Twin Cities' Best Singles Scene

Billiards, beer, burgers and bowling are all at this downtown favorite.

Reviews:

• “Over Priced”
• “AVOID: Bad service…family unfriendly. Go and you’ll be fleeced.”
• “Bad, Bad Place to Go!”
• “Worst Service in Mpls”
• “good for friends to go and relax and have a good time”

Tips: Snuggle up by a fireplace in the winter, or steal a patio seat overlooking downtown in warmer months. Smokers: Head to the rooftop deck.

Brit’s Pub or email Brit’s Pub

This Northeast throwback to an old-fashioned tiki bar is kitschy, cheap and just plain fun.

Reviews:

• “Rum is my friend”
• “great envoirment”
• “Not all it’s cracked up to be”
• “30 minutes for a drink????”
• “Bitter. Party of one? Bitter. Party of one?”

Tips: If the few spots in back and under the old drive-in roof are full, try the large lot behind Tony Jaro’s River Garden on the opposite corner.

Psycho Suzi’s Motor Lounge

Sultry fusion fare, heady cocktails and an anything-goes attitude make this the Twin Cities’ prime party spot.

Reviews:

• “Better as a “trendy” bar, but not worth the visit otherwise"
• “Great food but pricey and noisy”
• “I will never return to Chino Latino”
• “If I could make babies with Chino Latino, I would.”
• “good food, great ambiance”

Tips: Feeling flirty? Sit at the big Congregation Table with complete strangers. You never know who you might meet.

Chino Latino

A sleek, chic nightspot ups the glam factor at Minneapolis’ Block E.

Reviews:

• “Trying to be something it’s not”
• “Good Thursdays”
• “We were NOT impressed!”
• “High End”
• “never will attend again”

Tips: Dress code is upscale, and strictly enforced. Dig something swanky out of the back of your closet.

Escape Ultra-Lounge

With sushi and martinis, this trendy nightspot in the Grand Hotel elevates the Minneapolis scene to a new level.

Reviews:

• “Hotdogs at home would be better!!!!”
• “What a shame..”
• “I walked out grumpy!”
• “Horrible and Slooooowww Service for Sushi Sunday”
• “Over-rated”

Tips: Martini Blu isn’t just a nightclub. Meet here for a power breakfast or lunch during daylight hours.

Martini Blu

This downtown St. Paul eatery offers slick digs for the swank and adventurous.

Reviews:

• “Closed”
• “Oops, closed.”
• “New Menu, Still Great Food”
• “Good food, appealing ambience, and indifferent service”
• “Not a bad place to stop”

Tips: The stage seating may compromise your dignity. Don’t risk unintentional exposure: Ask for a table near the windows.

Fhima’s

A show-stopping Italian beauty on Block E serves up stylishly inspired fare.

Reviews:

• “5 Star Corporate & Private Event Destination”
• “Great Food”
• “Not worth the effort”
• “horrible horrible waiter Gerald”
• “exceptional service, great food.”

Tips: For late-night conversation, stay away from tables near the bar. People-watching is great, but the music can be loud.

Bellanotte or email Bellanotte

With live music by T.C.’s best instrumentalists and singers, The 331 is a warm speakeasy in a neighborhood lined with traditional dive bars.

Reviews:

• “Nordeast Hot Spot”
• “331 club is great”
• “The Latest, Greatest Addition to NE”
• “Artist haven”
• “North East’s Best”

Tips: If the martinis give you a hankering from some good eats, the 331 also serves up snacks and cheesy sandwiches, like tuna melts, patty melts and the Big Melty, featuring four kinds of gooey cheeses.

331 Club

A Dinkytown favorite bringing coffee by day, drinks and live music by night.

Reviews:

• “Awesome music – TERRIBLE table service”
• “Kitty Cat Klub is PURRRRfect!”
• “Great place to meet friends for coffee or drinks”
• “Fun, hidden gem”
• “Great fun!”

Tips: Parking is tough. You’ll have better luck getting a spot at a meter a block or two to the west.

Kitty Cat Klub