While wine can certainly be fun to enjoy at home, there’s something so much more exciting about venturing out a wine bar that makes the evening a lot more enjoyable. It can be a great excuse to get out of the house and catch up with friends at a venue. Whether you’re in the mood for something light and outdoorsy or cozy and intimate, these are the best wine bars in Minneapolis to enjoy a fine glass of wine (or bottle with friends).


Bev’s Wine Bar
250 3rd Ave N #100, Minneapolis, MN 55401
With a personality all on its own, Bev’s Wine Bar has an inviting and classic appeal with its brick and stone interior. Both relaxed and sophisticated, this wine bar in Minneapolis boasts the best in red and white wines, along with some pleasing sides of salad and pizza. Open Monday through Saturday.
Troubadour Wine Bar
827 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Perfectly suited for an intimate experience while taking in a glass, Troubadour Wine Bar in Minneapolis is a great location to pop in with a friend for a few drinks. They offer a relaxing and cozy atmosphere to take a load off while enjoying their wide range of wine and snacks. Open Wednesday through Saturday.
Sisters’ Sludge Coffee Cafe and Wine Bar
3746 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Don’t let the name fool you. Sisters’ Sludge is quite the cozy coffee cafe and wine bar. Owned by the three identical sisters of Katie, Maggie, and Judy, their beautiful outdoor setting is the perfect spot to enjoy a glass of Tenuta Sant’Antonio “Scaia” Rosato, Villa Wolf Pinot Noir Rosé, and Liquid Geography Rosé. This wine bar in Minneapolis is open seven days a week.
The Riverview Coffee Shop & Wine Bar
3753 42nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406
With a fantastic patio to enjoy a sip, The Riverview is a casual location to enjoy a glass of wine. Whether you’re in the mood for just sharing a bottle, a pairing with a snack, or a full dinner experience, they can accommodate for such a pleasing evening experience. Open Thursday through Sunday.
Saint Genevieve
5003 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Should one seek a bit more sophistication with their decadent drink, the refined French pub and wine bar of Saint Genevieve in Minneapolis is the chic place to be. Their selection of fragrant reds, whites, and rosés pair well with their delicious dinner menu of steak, trout, and chicken dishes. Open seven days a week, call for reservations.


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