This is my favorite bar EVER! Im 43yrs old and I been around all the u. S. And checking places and people out, and I kid you not, my favorite place! The BASS on the dance club music side, bumps, boom!! Love it, I left that place with a lot of hotties back in the day and I enjoyed each and every experience!! Girls are beautiful !!! Stunning! Thank you The Saloon!

Hiring bartenders with no talents. The music is awesome though.

I read that The Saloon was one of the targets that vandals, opportunists, and, thrill seekers used to unload their anger in Aug 2020. Im sorry that happened to your business, I hope yours and all affected business make more money than ever before because you deserve it - for having to go through that sadness. Peace on earth.

Staple downtown bar in the Twin Cities. Staff are always friendly. Seasonally decorated with many local fundraisers throughout the year. Make sure to stop by and see Danny.

The best dance club in downtown Minneapolis!

Although I didnt interact with anyone but the bartender I still had fun. He was great and the drinks were great! I was surprised as to how cheap the drinks were. I am definitely going back.

Absolutely one of the best places to go if your looking for a goodnight out: yes it’s a club scene but they also have different parts of the bar you can get different experiences. The kitchen has great prices for quick drunken-tasty-food. The drinks are double the trouble for the price of one. The staff is great once you find your favorite bartender. Overall a great place.

We love the Saloon as they are the host bar for the Imperial Court of Minnesota events. Thank you everyone for all you do. Thanks Billy for the space and your support! Ryan, Bobby, Reggie, Brandon and the whole crew you are amazing!

I always drink too much and end up going home in tears. 5/5 Would have an existential crisis again!Seriously though, love the music, my bartender and the general vibe. The shows are always great!

For over three decades, The Saloon has been a great dance club and gay bar. Great staff, cool space, strong drinks, fun dance floor, usually great music (and a variety of music on different nights), good bar food, and a cool crowd. The Saloon has multiple areas with different vibes; so, people can find their space.The Saloon stands out for being a bar that has always seemed welcoming to everyone, but that has kept its identity as a gay bar firmly intact. The Saloon’s block party is the best Pride celebration in town, and there is something going on pretty much every other night.

Its a hit or miss depending on the crowd. There are some regulars who are so extra on the dance floor/podium for no reason at all and its a huge turn off. On a good night, it can be fun and I sometimes end up having a good time. The staff are friendly. Saloon did get me through some rough days. Thank you saloon. Tank nights are fun. They should consider adding new and interesting events on Friday/Saturday nights. Otherwise, I dont understand the cover. The podium for go go dancers is easy access and is often abused by the patrons. They should restrict access to the podium for patrons. In comparison to the caliber of gay bars filled with hot men in LA, San Diego, or Chicago saloon has a long way to go.

Rude bartenders and security staff that are arrogant and bullies .Its not the same and definitely not safe

This bar was fun! Saw a lovely Monday night drag show after some stand up comedy. The drinks were decent pours but some of the lower end beverages seemed to be of a less then great quality so think about that when ordering. Friendly bartenders, nice people around. Fun time!

I had an amazing time at the Saloon everybody was so nice and available to answer any questions. Nick is the best bartender ever and he was so sweet!!!! I will always go there when I am in Minneapolis!!!!

I love this place. The bartenders are nice, the prices are very correct and the setting is nice. In addition, for a few $ you can eat.

The employees run this place. We were sitting in line for almost an hour and security got to cut in front of us. We didnt put up with this and as a result we got half of our food. We ordered 3 chicken nuggets and got one...

Bartender was literally and actually the biggest waste of space

Please bring back the old chicken tenders. If this is a supply chain issue please advise.#ChickenTenderGate

The bouncers are so nice everyone there is so nice and amazing I love it there. A drink for water is a little over priced but that’s understandable, but I love it there!

A fun local gay bar, cheap yet strong drinks. The new addition was needed and adds a nice little bit of modernism to the bar. The bar is just as good on a Monday night as it is on a Saturday night, just depends on what youre looking for.

5 stars. I was visiting while on a road trip from Canada. This place is exactly what a gay bar/nightclub should be. Multiple rooms, great music (I love House/circuit), strong drinks and gorgeous men. Honestly, I think on the whole that the guys were the hottest of any gay club in any city that I’ve ever been to. (Maybe Minneapolis men are just hot?) Our gay clubs in Canada could learn a lot from this place. Loved it and will be back!!!

