The Butcher's Tale is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Minneapolis.

1. The Butcher's Tale

9.3
1121 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Downtown West · 207 tips and reviews

Savon S.Savon S: Excellent bourbon list! Pork chop was amazing along with the bison ribs. Sides were good as well - we had the sweet potato, cornbread and spinach.

Mpls.St.Paul MagazineMpls.St.Paul Magazine: Best Bourbon List - Some joints use “bourbon” as a come-on, but these guys walk the walk. The deep, long list delivers various proofs of known brands plus private-label you won’t find elsewhere. Read more.

Kate P.Kate Palm: Meat, meat, meat! The Charcuterie plate is to die for. The pork chop is enough for two. The rib is all you Fred Flintstone fantasies come true. Bourbon drinks are amazing too. Sit in the bar.

France 44 Wines & Spirits is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Minneapolis.

2. France 44 Wines & Spirits

9.0
4351 France Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Liquor Store · Linden Hills · 28 tips and reviews

Peter K.Peter Kim: Free samples of (high end) scotch & bourbon. Great cheese shop.

Steve B.Steve Bivans: Great selection of bourbon and beers! Also the cheese store rocks!

Scott B.Scott Blanchard: Amazing selection. Very knowledgeable beer staffers!

Glam Doll Donuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Minneapolis.

3. Glam Doll Donuts

8.7
2605 Nicollet Ave (at E 26th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Donut Shop · Whittier · 133 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Get two vanilla, bourbon, and apple fritters and bask in the glory of your gluttony. Read more.

Maggie M.Maggie Mason: The bourbon apple fritter with bacon.

Allie B.Allie Bakewell: Get a dozen, they keep for a few days. The maple bacon donut and bourbon apple fritter are AMAZING!

Tattersall Distilling is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Minneapolis.

4. Tattersall Distilling

8.9
1620 Central Ave NE (at 18th Ave NE), Minneapolis, MN
Distillery · Logan Park · 25 tips and reviews

Shelly Z.Shelly Zordich: The umeboshi sour is perfect. Pair it with a cheese plate from the food truck and you have a perfect evening!

Jaime L.Jaime Lee: Gin and tonic on tap!

BradBrad: Cool spot with amazing drinks and a (for now) laid back atmosphere. Drinks are labor intensive and take a while to arrive, so advisable when you can take your time.

Hi-Lo Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Minneapolis.

5. Hi-Lo Diner

8.8
4020 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN
Diner · Cooper · 32 tips and reviews

Nicholas K.Nicholas Kolnik: The pancakes are delicious, especially with the house made apple bourbon syrup.

Kyle G.Kyle Goethe: The Tex Mex Burrito was terrific, and you can't go wrong with the French Toast either!

Darcy S.Darcy Silver: Get a glazed donut, Tex Mex, hash browns all good. Bacon was amazing! Forego the pancake, unless you like them thin, crepe like. Came at 9:30am on Sun and waited 30, but nice outside area to wait.

Eli's East Food & Cocktails is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Minneapolis.

6. Eli's East Food & Cocktails

8.5
815 E Hennepin Ave (9th St SE), Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Marcy - Holmes · 57 tips and reviews

Todd D.Todd Dalebroux: Started with a awesome Maker's Mark Manhattan. Ordered the beef tenderloin with the crab cake on top and a glass of house Malbec

Joe F.Joe Funk: Get the Chipotle Cheese Steak, great twist on an old favorite

Tim S.Tim Schaaf: How did the hipster burn the roof of his mouth? He ate the MAC N Cheese before it was cool.

Icehouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Minneapolis.

7. Icehouse

8.5
2528 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Whittier · 98 tips and reviews

Heavy TableHeavy Table: The trio of cured salmon is fresh, silky, and served with a kick-ass dill, rye, and anchovy marinade. Be sure to order the bourbon caramel sundae to top things off. Read more.

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Named for a lyric in the Replacements anthem "Left of the Dial," the Playing Makeup, Wearing a Guitar is a riff on a classic Manhattan, made with carbonated bourbon and cola-cherry bitters. It rocks. Read more.

