Updated October 2026
The best places to meet singles in Minneapolis are Brit's Pub, Surly Brewing Beer Hall, and Bauhaus Brew Labs. Go on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening, when they are at their liveliest and it is easiest to start a conversation.
Minnesotans are famously polite but can be slow to let new people in, so the best approach is to join something with a built-in reason to talk: a dance with a beginner lesson, a group run, a cooking class or a game in a pub.
These ten places from Northeast to Lyn-Lake, the North Loop and Longfellow are real and open, checked in October 2026, with a mix of ages, budgets and nights of the week.
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Pub with rooftop lawn bowlingDowntown$$All ages
A British-style pub on Nicollet Mall with fireplaces in winter and a rooftop lawn bowling green in summer, plus big football and rugby screenings. Bowling with strangers or cheering a match is an easy way into a conversation.
1110 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403 · Takes bookings
Brewery beer hall and gardenProspect Park$$All ages
One of the city's biggest beer halls, with a beer garden, trivia nights, concerts and free brewery events. Its size and busy events calendar make it easy to mix with other groups.
520 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 · Takes bookings
Brewery taproomNortheast$20s
A popular taproom in Northeast Minneapolis, open Wednesday to Sunday with a regular events calendar. Northeast has many breweries within walking distance, so it is easy to make an evening of it.
1315 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413 · Walk-in
Cidery taproomNortheast$20s
A Northeast cidery and taproom whose motto is that cider is best shared with a friend, with taproom events through the year. A relaxed alternative to the beer halls, open every evening from 4pm.
1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413 · Walk-in
Social danceLongfellow$All ages
Contra dancing every Saturday to a live band, with a beginner lesson at 7:30pm and dancing until 11pm, plus tango, cumbia, waltz and folk evenings. No partner needed, and young adults aged 18 to 30 pay a reduced price.
3748 Minnehaha Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406 · Walk-in
Bowling alley, bar and theatreLyn-Lake (Uptown)$All ages
Retro bowling lanes, a full kitchen and cocktails, and a small theatre with shows, open from morning until midnight, or 1am on Fridays and Saturdays. Neighbouring lanes and a shared show make chatting easy.
810 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408 · Takes bookings
Running clubNortheast$All ages
A running shop that hosts free community runs, including a Tuesday 6pm run from its Northeast store, with route options and paces from fast to a walking crew. Run hosts welcome newcomers, so you can just turn up.
Mill City Running, 411 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN · Walk-in
Cooking classesNorth Loop$$$30s
A cookware shop and cooking school with hands-on classes, from Italian cooking to croissants and macarons, plus guest chef evenings. Working at a shared counter gets people talking fast.
210 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401 · Takes bookings
Food hall and marketLake Street$All ages
An indoor public market with locally owned restaurants and food stalls from around the world, live music and community events. The mix of cuisines and events make it a warm, easy place to meet people in winter.
920 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407 · Walk-in
Pub with gamesLongfellow$All ages
A kitschy neighbourhood pub with vintage video games, board games, craft beer and cocktails. Games on every table make it easy to invite others to play, and it is a popular first-date spot too.
2229 E 35th St, Minneapolis, MN 55407 · Walk-in
Popular places to meet people in Minneapolis include Brit's Pub (pub with rooftop lawn bowling), Surly Brewing Beer Hall (brewery beer hall and garden), and Bauhaus Brew Labs (brewery taproom). All of them are easy to visit alone or with friends.
Pick an indoor spot such as Walker Art Center or Guthrie Theater. Both work well for a first date in any weather.
In the YesTonite City Index, Minneapolis is number 39 of 112 cities for dating, with a dating score of 6.8 out of 10.
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Checked October 2026. Opening hours and prices change, so call or check the website before you go.
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