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Our top choices for Brainerd hotels with a bar

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a coffee table.

1. The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3.0 star property
Brainerd
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay loads of fun!"
United States
Amy
The price is NT$3,516
NT$4,211 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and a mural of a forest.

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
3.0 star property
Brainerd
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (946 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Brittany
The price is NT$3,904
NT$4,328 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
A spacious interior with a high ceiling, large windows, and a fireplace.

3. Cragun's Resort & Hotel

Cragun's Resort & Hotel
3.0 star property
Brainerd
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (417 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay."
United States
Michelle
The price is NT$4,564
NT$4,901 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Cragun's Resort & Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace, a seating area with a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

4. Grand Casino Mille Lacs

Grand Casino Mille Lacs
3.0 star property
Onamia
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,350 reviews)
"Great stay, clean well run casino and motel."
United States
Todd
The price is NT$2,630
NT$2,903 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Grand Casino Mille Lacs
A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a dining table, and a staircase with a wooden railing.

5. Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant

Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
3.0 star property
Nisswa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (401 reviews)
"The best! Location, rooms, experience all is A+ top notch. We have stayed here many times over the past few years and it’s always a perfect stay!!"
United States
Danielle
The price is NT$3,967
NT$4,664 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
A row of log cabin-style buildings with balconies, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and pine trees.

6. Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
3.0 star property
Deerwood
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (391 reviews)
"Best part of our stay was the excellent service and food from your restaurant on premises."
United States
Kevin
The price is NT$3,954
NT$4,670 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
A wooden deck with tables and chairs overlooking a calm body of water at sunset.

7. Manhattan Beach Lodge

Manhattan Beach Lodge
2.0 star property
Crosslake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (91 reviews)
"Nice resort"
United States
David
The price is NT$3,257
NT$3,707 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Manhattan Beach Lodge
A modern living room with a fireplace, a large sofa, and a wall-mounted TV.

8. Eddy's Resort

Eddy's Resort
3.5 star property
Onamia
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (586 reviews)
"Nice place small view of the lake nice grill clean big open area with picnic table. Overall nice place will stay again"
United States
Chris
The price is NT$2,922
NT$3,225 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Eddy's Resort
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a brick building, and string lights.

9. Albany Merchants Hotel

Albany Merchants Hotel
2.0 star property
Albany
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (77 reviews)
"We stayed in a suite and it was very comfortable with a good bed. The property is quaint and the staff were excellent. Enjoyed our time there, we biked the trail in both directions over two days."
United States
Ruth
The price is NT$2,275
NT$2,446 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Albany Merchants Hotel
A lodge with outdoor seating, a waterfall feature, and a wooden deck.

10. Appeldoorn's Sunset Bay Resort

Appeldoorn's Sunset Bay Resort
2.5 star property
Isle
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (83 reviews)
"Such a cozy spot with a friendly staff! Great Lake location"
United States
Michelle
The price is NT$5,476
NT$6,044 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Appeldoorn's Sunset Bay Resort
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Top Brainerd Hotel Reviews

A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a dining table, and a staircase with a wooden railing.
Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant

Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant

Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
Nisswa

10/10 Excellent

My room was right on the water with a large belcony and an electric fire place. Pool and hot tub open year round. Bar and restuarant on site. Great place.
United States
LISA
Reviewed November 2, 2026
Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant

Frequently Asked Questions

Searching for hotels with bars in Brainerd?

Brainerd features 129 properties to choose from, and likely many will have a bar where you can enjoy an evening cocktail after a day out exploring. While you’re here, you can check out North Central Speedway and Horseshoe Lake.

What are the best hotels with bars in Brainerd?

Here are a few of the top Brainerd hotels with bars: The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham: Hotel with restaurant. Enjoy the bar, free breakfast, and free WiFi. Cragun's Resort & Hotel: Hotel with 5 restaurants. Enjoy the 2 bars, free WiFi, and free parking. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG: Hotel with restaurant. Enjoy the bar, free breakfast, and free WiFi. Maddens On Gull Lake: Resort with 6 restaurants. Enjoy the 2 bars, free WiFi, and free parking.

What is there to do in Brainerd?

If you have time to explore, consider visiting North Central Speedway, Horseshoe Lake, and Brainerd International Raceway, and then find a cozy spot for a nightcap. Other places to see include North Long Lake and Cragun's Legacy Courses. Brainerd is recognized for its fun-filled waterpark.

When is the best time to visit Brainerd?

Visiting local bars in Brainerd is more fun when you know what the weather holds. These temperatures and rainfall averages can help you decide the best time for bar hopping. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 66°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 18°F. The snowiest months in Brainerd are March, April, January, and December, with each month seeing an average of 6 inches of snowfall.

How can I get to Brainerd and around the area?

Here are some of your transportation options in and around Brainerd: Fly into Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional), which is located 3.7 mi (6 km) from the city center. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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