Minneapolis Tales Bar Crawl: Twin Cities Hidden Bars & Stories

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Minneapolis Tales Bar Crawl: Twin Cities Hidden Bars & Stories

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Experience Minneapolis' most captivating historical bar crawl, where exceptional drinks meet unforgettable stories. This 3-hour journey through trendy neighborhoods blends drinking, history, and social connection like locals do.

Discover how Minneapolis transformed from frontier outpost to craft beverage haven. Connect with passionate bartenders at hand-picked venues, sample distinctive local drinks, and hear remarkable stories that shaped our city.

Why choose a historical bar crawl here? Minneapolis offers world-class craft drinking and fascinating history. From rebellious lumberjacks to modern cocktail innovators, this city celebrates community and storytelling.

Perfect for travelers seeking authentic culture beyond tourist spots. Share stories with fellow participants, meet bartenders who keep the city's spirit alive, and discover hidden gems locals love.

Activity location

AxeBridge Wine Co.
- 411 North Washington Avenue
- 55401, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Kickernick Building
- 430 North 1st Avenue
- 55401, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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What's included, what's not

Interactive Minneapolis History Experience - French colonial time, Dakota heritage, industrial tales
Learn about Minneapolis' hand-crafting brewing tradition from lumberjack days to modern distilleries
Guaranteed Entry to 4 Signature Minneapolis Bars - access that even locals struggle to get,
Behind-the-Scenes Bar Tours - Meet bartenders as they are available and learn venue stories
Expert Minneapolis Bar Historian Guide - local storyteller with deep city knowledge
Warehouse District Transformation Tour - From dive bars to luxury condos
Your first drink is on us - kickstart the tour on the right note before we depart on foot.
Drinks beyond the first inclusion as stated

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Minneapolis (Pass by)

Start your exploration of the Mill City where the mighty Mississippi River powered America's industrial heartland and shaped a dynamic urban landscape

AxeBridge Wine Co.

The only wine bar in the Twin Cities where they actually produce wines on site. NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

Cobble Social House

New York-style cocktail bar whose drinks are as good as it is difficult to find. NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

Berlin

Live, avant garde jazz music and great cocktails - called out in the New York times' "36 hours in Minneapolis" piece NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

Hewing Hotel

Scandinavian-influenced bar with a great whisky selection a a smell of bacon in the air. NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

Stone Arch Bridge (Pass by)

Mississippi River - pass by the stone arch bridge on the Mississippi River while learning about the city's milling history that earned it the "Mill City" nickname.

Aster Cafe

Hands-down one of the best patios in Minneapolis. NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

Mill City Museum (Pass by)

Hear about the historic Mill District, where towering grain elevators and cobblestone streets tell the story of America's flour milling capital

Nicollet Island Inn

A fancy, high class bar with surprisingly affordable spirits selection and a best-in-class bar staff. NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

The Monte Carlo

Home of great drinks and Minneapolis' "old money" NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

HeadFlyer Brewing

Our token brewery on the tour, this bar's owners are often working and will even occasionally give us a behind-the-scenes tour. NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.

Location

Activity location

AxeBridge Wine Co.
- 411 North Washington Avenue
- 55401, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Kickernick Building
- 430 North 1st Avenue
- 55401, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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