The Saloon (Minneapolis)

File:Saloon Pride Block Party (cropped).jpg in 2024]]

The Saloon Minneapolis is a gay bar located at 830 Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. It is co-owned by John Moore and Jim "Andy" Anderson. It is one of the oldest gay bars currently in operation in Minneapolis, founded in 1977. The Saloon is an important gay culture icon in the Twin Cities that is regularly featured in the popular press and oral histories. Local CBS affiliate WCCO rated it as one of the best gay bars in the Twin Cities.

The Saloon is also a performance venue. Vanessa Vanjie Mateo performed at the venue in 2018. Todrick Hall performed at the bar to kick-off the 2018 Twin Cities Pride festival.

References

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{{cite web |title=Throwback Thursday: Check out these ads for The Saloon from the early 1980s |url=http://thecolu.mn/20598/throwback-thursday-check-out-these-ads-for-the-saloon-from-the-early-1980s |author=Andy Birkey |date=August 6, 2015 |publisher=The Column |accessdate=August 6, 2018 |archive-date=August 7, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180807065624/http://thecolu.mn/20598/throwback-thursday-check-out-these-ads-for-the-saloon-from-the-early-1980s |url-status=live }}

{{cite web |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/the-saloon-one-of-the-oldest-gay-bars-in-minneapolis-celebrates-45-years-open/ |title="We never thought we'd make it a year": Minneapolis gay bar celebrates 45 years in business |publisher=CBS Minnesota |date=September 6, 2022 |access-date=April 2, 2023 |archive-date=April 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402193603/https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/the-saloon-one-of-the-oldest-gay-bars-in-minneapolis-celebrates-45-years-open/ |url-status=live }}

{{cite web|url=https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/top-lists/best-gay-and-lesbian-bars-twin-cities/|title=Best GLBT Bars In The Twin Cities|date=24 June 2011|publisher=|access-date=28 July 2018|archive-date=29 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180729013220/https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/top-lists/best-gay-and-lesbian-bars-twin-cities/|url-status=live}}

{{cite web|url=http://www.citypages.com/news/the-gay-90s-an-oral-history-6776567|title=The Gay 90's: An oral history - City Pages|first=Michelle|last=LeBow|website=City Pages|access-date=2018-07-28|archive-date=2018-07-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180728221349/http://www.citypages.com/news/the-gay-90s-an-oral-history-6776567|url-status=dead}}

{{cite web |url=https://www.minneapolis.org/lgbtq-community/businesses/ |title=LGBTQ-Owned Minneapolis Businesses to Support During Pride—and the Rest of the Year |website=minneapolis.org |access-date=July 3, 2024 |quote=Self described as “the cornerstone of downtown Minneapolis nightlife and gayife,” The Saloon has been an LGBTQ community hub since 1977. Sheparded by owners John Moore and Jim (Andy) Anderson, the Saloon now features dance parties, drag shows, open stage talent nights, karaoke, and The Saloon Pride Block Party.}}

{{cite web|url=http://mspmag.com/locations/The-Saloon/|title=The Saloon|website=Mpls.St.Paul Magazine|access-date=2018-07-28|archive-date=2018-07-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180728221337/http://mspmag.com/locations/The-Saloon/|url-status=live}}

{{Cite web|url=https://www.qlibrary.org/event/an-evening-with-john-moore/|title=An Evening with John Moore|website=www.qlibrary.org|language=en-US|access-date=2018-07-28 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190915170251/https://www.qlibrary.org/event/an-evening-with-john-moore/ |archive-date=2019-09-15}}

{{cite web |url=http://www.secretsofthecity.com/on-our-radar/view/more-weekend-iconic |title=More Weekend: Iconic |publisher=Secrets of the City |date=July 27, 2018 |accessdate=August 19, 2018 |archive-date=August 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180819195524/http://www.secretsofthecity.com/on-our-radar/view/more-weekend-iconic |url-status=live }}

{{Cite news|url=http://www.startribune.com/nightlife-notebook-the-saloon-turns-35/149079425/|title=Nightlife notebook: The Saloon turns 35|work=Star Tribune|access-date=2018-07-28|archive-date=2018-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180729013338/http://www.startribune.com/nightlife-notebook-the-saloon-turns-35/149079425/|url-status=live}}

{{cite web |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2018/06/22/todrick-hall-performs-tonight-at-the-saloon |title=Todrick Hall performs tonight at the Saloon |author=Cathy Wurzer |date=June 22, 2018 |publisher=MPR News |accessdate=August 6, 2018 |archive-date=August 7, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180807065345/https://www.mprnews.org/story/2018/06/22/todrick-hall-performs-tonight-at-the-saloon |url-status=live }}

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External links

{{Official website}}
[https://www.facebook.com/saloonminneapolis/ The Saloon] on Facebook
[http://thecolu.mn/20598/throwback-thursday-check-out-these-ads-for-the-saloon-from-the-early-1980s Throwback Thursday: Check out these ads for The Saloon from the early 1980s]
{{cite news |url=http://www.citypages.com/arts/street-style-rupauls-drag-race-all-stars-3-premiere-at-the-saloon/471792924 |title=Street Style: 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 3' premiere at the Saloon |date=January 30, 2018 |author=Amy Ge |publisher=City Pages |accessdate=August 19, 2018}}

Category:LGBTQ culture in Minneapolis–Saint Paul

Category:Buildings and structures in Minneapolis

Category:LGBTQ drinking establishments in the United States

Category:LGBTQ-owned businesses in the United States