Ox Cart Ale House, located near CHS Field, is a casual spot serving pub fare and craft beers. The interiors sport a tavern-like garb with wooden seating and bar stools. You will find plenty of TVs throughout the space, so you can catch your favorite game while enjoying American tavern food with modern twists. The bar serves 20 beers on tap such as the Michelob Golden Light and the Surly Furious, along with cocktails and wine. Small plates, burgers, soups, and salads feature on the food menu. A must-try is the Black & Bleu Burger with bleu cheese, pepper and mushrooms topped with beer mustard. The highlight of the space is its rooftop veranda that offers wide-sweeping views of Lowertown. The food and drinks menu is similar to the ale house, and you can also enjoy a game or two at the shuffleboard deck.
With eight bars, two restaurants, a drag lounge, and three huge dance floors all under the same roof, it is no wonder this is considered the mega mall of gay bars. The complex draws huge crowds, both gay and straight, looking for a place to hang out and dance or listen to jazz, blues or rock. If you want to get a peek at the gay life in the Twin Cities, the '90's is the only place you need to visit. Although the crowd is mixed, be forewarned the Men's Room is the only strictly gay bar in the joint. The bouncers are big, the drinks are potent, the food is excellent and you will get your money's worth. The burgers are consistently rated as the best in town by many local publications. Any beverage you can think of is available here. If you are looking for a real experience, this is the place to go.
The area of Minneapolis known as Nordeast has been gaining a reputation for a hopping nightlife in recent years; the Front and Ground Zero nightclub is one of the hottest. Catering to a young crowd, live music is featured on most Saturday nights ranging from alternative rock to oldies to jazz to classic rock. Recorded music keeps the huge dance floor jammed on the other nights. Take a break and try your luck with pool, pinball or video games. Bar specials and local radio stations add to the festivities. There is no cover charge.
Historic downtown Stillwater is home to many fine bars and restaurants. Sitting in the middle is this combination of turn-of-the-century charm and a modern-day sports bar. The restored building sports high ceilings, a magnificent hardwood bar and large windows. The many televisions are constantly searching the airways for sporting events and are in clear sight from all parts of the bar. This bar sponsors a number of sports teams so the place can get crowded on game nights. Sandwiches are the specialty of the house and are so big, it may be necessary to transport the leftovers home. Features an excellent selection of domestic and import beers. Soda, hot drinks, and liquor are also available.
This joint definitely has everything you look for in a bar. Rack them up for pool or try your luck at foosball, darts, pinball or video games. Or set your sights on one of the multiple TVs.The menu consists of burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads and pasta dishes. The appetizers will satisfy even the heartiest appetite. Domestic and imported beers along with cocktails, wine coolers and soft drinks are available.