There was no cover which usually means expensive drinks and that's exactly the case ($13-$14 per shot). The main floor was quite empty when we arrived around 11:30pm so I made a beeline for the basement hidden behind the bar, which I didn't see until I posed for my neon sign photo. Downstairs there is another bar to the right when you are at the foot of the stairs, and the famous disco room is to your left. We went on Saturday night and it was packed to the brim! I moseyed my way up to the DJ booth but it was annoying having to jostle the vacant & occupied VIP tables. My friend and I danced a little but left within an hour because it was so stuffy. But you know, that reminded me of a similar basement at Dark Horse Tavern in Atlanta where I used to go almost every weekend.

They make awesome cocktails here. I was impressed with how fast the bartenders were moving…read more They bartenders were making all type of unique drinks. One of the drinks was an espresso martinis. They actually put two beans on top. The beans floated to the top like a happy child on an inter-tube in a water park.

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