This place has one of the best hidden gems of Hennepin Ave downtown bar/kitchens. Its kitchen sports the best prices menus I have ever found in the downtown area and is staffed by some of the happiest people I know... The prejudice of being a GBLT establishment should not deter anyone from adventuring into this establishment for after all it is 2019 and it is high time we all accepted each other for who we are and once you eat there cheeseburger and fries you wont worry people who aint like you but respectful and friendly nonetheless.

Bad service from Johnny the bartender

I wonder why such a great place don’t offer a multiroom audio variety. So far this business count with 3 different entertainment rooms, but sadly all of them play the same kind of music. I think would be great if you guys would have one of your rooms dedicate to Latin Music on Saturday as the mostly of the gay clubs do as a part of their diversity. Would be great count with spot that supports our music and feeling included on the twin cities community. i’m pretty sure this will increase the amount of people visiting this night club as well the profits for the owners.

The Saloon is a well-known local queer favorite! Sundays are a big hit with a shower show. My personal favorite part of this bar is the big front room dance floor, and the back room with the fireplace. The backroom has their grill/fryer window...with the BEST DAMN LATE NIGHT GRUB EVERChicken strips, fries, sandwiches...all hot, cheap, and yummy! My friends and I love to stop in here to close out our weekends. They are usually staffed well. The drinks are great. Ive never had a terrible time here. New in town? Looking for a decent gay fun spot? Check it out, you should not be disappointed

I stopped in for a few drinks and food. The drinks were watered down, the service was slow and the food was terrible. Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere

Always a fun place. Lots of space, plenty of bars throughout the place. Karaoke and other things throughout the week. Good prices on drinks, low turnover with bartenders so they get to know ya. Its a staple.

Large venue and great team running the place. Enjoyed it as a Monday night out towner.

Best basket of cheap chicken tenders in the city, and the drinks are dangerously strong; pace yourself

Ive never left a bar because of security but their employee pushed me into the bar, spilled my drink and then kicked me out. I wouldnt go back. Other bars with less drama. Security seems excessive...

Love this place! Missing the massage therapist tho!

The DJs on the main dance floor suck. Theres no diversity in their music choice and they do not take any requests. One of the bartenders, a tall bald one with a furry beard, was extremely rude and lacked the knowledge to make the most basic cocktails. The clientele and staff are low-key racist. You know, that nasty kind where they arent super explicit about it (though there are stories) but you could just see it bubbling inside them. Yep, Im not going back ever again. This place rots.

The staff is good and I looove their chicken strips... However, this club is very clique-ish, meaning you dont actually wanna go here by yourself.

Edwinn is the best thing since they started slicing bread. Would totally think about maybe ordering a drink from that chick again.

Nice mostly male gay bar/night club. The servers pour two shots for the price of one. Thats a win. Very kind staff. I dont like pop music too much and thats what is played there. Theres a big dance floor and several bars. Sometimes you can get food. Great place for socializing and dancing.

Great place, great atmosphere, great staff!

Good crowd, good place to hang, great drinks. Friendly bartenders and bouncers.

Super fun way to spend a Saturday night regardless of your preference.

Love the free chair massages Friday nights with their 7 ft 3 inch tall massage therapist.

In my opinion, the place to dance and meet others.

The staff are rude, I have been in about 10 times. 4 of which I wasnt removed. I have been not allowed in or pushed out the front more times tjan what I have stayed. I moved to MN in 2015. And this establishment is ridiculous. If you ever go in alone expect poor service with unwarranted attitudes thats if your able to stay.

Cant go wrong!

Decent drinks and burgers. Great place for day drinking.

All the recent 1 star reviews are Trump supporters whove never actually been to The Saloon. Theyre upset because The Saloon got the Baby Trump balloon and its really sad.

If I remember correctly, we always have an amazing time here. The drinks catch up to you, and the atmosphere is really energized by the bar. Video bar is fantastic, dance floor is decent.

Eddy is the best bartender to ever exist. If you want a stiff one, come here.

Interesting gay bar located in Minneapolis has dancers

It is The Premier Gay Establishment in Minneapolis.

