Top Sports Bars: Twin Cities

by Molly Priesmeyer - Citysearch Contributor - 200 Reviews - 93 Lists

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Updated: October 21, 2009

The Twin Cities are in the sports spotlight--and even fair-weather fans are finding reasons to celebrate and cheer on the Vikings, Timberwolves, Twins and Wild. Join the party at one of these great bars and restaurants.

5 to Try

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Muddy Pig
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    162 N Dale St, St Paul, MN 55102 (map)

    This laid-back neighborhood bar in St. Paul offers brews from all over the world. But on game day, its heart is right in the Twin Cities. Not only do you feel right at home at the Muddy Pig, you can get food that raises the bar on typical bar food.

  2. 2 3 Star Rating: Average Joe Senser's Grill-Sports Bar
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    4217 American Blvd W, Bloomington, MN 55437 (map)

    Jocks and party dudes gather here for drink specials and celebrations at this sports theater,” dubbed one of the country’s premier sports bars by Sports Illustrated. This is about as close as you’ll get to the big game without actually being there.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Casper Runyon's Shamrocks
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    995 Seventh St W, St Paul, MN 55102 (map)

    This sports joint—also run by guys who own the Nook—is a favorite among Twins players and fans for its giant, juicy burgers and allegiance to hometown teams. Twins teammates and alumni are fans of this hot spot, as is nearly every sports fan in town.

  4. 4 501 Club
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    501 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415 (map)

    Stop into this bar/nightclub during, before, or after the game for drink specials, a cool, laid-back vibe and some Pterodactyl wings, juicy, marinated and grilled hot wings that come with a giant, tangy, dinosaur-sized bite. On Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am till 2 pm the 501 serves a house brunch, where the hash browns are made with Yukon gold potatoes and come with a side of mouth-watering homemade hot sauce.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Nook
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    492 Hamline Ave S, St Paul, MN 55116 (map)

    Ever since this place was featured on “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” folks have been flocking here for the cheap beer and saucer-sized burgers. Game days offer drink and food specials as well as TVs and a wall full of memorabilia dedicated to local heroes and the sports stars who have come out of Cretin-Derham Hall high school.

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