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    19 Bar

    3.8 (71 reviews)
    InexpensiveGay Bars
    Closed 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Loud
    Juke Box
    Divey
    Casual

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    Jon H.

    As the Duke of the 19, this is my local stomping grounds. With Big Buck Hunter, pinball, pool, pull tabs, jukebox and darts- the 19 has all the classic dive bar games and entertainment without the toxic masculinity and objectification of women. The bartenders have been consistently friendly and welcoming, even when the place is busy! 5 starts from me and 5 stars from my straight roommate. Likely will see me there this weekend. FYI Cash Only, but ATM inside.

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    Richard C.

    Casual dimly lit bar. This is a gay bar where you can talk to someone without yelling. And actually chat with people who are open to new faces. Friendly atmosphere!

    bdsm that smells. essential oil baby.
    Elric M.

    felt like good ol bolero. cash machine and gourmet pizza by the slice. there are no girls on the football field every sunday.

    Lucas H.

    This is a great hole in the wall for anyone that wants to hang out with a pal or two without all the drama and antics of other gay bars like the saloon and the gay 90s. Dont get me wrong, those bars can be fun. They are more in your face, louder, busier, drag queens, dancing. Soon to be 34, I realized there is an age threshold in my mind, being my reasoning not liking the saloon that much anymore. At 34, I'd rather just play it chill and chat with friends while playing pool, darts, or buck hunter. This is a great place for that. Easy to meet new people. Everyone is friendly with writing their name on the board to wait their turn for the next game of pool. Its in a cozy spot at the edge of downtown next to the Nicollet diner. There is a parking lot across the street that is free after 10pm! The bartenders are friendly and like to joke with you. Cash only bar, but beer is very cheap. $3 pints, $10 pitchers. If you are looking for a gay bar that is lighter, friendlier, a tad older, and with some career focused individuals, you cant miss The 19 Bar.

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    5 months ago

    bartenders are so nice. drinks are affordable. best pizza. crowd is always lovely. i love u 19 bar

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    Pleasant place, was there on a weekday evening. Close knit regulars but also friendly. Just a nice place to relax, there is a patio out back

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    Cheap (and strong drinks), good people, great service, and a year round patio. What's not to love?

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    So I knocked over my drink and they cut me off as drink? Lame. over reacted bar tenders. Stupid.

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    Ask the Community - 19 Bar

    Is it wheelchair accessible?

    Yes.

    Does this place show Ru Paul's Drag Race?

    Sometimes

    How is the transgender crowd?

    Don't listen to Jonathan's answer. You can't clock transgender people so easily. If it's queer friendly, I'm confident there are many trans people. Me (who is trans) and my trans friend are about to go tonight! So definitely trans people go. :)

    Does this place have 18+ nights?

    No.

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    3.7
    (214 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    I'll start with the pros: the decor is fantastic, they host awesome drag and burlesque shows, and…read morethey have a cute patio. If you are meeting a large group for casual drinks, this is a great place. However, we went for brunch (wanting food) and were very disappointed. We wandered in, sat down and then waited. There was no indication that you order everything at the bar. I had to go up and ask to get this info and menus. Our cocktails were fine, but my tater tot egg dish had 3 tatter tots and I was still hungry after. The sausage patties were literally inedible- you could not cut them with your fork. The breakfast burrito came out well, so that item seems safe. I ordered mozzarella sticks after (because I was still hungry), and they were ok, but had a very heavy breading shell. Overall, great ambiance, but I can not recommend going for food.

    Great place to go for a drag brunch…read more I've stopped in here for a snack or a drink or two before, but this is the first time I went for a drag brunch. The tickets were cheaper than most places around, the comedy by the host is better, and the dancers were excellent. The drag show area is excellently done with professional lighting, full sound system, and dedicated bar. I can't comment on the food after this visit. I just got the ultimate Bloody Mary, which came with a mini-donut, chicken wings, bacon, celery, and more so it was basically a meal on its own! It was great, well mixed toppings were delicious, and it came with a chaser (the champagne of beers) All in all a great place to come to for a few drinks or a drag brunch!

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    2.4
    (19 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    Random bar / club / gay bar?…read more Whatever it is.. I enjoyed it here! Getting in is kind of a pain in the ass.. it just took longer than it needed to. Drinks were good, nothing special. Music was decent. Nothing amazing or special, good place to dance, hang out and get drinks.

