The best bars & nightlife in St. Cloud

27 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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The Pickled Loon keeps downtown lively with seasonal American eats that hit the spot and a full bar when you want something stronger, plus…

715 W St Germain St (St Cloud)

The Pickled Loon keeps downtown lively with seasonal American eats that hit the spot and a full bar when you want something stronger, plus regular DJs and acoustic sets that turn a quick bite into a night you didn’t plan but totally needed.

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Whether you need a midweek laugh or a weekend wall of sound, The Keller Bar delivers live local acts with a downtown dive-bar feel, plus…

11 5th Ave S (St Cloud)

Whether you need a midweek laugh or a weekend wall of sound, The Keller Bar delivers live local acts with a downtown dive-bar feel, plus craft taps and trusty pounders. Open Mic Comedy on Wednesdays and genre-hopping bands Fridays and Saturdays means this week’s hang basically plans itself.

From the St. Cloud newsletter, August 4, 2026

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MT's on 8th

Nightlife

Local watering hole featuring hearty pub grub in a casual space with TVs & a patio.

2022 Veterans Dr (St Cloud)

Local watering hole featuring hearty pub grub in a casual space with TVs & a patio.

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Minnesota-based company crafting hard apple ciders and serving them from the tap at patio bars.

11738 Co Rd 51 (St Joseph)

Minnesota-based company crafting hard apple ciders and serving them from the tap at patio bars.

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Enduring brick-lined hangout offering creative burgers & other pub fare in a convivial atmosphere.

501 W St Germain St (St Cloud)

Enduring brick-lined hangout offering creative burgers & other pub fare in a convivial atmosphere.

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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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Sizable nightspot with live music, comedy & DJs, plus a dance club, pool hall & multiple bars.

11 5th Ave S (St Cloud)

Sizable nightspot with live music, comedy & DJs, plus a dance club, pool hall & multiple bars.

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Casual, charming wine bar offering wine flights, craft beer, flatbread pizzas and snacks, plus live music.

46 Birch Ave S Studio One (Maple Lake)

Casual, charming wine bar offering wine flights, craft beer, flatbread pizzas and snacks, plus live music.

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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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Lincoln Depot

Nightlife

Laid-back bar and eatery for staples such as burgers and salads alongside draft beers.

629 Lincoln Ave SE (St Cloud)

Laid-back bar and eatery for staples such as burgers and salads alongside draft beers.

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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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Laid-back bar offering a variety of entertainment options, including darts, pinball, and trivia nights.

3333 W Division St #120 (St Cloud)

Laid-back bar offering a variety of entertainment options, including darts, pinball, and trivia nights.

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Long-standing hole-in-the-wall dive bar offering happy hour drinks, pull tabs, and meat raffles.

414 E St Germain St (St Cloud)

Long-standing hole-in-the-wall dive bar offering happy hour drinks, pull tabs, and meat raffles.

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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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Easygoing eatery dishing out burgers and fries plus beer on tap.

28 5th Ave S (St Cloud)

Easygoing eatery dishing out burgers and fries plus beer on tap.

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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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