1 Of Minnesota's Best Wine Bars Is Just 30 Minutes From St. Cloud

If you are looking for a fun escape from the work week, just 30 minutes from St. Cloud is one of Minnesota's best wine bars, as voted on by you! Whether you are looking for a glass of wine, beer, or a small plate, Kings 46 in Maple Lake has you covered.

Congrats to Kings 46 for getting the bronze for 2024's Minnesota's Best awards, it was the 4th year in a row that the Maple Lake wine bar has gotten a medal for the 'best' wine bar category. Last year Kings 46 won the bronze in 2022, and in 2021 Kings 46 took home the silver for best wine bar.

Kings 46 website describes what kind of 'small plates' you will find inside.

You won’t find any fried, frozen foods at Kings 46. We serve freshly made charcuterie, flatbreads, salads, and hearty, homemade soups. All our delicious meats are imported from Italy. And our delectable cheeses come from Spain, Holland, Italy, France, and the good old USA.

The wine bar is open Tuesdays through Saturdays opening at 5pm but closing at 9pm Tuesday through Thursday and 10pm Friday and Saturday. Many of the days that the wine bar is open have a special for guests.

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Tuesdays are listed online as having a meat raffle, Wednesdays are buy a bottle of wine get one half off, Thursdays are 'flight' nights, Fridays are $2 off the bottle-only menu, and Saturdays offer up a date night special.

If you want to try Kings 46 out, you can find one of Minnesota's Best wine bars at 46 Birch Ave S in Maple Lake, roughly 30 minutes from St. Cloud.

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