Saloon, Minneapolis

The Saloon is one of the Twin Cities' main bars. From the Tank to the Chicken Coop to the Stand, this is where the gay action is. Leather is a necessity to enter the Tank. A dress code is required. Thursdays is under-21 night, Tuesdays feature karaoke and Sundays are 1980s retro. On weekends the club becomes the hottest dance party in town, straight or gay. The music is loud, the patrons rock until 3am, and the place is packed wall to wall. If the floor is too crowded, try pool, pinball, darts or video games. Burgers, sandwiches, salads and deep fried appetizers highlight the limited menu. The saloon has an excellent beer list, both domestic and imported.