Northeast Minneapolis
Breweries
5+
Crawlable?
Yes — walkable circuit
Best For
The definitive Minneapolis brewery experience
Dangerous Man Brewing
861 E Hennepin Ave (reopening spring 2026)
Dangerous Man helped launch the Minneapolis brewery boom from a tiny taproom on 2nd Street, and after closing that original space in 2023, the brand is back — reopening in spring 2026 at 861 E Hennepin Ave (the former Headflyer space) under new ownership with founder Rob Miller staying on as head brewer. The Chocolate Milk Stout remains a legitimate dessert. Expect the same community-first energy in a bigger room.
Indeed Brewing Company
711 NE 15th Ave
Indeed's taproom is one of the largest and most family-friendly in the city, with a patio, food trucks, and a rotation that balances accessible (Day Tripper Pale Ale) with experimental (their Wooden Soul barrel-aged series). A reliable anchor for any Northeast brewery crawl.
Bauhaus Brew Labs
1315 Tyler St NE
The most fun taproom in Minneapolis. Bauhaus combines German-inspired lagers (Wonderstuff is the flagship) with a retro-futuristic aesthetic, a massive outdoor space, and regular events — bingo, dance parties, movie nights. The beer is solid; the atmosphere is the real draw.
Sociable Cider Werks
1500 Fillmore St NE
Not technically a brewery, but the best cider house in Minneapolis and an essential part of the Northeast taproom circuit. The Spoke Wrench dry cider is a benchmark. The space is industrial-chic with a large patio. Good for cider lovers and beer lovers who want a palate change.
Padraigs Brewing
945 Broadway St NE
Padraigs took over the former 612Brew space and brought Irish brewing tradition to Northeast. The taproom under the historic Broadway Building pours a rotating lineup that leans into Irish-style reds, stouts, and session ales alongside modern IPAs. Traditional Irish music jams, weekly trivia, and a dog-friendly patio make it a neighborhood regular spot. Walk-up service, no reservations needed.
The crawl: Northeast Minneapolis is the brewery capital of Minnesota. You can walk between five taprooms in under 30 minutes, each with a distinct personality — from Dangerous Man's communal energy to Bauhaus's party atmosphere to Padraigs' Irish sessions. The Northeast brewery crawl is arguably the best urban brewery walk in the Midwest. Start at Dangerous Man on Hennepin (opens at 4 PM most days), work north to Indeed and Bauhaus, and loop back through Padraigs and Sociable Cider Werks. Eat at Anchor Fish & Chips or Holy Land between stops.
Explore Northeast Minneapolis →North Loop
Breweries
3
Crawlable?
Yes — short walk
Best For
Polished taprooms, food-friendly beer
Fulton Brewing
414 6th Ave N
Fulton was one of the first Minneapolis craft breweries and remains one of the most successful. The taproom is large, well-designed, and walkable from Target Field — making it a pre-game institution. Sweet Child of Vine (IPA) and Lonely Blonde are grocery-store staples. The beer is approachable and consistent rather than boundary-pushing.
Modist Brewing
505 N 3rd St
Modist is where the North Loop gets interesting. Their Dreamyard IPA is one of the best hazy IPAs brewed in Minnesota. The taproom is modern and industrial, the beer menu rotates frequently, and the brewing philosophy leans experimental. If Fulton is the safe choice, Modist is the exciting one.
Inbound BrewCo
701 N 5th St
The smallest of the North Loop breweries, Inbound does hop-forward ales and lagers in a straightforward taproom. The Korker kolsch-style ale is a solid session beer. Less of a destination than Fulton or Modist, but a good stop on a North Loop crawl.
The crawl: The North Loop brewery scene is smaller than Northeast's but more polished. Fulton and Modist are a 5-minute walk apart, making a two-stop crawl easy. The proximity to North Loop restaurants means you can pair a taproom visit with dinner at Bar La Grassa or tacos at Centro — something the more industrial Northeast corridor does not offer as easily. Pre-game at Fulton before a Twins game is a Minneapolis ritual.
Explore North Loop →Longfellow
Breweries
3
Crawlable?
