Sioux Falls · Minnehaha County, SD

Nightlife in Sioux Falls

Scout analyzed 84 Sioux Falls places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.

Places analyzed

84

Matches

16

Typical spend

$40

Typical visit

1.4 hr

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

Scout-verified spots

Grille 26

Nightlife

Grille 26

Grille 26 is a solid choice for a relaxed dinner or drinks, suitable for a date or family meal. Expect a visit of about 1.5 hours, with typical spending around $30-60 per person for food and a drink.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$30–$60 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Blarney Stone Pub - Sioux Falls

Downtown

Blarney Stone Pub - Sioux Falls

This pub is suitable for a casual evening out, perhaps after dinner or as a standalone spot for drinks and pub food. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $15-40 per person.

CocktailsFoodRelaxed
$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
The Source Coffee Roastery + Taproom

Downtown

The Source Coffee Roastery + Taproom

This is a good spot for a casual solo or small group outing for coffee during the day or a beer/wine in the evening, with a typical visit lasting about an hour and costing $5-20 per person.

FoodCocktailsShopping
$5–$20 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Bigs Bar

Nightlife

Bigs Bar

Bigs Bar is a solid choice for a casual evening out with friends, enjoying drinks, pub food, and entertainment like live music, pool, or darts. Expect to spend $15-40 per person for drinks and possibly some snacks over a 1.5-hour visit.

FoodCocktailsSports
$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Thirsty Duck

Nightlife

Thirsty Duck

Thirsty Duck is a casual bar and grill, suitable for a relaxed meal or drinks with friends. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $15-$35 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Wileys Bar

Downtown

Wileys Bar

Wileys is a good spot for a casual evening out with friends, enjoying American grill fare and drinks. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $20-40 per person, especially if catching live music or open mic night.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$20–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Red Rock Bar & Grill

Nightlife

Red Rock Bar & Grill

This bar and grill is suitable for an evening out, combining dinner with live music or casual casino play. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $15-40 per person.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
The Rush | Bar & Grill

Nightlife

The Rush | Bar & Grill

The Rush is a casual spot for American bar food and drinks, potentially with live music or sports on screens. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and around $15-35 per person for a meal and a drink.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
PAve

Downtown

PAve

PAve is a downtown bar suitable for a casual evening out with drinks, food, and potential live music. Expect to spend $10-$35 per person for a 1.5-hour visit.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$10–$35 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
The Hello Hi

Downtown

The Hello Hi

The Hello Hi is a cocktail bar suitable for a relaxed evening out, often following dinner. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours here and between $30 and $75 per person for drinks and light snacks.

CocktailsFoodRelaxed
$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Top Hat Bar & Lounge

Beadle Greenway

Top Hat Bar & Lounge

Top Hat Bar & Lounge is a casual spot for an evening drink, suitable for a relaxed date or a catch-up with friends. Expect to spend 90 minutes to a couple of hours and around $15-35 per person for drinks.

CocktailsRelaxedSocial
$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Crow Bar & Casino Lounge

Nightlife

Crow Bar & Casino Lounge

Crow Bar & Casino Lounge is a casual spot for drinks and gaming, ideal for a relaxed evening out. Expect to spend 1-3 hours and $10-$30 per person.

CocktailsSportsRelaxed
$10–$30 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Carpenter Bar

Downtown

Carpenter Bar

Carpenter Bar is suitable for an evening drink or two, either as a standalone outing or as a pre/post-dinner spot. Expect to spend $15-40 per person for drinks and light snacks over 1-2 hours.

CocktailsFoodRelaxed
$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
The Log Cabin

Nightlife

The Log Cabin

The Log Cabin is a bar suitable for an evening drink, often paired with dinner nearby or as a single stop for a relaxed outing. Expect to spend 90 minutes and $15-$40 per person.

CocktailsRelaxedSocial
$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
18th Amendment Neighborhood Bar

Nightlife

18th Amendment Neighborhood Bar

This neighborhood bar offers a relaxed setting for a casual evening out, with food like burgers and pizza. Expect to spend 1-2 hours for drinks and a meal, costing around $15-35 per person.

CocktailsFoodSports
$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort®

Nightlife

Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort®

Grand Falls Casino is good for an adult weekend trip, offering casino games, golf, spa services, and dining. Expect to spend a few hours to a full day, with costs ranging from $50 to $500+ depending on activities.

FoodWellnessSports
$50–$500 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking

Worth the splurge

When the night needs to land.

What Scout found

  • 16 of the 84 analyzed Sioux Falls places fit nightlife.
  • 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 50% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Social, Relaxed, Playful, Upscale, Romantic.

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