The best bars & nightlife in Winona

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

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Poots Tavern

Nightlife

When you're craving a laid back pint, two dart boards that get competitive fast, and those handmade Pootzas locals rave about, Poots Tavern…

579 E Wabasha St

“When you're craving a laid back pint, two dart boards that get competitive fast, and those handmade Pootzas locals rave about, Poots Tavern hits the spot. It’s the kind of place where the conversation is easy, the pies surprise, and the night runs longer than you planned.”

From the Winona newsletter, September 10, 2026

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2 Brothers Sports Bar + Grill

Nightlife

2 Brothers Sports Bar + Grill keeps it classic with crowd-pleasing bar-and-grill comfort, cold drinks, and a lively, team-first vibe rooted…

129 W 3rd St

“2 Brothers Sports Bar + Grill keeps it classic with crowd-pleasing bar-and-grill comfort, cold drinks, and a lively, team-first vibe rooted in community traditions like the 2B Golf Tournament, so when you want a place that feels like your roster just got deeper, this is the move.”

From the Winona newsletter, September 12, 2026

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Two Fathoms Brewing Company

Nightlife

Two Fathoms Brewing Company keeps things fresh with limited releases and progressive techniques, from experimental yeast to specialty…

65 E Front St

“Two Fathoms Brewing Company keeps things fresh with limited releases and progressive techniques, from experimental yeast to specialty grains and local ingredients. The restored 1883 freight-station taproom hosts weekly trivia and bingo plus weekend live music, so it's easy to make a night of it with friends.”

From the Winona newsletter, September 14, 2026

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