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The Saloon

GayOut (27) 4.2
Google (703) 4.2
Tripadvisor (8) 4.1
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Visitors praise The Saloon for its friendly bartenders, diverse atmosphere across multiple rooms, and good music, with some highlighting it as a favorite gay bar. However, some reviewers note a lack of comfortable seating and express disappointment with the music selection, with one mentioning a DJ's inability to play Prince.

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Address
830 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
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Phone
+1 612-332-0835
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Website
saloonmpls.com
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Price Range
$$
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About this place The Saloon

The Saloon has been on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis long enough to be considered an institution alongside the Gay 90's — a substantial gay bar with a dance floor, regular DJ programming, and the kind of weekly themed events calendar that maintains a loyal clientele through the full cycle of Minneapolis's social calendar. The bar occupies a larger footprint than the neighbourhood bar category, with a proper dance floor and DJ booth that make it a nightlife destination on Fridays and Saturdays rather than simply a place for drinks. The programming runs the standard gay bar format: themed nights, bear nights, underwear events, and the variety of content that keeps regulars returning across different nights of the week. The Hennepin Avenue location puts it in the core of downtown Minneapolis, accessible from both the light rail network and the Gay 90's complex a few blocks north. The Saloon serves the segment of the Minneapolis gay community that wants a dance floor experience without the full theatrical production of the Gay 90's cabaret complex.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 02:00
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

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703 reviews

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Tyler Wheeler
Tyler Wheeler Jun 2026
Hayley
Hayley Jun 2026

It's one of those big clubs with multiple rooms that each have different music, lighting, layout, and vibes. You'll love it!

Dustin Sperr
Dustin Sperr Jun 2026
Duane Bluhm
Duane Bluhm Jun 2026

I stopped in a few weeks ago for an event my softball league was putting on. The renovations make the space feel spacious. I don't drink anymore so I don't find myself there much but they do have a few NA options.

Tony Zuchora-Walske
Tony Zuchora-Walske May 2026
m kennedy
m kennedy May 2026

Went on a Tuesday evening when staying at a nearby hotel. Not that it matters, but I am a hetero male. The vibes were awesome and everyone was kickass. Would go again.

IVAN TURRUBIATES
IVAN TURRUBIATES May 2026

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Last updated on 3 August 2026

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