South Lyndale Liquors is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Minneapolis.

1. South Lyndale Liquors

9.3
5500 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN
Liquor Store · Lynnhurst · 29 tips and reviews

Lucas R.Lucas Rayala: ask to try the scotch! they have a giant shelf you can sample from, any time. i just had the yamazaki!

City PagesCity Pages: Voted as Best Liquor Store in the 2010 City Pages Best of the Twin Cities. The shop now boasts an epic wine selection, a thoughtful collection of unique 22-ounce beers, and a notable range of scotch.

Sarah T.Sarah Tessien: Best liquor store in town. Taste testing, frequent buyer program and awesome staff.

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

2. 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.

Jeremy C.Jeremy C: Worth going 2 Minneapolis just to go here. Asian glazed pork ribs and glass of smoked porter. Excellent. Great whiskey and beer list, homemade sausages, lively but not obnoxious scene. Eat here!

The Local is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Minneapolis.

3. The Local

8.1
931 Nicollet Mall (at S 10th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Irish Pub · Downtown West · 183 tips and reviews

Maggie M.Maggie Meares: Have the Big Ginger... Jameson Irish Whiskey & Ginger Ale!

Crispin CiderCrispin Cider: St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, enjoy a Crispin at The Local, a great mixology with Guinness, Smithwicks, Harp, and Fine Whiskey's

Lauren Z.Lauren Zimmerman: If you're into hard cider, get a Crispin- ridiculously refreshing. The Local's 2 Gingers whiskey is also pretty incredible- get in as a Big Ginger, or sip it straight...it's that good.

Surdyk's Liquor Store and Gourmet Cheese Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Minneapolis.

4. Surdyk's Liquor Store and Gourmet Cheese Shop

9.0
303 E Hennepin Ave (at University Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Liquor Store · University · 67 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Hamric: Great place for a wonderful selection of wines, cheeses, liquor and even cigars!

Steve B.Steve Bivans: Great liquor store! And cheese shop!

elizabeth r.elizabeth reese: Plan-ahead to swing by for a tasting to find a new favorite amaro or liquor you haven't yet tried. Sandwiches in the cheese shop are to die for, and don't forget a Palmier cookie when checking out!!!

Merlins Rest Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Minneapolis.

5. Merlins Rest Pub

7.8
3601 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN
Pub · Longfellow · 69 tips and reviews

MPLScoMPLSco: First Thursday of every month, Merlins Rest holds a sampling session of their large variety of scotches at 7:30.

Drew G.Drew G.: Get your Fish & Chips (British style) and pair it with a good scotch. Also enjoy the Wednesday Night trivia. It's a great way to spend an evening with friends.

Jon T.Jon Thompson: Great mussels, a hearty hummus/feta/pita plate, bangers & mash and an amazing scotch list. What more do you need?

Brit's Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Minneapolis.

6. Brit's Pub

8.5
1110 Nicollet Mall (btwn 11th & 12th St.), Minneapolis, MN
English Restaurant · Downtown West · 230 tips and reviews

Lance H.Lance H: Great Scotch selection!

heatherheather: Bootleggers are delicious, especially with vodka or rum

Warren S.Warren S: Scotch Eggs are great as leftovers for breakfast!

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

7. France 44 Wines & Spirits

9.1
4351 France Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Liquor Store · Linden Hills · 28 tips and reviews

Ryan R.Ryan Ruud: Hands down the best wine & spirits experience in France Ave. solid wine and beer selection and wickedly smart staff.

ColleenColleen: Best place to go for weekly wine and beer tastings.. The staff are outstanding! Never overbearing; and always helpful ... Great place to explore some new experiences in wine - beer - whiskey - scotch!

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

Lake Wine & Spirits is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Minneapolis.

8. Lake Wine & Spirits

8.6
404 W Lake St (Grand Ave.), Minneapolis, MN
Liquor Store · Whittier · 36 tips and reviews

Matt W.Matt White: Best liquor store on lake street. Great craft beer selection and best prices on bottles, wine and beer.

