The best bars & nightlife in Fargo
19 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Wild Terra
NightlifeWild Terra is a laid back neighborhood spot for cider and wine where the vibes are strong and the pours are crisp. Rally your crew for an…
Wild Terra
NightlifeMarge's Bar
NightlifeSlip into Marge's Bar, the cozy downtown cocktail lounge tucked in Roberts Alley, for classic mid-century sips and the kind of late-night…
Marge's Bar
NightlifeThe Noble Hare
NightlifeCocktail, whiskey and bourbon bar offering wine and food in a chill environment.
The Noble Hare
NightlifeBlarney Stone Pub
NightlifeWhen you want a cozy spot that nails the classic pub feel, Blarney Stone Pub delivers with an authentic Irish atmosphere, 36 draft beers,…
Blarney Stone Pub
NightlifeMångata Wine & Raw Bar
NightlifeInside Brewhalla, Mångata Wine & Raw Bar is your move when a glass of something thoughtful meets a craving for half-shell oysters, market…
Mångata Wine & Raw Bar
NightlifeBrewtus Brickhouse
NightlifeCasual, family-friendly sports bar offering thin-crust pizza, burgers and salads, plus an outdoor patio.
Brewtus Brickhouse
NightlifeMartini Blu at The Grotto
NightlifeMartini Blu at The Grotto is a full bar and grill with a relaxing, airy vibe, front row views of the BLU Water Pond, and a martini list…
Martini Blu at The Grotto
NightlifeSpace Aliens Grill & Bar
NightlifeThis week, when you need an easy win with the fam, Space Aliens Grill & Bar hits with pizzas, burgers, wings, and sandwiches that disappear…
Space Aliens Grill & Bar
NightlifeThe Aquarium
NightlifeWhether you’re into sweaty guitar riffs or dreamy indie croons, The Aquarium keeps downtown buzzing with national, regional, and local…
The Aquarium
NightlifeSpitfire Bar & Grill
NightlifeAmerican eatery offering BBQ & wood-grilled meats, plus a bar for martinis, sangria & happy hour.
Spitfire Bar & Grill
NightlifeThe Drawing Room
NightlifeWhether you need a low-key reset or a spot that still feels like a secret, The Drawing Room is an underground sanctuary with speakeasy…
The Drawing Room
NightlifeMaxwells | Restaurant & Bar
NightlifeCasual, French- & American-inspired fine dining, with escargots, cheese plates, steak & seafood.
Maxwells | Restaurant & Bar
NightlifeDrekker Brewing Company
NightlifeDrekker Brewing Company keeps things fun with fresh beer releases, a lively events calendar, and that cheeky “let’s get weird” energy you…
Drekker Brewing Company
NightlifePrairie Rose Meadery
NightlifePrairie Rose Meadery pours nationally awarded honey wine made with North Dakota honey, with tastings that swing from crisp and floral to…
Prairie Rose Meadery
NightlifeFront Street Taproom
NightlifeFront Street Taproom keeps Fargo weeks fun with craft pours, Comedy in the Cellar, and trivia that stirs up friendly rivalries. Bring your…
Front Street Taproom
NightlifeProof Artisan Distillers
NightlifeProof Artisan Distillers just dropped 2oons Seltzers, a crisp, flavor-packed lineup with Pineapple Passion Fruit, Blood Orange Watermelon,…
Proof Artisan Distillers
NightlifeThe Windbreak
NightlifeThe Windbreak keeps the volume and vibes just right with a freshly remodeled stage, upgraded sound, and live bands spanning country, pop,…
The Windbreak
NightlifeThe Cellar
NightlifeThe Cellar brings standup to downtown Fargo with regular shows and the craft beer depth of Front Street Taproom. Keep an eye on their…
The Cellar
NightlifeJunkyard Brewing West Fargo
NightlifeNew taproom with a varied craft beer selection, two patios, and food trucks.
Junkyard Brewing West Fargo
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