An LGBTQ+ bar and grill in downtown Minneapolis
The Saloon is an LGBTQ+ nightlife venue at 830 Hennepin Ave in downtown Minneapolis. Its official site presents the business as “The Saloon MN” and lists a bar-and-grill offering, drink specials and events alongside its contact information. The City of Minneapolis also identifies The Saloon at this address in a recent licensing record, providing useful confirmation that the venue operates here.
For visitors planning an evening on Hennepin Avenue, it is a practical option when looking for a venue that begins service during the day and continues into the late night. The official schedule lists opening from noon daily, with closing at 2am Sunday through Thursday and 3am on Friday and Saturday. As hours and admission arrangements can change for holidays, Pride weekend or private events, check The Saloon’s official website before heading out.
What to expect
The Saloon combines the functions of a neighborhood bar, a nightlife stop and a grill rather than positioning itself solely as a late-night club. Its website has dedicated pages for the grill, drink specials and events, making it suitable for travellers who would like the option of food alongside drinks and an evening out. The official site does not currently provide a detailed written food menu on its grill page, so it is best to contact the venue directly if a particular dietary need or dish is important to your plans.
The setting is on Hennepin Avenue, among downtown entertainment destinations. That makes The Saloon a natural choice for beginning or extending a night out in central Minneapolis, but it also means the atmosphere may vary substantially by day, time and event. A quieter early visit and a busy weekend late-night visit can be very different experiences.
Hours, entry and planning notes
According to the venue’s published schedule, The Saloon is open noon–2am on Sunday through Thursday and noon–3am on Friday and Saturday. The venue also states that it is 18+ after 9pm from Sunday through Thursday. This is not the same as a blanket entry policy for every night or event, so visitors should verify age requirements, identification rules, cover charges and any event-specific restrictions directly with the venue before making plans.
The official drink-specials page currently advertises afternoon specials from noon to 7pm, including reduced-price rail drinks, domestic beers and selected Absolut cocktails. These offers, brands, prices and times are particularly subject to change, so treat the page as a starting point rather than a guarantee. For the most reliable pre-visit information, use the official site or contact The Saloon at the phone number listed there.
Events and when to check ahead
Entertainment has long been part of The Saloon’s identity, and its website maintains an events page. However, the dated listings visible there include past events, so travellers should not rely on them as a current calendar. Check the venue’s current official channels close to your visit for confirmed programming, start times, ticketing and entry details.
During Minneapolis Pride and other major downtown weekends, allow extra time for crowds and confirm all details in advance. The best approach is simple: choose The Saloon for its central LGBTQ+ bar-and-grill format and late-night hours, then verify the specific plan directly with the business shortly before you go.
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