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Choosing is difficult sometimes, but we forced our editors to
pick their five favorite haunts for (almost) every conceivable form of nighttime
entertainment. Who made the grade? Click and find out.
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From classic martinis to creative originals, these bars serve up the best sipping
cocktails in town.
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Such a simple recipe, and so many variations—these halls are
all dedicated to the glorious choice of ales, lagers, stouts, and other assorted brews available
hereabouts.
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The Twin Cities has one of the liveliest music scenes in the country. When we
want to hear live local music, these are the places we check out first.
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Something is sizzling on the local jazz scene every night of
the week. Our favorite hotspots showcase local as well as national and
international talent.
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If you're looking for traditional or acoustic music,
guitar-picking songsters, or gut-bucket blues, these are the clubs to hit.
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Outdoor partying is a luxury Minnesotans don’t take for
granted, and these establishments have raised it to a fine art.
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Whether you’re rooting for the Vikings, Twins, Wild, Timberwolves, or
Gophers, these are all places that
are proud to put the “sports” in “bar.”
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When every other eatery in town is closed and those hunger
pangs hit, satisfy your craving at
one of our favorite late-night digs.
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Some people might call them meat markets, but we believe
there’s a place in this world for establishments that encourage vigorous
socializing.
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Whether you want to find a bar full of college students or avoid one, these are your best (or worst)
bets.
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These are "dives" in the best sense of the word—places where character, tradition, and local color run much deeper than usual.
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