Best Spots to Grab a Drink in Shakopee
Whether you’re looking for a pre-show drink or a destination for the evening, you’ll find the perfect sip in Shakopee. Here are the best spots to grab a drink, from local brews to craft cocktails to non-alcoholic options.
Stop by Badger Hill Brewing’s spacious taproom in Canterbury Commons for a pint of their Traitor IPA, Badger Snack Peanut Butter Stout, or one of the ever-changing options from their lineup of lagers, hazies, sours, and non-alcoholic beers. Not a beer person? The taproom also serves cocktails crafted with a housemade fermented malt base and fresh housemade mixers. Catch live music six days a week, with trivia on Wednesday. Other regularly scheduled activities include storytelling, craft classes, and puzzle competitions.
Enjoy an evening out steps from Canterbury Park at Boardwalk Kitchen & Bar. The menu of specialty craft cocktails puts a unique twist on classic drinks, including several zero-proof options. There’s also tap beer and wine, and the seafood-focused menu features fresh shucked oysters, crab cakes, and calamari. During the racing season (typically late May through September), you can watch the horses circle the track from the restaurant’s patio and dining room.
Pair brews and pizza at Mana Brewing in downtown Shakopee. The tap list features classic European styles as well as American IPAs, and the stone-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas are freshly made on-site. The taproom also offers a full bar, with cocktails, wine, and mocktails made with Seedlip non-alcoholic distilled spirits.
Sip a cocktail and savor some barbecue at Mr. Pig’s Smokery, located in Canterbury Commons. In addition to craft cocktails and creative mocktails, there’s an extensive whiskey list that includes selections from Minnesota craft distilleries, plus local craft beer and wine. The food menu highlights smoked meats and classic Southern sides.
Find the quintessential Irish pub experience in downtown Shakopee at O’Brien’s Public House. You’ll find Guinness and Irish whiskeys on the menu, as well as local craft beer, wine, and cocktails. The food menu features pub classics like shepherd’s pie and fish and chips, plus elevated bar fare and lighter options. Swing by on Wednesday and Saturday for live music.
Savor tacos and margaritas at Pablo’s Mexican Restaurant. A downtown staple since 1986, Pablo’s specializes in California-style Mexican cuisine and is known for their margarita menu, which includes a build-you-own option with a choice of flavor and tequila. Can’t decide? Order a margarita flight, which features three eight-ounce drinks. There are also tropical cocktails, mules, wine, and Mexican and local craft beers.
Raise a glass at Shakopee Brewhall’s vintage-inspired taproom in the heart of historic downtown Shakopee. The wide-ranging tap list includes lagers, hoppy styles, malt-forward beers, sours, and special limited releases, plus housemade hard seltzer. There are also plenty of non-alcoholic options, from non-alcoholic beer to dirty sodas you can customize with your choice of flavor and creamer. Don’t miss trivia on Tuesday.
Sample your way through the local beer scene at Turtle’s Bar & Grill, which has been a downtown favorite for over 30 years. The tap list focuses on Minnesota craft beers, with over two dozen options and flights of four five-ounce pours available. The scratch kitchen serves up specialties including fried chicken, burgers, and thin crust pizza. Check out live music every Wednesday.
In addition to a vibrant beverage and dining scene, Shakopee is home to attractions including Valleyfair, Canterbury Park, and the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. It’s also conveniently located to area destinations like Chanhassen Dinner Theatres and Mystic Lake.