Just because its St Patty’s day, doesn’t mean you have to spend more green to celebrate. If you are a working class citizen, like a majority of the twin cities population and you are looking for a great bar to hit up after your 9 to 5 that won’t empty out your pockets, check out this list of featured bars with great happy hour specials to ring in St Patty’s Day.
Library Bar and Grill
One of my all-time favorite places to go any time of the year for cheap drinks and good food, the Library Bar and Grill is definitely a one stop shop for a good buzz and a full belly. The drink prices are low enough; you can feel ballerific and buy the whole crew a round on you.
Monday’s special: 3pm-9pm $3 U- Call -It on any drink
Library Bar and Grill
1301 4th St SE
Minneapolis, MN
612-604-1900 www.librarybars.com (currently under construction)
Sushi Tango
I am a glutton for sushi, so it was pretty much destiny when I found Sushi Tango. That goes without saying, I would pay an astronomical amount for good sushi and cocktails, but there is no need to overspend at this uptown hot spot. They have a happy hour that will appease your wallet and your appetite.
Monday’s special: 5-7pm, 10pm-2am
2 sided Happy hour menu with wine, sake, tap beers, well drinks and cocktails. Also includes some sushi rolls and appetizers
Sushi Tango
3001 Hennepin Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-822-7787 www.sushitango.com/uptown
Imperial Room
This downtown bar serves up good eats, drinks and music. If you are looking for a place to unwind and let loose, try this place out for size. They have a lounge area for you more casual drinkers or dance area with a DJ for those of you lookin to get live. So whatever your mood, they have a room for it.
Monday’s specials:
½ price Martinis, rails and champagne cocktails
$3 taps
Imperial Room
417 1St Ave N
Minneapolis, MN
612-376-7676 www.imperialroom.com
Rudolphs
Aside from having some of the best barbecue in town, it’s pretty tough to beat their happy hour specials too. They offer up some of their most delicious menu items on their happy hour menu along with cheap drink prices. Why aren’t you there yet?
Monday’s specials:
4-7pm, 10pm-1am
2-4-1’s on well drinks and select 12oz taps (just to name a few, there’s more!)
Half off full portion appetizers or $2 off some items
*Happy Hour available only in the bar area
Rudolphs
1933 Lyndale Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-871-8969 www.rudolphsribs.com