The best bars & nightlife in Lakeville

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

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Nightingale

Nightlife

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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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

Nightlife

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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Trail Stop Tavern brings craveable bar fare and cocktails packed with flavor, plus a weekend Bloody Mary bar and BBQ rib, brisket and…

525 Diffley Rd (Eagan)

Trail Stop Tavern brings craveable bar fare and cocktails packed with flavor, plus a weekend Bloody Mary bar and BBQ rib, brisket and pulled pork favorites that hit the spot. Round up the crew for an easy hang, book a table, or let them cater the next backyard legend.

From the South Minneapolis newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Brewer owned and community minded, Angry Inch Brewing specializes in Belgian-inspired beers with playful twists, plus rotating seasonals…

20841 Holyoke Ave

Brewer owned and community minded, Angry Inch Brewing specializes in Belgian-inspired beers with playful twists, plus rotating seasonals that span light to dark, sweet to bitter.

From the Lakeville newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Need a low-key wine night this week? Rhino Wine Bar in downtown Prior Lake rotates its wine list monthly, pours by the glass or bottle, and…

16186 Main Ave SE (Prior Lake)

Need a low-key wine night this week? Rhino Wine Bar in downtown Prior Lake rotates its wine list monthly, pours by the glass or bottle, and lets you build your own flight. Complimentary tastings mean no commitment jitters, plus a few beers and non-alcohol options if your crew is feeling mixed.

From the Minneapolis newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Kid-friendly restaurant and bar featuring BBQ offerings, pulled pork, burgers and wings, plus golf simulators.

20944 Holyoke Ave

Kid-friendly restaurant and bar featuring BBQ offerings, pulled pork, burgers and wings, plus golf simulators.

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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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Bar Brava

Nightlife

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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Unpretentious bar featuring pizza, fried snacks and beers amid a casual scene.

421 St Joseph St (Elko New Market)

Unpretentious bar featuring pizza, fried snacks and beers amid a casual scene.

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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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Minnesota Axe

Nightlife

Entertainment venue with food and drinks offering 6 arenas and 12 lanes for ax throwing.

2055 Cliff Rd (Eagan)

Entertainment venue with food and drinks offering 6 arenas and 12 lanes for ax throwing.

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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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Down-home sports bar with pub food & activities such as live bands, pool, open mic & dancing.

20685 Holyoke Ave

Down-home sports bar with pub food & activities such as live bands, pool, open mic & dancing.

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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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Industrial-chic brewpub serving craft beers, plus burgers, tacos & pasta with kids' options.

8790 Upper 208th St W

Industrial-chic brewpub serving craft beers, plus burgers, tacos & pasta with kids' options.

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Casual restaurant with an ambient interior offering Japanese specialties such as ramen and poke.

1016 Diffley Rd Ste C100 (Eagan)

Casual restaurant with an ambient interior offering Japanese specialties such as ramen and poke.

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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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