7 Best Wine Bars in Minneapolis
When you visit the twin cities, you may not have realized that there are some fantastic wine bars in the area. You may not always want to visit a winery to experience a wonderful wine with friends and family. When that happens, then you should simply go to one of these fantastic locations in Minneapolis. Each wine bar has its own personality and offers guests a different experience. Continue reading to find one you may like or plan to visit them all. They all offer great selections of wines and they all offer something that the others do not.
Lucia’s Wine Bar
1432 W 31st St
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 825-1572
www.lucias.com
Lucia’s is a popular wine spot for wine gurus and people who are just learning to love the drink. The way they do wine is different than any other wine bar in the area. The selection is always changing so you can experience something new every time you visit. They also have wonderful food that visitors rave about almost as much as the wine.
Hours:
Monday – 2:00pm – 10:00pm
Tuesday-Thursday – 11:00am – 11:00pm
Friday & Saturday – 11:00am – midnight
Sunday – 10:00am – 10:30pm
Toast Wine Bar & Cafe
415 N 1st St
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 333-4305
www.toastwinebarandcafe.com
This wine bar is a little taste of home. The married couple who owns the bar can be found most nights speaking to customers and ensuring that everyone is having a spectacular time. It is a little tucked away bar but aren’t some of the best ones hidden? With their great wine selection, they also offer cheese plates and cracker crust pizzas. This is the place you go when you want to feel like you are at home, only with service and an everlasting supply of wine.
Hours:
Tuesday-Thursday 5-11pm
Friday & Saturday 5-12am
Sunday 5-11pm
Barbette
1600 W Lake St
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 827-5710
http://www.barbette.com/
Barbette has an amazing list of wines to give customers a selection they could only dream about. The list has wines from all around the world. Barbette also received the City Pages acknowledgement for having the best wine in the city. In addiotion, they offer some of the best French food to accompany the wine selection.
Hours:
8 a.m.–1 a.m., Sunday–Thursday
8 a.m.–2 a.m., Friday and Saturday
Riverview Café and Wine Bar
3745 42nd Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-4200
Directory | Website
The atmosphere is relaxed and casual and you can forget about being judged for the wine, or how much, you choose to drink. It is a known neighborhood institution and has some great prices to being new people in. You can get four tastes of wine for just $10 which is unheard of anywhere else in the city. Sometimes, they let you choose the four tastes in the wine flight but do not worry, if you can’t, you are sure to still love the wine.
Hours:
Mon- closed
Tuesday-Thursday – 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday & Saturday – 5:00 pm – 12:00 am
Sun – 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Spill The Wine
1101 Washington Ave S # B
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 339-3388
Directory | Website
This wine bar is located in the heart of Washington Avenue. It is full of warmth from the great and friendly service as well as the cozy decor. It is trendy and in a great location. You can try wines from all over the world here but it gets even better than that. You can enjoy the wine at home when you visit their wine shop and purchase a bottle. Yes, at this wine bar, you can take the wine home.
Hours:
Mon-Thur 11am – 12am
Fri 11am-1am
Sat 10am- 1am
Sun 10am-12am
Bev’s Winebar
250 3rd Ave N # 100
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 337-0102
http://bevswinebar.com/
This wine bar is in the popular Warehouse District and is the perfect location for a romantic night on the town.It is a “hidden treasure” as many locals call it because it is tucked in to its location. It is a dark and cozy spot to spend all night. You can even find some delicious menu items to accompany your wine selection. A current selection of their wine is listed on the wine bar website.
Hours:
Monday-Friday – 4:30
Saturday – 6:30 – 1
Sunday – Closed
Beaujo’s Wine Bar & Bistro
4950 France Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(952) 922-8974
Directory | Website
Beaujo’s Wine Bar and Bistro is the perfect combination. It is a charming and sophisticated venue with more than 30 wines available on their menu. It is located in the ritzy neighborhood of 50th and France in Edina. Many people enjoy going here after viewing a movie at the Edina Theater. You can order wine by the glass, half-glass, flight, or bottle. They even have a menu as well as a lighter choices menu for the wine drinkers.
Hours:
Monday & Tuesday – 11 am to 10 pm
Wednesday & Thursday – 11 am to 11 pm
Friday & Saturday – 11 am to 11:30 pm
Sunday – 3 pm – 9 pm
Whether you love to drink wine all the time or you simply love to enjoy a good glass occasionally with friends, you cannot go wrong with any of these wine bars in the city. Enjoy a glass of wine and a relaxing conversation with a friend at any of the locations.