Id venture to say that I will spend a lot of my time here eventually. The people that work here are very friendly. The atmosphere isnt pushy or obtrusive. The music is loud, and there is always a video playing. If I could dance Id be dancing all night!The food is great. The french fries are fantastically cheap, and they give you a decent portion to share with your friends. Ive heard the burgers are fantastic as well.The alcohol is served very strong, which I like (you get what you pay for, and THEN some.) There are different parts to the Saloon, as well. As you walk from one to the other the music from the previous room appears to gently fade away into a new experience. Whoever designed this bar had everything in mind.

Was here on New Years Eve, was not thrilled. The staff were rude, the security even more so, and they both seemed to have no interested in stopping someone from wandering around groping us. I get that its a busy night at a popular place, but dont be rude to someone trying to give you money seems pretty simple.

One of the most childish places Ive ever seen in my life, I would never come back

Terrible, absolutely terrible. Wouldnt go here IF THEY PAYED ME...

The Saloon is the epicenter of the modern Minneapolis gay scene. Youll find the place full of younger twinks on Fridays and Saturdays, with a more diverse crowd during weekdays. Larger dance floor with several other rooms with various themes. Amateur shower contest on Sunday nights. They host many events for holidays, PRIDE, and viewing parties for popular television shows. Currently a $7 cover for most Fri/Sat nights and you can expect to pay around $4.50 for a rail drink. One of the few places in Minneapolis that you can continue partying until 3:00AM (alcohol sales end at 2). ALL are welcome!

Music NEEDS an upgrade. The same high school music playlist and nothing unique or exotic

Huge layout of a great bar. They do a great Sunday brunch and a shower contest every weekend. They host many events on a regular basis and are very good with the Minnesota Pour Essentially count every drink here for 2 of other city drinks. Good prices and some hot bartenders too.

The best dance club in downtown Minneapolis!

One of the best gay bars in town and so versatile for different crowds... different bars and rooms to accommodate the type of night you’re looking for!

100% sure the bartender I had the night I was there stole my wallet. Had it all night, was sober when I left and noticed it was gone. I called the next three days asking if they found anything and got a rude no everytime. There were only a few people who couldve had access to it.Aside from my own experience, I am now reaching out because I hear many others talk about how racist this company is. Dont go.

The go-to gay bar of the Twin Cities. Great bartending staff. Fun, clean environment. Free-spirited and upbeat!

I love all the staff here. Ive had way to many good memories that I cant count. You all have given me the outmost respect.

Be careful with your drinks. Or just skip it altogether.

Always a decent time going to the Loony Bin (The Saloon) great drinks, staff is mostly friendly and provides great laughs. I dont make it down there too often anymore but whenever I do make it I feel like its a warm welcome.

Absolutely disappointed. Our whole group was looking forward to going to the saloon all night and they wouldnt let us in because we were a group of girls. They would have gotten at least $50 up front and we would have all bought drinks and shots. Tried asking why and he said it was policy.

Top ten on my list of gay bars. I try to stop by every time Im in Minneapolis and on Hennepin.

If you are a person of color or queer person of color, you might as well pass this place. There has been an extraordinary amount of criticism/complaints against this establishment for their poor treatment of Q/POC. They will choose their regulars over the newcomers even if the regular instigated the fight (or made racial remarks). They dont care if you already paid for your order, theyll kick you out.If you truly are an ally or care about Q/POC, then dont spend your money here. If you aint white, then prepare yourself for the possibility of being discriminated against.

Terrible place! Massive attitude problem with the owners and staff. Avoid at all costs!

Great, strong drinks, nice staff and cool atmosphere. It can be a bit much for the more conservative types on the weekends.

The saloon is always a fun and accepting place to show your true colors. And drink drink drink

This bar is for members of the LGBTQ community. Period. Its not for curious straights or anyone else trying to ruin our right to assemble in our own establishment. Everyone has the right to join us, but please understand that it is a gay establishment and you might be unhappy if you arent with gay friends.

Great environment for a bar loved it

Be careful with your drinks...

The employees were courteous and nice, the patrons were just out having fun, and the live band karaoke was a blast!

Didnt realize I still had a 4 star rating for this place. I did like this place, but the racism displayed towards a customer earlier in the year with no response from the organization itself has this place blacklisted for me.

