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Brass Rail

422 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 333-3016
brassrailmpls.com
4.5 star rating based on 8 reviews

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Daily 12pm-2am  
Status: Closed  
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tel: (612) 333-3016

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Business Description from the Web

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This fiercely fun Downtown Minneapolis gay bar is known for their daily Noon to 9 p.m. Happy Hours Happy Days is more like it and their weekly event line up. Tuesday BANGO nights the gay version of BINGO and Sunday Beer Busts seem to draw the biggest crowds, though the bar regulars keep the place busy almost every night of the week. Its not the biggest GLBT club in the cities, and certainly not... more
Posted by metromix on August 02, 2009

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wcities

Just down the street from the Gay 90's, this place means business. What used to be a dumpy pick-up joint has been renovated several times in recent years to make its mark on the gay scene in Minneapolis. Now, the sound system and lighting are greatly improved and the dance floor is raised. Monday and Wednesday are karaoke nights with live DJs spinning the dance tunes on Thursday, Friday and... more
Posted by wcities on July 21, 2007

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Although the Brass Rail features a raised dance platform and decent lighting, the major attraction is the attentive bar staff and a felicitous crowd of blue-collars, retired businessmen, queens, leather boys, just-out Jeep-drivers and pre-Stonewall postgraduates. Boys kiss and hold hands with impunity while listening to their friends belt out "Mack the Knife" and "Wind Beneath My Wings" on... more
Posted by Citysearch on May 07, 2007

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Happy Hour

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Or, in this case, it should be called "happy day"--drink specials run from 12pm all the way to 9pm everyday.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

Editorial Reviews from the web

A glorified dive bar draws an eclectic mix of boys looking for boys.

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In Short Although the Brass Rail features a raised dance platform and decent lighting, the major attraction is the attentive bar staff and a felicitous crowd of blue-collars, retired businessmen, queens, leather boys, just-out Jeep-drivers and pre-Stonewall postgraduates. Boys kiss and hold hands with impunity while listening to their friends belt out "Mack the Knife" and "Wind... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 17, 2006)

Casual, Friendly, and Exciting

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You'll find a more laid back and slightly older crowd here always up for good conversation. Wednesdays are karaoke, Thursdays leather dress gets you a discount and Sundays feature a different drag show each week. Head here Thurs through Saturdays for go-go dancers.
Posted by gaycities on June 15, 2008

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GAY BAR by SCOTT H. at InsiderPages

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Stopped in on a sunday,barhopping,didn't realize it was a gay bar,until inside.Still enjoyed their female impersonation show.felt uneasy but no one bothered me.
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 23, 2008)

Fun Fun Fun

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Excellent, cute, and no-nonsense bartenders. Good prices, very strong drinks! Old-school bar, fun on weekends with good DJ.

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+ down to earth

Cons

- tiny dance floor
Posted by ariesmn on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 11, 2006)

No Attitude Gay Bar

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This is a good place to hang out if you are in a mellow mood. The drag shows are okay, the go-go boys much better.
Posted by mesouthern01 on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 17, 2003)
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