4 Best Bars in Minneapolis, Minneapolis-St. Paul

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We've compiled the best of the best in Minneapolis - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

First Avenue & Seventh Street Entry

Downtown Fodor's Choice

The iconic First Avenue & Seventh Street Entry is where locals go to hear top rock groups and to get their groove on. Prince played as a regular at the club in the '80s, and it was featured in his movie Purple Rain.

Guthrie Theater

Downtown Fodor's Choice

The Guthrie has a repertory company praised for its balance of classic and avant-garde productions.

Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant

Downtown

The Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant is one of the best jazz bars in the Midwest, with some of the Twin Cities' finest performers.

1010 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, MN, 55403, USA
612-332--1010

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Fine Line Music Café

Downtown

The intimate Fine Line Music Café gets you up close and personal to locally and nationally known rock musicians.

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Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant0.3 miles away

1010 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55403, USA
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First Avenue & Seventh Street Entry0.6 miles away

701 1st Ave. N, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55402, USA
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Fine Line Music Café0.8 miles away

318 1st Ave. N, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55401, USA
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Guthrie Theater0.8 miles away

818 S. 2nd St., Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55415, USA
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