Dempseys Public House Bars & Clubs in Fargo – GayOut Guide
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Dempseys Public House

Google (1220) 4.4
Tripadvisor (24) 4.1
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Dempsey's is praised as a classic neighborhood pub with a great atmosphere, good drinks, and friendly staff, offering a wide selection and live music. However, some visitors report negative experiences with rude or power-tripping bartenders and bouncers, with one incident involving accusations of tampering with drinks.

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Address
226 Broadway North, Fargo
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Phone
+1 701-235-5913

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About this place Dempseys Public House

Dempsey's Public House is an Irish-style pub on Broadway in downtown Fargo. It's a mainstream bar listed as gay-friendly, not a gay bar, though in a city with almost no gay venues it's one of the more queer-friendly places to drink. Reviewers praise the low prices and the free popcorn and peanuts. It has more than 1,200 reviews averaging 4.4. It opens at 4pm every day and closes at 2am. Downtown Broadway is Fargo's main nightlife street, so other bars are a short walk away.

Opening Hours

Closed
Monday 16:00-02:00
Tuesday 16:00-02:00
Wednesday 16:00-02:00
Thursday 16:00-02:00
Friday 16:00-02:00
Saturday 16:00-02:00
Sunday 16:00-02:00

Features

Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) Happy Hour Karaoke Live music Casual Food served Pub/Tavern Community oriented Walk-ins welcome Pub Themed parties No dress code

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4.4
★★★★★
1,220 reviews

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Jared “Carlos The Bartender” Bernardy
Jared “Carlos The Bartender” Bernardy Jun 2026
★★★★★

pizza is awesome 👌

Kyle Onerheim
Kyle Onerheim Jun 2026
★★★★★
Chris Hufschmidt
Chris Hufschmidt Jun 2026
★★★★★
NAMITA BASNET
NAMITA BASNET Jun 2026
★★★★★

Chelsea has been a great bartender, it was the first time, and she treated us like the best way possible and the shots were great with cocktails and beers. Love the Music as well classic music.

ben
ben Jun 2026
★★★★★

Tacos should be on tuesdays

Aaron K.
Aaron K. Apr 2026
★★★★★

Its a Good place to get some Drinks or Beers. The live music was Ok* would've rather had Karoake instead. Will come back again!

Anthony O
Anthony O Apr 2026
★★★★★

I liked the bar but unfortunately the big bouncer with a weird haircut was really aggressive, unprofessional, and rude. It was near bar close and he snatched my beer out of my hand and then called my friend fat as he yelled at him to get out, while he was already walking. Unfortunately I think this was due to my friend being larger than him and related to some kind of ego issue. He then followed us outside and yelled insults and attempted to start a fight, and the other bartenders had to hold him back. Overall a terrible experience. I hope they will recomp the price of my beer at least, but make sure you dont end up here after 1:30 :(

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Last updated on 3 November 2026

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