Ultimate Singles Guide

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Updated: June 04, 2009

From the shy, quiet type to the life of the party, you're sure to find your type--and plenty of fun and friends--at these Twin Cities hot spots.

On this page:For Trendy Types, For Party Types, Our Tip Picks, For Sporty Types.

For Trendy Types

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Martini Blu
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    615 Second Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)

    Elevating the Cities' singles scene, this trendy nightspot in the Grand Hotel serves up addictive sushi and martinis.

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Escape Ultralounge
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    600 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)

    Upping the glam factor at Minneapolis' Block E, scenesters find their paradise at this sleek, chic nightspot.

For Party Types

  1. 3 3 Star Rating: Average Alleygators
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    13001 62nd Pl N, Maple Grove, MN 55369 (map)

    The dance floor and dart boards attract a ready-to-party, after-work singles crowd.

  2. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Bar Abilene
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    1300 Lagoon Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408 (map)

    Specialty house margaritas and a great happy hour make it the perfect spot to meet new friends.

Our Tip Picks

  1. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Azia & Caterpillar Lounge
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    2550 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404 (map)

    With happy hours, a DJ and late-night food and drinks, Azia is always buzzing with well-dressed singles looking to enjoy a night on the town. The laid-back, but always lively, atmosphere makes it perfect for happy hours, late nights or all-night parties.

  2. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Bar Abilene
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    1300 Lagoon Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408 (map)

    Cheap margaritas and mini tacos make Bar Abilene a favorite happy hour spot among young professionals in Uptown. Even when the bar area is packed the vibe is fun and casual and always leaves enough room for intimate conversations.

  3. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average Brit's Pub
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    1110 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)

    The after-work crowd gathers here for drink specials, fish and chips and a green roof filled with lawn bowlers and people watchers. Business types mingle with bespectacled designers and artists as pints flow like the Mississippi.

  4. 8 First Avenue
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    701 1st Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)

    Whether it's a local band, an international act or the many dance nights that draw in the diverse crowds, First Avenue is a local mainstay that's the most oft-named places for "first meetings."

  5. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Ground Zero
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    15 NE Fourth St, Minneapolis, MN 55413 (map)

    This industrial dance club and restaurant hosts such events as Bondage-a-Go-Go parties that draw dance lovers and fetishists out for a serious party. On other nights, DJs bring in diverse crowds and singles looking to mingle.

  6. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Turf Club
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    1601 University Ave, St Paul, MN 55108 (map)

    Featuring local bands, reading series and hip, traveling indie bands, the Turf club is where rock 'n' roll lovers go to hang out, connect and revel in great music and drink specials.

For Sporty Types

  1. 11 3.5 Star Rating: Average Brit's Pub
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    1110 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)

    In warmer weather, flirty singles converge outside for a game of lawn bowling at this favorite downtown pub.

  2. 12 4 Star Rating: Recommended Tiffany's Sport Lounge
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    2051 Ford Pkwy, St. Paul, MN 55116 (map)

    Local college students flock to this Highland Park bar to lounge in the sports bar or dance the night away.

  3. 13 3.5 Star Rating: Average Rosen's Bar & Grill
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    430 First Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401 (map)

    Meet a fellow Timberwolves or Lynx fan at this causal brewpub near the Target Center.

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