Best Minneapolis Sports Bars to Watch the Game
Can't snag tickets to the game? No fear - we've got plenty of places to post up, grab a drink and enjoy the game on TVs galore. Here's Minneapolis' sports bar scene!
12 Places to Check Out Around Allianz Field
The 19,400-seat Allianz Field is home to MN United soccer games and other exciting events. Make the most of your trip across the river and stop at these St. Paul spots before and after the match!
Food & Drink
On your way into or out of St. Paul, fill up with a beer and some snacks (or a meal!) at Surly Brewing's Beer Hall and Beer Garden. Located along the Green Line, their 20+ local tap lines feature some of the area's best brews, and nosh from the Surly food truck will balance out the pre-game pints.
2. The Market at Malcolm Yards
Can't decide what to eat before or after the match? At Malcolm Yards you have multiple choices, from Indian street food to fried chicken dripping with spicy gochujang sauce. This food hall provides diverse kitchen full of flavor and innovation.
A great place to kick back with friends and enjoy a drink, O'Shaughnessy Distilling produces world-class whiskeys helmed by world renowned Master Distiller, Brian Nation. Elegant seating and American Whiskey made in the traditional Irish triple distillation style make this a top destination to visit nearby Allianz Field.
In this culinary and retail marketplace you'll find a combination of chef-driven restaurants, craft beer, and a uniquely curated market brimming with an eclectic mix of regional goods. The perfect spot to fill up on more than just food.
"Where iconic nostalgia and contemporary energy set the tone." The St. Paul Grill features an award-winning classic grill and bar, with a beautiful view of Rice Park that you don't want to miss!
Activities & Gaming
Stop by the historic Turf Club for a show after the game, any day of the week. The bar and lounge has been hosting intimate nightly rock shows since the 1940's. It's the perfect place to dance off excess energy after a big game!
7. Can Can Wonderland
Get your game on at Can Can Wonderland! Play a round of mini golf or watch time fly while playing vintage arcade games. Getting hungry? Enjoy a pizza with all-housemade toppings, named after movies and pop-culture icons.
8. FlannelJax's
Axe throwing, competitive log sawing, hatchet nail driving into a stump. That's it, that's the charm. Feeling a pang of guilt for smashing that log with a hatchet? Have no fear. For every group that visits FlannelJax’s, $1 is donated to One Tree Planted.
Got an afternoon game? Spend the morning at the Minnesota Children's Museum with the whole family and let the kids shake of some energy before kick-off!
10. Minnesota History Center
Another pre-game stop for all! Just a few miles down the road, the Minnesota History Center is packed with inspiring exhibits, programs, and live performances to bring to life the history of the region.
Discover your inner scientist with hands-on exhibits, interactive displays, and incredible shows at the museum's Omnitheater! The museum is fun for more than just youngsters—inquisitive minds of ALL ages will find something to fascinate.
12. Palace Theatre
Time it right and you might just be able to catch a show at Palace Theatre, in Downtown St. Paul, after the game. With a variety of shows filling the calendar with headliners from across the genre spectrum, the historic venue is a great place to go for music lovers who aren't ready to call it a day.
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