The best bars & nightlife in Perham

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1910 Sip House (opens in a new tab)

41714 Foursquare Rd · Battle Lake

1910 Sip House makes small-batch craft cider with locally sourced apples and other Minnesota-grown fruit, including its signature Ethel’s…

1910 Sip House makes small-batch craft cider with locally sourced apples and other Minnesota-grown fruit, including its signature Ethel’s Dry Cider. It’s also a listening room for live music, so you can settle in for a fresh cider and a tune or two, no special occasion required.

Continental Divide Brew Pub (opens in a new tab)

32 N Main Ave · New York Mills

Continental Divide Brew Pub pairs a full drink lineup with pub favorites, including dill-pickle pizza, wild-rice-topped pie, and wings with…

Continental Divide Brew Pub pairs a full drink lineup with pub favorites, including dill-pickle pizza, wild-rice-topped pie, and wings with a crowd of flavor options. ” debate, or at least postpone it until dessert pizza.

The Woodshed Bar & Grill (opens in a new tab)

211 Main St E · Ottertail

Thursday game night, Friday luck, and weekday happy hour make The Woodshed Bar & Grill a no-brainer when you need a spot to unwind after…

Thursday game night, Friday luck, and weekday happy hour make The Woodshed Bar & Grill a no-brainer when you need a spot to unwind after work. Expect daily food specials, a rotating drink of the day, meat raffle and bingo, plus catering if you’re hosting the crew.

From the Perham newsletter, October 25, 2026

Underground Lounge (opens in a new tab)

134 1st Ave S

Tucked beneath Gathering Grounds in that 100-year-old brick charmer, Underground Lounge is the low-key spot locals use for celebrations and…

Tucked beneath Gathering Grounds in that 100-year-old brick charmer, Underground Lounge is the low-key spot locals use for celebrations and events. Cozy, flexible, and private…perfect for birthday spreads, book clubs, showers, or a just-because get-together. Keep an eye on their page for new events.

From the Perham newsletter, October 19, 2026

Willy T's Tavern & Grill (opens in a new tab)

300 Thumper Lodge Rd · Ottertail

When you want something low-key but solid, Willy T's Tavern & Grill at Thumper Pond nails the fun, casual vibe for family dinners or group…

When you want something low-key but solid, Willy T's Tavern & Grill at Thumper Pond nails the fun, casual vibe for family dinners or group hangouts. It’s the kind of place you pop into after a tee time or the waterpark, then linger because the conversation keeps going.

From the Perham newsletter, October 18, 2026

Disgruntled Brewing (opens in a new tab)

735 NE 2nd St

Disgruntled Brewing keeps the Minnesota grumble but ditches compromise, pouring standout ales, lagers, stouts and rotating seasonals. Sip…

Disgruntled Brewing keeps the Minnesota grumble but ditches compromise, pouring standout ales, lagers, stouts and rotating seasonals. Sip the revived WonderBrew that once made Milwaukee jealous, then check out the restored historic Schroeder beer vat on site, a fun nod to Perham’s own brewing roots.

From the Perham newsletter, October 15, 2026