The best bars & nightlife in Sioux Falls

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

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kRav'N

Nightlife

kRav'N is your big-game HQ this week with wall-to-wall TVs, legendary smash burgers, wings and shareable apps, a huge patio, and a lively…

3512 W 74th St

kRav'N is your big-game HQ this week with wall-to-wall TVs, legendary smash burgers, wings and shareable apps, a huge patio, and a lively video lottery lounge. Rotating taps and seasonal cocktails keep things fun, and the family-friendly menu even sneaks in their famous cotton candy for the kids at heart.

From the Sioux Falls newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Highball Bar

Nightlife

Highball Bar brings playful energy to Eastbank with inventive cocktails, easygoing light bites, and a patio built for lingering with…

440 E 8th St

Highball Bar brings playful energy to Eastbank with inventive cocktails, easygoing light bites, and a patio built for lingering with friends. If your week needs a little sparkle, slide in for something creative and unwind, celebrate, or just soak up a good-time vibe without trying too hard.

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Spacious warehouse setting for house beers & flights paired with small plates & desserts.

401 E 8th St Unit 120

Spacious warehouse setting for house beers & flights paired with small plates & desserts.

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The Hello Hi

Nightlife

Laid-back cocktail bar serving up tiki-inspired drinks and beer in a tropical setting.

120 S Phillips Ave

Laid-back cocktail bar serving up tiki-inspired drinks and beer in a tropical setting.

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Traditional Irish pub with a classic atmosphere, many beer taps, cocktails & a pub grub menu.

333 S Phillips Ave

Traditional Irish pub with a classic atmosphere, many beer taps, cocktails & a pub grub menu.

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Bin 201

Nightlife

Casual, upscale spot with a large patio offering a selection of beers, wines, and cocktails, plus live music.

201 E 11th St

Casual, upscale spot with a large patio offering a selection of beers, wines, and cocktails, plus live music.

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Popular, laid-back bar with a pool table, darts, and an outdoor smoking area, plus happy hours.

508 S 1st Ave

Popular, laid-back bar with a pool table, darts, and an outdoor smoking area, plus happy hours.

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BB's Pub

Nightlife

Sprawling sports bar featuring a vast menu of burgers along with 48 (plus more) tap beers and craft beers.

5402 W University Trail

Sprawling sports bar featuring a vast menu of burgers along with 48 (plus more) tap beers and craft beers.

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Casual beer-focused pub with a variety of craft brews on tap plus a menu of pizza & sandwiches.

420 E 8th St

Casual beer-focused pub with a variety of craft brews on tap plus a menu of pizza & sandwiches.

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The Orion Pub

Nightlife

Relaxed place serving a selection of classic beers on tap such as PBR and Coors Banquet.

127 W 10th St

Relaxed place serving a selection of classic beers on tap such as PBR and Coors Banquet.

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