Sports bars in Minneapolis

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There's a specific kind of joy in watching a big game shoulder to shoulder with strangers who instantly become friends when your team scores. Minneapolis has 40 sports bars where you can do exactly that. Below are the real spots — names, addresses, what kind of place each one is — plus how to pick the right one for game day. Names you'll see below include Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar, Bat & Barrel, Groveland Tap, and 37 more across town.

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The sports bars scene in Minneapolis

We indexed 40 sports bars in Minneapolis. The scene leans American Restaurant, Burger Joint and Restaurant. You'll find them in Saint Paul, Coon Rapids, Maple Grove. Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar (Pizzeria, Sports Bar) on 12794 Riverdale Blvd NW. Bat & Barrel (Sports Bar) on 1 Twins Way. Groveland Tap (Sports Bar, Burger Joint) on 1834 Saint Clair Ave.

Sports bars in Minneapolis

Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar

12794 Riverdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448 · Pizzeria, Sports Bar · 25.7 km from central Minneapolis

A pizzeria spot 25.7 km from central Minneapolis.

Bat & Barrel

1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403 · Sports Bar · 1.0 km from central Minneapolis

A sports bar 1.0 km from central Minneapolis.

Groveland Tap

1834 Saint Clair Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105 · Sports Bar, Burger Joint · 8.5 km from central Minneapolis

A burger joint spot 8.5 km from central Minneapolis.

Malone's Bar & Grill

12635 Elm Creek Blvd N (Main St), Maple Grove, MN 55369 · Sports Bar, American Restaurant · 18.9 km from central Minneapolis

A american restaurant spot 18.9 km from central Minneapolis.

Crooked Pint Ale House

3210 Chaska Blvd, Chaska, MN 55318 · Sports Bar · 33.9 km from central Minneapolis

A sports bar 33.9 km from central Minneapolis.

Sports Page

9014 Lyndale Ave S (90th St), Bloomington, MN 55420 · Sports Bar · 15.6 km from central Minneapolis

A sports bar 15.6 km from central Minneapolis.

Mama G's

9705 Highway 101 (at 97th Ave N), Maple Grove, MN 55311 · Sports Bar, Karaoke Bar · 26.4 km from central Minneapolis

A karaoke bar spot 26.4 km from central Minneapolis.

Tom's Watch Bar

609 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403 · Sports Bar · 0.7 km from central Minneapolis

A sports bar 0.7 km from central Minneapolis.

Fireside Bar & Restaurant

3410 150th St W (at Chippendale Ave W), Rosemount, MN 55068 · Sports Bar, American Restaurant · 29.5 km from central Minneapolis

A american restaurant spot 29.5 km from central Minneapolis.

Shortstop Bar and Grill

1298 Moore Lake Dr E (at Central Ave NE), Fridley, MN 55432 · Sports Bar, Steakhouse · 11.6 km from central Minneapolis

A steakhouse spot 11.6 km from central Minneapolis.

Obb's Sports Bar & Grill

1347 Burns Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55106 · Sports Bar · 17.8 km from central Minneapolis

A sports bar 17.8 km from central Minneapolis.

Mainstreet Bar & Grill

814 Mainstreet (btwn 8th & 9th Ave S), Hopkins, MN 55343 · Sports Bar, Restaurant · 13.0 km from central Minneapolis

A restaurant spot 13.0 km from central Minneapolis.

Don julio MexicanRestaurant bar and grill

701 Apollo Dr, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 · Sports Bar, Seafood Restaurant · 25.8 km from central Minneapolis

A seafood restaurant spot 25.8 km from central Minneapolis.

JR's Outpost

6141 Highway 10 NW, Ramsey, MN 55303 · Sports Bar, American Restaurant · 29.4 km from central Minneapolis

A american restaurant spot 29.4 km from central Minneapolis.

Sak's Sports Bar

1460 County Road E E, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110 · Sports Bar · 19.4 km from central Minneapolis

A sports bar 19.4 km from central Minneapolis.

How to pick a sports bar in Minneapolis

Screens beat everything.

Count the TVs before you count the taps. A good sports bar has sightlines from every seat — if you have to crane your neck, keep walking.

Sound matters for big games.

Playoff games and finals deserve a bar that turns the sound on. Call ahead if the game matters to you; the best bars advertise which matches they're showing.

Arrive early for the big ones.

Championship games, derbies and rivalry matches fill sports bars an hour before kickoff. The regulars know this. Now you do too.

Food is part of the deal.

Wings, nachos, burgers — sports-bar food is its own cuisine. Kitchens get slammed at halftime, so order before the break.

Common questions

What is the best sports bar in Minneapolis?

The honest answer depends on your team and your vibe — some bars are built for football crowds, others for hockey or basketball nights. The listings above show you every option with its address so you can pick by neighborhood and style.

Do sports bars in Minneapolis show live games with sound?

Most do for major matches, but policies vary by venue and by game. If sound matters, call the bar ahead of time — especially for finals and rivalry games.

Are sports bars in Minneapolis family-friendly?

Many are restaurants first and bars second, especially earlier in the day. Evenings and big fight nights skew adult. When in doubt, go before 7pm.

Photos: Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, Chad Davis, Tony Webster via Wikimedia Commons. Venue listings by Foursquare.