Once again, Esquire names Nye's one of the country's best bars

Photo by Tom Wallace.

In the latest issue of Esquire, the men's magazine continues its love affair with Nye's Polonaise Room -- and rightfully so. In 2006, Esquire named the northeast Minneapolis gem the Best Bar in America. In the June/July issue, Nye's gets placed on a hallowed list the magazine is calling "10 Bars Every Man Should Drink in Before He Dies." Sounds ominous and heartfelt, right?

Nye's came in at No. 8 behind a batch of niche big-city bars, which include New York's Pegu Club (a cocktail emporium), L.A.'s Tiki Ti (the ultimate tiki bar) and San Francisco's Tommy's Mexican Restaurant (a tequila fortress).

Nye's, on the other hand, made the list for just being Nye's. It's a friendly, no-nonsense bar that makes its customers feel legendary. If you haven't already, go check it out before you get hit by a bus or something.

Nye's: 112 E. Hennepin Av., Mpls. 612-379-2021. www.nyespolonaise.com