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5-8 Club Happy Hour

Known for its iconic Juicy Lucy burgers, this historic 1920s Minneapolis former speakeasy is a beloved local destination for cheese-stuffed burgers, cold beers, and catching the game.

Monday–Friday

3–6pm

$1 Off All Glasses and Bottles of Beer

$1 Off All Glasses of Wine

612-823-5858
5800 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417
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A Bar of Their Own Happy Hour

Minnesota’s pioneering sports bar located in South Minneapolis, dedicated exclusively to broadcasting women's sports and featuring a drink menu highlighting women-, non-binary-, and trans-led breweries.

Wednesday–Friday

4–6pm

$1 Off All Drinks

$20 Pitcher of Bent Paddle Light

$5 Basket of Fries or Tater Tots

$8 Half Court Chicken Dunks, Freestyle Fried Pickles or Homer Hummus Platter

$10 Halftime Knockout Nachos or MVP Cauliflower Wings

612-540-2574
2207 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
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Cardinal Restaurant and Bar Happy Hour

A neighborhood South Minneapolis staple right off the light rail line offering casual tavern classics, taco Tuesdays, and a friendly local crowd.

Monday–Friday

4–6pm

Specials on all beers

Tuesday

Noon–Until Gone

$1.80 Beef & chicken tacos (hard and soft)

Wednesday

Chicken Wings are 80 cents each

  • Spicy, Cajun, Stevie, or Plain
  • Minimum of five wings with one free sauce
612-724-5837
2920 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
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Cedar Inn Happy Hour

A relaxed South Minneapolis neighborhood staple known for famous award-winning chicken wings, cold drinks, and a laid-back dive bar feel.

Monday–Friday

Daily Deal: 3 Wings & Fries – $11

Monday

Hot Beef or Turkey Sandwich + Mashed Potatoes – $8.25

$3 Bud, Bud Light, Michelob Golden & Ultra

Tuesday

Taco Tuesday – Tacos $1.75 each

$2.75 Miller High Life

Wednesday

Pasta Wednesday – Pasta in Red Sauce + Breadstick $8.25 (add meatball +$2)

2 for 1 LaMarca & Barefoot Wines

Thursday

$1 Off Mexican Beer; Corona, Modelo & Victoria

$6.50 Empanadas

Friday

Fish Fry – Fish or Shrimp Basket + Fries + Coleslaw, $1.50 Off

$1 Off Surly Beers

Sunday

Prime Rib Sandwich + Fries & Au Jus – $12.95

$1 Off Hamm's, Pabst, Schell's Premium & Nordeast

612-729-9785
4155 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407
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Guavas Cuban Cafe Happy Hour

A cozy South Minneapolis neighborhood bistro serving authentic Cubano sandwiches, pastelitos, café con leche, and classic Cuban entrees.

Monday–Friday

8am–5pm

2 for 1 on All Beers, Wines & Cocktails by the Glass

612-824-0951
5607 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417
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Hola Arepa Happy Hour

A vibrant South Minneapolis favorite serving stuffed Latin American corn-meal arepas, yuca fries, tropical cocktails, and Latin street food on a lush patio.

Monday–Thursday

4–5:30pm

Sunday

3pm–Close

$5 Select Tap Beers

$8 House Wines

$8 Select Cocktails

$6 Each

  • Yuca Fries
  • Chips & Salsas

$8 Each

  • Stuffed Cachapa Grande

$10 Each

  • Nachos Divorciados
  • Quesabirria Jibarito
  • Pão Burger
612-345-5583
3501 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408
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Saint Genevieve Happy Hour

An elegant Parisian-inspired French buvette in South Minneapolis offering Champagne, natural wines, fresh oysters, and refined bistro small plates.

Tuesday–Saturday

4–5:30pm

Tuesday–Thursday

$2 Oyster & Drink Specials

612-353-4843
5003 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
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Sidecar at the Tap Happy Hour

An intimate South Minneapolis cocktail oasis adjacent to Town Hall Tap, featuring handcrafted classic drinks, barrel-aged specialties, and scratch-made small plates.

