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The Saloon

Google (703) 4.2
Tripadvisor (8) 4.1
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What reviewers say

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 is one of Minneapolis's longest-running gay bars, on Hennepin Avenue in the downtown theatre district. It has a bar and a dance floor with DJs, plus regular themed nights. It is a dedicated gay venue with a mostly male crowd, and it gets much busier on Fridays and Saturdays than midweek. It opens every day from 16:00 to 02:00, at mid-range prices. It is a short walk from the downtown hotels and the Orpheum and State theatres, so it also pulls in an after-show crowd.

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 Bears Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Dance Local favorite Sex-positive DJ sets Dance club Themed parties Late night (after midnight) Fetish / Kink nights

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4.2
★★★★★
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 5 November 2026

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