Northeast Minneapolis
Breweries
4
Crawlable?
Yes — walkable circuit
Best For
The definitive Minneapolis brewery experience
Dangerous Man Brewing
861 E Hennepin Ave
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 — the new taproom at 861 E Hennepin Ave (the former Headflyer space) opened in June 2026 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.
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 four taprooms in under 45 minutes, each with a distinct personality — from Dangerous Man's communal energy to Padraigs' Irish sessions. (Bauhaus Brew Labs closed in June 2026 after 12 years of lagers and dance parties on Tyler Street, then reopened in August under new owners.) The Northeast brewery crawl is arguably the best urban brewery walk in the Midwest. Start at Dangerous Man on Hennepin, work north to Indeed, 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 — 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
2
Crawlable?
Walkable, but small
Best For
Neighborhood taprooms, Greenway access
Du Nord Social Spirits
2610 E 32nd St
Not a brewery — Du Nord is a craft distillery and one of the first Black-owned distilleries in the country. The Mixed Blood whiskey and Prominence gin are excellent. The cocktail room just off 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. 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 than Northeast's, but the individual spots are worth seeking out. Du Nord is nationally significant as a Black-owned distillery doing excellent work. The Midtown Greenway runs along the neighborhood's northern edge, making a bike-powered visit very doable on a summer afternoon.
Explore Longfellow →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 a bus 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, 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.