Tuesday–Sunday

4–6pm

Drinks

$10 Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned

$9 Bee's Knees

$9 Seasonal Spritz

$6 Sangria

$5 Town Hall Tap Pints

Food

$6 Chicken Tinga Taco

$6 Pork Belly Slider

$6 Hummus

$6 Fries

612-767-7037
4812 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417
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Tailgate Sports Cafe Happy Hour

Tailgate Sports Cafe is a energetic South Minneapolis watering hole offering a full bar, classic pub eats, pull tabs, and plenty of TVs to catch the game.

Monday–Friday

11am–6pm

Sunday–Thursday

10pm–12am

Buy 1, Get 1 for $1.00

Rail and Call Drinks, Tap & Bottled Beers, Glasses of Wine

$6 Appetizers

  • Fries
  • Chips and Salsa
  • 10" Flatbread (1 topping)

$7 Appetizers

  • Cheese Curds
  • Fried Pickle Chips
  • Mozzarella Sticks

$8 Appetizers

  • Chicken Fingers
  • Giant Pretzel
  • Loaded Fries or Waffle Fries

$9 Appetizers

  • 8 Wings
  • Nachos
612-861-5600
6050 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55419
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Tap Society Happy Hour

Tap Society is a casual neighborhood craft beer spot featuring a self-serve 26-tap wall alongside burgers, wings, and classic pub fare.

Daily

3–6pm

$2 Off Appetizers and Wings

612-354-7045
4555 Grand Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
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The Creekside Supper Club Happy Hour

The Creekside Supper Club brings nostalgic Wisconsin-style supper club charm to South Minneapolis with classic steaks, prime rib, popovers, and Brandy Old Fashioneds.

Daily

4–6pm

$2 Off Tap Beers

$6 House White & Red Wines

$2 Popover

$7 Cheese Curds

$10 Asada Tacos (2)

$10 Baja Tacos (2)

$11 Chicken Wings

Available in the Bar and Patio

612-354-3675
4820 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417
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The Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar Happy Hour

The Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar is a vibrant South Minneapolis neighborhood gathering spot featuring 40 craft taps, elevated pub eats, and a year-round dog-friendly patio.

Monday–Friday

3–6pm

Friday & Saturday

8–10pm (Same Specials)

Drinks

$1 Off Mocktails

$1 Off Tap Beers

$4 Rail Drinks

$4 Coors Light

$5 House Margaritas

$5 Mules

$6 House Wines

Food

$6 Pretzel Sticks

$6 Brussels Sprouts

$7 Nachos

$7 1/2 Bone-in Wings

$8 Cheese Curds

$8 Buffalo Cauliflower

$8 Prime Rib Hash

Saturday

9am–2pm

$5 Bloody Marys

$4 Mimosas

Sunday

All Day

$5 Slushies

612-729-3663
3675 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406
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The Patty Wagon Happy Hour

The Patty Wagon is a laid-back South Minneapolis neighborhood burger joint and pub serving classic specialty burgers, wings, and cold taps in a casual setting.

Monday–Friday

8am–6pm

Buy 1, Get 1 for $1.00 Rail and Call Drinks, Tap and Bottled Beers and House Wines

$8 Nachos

$9 Wings (8)

$7 All Other Appetizers

612-861-5500
6042 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55419
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The Sidecar at the Tap Happy Hour

The Sidecar at the Tap is a cozy South Minneapolis cocktail lounge offering craft drinks, barrel-aged Old Fashioneds, and tasty casual bites in a stylish setting.

Sunday, Tuesday & Wednesday

4–6pm

$10 Barrel Aged Old Fashioned's

$9 Bee's Knees

$5 Sangria

$5 Town Hall Tap Pints

$5 Food Specials

  • Birria Tacos
  • Krakowska Slider
  • Caesar Salad
  • Fries
612-767-7037
4812 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417
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Town Hall Lanes Happy Hour

Town Hall Lanes combines retro 10-pin bowling with a neighborhood pub setting, offering house-brewed craft beers and classic American comfort food.

Monday–Friday

3–6pm

$4 House Wine

$4 House Town Hall Beer

Savings on Selected Appetizers

612-767-3354
5019 S 34th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417
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Town Hall Tap Happy Hour

Town Hall Tap is a cozy South Minneapolis brewpub serving Town Hall's award-winning craft beers alongside pub fare, burgers, and flatbreads.

Monday–Friday

4–6pm

Specials on All Beer, Cider, House Wines & Appetizers

612-767-7307
4810 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417
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