Twin Cities Happy Hour

Minneapolis · St. Paul & beyond

Happy Hours Near Grand Casino Arena

Pre-event drink specials within walking distance of Grand Casino Arena — perfect before a concert, Wild game, Lynx game, or any event at the arena.

🏒 Grand Casino Arena hosts the Minnesota Wild (NHL), Minnesota Lynx (WNBA), and major concerts and events year-round. The bars along West 7th Street are the classic pre-event destination, just steps from the arena entrance. Plan to arrive 90 minutes early to snag a spot and still enjoy happy hour prices.

🚶 Walking distance (under 0.5 mi)

Patrick McGovern's Pub

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 3 PM – 6 PM · Sun, Sat 12 PM – 4 PM

$3 Guinness pints$4 well whiskey$5 Irish coffee

Eagle Street Grille

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 3 PM – 6 PM

$3 pints$4 well drinksWings 50¢ each

Cossetta Alimentari

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 3 PM – 6 PM

$3 draft beers$5 house wineHalf-price pizza slices

PatioNear Xcel ⚡

Parlour

Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 4 PM – 6 PM

$8.50 loaded fries$8 wine / $9.50 cocktail of the day$5 local beers / $4 Miller High Life

Palace Pub

Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 3 PM – 5 PM

$2 off house wine and appetizers$2 off tap beer and well drinks

Truck Park

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 3 PM – 6 PM · Sun 12 PM – 8 PM

All-day specials every Sunday$2 off all drinks

PatioDog-friendlyNear Xcel ⚡

Mickey's Diner

Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 2 PM – 5 PM

$3 burgers$2 off all drinks

Emerald Lounge

Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 5 PM – 6 PM

$1 off wine and beer$2 off select food

Smorgies

Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 3 PM – 5 PM

2-for-1 house wines2-for-1 rail drinks and tap beers

Great Waters Brewing

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 3 PM – 6 PM

$3 pints$5 house wines$4 well drinks

The Gnome

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 3 PM – 7 PM

$3 well drinks$4 craft drafts$5 house wines

PatioDog-friendlyNear Xcel ⚡

Pajarito

Mon, Tue 4 PM – 6 PM · Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri 3 PM – 6 PM

$2 off tacos on Tuesdays$9 margarita$5 Mexican beer / $6 rail drinks

🚗 A short drive (0.5–1 mi)

Amsterdam Bar & Hall

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 4 PM – 8 PM

$4 craft beers$2 off all cocktails

Barrio St. Paul

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 3 PM – 6 PM · Sun, Sat 11 AM – 3 PM

$5 house margaritas$7 cocktailsHalf-price queso & chips

Saint Paul Brewing

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 4 PM – 7 PM · Fri 3 PM – 6 PM

$1 off all pints$5 brewery flights$6 pint + pretzel deal

PatioDog-friendly

Sweeney's Saloon

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 3 PM – 7 PM

$3 well drinks$2 off all drafts$4 domestic buckets (6)

PatioDog-friendly

Dark Horse Bar & Eatery

Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 3 PM – 5:30 PM

$7 spaghett / $4 Jell-O shotsHalf-price wine bottles

Pizza Lucé

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 3 PM – 6 PM · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 10 PM – 11:59 PM

$5 tap beers all day Tuesdays$2 off select apps$5 tap beer and house wine

White Squirrel Bar

Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 3 PM – 6 PM

Drink and app specials$4 beers

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