Happy Hours in North Loop

The North Loop is where Minneapolis put its warehouse past to the sharpest possible use. Old brick freight buildings between Washington Avenue and the river have been reborn as some of the city's most design-forward restaurants and cocktail bars, and the after-work crowd here skews younger, creative, and willing to linger past the first drink. It's the neighborhood people show off to out-of-towners, and the happy hour lineup reflects that ambition.

Proximity to Target Field is the defining fact of drinking here. On Twins game days and concert nights, the North Loop fills early and patio seats vanish well before first pitch—if you're not there for the game, aim for a non-event weeknight or arrive early. The Blue and Green Lines stop at Target Field station, making transit the obvious play, and the flat, walkable streets are pleasant for hopping between spots in warm weather.

Patio season is a genuine event in the North Loop, with sidewalk seating and a few coveted rooftops. Browse the venues below to plan around the crowds and the calendar.