The best bars & nightlife in Lake Minnetonka

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

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Casual eatery for Nikkei fare (Peruvian-Japanese fusion), ceviches and sushi rolls, plus a bar for sake flights and pisco cocktails.

922 Mainstreet (Hopkins)

Casual eatery for Nikkei fare (Peruvian-Japanese fusion), ceviches and sushi rolls, plus a bar for sake flights and pisco cocktails.

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House-brewed craft beers star at this laid-back taproom overlooking Lake Minnetonka.

4787 Shoreline Dr (Spring Park)

House-brewed craft beers star at this laid-back taproom overlooking Lake Minnetonka.

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Expansive lakeside gastropub & brewery specializing in seafood & New American fare, plus pub grub.

1310 Wayzata Blvd (Long Lake)

Expansive lakeside gastropub & brewery specializing in seafood & New American fare, plus pub grub.

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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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Brewer hangout offering self-serve taps, a deck, and two patios.

1201 Mainstreet (Hopkins)

Brewer hangout offering self-serve taps, a deck, and two patios.

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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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Modern American fare served with wine, whiskey, and bourbon in a casual restaurant with a fireplace.

712 Mainstreet (Hopkins)

Modern American fare served with wine, whiskey, and bourbon in a casual restaurant with a fireplace.

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The Vine Room

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Charming wine bar featuring a cozy room, plush sofas, and outdoor seating.

756 Mainstreet (Hopkins)

Charming wine bar featuring a cozy room, plush sofas, and outdoor seating.

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Burgers, pub fare & craft beer served in a rustic tavern setting with pool, games & live music.

814 Mainstreet (Hopkins)

Burgers, pub fare & craft beer served in a rustic tavern setting with pool, games & live music.

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Buzzy upscale bistro serving American bar & grill eats amid exposed-brick & reclaimed-wood decor.

11544 Wayzata Blvd (Minnetonka)

Buzzy upscale bistro serving American bar & grill eats amid exposed-brick & reclaimed-wood decor.

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Pub 819

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Rustic-chic gastropub offering a long craft beer & whiskey list, eclectic bar food & multiple TVs.

819 Mainstreet (Hopkins)

Rustic-chic gastropub offering a long craft beer & whiskey list, eclectic bar food & multiple TVs.

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

501 W 78th St (Chanhassen)

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

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