Dozens Of MN Bars Just Got Cut Off From Booze — See The List

MINNESOTA — More than 40 bars and restaurants across Minnesota, including well-known spots in the Twin Cities metro area, are now banned from receiving liquor shipments after failing to pay or file taxes, according to the state’s latest posting.

The Minnesota Department of Revenue’s April 15 “liquor posting” list identifies businesses that are more than 10 days late on their tax obligations. Under state law, wholesalers, brewers, and distributors are prohibited from selling or delivering alcohol to any business on the list, starting Friday, April 18.

Among those newly listed this month:

• O'Donovan’s Irish Pub, a longtime bar in downtown Minneapolis
• Bonchon Dinky, the Korean fried chicken chain’s Dinkytown location
• Carbon Kitchen & Market, located in Northeast Minneapolis
• El Sazon Cocina & Tragos and Estancia Larumbe Steakhouse, both in South Minneapolis
• Kinney Creek Brewery in Rochester
• Tandoor in Maple Grove
• Froggz in Northfield
• Portside and The Dock in Stillwater

The full list spans small towns and major cities across Minnesota, from Brainard to West St. Paul.

What happens now?

While the bars listed can remain open and serve alcohol, they can’t legally receive alcohol deliveries until they clear their tax debts. Some establishments resolve the issue quickly and are removed from the list within weeks. Others remain posted for months or even years.

The Revenue Department updates the list weekly and enforces the restrictions under Minnesota Statute 270C.725.

The list is updated and published monthly. See the latest version here.

Who got off the list?

A handful of businesses were recently removed, meaning they resolved their tax issues and can now resume liquor deliveries. That includes:

• Cook St. Paul in St. Paul
• Pimento Jamaican Kitchen at Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis
• Delta Sky Clubs at MSP Airport
• Ruby’s Family Restaurant in Shakopee and Belle Plaine
• Guavas Cuban Cafe in Minneapolis