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19 Bar

(195 Ratings)
Classic pub for the younger LGBTQ+ crowd

This low-key gay hangout is the oldest in the twin cities. Here you'll find a jukebox, pool table, darts, and a seasonal patio! The casual vibe and affordable drink deals attract a young and vibrant crowd. 



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Reviews

Oskarmarroquin
Oskarmarroquin
9 months ago

Very unfriendly staff, even violent when asking questions. Good prices and people is nice.


AnthonyLeo
AnthonyLeo
Over a year ago

Staff has NO CLASS. Bald Bar Back needs to learn some manners. The place is so dark you cannot see a thing when you walk in. The bar has only one spot for you to order drinks and cash only. If you don't drink alcohol your a limited to mixers. Being someone that lives alone and spends most of his time alone it's nice sometimes to just be around other people. But apparently they have a real problem with people camping out and they're establishment. I was approached and accused of doing just that, bringing in my own beverage and utilizing their table without giving them anything. A decent person knows how to approach something like this and it's not to accuse a person right off the bat of doing something improper unless you want that person to feel unwelcome and clearly that's what he wanted to do. And why I can only surmise. But it is unacceptable, especially when you work at an establishment that serves a community that ofthe unwelcome . I have a real hard time feeling ad though i fit in places , and thizls bar back went out of his way to make him feel like crap. Unfortunately he succeeded. I had no problem buying a drink, I had no problem doing whatever it is they need for me to fit in. I have been to hundreds of gay bars around the world. And never have i felt so unwelcome, A gay bar has been a placeto feel safe and connected, to feel part of the community especially when you don't feel part of one anywhere else. The rest of the state might be Minnesota nice but unfortunately in Minneapolis the gay community is Minneapolis Mean. So shame on you Mr. Old Bald Bar Back. I'm sorry no one ever made you feel welcome, I'm sorry no one showed you the way but I hope you take some time to think about what you say and how you act and the effect that has on others and try a little harder I'm sure I'm not the first one he's made feel like this. Please share your story. #Benice


Chaud003
Chaud003
Over a year ago

not just a neighborhood bar anymore

It's one of the few gay bars that has gotten busier in last 20 years. People from all over the city come here for cheap drinks, good happy hours, and pool. 25 years ago bar was primarily a neighborhood bar for people living there, or cruising with car in area or in lording park.


GayTheWorld
GayTheWorld
Over a year ago

Gay History

Great gay history. Very chill bar.


dave.kinney.9655
dave.kinney.9655
Over a year ago

good crowd nice location

visiting -jan 2 will for sure stop in for a cocktail- im getting away from work for the weekend- need a good time


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