The Brass Rail Lounge

📍 Gay bars in Minneapolis

4.0

The Brass Rail Lounge is an inclusive dive bar in Minneapolis, offering a welcoming atmosphere for LGBTQ+ patrons and allies. Known for its creative happy hour options and frequent community events, this venue provides a safe space for socializing. The small stage hosts drag shows and mixers, contributing to a lively and engaging environment. While some visitors note variations in drink quality, the bar's affordable shots and friendly staff, like Nate, Lucy, and Eddie, often leave a positive impression.

Located in a convenient spot, the Brass Rail Lounge attracts a diverse crowd, including queer individuals and straight patrons seeking a relaxed setting. However, some reviews mention inconsistent service and drink quality, suggesting that pre-gaming or sticking to shots might enhance the experience. Despite mixed feedback, the bar's commitment to community events and inclusive vibe makes it a notable spot in the Minneapolis gay bar scene.

Features and services of The Brass Rail Lounge

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great cocktails

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Dancing
  • Food
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Spirits
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Seating

Amenities

  • Toilet

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safe space

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

The Brass Rail Lounge is in position 15 out of 15 in gay bars in Minneapolis

Customer Reviews

★★★★★
★★★★★

The Brass Rail Lounge has a rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on over 60 reviews on Google

Jake Maniekee

Venue was cool looking, ended up going there for Gothess event. Drinks in my opinion, watered down and overpriced. Either pre-game or stick to buying shots for $4 a piece. Not worth $8 for a tiny watered down cocktail.

Jake Maniekee ☆ 3/5
Brian Pringle

The bartender Nate was great and informative. It was a nice place to go and get a drink without the ordeals of the other clubs.

Brian Pringle ☆ 5/5
Dimitra Skouras

Inclusive dive bar with a small stage. LGBTQ+ patrons and allies can feel safe meeting and drinking here. The crowd was part queer people, part young women out with their friends, and part straight patrons who wandered in off the street for the familiar intimate dive bar vibe. Creative and affordable happy hour options. Frequent drag shows, trans and nonbinary mixers, and other events for the community are held at the Brass Rail.

Dimitra Skouras ☆ 5/5
Kyle Mihm

I got the privilege of meeting two of the most amazing individuals ever. The bartenders Lucy and Eddie have created a warm and comfortable atmosphere and I feel so at home in this space

Kyle Mihm ☆ 5/5
just me Online

I've stopped in here twice and had the same experience both times. Bartenders who just stand there, have no personal skills, don't greet you, and are happier talking with the few regulars who must keep this place afloat, than they are to take your drink order. The drinks are terrible, even the coke tastes off. I've ordered simple drinks like Jack and Coke or Capt/Coke and they just taste terrible. Didn't even finish my last one, just left it half empty. Maybe the glasses have soap in them or something, or just are not properly cleaned?. And they cost $9 for such a small, bad tasting drink. Expensive with bad drinks, no personality, and a dark dirty bar just doesn't cut it in today's world. This is a small, lame bar with not much to offer other than a decent location and trying to capitalize on the gay scene. Sad the place is so pitifully managed. I'll not be back.

just me Online ☆ 1/5
eric hendrickson

So stumbled across your establishment last night after a Slipknot show and I have to say I had a blast. Bar service was quick and your dancers are extremely talented. Definitely coming back to kiss 200 bucks away. Thank you for the hospitality.

eric hendrickson ☆ 5/5
Brent Inman

I’m straight, but open minded, and I have liked hanging out in this place in the past because the drinks are strong and the atmosphere is really fun. Most recent visit though, I was sitting in the couches in the back with a friend when a bartender walked back to us and said he noticed it had been half an hour since either of us had last bought a drink, and that we needed to either order a drink right now or get out. It wasn’t even a weekend. So I got out, and I definitely won’t be coming back because of that bs

Brent Inman ☆ 1/5
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Information about The Brass Rail Lounge

Address

The Brass Rail Lounge is located at 422 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401, United States

Phone

The phone number of The Brass Rail Lounge is +1 612-332-7245

Website

The website of The Brass Rail Lounge is: thebrassraillounge.com

Business Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 16:00–02:00
Saturday: 16:00–02:00
Sunday: 12:00–20:00

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