Bikeable, not easily walkable
Best For
Neighborhood taprooms, Greenway access
Venn Brewing
3550 E 46th St
Venn occupies a converted commercial space in the heart of Longfellow and has become a genuine neighborhood gathering place. The beer program is solid across styles — their cream ale is a crowd-pleaser, and they rotate IPAs and stouts through the taps. Food trucks park outside regularly. The vibe is casual and family-friendly.
Du Nord Craft Spirits
2610 E 32nd St
Not a brewery — Du Nord is a craft distillery and one of the only Black-owned distilleries in the country. The Mixed Blood vodka and L'etoile du Nord gin are excellent. The cocktail room on Lake Street closed in 2025, but the distillery still produces and ships spirits out of the Longfellow facility. Look for bottles at local liquor stores and keep an eye on their foundation events like Krewe Du Nord. Including it here because any Longfellow drinking guide that omits Du Nord is incomplete.
Arbeiter Brewing
3038 Minnehaha Ave
A newer addition to the Longfellow beer scene, Arbeiter focuses on German and Czech-inspired lagers brewed with precision. The taproom is small and intentional. If you appreciate a well-made pilsner more than a triple-hopped IPA, Arbeiter is your brewery.
The crawl: Longfellow's brewery scene is quieter and more spread out than Northeast's, but the individual spots are worth seeking out. Venn has become a legitimate community hub. Du Nord is nationally significant as a Black-owned distillery doing excellent work. The Midtown Greenway runs through the neighborhood, making a bike-powered crawl between these spots and the nearby Seward options very doable on a summer afternoon.
Explore Longfellow →Seward
Breweries
1–2
Crawlable?
Bikeable
Best For
Community-minded brewing, co-op culture
Urban Growler Brewing
2325 Endicott St (St. Paul border)
Technically just across the border in St. Paul, but claimed by Seward residents as their own. Urban Growler was the first woman-owned brewery in Minnesota. The Cowgirl Cranberry wheat and the De-Lovely session ale are signatures. The taproom has a large patio and a food menu that goes beyond typical brewery fare. The vibe matches Seward's co-op-progressive-community energy.
The crawl: Seward's brewery scene is minimal within the strict neighborhood boundaries, but Urban Growler — a short bike ride from the Seward Co-op — fits the neighborhood's character perfectly. The Midtown Greenway provides an easy bike connection west to Longfellow's taprooms and east toward St. Paul. For Seward residents, the brewery experience is more about biking to a taproom than walking to one.
Explore Seward →Downtown
Breweries
2
Crawlable?
Yes — walkable
Best For
Pre-event beers, accessible locations
Day Block Brewing
1105 Washington Ave S
Day Block sits near US Bank Stadium and serves as a pre-game and post-game spot for Vikings and concert crowds. The beer is competent — the IPAs and the amber are solid. The pizza is better than it needs to be. The taproom is large enough to handle event-night crowds. Not a destination brewery, but a good neighborhood option.
Brühaven Craft Co.
1368 La Salle Ave (Loring Park)
Brühaven moved into the former Lakes & Legends space near Loring Park and doubled down on the concept — craft brewery by afternoon, coffee shop by morning, with ax-throwing cages and garage-door walls that open to the street in summer. They kept two Lakes & Legends flagships on tap (the Raspberry Honey Ale and Minnesota Cream Ale) alongside their own rotating lineup. The Loring Park location makes it one of the most walkable taprooms in the city.
The crawl: Downtown is not a brewery destination, but it has improved. Day Block remains the go-to pre-game spot near US Bank Stadium, and Brühaven brought real energy to the Loring Park end of downtown with its brewery-meets-coffee-shop concept. For the full brewery crawl experience, take the light rail or a rideshare to Northeast — but downtown can hold its own for a casual pint.
Explore Downtown →Brewery Crawl Tips
Most Minneapolis taprooms are open Thursday through Sunday at minimum, with many adding Wednesday hours. Taprooms typically close between 10 PM and midnight. Food trucks are common at larger taprooms (Indeed, Bauhaus, Fulton) but not guaranteed — check social media before assuming food is available. Many taprooms are family-friendly during afternoon hours but shift to 21+ in the evening. The Northeast crawl is the essential Minneapolis brewery experience; if you only do one, do that one.
Beyond Breweries
Minneapolis has more than beer. Check out our coffee shop guide for the indie cafe scene, or plan your summer drinking with our patio guide.
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