Ultimate Singles Guide

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.

Updated: June 04, 2009

For Trendy Types


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Martini Blu

615 Second Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403

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


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Escape Ultralounge

600 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403

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


For Party Types


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Bar Abilene

1300 Lagoon Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

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


Our Tip Picks


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Ground Zero

15 NE Fourth St, Minneapolis, MN 55413

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.


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Azia & Caterpillar Lounge

2550 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404

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.


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Turf Club Inc

1601 University Ave, St Paul, MN 55108

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.


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Brit's Pub

1110 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403

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.


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Bar Abilene

1300 Lagoon Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

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.


For Sporty Types


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Tiffany's Sport Lounge

2051 Ford Pkwy, St. Paul, MN 55116

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


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Brit's Pub

1110 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403

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


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Rosen's Bar & Grill

430 First Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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