The best bars & nightlife in Chanhassen

22 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Nightingale

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Intimate eatery & cocktail lounge with snacks, bruschetta & New American plates meant for sharing.

2551 Lyndale Ave S (Minneapolis)

Intimate eatery & cocktail lounge with snacks, bruschetta & New American plates meant for sharing.

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Rustic-chic spot pairing craft cocktails and wine with pizzas, pastas, oysters, and Italian small plates.

201 N Washington Ave (Minneapolis)

Rustic-chic spot pairing craft cocktails and wine with pizzas, pastas, oysters, and Italian small plates.

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Lakeside brewery & taproom doling out a range of craft beers in a comfortable setting.

1495 Stieger Lake Ln (Victoria)

Lakeside brewery & taproom doling out a range of craft beers in a comfortable setting.

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Silver Fern

Nightlife

Casual, cozy, modern café serving coffee and wine flights alongside sandwiches and pastries.

114 E Hennepin Ave (Minneapolis)

Casual, cozy, modern café serving coffee and wine flights alongside sandwiches and pastries.

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Relaxed bistro featuring refined American & Continental cuisine plus a playful tiki bar.

359 13th Ave NE (Minneapolis)

Relaxed bistro featuring refined American & Continental cuisine plus a playful tiki bar.

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Barbette

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All-day neighborhood bistro with a vibrant, hip ambiance presenting French fare & live music.

1600 W Lake St (Minneapolis)

All-day neighborhood bistro with a vibrant, hip ambiance presenting French fare & live music.

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Beer, wine, and spirits served in an easygoing neighborhood bar.

4307 Upton Ave S (Minneapolis)

Beer, wine, and spirits served in an easygoing neighborhood bar.

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Snug, homey bar featuring an array of wines by the glass & bottle, plus snacks & nightly live music.

2827 Hennepin Ave (Minneapolis)

Snug, homey bar featuring an array of wines by the glass & bottle, plus snacks & nightly live music.

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American cuisine & cocktails served in a sophisticated atmosphere with a range of live music.

6161 Hwy 65 NE (Minneapolis)

American cuisine & cocktails served in a sophisticated atmosphere with a range of live music.

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Homey American hangout whipping up a range of familiar pub eats & drinks, plus breakfast favorites.

5765 Sanibel Dr (Minnetonka)

Homey American hangout whipping up a range of familiar pub eats & drinks, plus breakfast favorites.

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American bar & grill offering chops, seafood & specialty burgers in a casual, contemporary setting.

17805 MN-7 (Minnetonka)

American bar & grill offering chops, seafood & specialty burgers in a casual, contemporary setting.

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Burger joint with speakeasy vibe serving beer, wine and cocktails alongside fries.

200 Water St (Excelsior)

Burger joint with speakeasy vibe serving beer, wine and cocktails alongside fries.

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Located in a bar basement, this comedy club has frequent shows & free Friday open-mic nights.

400 E Hennepin Ave Basement (Minneapolis)

Located in a bar basement, this comedy club has frequent shows & free Friday open-mic nights.

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Local lake-themed microbrewery pouring their beers in an on-site taproom, Thursday through Saturday.

421 3rd St (Excelsior)

Local lake-themed microbrewery pouring their beers in an on-site taproom, Thursday through Saturday.

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Bar Brava

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Laid-back eatery with a rotating menu featuring local & Spanish tapas & mains, plus natural wines.

1914 N Washington Ave (Minneapolis)

Laid-back eatery with a rotating menu featuring local & Spanish tapas & mains, plus natural wines.

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Warm hangout with a wine list featuring bottles and flights from around the globe.

1434 W 31st St (Minneapolis)

Warm hangout with a wine list featuring bottles and flights from around the globe.

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Convivial nightspot featuring comedy headliners, plus a bar, restaurant & dinner-show packages.

708 N 1st St (Minneapolis)

Convivial nightspot featuring comedy headliners, plus a bar, restaurant & dinner-show packages.

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Comedy club offering improv and other shows in a casual, cozy setting.

501 W 78th St

Comedy club offering improv and other shows in a casual, cozy setting.

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Casual venue for weddings and other events, showcasing aging wines, artwork and eclectic decor.

6415 Cambridge St (Minneapolis)

Casual venue for weddings and other events, showcasing aging wines, artwork and eclectic decor.

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Airy hangout with a patio & an industrial vibe offering a cider menu, plus crêpes & pickleball.

701 SE 9th St (Minneapolis)

Airy hangout with a patio & an industrial vibe offering a cider menu, plus crêpes & pickleball.

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Wine-focused bistro for flights and bottles with a casual atmosphere and charcuterie.

1129 Washington Ave S (Minneapolis)

Wine-focused bistro for flights and bottles with a casual atmosphere and charcuterie.

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Festive wine bar and eatery pairing seasonal Mediterranean eats with Spanish wines, sangria and cocktails, plus brunch.

508 N Washington Ave Ste 120 (Minneapolis)

Festive wine bar and eatery pairing seasonal Mediterranean eats with Spanish wines, sangria and cocktails, plus brunch.

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