Mankato · Nicollet County, MN
Nightlife in Mankato
Scout analyzed 50 Mankato places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.
Places analyzed
50
Matches
8
Typical spend
$40
Typical visit
1.5 hr
Best neighborhoods for nightlife
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
Scout-verified spots

City Center
Wine Cafe
This wine cafe is suitable for an evening drink and light meal, offering wine, sandwiches, and cheese boards. Plan for about 1.5 hours and a cost of $15-40 per person, especially if enjoying live music or karaoke.

Nightlife
Crooked Pint Ale House
This is a good spot for a casual meal or drinks, offering a relaxed atmosphere suitable for a family meal or a social gathering with friends. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $15-40 per person on food and drinks.

City Center
Ummie's
Ummie's is a casual sports bar suitable for a relaxed meal of burgers and wings, especially during happy hour or when catching a game. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-30 per person.

City Center
Rounders Sports Bar & Grill
Rounders is a casual spot for American pub fare and drinks, suitable for catching a game or a relaxed evening out. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $15-30 per person.

Nightlife
Tav on the Ave
Tav on the Ave is a casual pub for American food, drinks, and sports viewing. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $15-35 per person for a meal and a drink.

City Center
Atomic Star Tavern
Atomic Star Tavern is a casual spot for drinks and American pub food, suitable for a relaxed evening meal or a night out. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $20-40 per person.

City Center
Loose Moose Saloon & Conference Center
This is a good spot for a casual evening meal or drinks, especially if you enjoy pub games like pool, darts, or karaoke. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-40 per person on food and drinks.

Nightlife
NaKato Bar & Grill
NaKato Bar & Grill is a good spot for a casual evening meal or drinks, offering pub grub and a rotating beer list. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-35 per person for food and a couple of drinks.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 8 of the 50 analyzed Mankato places fit nightlife.
- 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 63% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Playful.
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