    Please see the other reviews for this place and understand Jetset is trash…read more Come here if you want the b bartender to hate you for drinking anything! No different from your boss at a 9 to 5... honestly. I went here on my bday medium buzzed with my niece and a few ppl and one of the bartenders decided to give my niece something she DIDN'T pay for and told her she lost a strike for disagreeing with the bartender who tried to make her pay for something she didn't want or ask for. I'm the aunt so I get when my niece is in the wrong, 4 year difference and an engineering career on my part, but I heard every word and know the bartender just saw my POC niece and decided to cause a problem. Racism 100% bc I had others there who were just as buzzed or worse that the same bartender didn't cause a problem with... Also... The dance floor was deader than dead ( no wonder why). I would have had a better time in a parking lot with a speaker. This place is less fun than a funeral. Good luck. Maybe just drink at home considering the cost of this basement and the customer service. I would give zero stars if u could and if u don't believe me just read the rest of the many many 1 star reviews.

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    3.4
    (166 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Fantastic drag from the ladies of La femme, the stage is visible for everyone to see, they have…read moreseating for the show! A lot of straight Women come here to feel safer than most other clubs/bars, but that also does bring in the straight men who want to take advantage or pick up queer Women hoping they'll have a threesome with another Woman, instead of respecting boundaries and human beings. A diverse crowd of sexualities is available here Security has been doing better recently about safety. They have 3-4 security guards constantly walking the premises. There are 3 different music dance rooms with different genres. Typically it's a white music room (Katy Perry and Black eyed peas, Justin Timberlake), Black music room (T pain, Jay Z, Megan Thee Stallion, and a mixed room (Rhianna, Pitbull, Shakira, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, Cardi B) . As well as a pool/arcade area and the drag room with the stage. The music could be updated to not play republican or abusive artists like Kanye and Nicki Minaj They do not tolerate underage drinking at all, so don't even try it here. If you under age drink at home and come drunk, you will not get in. They have different nights for different events, but you can always find fun no matter the night. The drag is my favorite part, there is a diverse cast with rotating talent, they do have a regular set base cast as well. Mercedes is the GOAT. she's incredible. The gay 90s sets out to create a truly inclusive space for everybody, despite race, gender, disability or sexuality. Straight men looking to take advantage, often visit here so just keep an eye out for them. You'll notice they travel alone or in packs of two they also keep to the edges sometimes. Keep an eye out for each other ladies and thems. People do get drugged here occasionally, but over all not as much as other places. The bathrooms are surprisingly not gross, there is good privacy and 3 different locations.

    Great place vibes are right new Karaoke room Catsmeow on the second floor is my Favorite place…read morenow..!!!

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    3.6
    (141 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Obligatory - I'm from tx, so I feel like im a good judge of bbq. This place is very decent, and I'd…read moredefinitely be back when I get a craving! A few things I don't love before I move on to the things I did like - everything was so sweet! All of their rubs, on the chicken, the brisket, and ribs, were so sugary. And the baked beans were like half sugar I swear, which I was very disappointed by. Their baked beans were especially sweet, and just not very good, which is so disappointing as they can easily be way better! (Like who uses kidney beans in baked beans)??? And the smoked salmon was definitely not smoked, at all. I did really like the ribs, they had a nice flavor. And the pork candy was good but had some incredibly chewy pieces. The brisket was good, no choice of lean or fatty but what can you except in minnesota lol. I will say the mac and cheese was really awesome, and the overall food was great. Also thought the wings were very yummy. I'd definitely be back, but would pick some different things next time.

    Such an awesome neighborhood BBQ spot! The food is great, I had a pulled pork Sammie and some…read morebaked beans and both were great! The Sammie was juicy and their sauces were great to add onto it. The big winner was the baked beans, probably some of the best baked beans I've had in a while. I also had some of their house sweet tea which was delicious to go with the meal. They also have a live Jazz Orchestra that plays once in a while in the massive basement venue that I need to come back for. The servers were all wonderful, kind and attentive as well, the food does take a little while to come out so just sit back and relax but you will not be disappointed!

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    Loving this place! It's right across from Eli's East...so a groovy location.
    Loving this place! It's right across from Eli's East...so a groovy location.
    Pork candy aka rib tips. A little sweet and tangy 4/5!

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