The best bars & nightlife in Grand Forks

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

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Nightlife · 6 places · showing the latest additions first

Nightlife

Craft beer & eclectic pub fare served in an industrial-chic space with live bands & sidewalk seats.

9 N 3rd St

“Craft beer & eclectic pub fare served in an industrial-chic space with live bands & sidewalk seats.”

Nightlife

Burgers are the specialty at this relaxed destination for brews and cocktails.

205 N 3rd St

“Burgers are the specialty at this relaxed destination for brews and cocktails.”

Nightlife

Casual hangout with a variety of beer, cocktails, and bar fare, plus pool tables, and sports and bar games on TV.

308 Demers Ave

“Casual hangout with a variety of beer, cocktails, and bar fare, plus pool tables, and sports and bar games on TV.”

Nightlife

Long-standing, family-owned eatery serving casual American fare & cocktails in an easygoing setting.

805 N 42nd St

“Long-standing, family-owned eatery serving casual American fare & cocktails in an easygoing setting.”

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Nightlife

Classic American bar drawing a boisterous college crowd with booze, pub grub & sports on TV.

118 N 3rd St #112

“Classic American bar drawing a boisterous college crowd with booze, pub grub & sports on TV.”

Nightlife

Lodge-like locale with a menu ranging from tapas to burgers, seafood to BBQ ribs, plus beer on tap.

507 2nd St NW (East Grand Forks)

“Lodge-like locale with a menu ranging from tapas to burgers, seafood to BBQ ribs, plus beer on tap.”