Shalani J.Shalani Jain: This place is amazing on all levels. Great space, service, food, and drinks!

Town Hall Tap is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Minneapolis.

8. Town Hall Tap

8.4
4810 Chicago Ave (at E 48th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Bar · Nokomis · 87 tips and reviews

Thomas B.Thomas Brasseur: The Bourbon burger is super good! And so are the fries.

Katie W.Katie Wamsley: Ragamuffin fried chicken sandwich is a must have! So tender and juice! Amazing!

Tori P.Tori Parks: the fries are AMAZING

Volstead's Emporium is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Minneapolis.

9. Volstead's Emporium

8.3
711 W. Lake, Minneapolis, MN
Speakeasy · Lyn Lake · 14 tips and reviews

Lucille F.Lucille Fisher: Been to many speakeasies, this one is one of the best. Best to book a booth in advance (you’ll have fun) or for a big group book the secret room.

Jim H.Jim Herrick: Great service at the bar! Could easily get into trouble down these stairs!

Cassie U.Cassie Utt: If you find it, you will not be disappointed!

Barbette is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Minneapolis.

10. Barbette

8.7
1600 W Lake St (at Irving), Minneapolis, MN
French Restaurant · Uptown · 96 tips and reviews

John E. T.John E. Thompson: Must try the pommes frites and the bourbon old fashioned.

Hillman P.Hillman Philistia: Bistro. Good atmosphere. Authentic feel

Deb B.Deb Balzer: Best late date night. Warm olives, glass of great wine ...or three.

Pat's Tap is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Minneapolis.

11. Pat's Tap

7.8
3510 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Gastropub · Lyndale · 120 tips and reviews

Travis N.Travis Neal: Buffalo Trace, my favourite Bourbon is here.

John E.John Eichten: Fantastically creative menu especially the light fare. Terrific food across the entire menu. Very reasonably priced too!

Gabriel G.Gabriel Goldstein: Free skee ball (and their name is a palindrome).

Cardigan Donuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Minneapolis.

12. Cardigan Donuts

8.1
40 S 7th St #207, Minneapolis, MN
Donut Shop · Downtown West · 9 tips and reviews

J D.J D: Great donut selection, well stocked, and excellent donuts. Try the French Cruller and the Old Fashioned. If you are trying to enter from the street, you can use the Marriott Hotel entrance.

Nicole F.Nicole Folgate: Get the old fashioned donut—it's the best donut I've had.

Graham F.Graham Fuguitt: The jam Bismarck’s ROCK!!

Stray Dog is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Minneapolis.

13. Stray Dog

8.2
401 E Hennepin Ave (4th St NE), Minneapolis, MN
Hot Dog Joint · University · 4 tips and reviews

Tyler S.Tyler Scanlan: Possibly the best chicken and waffle in the twin cities and awesome burgers.

Christopher S.Christopher Schout: The burgers are some of the best in the Twin Cities.

Jason C.Jason Cole: Rooster Burger is the best

Angel Food Bakery & Coffee Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Minneapolis.

14. Angel Food Bakery & Coffee Bar

8.6
86 S 9th St (at 9th Street & Marquette Avenue), Minneapolis, MN
Bakery · Downtown West · 25 tips and reviews

Sarena A.Sarena Ally: Amazing treats! Including double chocolate vegan cookies! And the staff is really friendly too :)

Glenn L.Glenn Lindgren: By the time you read this the Cronut craze will be over. However, don't despair. A very good bakery with a good selection of excellent donuts and cupcakes. Try one of their freshly made pretzels.

Allison O.Allison O'Connell: Try the Sausage Bread!

Jefe: Urban Hacienda is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Minneapolis.

15. Jefe: Urban Hacienda

8.2
219 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN
Taco Restaurant · Marcy - Holmes · 6 tips and reviews

Barry G.Barry Guettler: Fantastic Mexican restaurant on St. Anthony Main with great food and ambiance.

Daniel H.Daniel Hoeffel: The mushroom tacos are beyond good

Ben M.Ben Moormeier: Outstanding Carnitas