Bars & Pubs

Whether you’re looking for a signature crafted cocktail or a great spot to hang out with friends and enjoy a couple beers, there are plenty of fun bars and pubs in and near Minneapolis Northwest. Grab a freshly smoked Old Fashioned topped with house made golden malt waffles and bacon at Brick & Bourbon. Indulge in expertly made drinks in the swanky cocktail room at Skaalvenn Distillery, where Skaalveen literally translates to "Cheers, friends!" Feel refreshed and rejuvenated with a Brooklyn Spritz, a refreshing sparkling wine and citrus concoction at The Brooklyn Restaurant. Or choose from a variety of handcrafted seasonal cocktails at the Highlander Restaurant at Rush Creek Golf Club, where you can also lounge on the spacious stone patio. Enjoy all these options and more, plus all the excitement and nightlife of Minneapolis, just minutes away.

Skaalvenn Distillery

Skaalvenn Distillery features the finest spirits in Minnesota, and the Japanese-inspired cocktail bar invites you “pillage responsibly” in a special place where you and your friends always feel at home. Afterall, the word Skaalvenn translates to “Cheers, friends!” The cocktail bar is open Friday and...

Brick & Bourbon

Brick & Bourbon, the can’t-miss craft restaurant and bar in Maple Grove, adds a unique touch to Minneapolis Northwest’s impressive dining scene. Located on Elm Creek Boulevard a few blocks northwest of The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, Brick & Bourbon exudes a cool, industrial-chic atmosphere with its...

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Minneapolis Northwest is the perfect place to visit for outdoor adventures with your family or for a relaxing vacation with friends, but did you know the area also has a lively bar scene? Whether you’re craving a house-made craft cocktail, a stiff

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Breweries

Minneapolis/St. Paul is a craft beer drinker's haven. A few years ago, Brooklyn Center's own Surly Brewing Company led the charge to make it legal for local breweries to sell pints on-site. 

Wineries

Like the booming brewery scene, wineries are on the rise in Minnesota. Sample the exclusive and tempting flavors of Minnesota-grown grapes alongside live music, jazz nights, annual grape stomps, bonfires, art festivals, and food trucks.