03/16/07

Excellent Hang Out

by sirc808

The 19 bar is a great place to have a pitcher of beer and just hang out with friends. No drama, no creepy people, just a fun place to drink, socialize and play darts or pool. The place does get a little crowded on the weekends but usually starts to clear out by 11pm-midnight. I highly recommend checking it out!

• Pros: Cheap beer, darts, pool, no drama
• Cons: not a lot of parking, sometimes a little crowded

02/28/07

a damn good gay bar!

by veganfeministsunite

i love the 19. it's a great place to meet after work and drink beer. there are often ladies there, always more men but i still feel comfortable. the only bad thing i have experienced is that we always seem to get served slower than the men. that's messed up. but also why i will be going to PI for happy hour now. however, when in the area, the 19 is the best!

• Pros: low key gay bar
• Cons: serving men faster than women and bad juke box

10/12/06

Great Tasting Pizza ..... Kettle River Pizza now served

by krp3400

Give the place a try I think you will like it. I found it to be great place to have a pitcher of Beer and shoot a game of Billards.

The oldest gay bar in the city is still the Cheers of the Minneapolis gay scene.

by Contributor

In Short
The place, in the heart of the gay district of Loring Park, once was known as a pick-up bar for young hustlers and their fans. Today, young professionals and cute college boys and girls enjoy the bar's quaint charm, friendly atmosphere and strong beer. The 19 also serves lower-alcohol wine coolers, root beer and hard liquor. The place is also known for its tournament-class pool tables, electronic dartboards and a diverse jukebox.

01/05/06

The Bartenders are TERRIBLE.

by rulerospam

I have visited the 19 Bar on several occassions and generally find it a nice neighborhood bar but some of the help leaves much to be desired. There are a couple of bartenders that would rather sit and talk amongst themselves then actually wait on the customers. I waited for 10 minutes (no exageration) while the bartender sat and chatted with his "friends" at the end of the bar. Finally when he did come to get me a beer, I didn't tip him (because the service sucked) and he slammed my bottle of beer on the bar causing it to foam over the top and then he said, "whoops" with attitude and went back to chatting with his friends. Good service deserves a tip... poor service deserves nothing.

• Pros: Great Jukebox, Cheap Drinks, Nice Pool Tables
• Cons: Poor Service, Poor Service, Poor Service

06/20/05

Best place in town

by scooter976

Great place to meet people or just to relax, great atmosphere and the new expanded outdoor patio with roof rocks.

• Pros: inexpensive, patio, friendly

08/18/03

Yes, no longer 3.2!!

by mesouthern01

They finally have a liquor license! This place is a great glbt bar if you just want a no attitude friendly bar. The pool players are pretty serious players here. Many types of, mostly guys, come here. It's the perfect place for a pitcher of bear after work.

12/07/02

Great Place!

by BlueCollar

This place is great ... always a friendly face ... a friendly bartender ... and lots and lots of friendly beers :)

08/15/02

The Teener McWiener!

by simonx21

What's better than a pitcher or five on a Saturday night, throwing some darts, listening to the best jukebox in Minneapolis? Not much!!

• Pros: Atmosphere
• Cons: Smokiness, Parking