The Top 20 Places to Drink in Minneapolis
The best places to drink in Minneapolis, by the professional record: The Pinnacle Guide, James Beard Awards, and Spirited Awards have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Meteor comes out on top, and the record runs deepest in Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Manny's Steakhouse and Bûcheron hold the next two places. Eater shows up on more of this list than any other guide, with Minnesota Monthly next.
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- The Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bar
- Spirited Awards 2025 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central
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- Esquire Martini · The Best Martinis in America
- Minnesota Monthly Top 75 Restaurants
- Eater 38 Best Restaurants in Minneapolis and St. Paul
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Rank 3. Bûcheron
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- AAA Four Diamonds
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Winner · Best New Restaurant
- Esquire Martini · The Best Martinis in America
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- Minnesota Monthly Top 75 Restaurants
- Spirited Awards 2026 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central
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- Wine Enthusiast Top 50 New Restaurants
- Minnesota Monthly Best Wine Bar · Best New Restaurants
- Eater Best New Bar
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- Minnesota Monthly Top 75 Restaurants
- Eater 38 Best Restaurants in Minneapolis and St. Paul
- Eater St. Paul’s Best Bars
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- Minnesota Monthly Top 75 Restaurants
- Eater 38 Best Restaurants in Minneapolis and St. Paul
- Eater St. Paul’s Best Bars
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