Good club, but we did not feel safe in this please.

Great staff,food and drinks.

Extremely trashy place

Happy Gay Pride Month 2018 Salooners !!!

I have not gone down for a long time. Im in a band . and was treated poorly by some of the employees. would go behind my back and mention to patrons that Im mental and crazy. that is discrimination. also got my wallet stolen. I use to come down to hang out. enjoy music. Never caused trouble . stayed to myself. And get vicious rumors spread. I have not gone down after 2012. A regular for a long time. and Employees . And spreading rumors about me that was false. Im very disapointed. I still support our community . Just would never come back. because I have disabilities. and should not be at the saloon. That is discrimination. And This place allows this kind of conduct. Or Patrons whould go lie to security to get me thrown out . The saloon needs to follow up on the zero tolerence policies. several of your Employees still work at the Saloon. And need to be let go

Real fun place to check out

The only gay club in NN worth visiting

I like this bar. By far one of the funnest clubs Ive been to in the cities. Music can be hit or miss depending on the night/DJ. I do have to call management out on the amount Ive PoCs experiences Ive heard over the years. Many of my friends, who are PoC, have said their treatment by patrons has made them feel unwelcome in this bar. Several of my close friends, and including my partner, have felt unwelcome and discouraged by the treatment theyve received in the bar, started by patrons but escalated by staff. One was told not to speak up by a bartender about being harassed. I could go on. I will have a very difficult time attending events here, if I choose to come back at all. Until I hear about better treatment, more PoC managed/focused events Im not sure Ill be back anytime soon.

Been coming here most Monday nights for 8 years. Went out last night and happened to lose my phone. Called today at open to ask if it was in the lost and found, bartender at the front bar said no. I asked if he would check the Fire Bar and he flat out said no and hung up on me. I didnt expect this after 8 years of patronage. Steer clear of this place. Theyve also lost my card while holding it for a tab before.

Its ok! I was at 11 pm and it was a little bit empty, but they have very good music!

TC PRIDE Block party was not up to the normal standard of years past and the limited crowd showed that clearly. Hopefully next year they can raise the bar and bring back the people.

One of the most racist gay bars in Minneapolis!!! If youre WHITE and a guy you have the doors open.i wonder if they dont educate the security guys to respect every human race,not just white!! They fight for human rights and they dont follow them.

My favorite gay bar to hook up with friend and the burger special is amazing.

Friendly atmosphere, great bar staff, excellent drinks

Some of my friends took me there for my birthday. It was a little loud in there. The bathrooms are all co-ed the price of food is ok.

Ive been here a few times recently, but Friday night was a different story. I came here with a friend of mine and we ordered a few drinks.After which, neither of us remember leaving. I was woken up in an alley way and my friend fell asleep on his apartment floor. I was taken to the hospital and put on a hold because I was intoxicated.Well, Ive been intoxicated before, and this wasnt that. I would watch your drinks when youre at this establishment.tl;drWatch your drinks or youll wind up in a hospital

This was my first time going, i drove more than a hour just to check out this place and it was more than what i expected, the strippers are very nice and friendly and some people in there too .Theres all type of guys in here, whites, latinos, asians, ect. i came alone and end up making friends . I definitively will go for round 2 ️

Love the Crew, Hot Bartenders.

Was super disrespectful and discriminating towards my mom, and my three friends. For my first time being at this bar it was the WORSE experience Ive ever had. The front door guy named Ricki wouldnt let us in. He couldnt give us a reason and was letting wveryone, men and women, gay and straight in besides us... Then he proceeded to roughly grab my arm and try to get me out the door, when I was already leaving. As a cosmetologist as a high end salon in downtown and having a lot of my clients come here, I would have to tell them all I wouldnt recommend it. Ive never felt this way, horrible and just offended in my life..

Mondays with the regular DJ crew spins some pleasantly hard industrial and darkwave

Friendly staff, great drinks, decent food, diverse crowd.

Okay area to go to

Strong drinks and friendly service. What more could you ask for?

Good service, friendly staff, Strong drinks and great music. Its hidden attribute though is the food, you wont believe it came from a nightclub.

Great gay bar

Gross & dirty place

The saloon is the best bar in mpls.friendly staff great food terrific music .go there stay there.love it .Scott