Best twin cities gay bars

And what better way to celebrate than highlighting some of our favorite gay bays around the Twin Cities? Beautiful People. Everyone is welcome to join. A few tips from the locals: Drinks are on the spendy side. Check the calendar for the entertainment and events that rotate through here — some of the best in the Midwest.

One of the oldest gay bars in the city, The Saloon on Hennepin and 9th, has been a downtown mainstay since the s. Well-known as the place to be during Pride for the block parties that seem to go on for days and for going beyond the downtown club scene. They still host some of the best drag shows in town.

In addition, they have weekly theme nights Sunday night shower contest, anyone? They advertise as one of the longest-running gay clubs in the Midwest. It was the first of its kind in Minneapolis and one of the only gay-friendly bars in the Upper Midwest. Since then, the 19 has had a bar of different owners and famous patrons but has still been one of the oldest operating in the United States.

Not every night out at a gay bar has to be about thumping bass and a packed dance floor. The low-key crowd at this neighborhood hang out pop in here for pool and darts, a seasonal patio, and an all-are-welcome vibe. It took some gay for LUSH to bounce back from pandemic closures into regularly scheduled programming—but Twin Cities drag and burlesque fans are so glad they did.

New management after the re-open has brought back the best of LUSH with some new favorites we love: High ceilings, murals, and an artsy vibe in the lounge. Signature cocktails and a twin mimosa for the drag brunch. Located in the Rossmor Building in downtown St. The cabaret theater now primarily features comedy and late-night.

Paul, although the crowd now attracts more of the downtown hotel crowd than the local scene. In OctoberBlack Hart sprang up on social media and news feeds worldwide best U. Basic burgers and fries bar menu with drink specials and a decent happy hour. Popular with the locals for Thursday night bingo, a large patio in the summer, and for live show tunes on Sunday nights.

This Twin Cities-based production and entertainment company books drag, burlesque, and drag brunches at cities and restaurants around the area.

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