The majority of the Minneapolis nightlife scene can be found in the redeveloped industrial buildings and warehouses that line the waterfront of the canals and docks around the city. These offer plenty of space in which revelers can enjoy themselves, and the fact that the bars are so close together means that visitors are able to enjoy a night out in a variety of different places in order to be certain of getting the kind of entertainment that they want.

A decade or so ago, Minneapolis bars and clubs had a reputation for being rather rough and unpleasant, they were run down and fairly nondescript in terms of their interiors, and drinking in the city was suffering as a result. A few years of redevelopment and the investment in entertainment that has been made in the city means that this is no longer the case, and going out in Minneapolis is now much more pleasant, and has become one of the main reasons for visiting the city.

There are many different kinds of bars and clubs in Minneapolis that are able to offer visitors the chance to enjoy whatever kind of evening out that they are interested in. With plenty of live music bars to choose from, as well as comedy clubs and even dining clubs where you can enjoy a meal and a show at the same time, it is possible for people in Minneapolis to have exactly what kind of night out they want in the city.

Minneapolis has long had a reputation for being a live music destination, and a number of well known bands originate in the city. This is very much still the case and the music clubs in Minneapolis offer travelers and locals alike the chance to enjoy a variety of different music from heavy metal through to classical inspired tunes.

Minneapolis has a small gay village located just south of the city center close to the Mall of America, and this offers a variety of smaller bars and clubs that are friendly and open to all. The scene in the city is not so well developed as in places like San Francisco, although provides plenty of entertainment for people who want to enjoy a night out appreciating it.