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The 19 Bar

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Many visitors praise The 19 Bar for its welcoming community, chill dive bar atmosphere, and affordable drinks, with some enjoying the playful staff. However, several reviewers report experiences of rudeness from staff and bouncers, racial profiling, and a decline in the bar's inclusivity and safety for marginalized groups since its rebuilding.

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Address
19 W 15th St, Minneapolis, MN 55403
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Phone
+1 612-871-5553
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About this place The 19 Bar

The 19 Bar near Loring Park has been running since 1952, which makes it the oldest gay bar in Minneapolis and one of the oldest in the US. It is a plain neighbourhood dive: cheap drinks, pool, a loyal local crowd, and no shows to speak of. It is open daily from 14:00 to 02:00, so afternoon drinks are an option. Loring Park, the city's traditional gay area, is across the street, and the bar is an easy walk from downtown.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 02:00
Monday 14:00-02:00
Tuesday 14:00-02:00
Wednesday 14:00-02:00
Thursday 14:00-02:00
Friday 14:00-02:00
Saturday 14:00-02:00
Sunday 14:00-02:00

Features

Gay Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Local favorite Dive bar Free entry Walk-ins welcome Late night (after midnight) Year-round

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4.2
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247 reviews

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Melody Harper
Melody Harper Jun 2026
★★★★★
Tayvon Caples
Tayvon Caples Jun 2026
★★★★★

I used to like to go to this bar. Not any more. They are okay with racist saying whatever they want. Also dont care about folks with disabilities. Only safe if you are white cis man

Tommyo Success
Tommyo Success Jun 2026
★★★★★

Handsome afternoon bartenders! If I was only 50 I mean younger lolol, great place to reminese the 70s Sunday midnight run for more beer!

A KV
A KV Jun 2026
★★★★★

What a wonderful and welcoming community space! One of the cheapest bars in town with 2 cute patios and a very chill dive bar atmosphere. The staff has a ton of personality with playful banter and silly joke, you can tell they like to have fun and I love that they’re allowed to do so while at work~ plus if you frequent enough they’ll know you by name and drink order! It’s basically gay Cheers. Every time I walk in to this establishment I make a new friend and I couldn’t ask for anything else from a local bar. Just make sure you have a valid ID (which is necessary for any bar in the state of Minnesota) and cash on hand and you’ll have a great time ✨

Tyler Day
Tyler Day Jun 2026
★★★★★

Fun bar, great drinks, and a very fun back patio with heat if needed on cooler nights. Such a chill vibe/bar! I will definitely be visiting again soon 😃

Lyle Latzig
Lyle Latzig May 2026
★★★★★
Johnathan Galarza
Johnathan Galarza May 2026
★★★★★

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Last updated on 5 November 2026

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