Derik H.Derik Hatling: Much better selection and a lot easier to get around then henn&lake liquor,and the counter staff is much friendlier,oh yeah and they also have a cheese shop,and its cheaper as well

2 GINGERS® Whiskey2 GINGERS® Whiskey: Join Kieran for a cocktail! 2 GINGERS™ Whiskey founder, Kieran Folliard, will be at Lake Wine + Spirits on Friday June 15th 5-7PM.

Barrio Tequila Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Minneapolis.

9. Barrio Tequila Bar

7.5
925 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown West · 123 tips and reviews

Elissa D.Elissa Dingmann: Go to Barrio Tequilla Bar and eat the ever-so delicious queso dip and chase it with a Trinity Margarita.

Mpls.St.Paul MagazineMpls.St.Paul Magazine: Don't miss the Macho Camacho Margarita, which offers a beautiful blend of blood-orange syrup and twice-distilled 100-proof 1800 Black Label Select Silver tequila, a splash of cava, and an ancho-chile

Diversity I.Diversity InfoResources: High energy, huge tequila selection, fantastic appetizers. More 'bar-y' than restaurant-y in feel ... but always, always fun. $10 lunch specials. The sugar-cane skewered tequila shrimp is a must.

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

10. Icehouse

8.3
2528 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Whittier · 98 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Voted City Pages top ten craft cocktail bars! The drink menu goes on for days, with every sort of classy cocktail, from frilly girly drinks to the Robert Mitchum whiskey collection.

Gnocchi M.Gnocchi Me: The whiskey and wing night is amazing!

Laura N.Laura Noren: Great cocktails - try Strangers in the Night if you like vodka

Du Nord Craft Spirits is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Minneapolis.

11. Du Nord Craft Spirits

8.5
2610 E 32nd St, Minneapolis, MN
Distillery · Longfellow · 15 tips and reviews

Norbert K.Norbert Kuchenmeister: Great vodka and gin. Comfortable and friendly.

Pam M.Pam McCurdy: Great atmosphere, wonderful craft spirits and knowledgable staff #drinklocal

Sharifa S.Sharifa Simon: The tour was fun. Ed is a wizard at explaining the process without being boring! Great vodka, BEST gin. Cocktail room is delightful, relaxed, and welcoming. Splendid bartenders. Try the Bee's Knees!

Zipps Liquors is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Minneapolis.

12. Zipps Liquors

8.8
2618 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Liquor Store · Seward · 23 tips and reviews

MPLScoMPLSco: Plenty of marked down liquor to be found here, & not for lack of quality. Also a good place to get a keg if you're looking for a varied selection.

Jane B.Jane Bartel: They've got a good price on the new 2GINGERS whiskey, plus a really nice staff.

City PagesCity Pages: Voted Best Liquor Store in City Pages 2012

Kieran's Irish Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Minneapolis.

13. Kieran's Irish Pub

8.1
601 1st Ave N, Minneapolis, MN
Irish Pub · Warehouse District · 115 tips and reviews

Erica M.Erica M: Try the Big Ginger: Ginger beer mixed with their own Two Gingers whiskey.

Angela R.Angela Reinders: Go to Kieran's and order a Big Ginger - perfect summer whiskey drink.

Dan B.Dan Batdorf: FYI: The Jamie-Ginger's are only made with Jameson if you request it. Otherwise, the whiskey is Kieran's in-house double ginger...

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

14. Tattersall Distilling

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

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

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Super cool space where they'll mix up a beautiful gin gimlet. Perfectly refreshing after riding your bike here.

Kristen A.Kristen A: The salty dog is a delicious gin treat.

Lunds & Byerlys Wines & Spirits is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Minneapolis.

15. Lunds & Byerlys Wines & Spirits

8.9
1208 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis, MN
Liquor Store · Loring Park · 7 tips and reviews

Elliott B.Elliott Backes: Large craft beer section plus full sized walk in beer cooler - Best liquor store in downtown

Michelle T.Michelle Thayer: Great wine and spirits selection. Staff always above and beyond in helping me plan events!

Doug H.Doug Hamlin: Bring your pet penguin and hang out in their delightful walk-in beer cooler.