Happy Hour of the Day: Rosa Mexicano

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E. Katie Holm
La Antigua, por favor

It's Friday afternoon, and I hear the tequila calling. What say we all kick off early and hit up a happy hour? When Rosa Mexicano first opened, experiences were mixed (ahem), but there have been a few crucial changes. One is the executive chef position. The man who leads the kitchen can now not only pronounce the Mexican words on the menu but also fully understands the cuisine.

But let's not get too deep here, people. What this is really about is the booze. Have you yet tried La Antigua?


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Icehouse's happy hour: a missed opportunity?

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Ben Lansky
Eat Street's newest happy hour venue

Icehouse
2528 Nicollet Avenue S., Minneapolis
612.276.6523; Icehouse website

Hours & details:

Monday - Friday: 4-6 p.m.
Sunday: 2 p.m. - close


House wine: $3
Tap beer: $2 off
Rail drinks: $2 off

Icehouse opened after much anticipation this June and has already received positive local reviews regarding its lunch, dinner, and brunch offerings. We stopped by to check out their happy hour menu and soak up some of that allegedly great atmosphere.

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Herkimer: Best happy hour in town?

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The Herkimer, Uptown's premier brewpub.
Herkimer
2922 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis
612.821.0101; Herkimer website

Hours & Details:
Drink Specials:
Everyday 3-6 p.m.: 
2 for 1 on beer, wells, and wine
Sunday-Thursday 10 p.m.-1 a.m.: 
$3.50 beer, wells, and wine
Food:
Everyday 3-6 p.m.
Sunday-Thursday 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
$1, $2. and $3 select appetizers.

Herkimer is one of the classic places in Uptown that can sometimes get so busy you often write it off just to avoid the crowd. After our recent visit we'll never make that mistake again -- we'll just plan our timing a little better.


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Pracna: Getting happy down by the river

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Pracna; Living large on the river
Pracna on Main
117 Main St. SE, Minneapolis
612.379.3200; Pracna website

Hours & Details
Everyday 9-11 p.m.
$3 microbrews and domestics

It's always nice to hang out down by the river. Truth be told, St. Anthony Main is one of our favorite spots in Minneapolis. Recently we made a late-night pit stop to Pracna on Main to check out what they're offering for a late-night happy hour.


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At Social House's happy hour, the price is right

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Social House
2919 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
612.824.6300; Social House website

Hours & Details:
Daily from 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Monday-Wednesday 9 p.m.-midnight

$4 house sake
$4 house wine
1/2-priced drinks
1/2-priced small plates
1/2-priced select maki rolls

Recently, while meandering through Uptown, we decided to swing into Social House, on the corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon, to check out its late-night happy hour. Here's what we found:


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Red Stag's happy hour could use a boost

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Bre McGee
The dark and mysterious Red Stag Supper Club
Red Stag Supper Club
509 First Ave. NE, Minneapolis
612.767.7766; Red Stag website 

Hours & Details:
Monday-Friday 3-6 p.m.
Monday-Thursday 10 p.m. to close
Sunday 3 p.m.-close

$3 domestics
$4 select taps
$4 select cocktails
$3 house wine

Recently, while in northeast Minneapolis, we stopped off at the Red Stag Supper Club to check out its happy hour happenings. Here's what we found:


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Bradstreet Craftshouse: a touch of class for happy hour

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Relax in style inside Bradstreet Craftshouse
Bradstreet Craftshouse
601 First Ave. N., Minneapolis
612.312.1821; website

Hours & details:
Cocktails:
Tuesday-Friday 5-7 p.m., 
Tuesday-Thursday 11 p.m.-close

Food:
Tuesday-Friday 5-7 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday 11 p.m.-12 a.m.
Bradstreet Craftshouse is known for its artisan cocktails. We stopped by recently to sample its happy hour. Here's our report:

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Masu Sushi & Robata goes the extra mile for happy hour

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Masu Sushi & Robata
Masu Sushi & Robata

330 E. Hennepin Ave.,Minneapolis
612.332.6278; Masu Sushi website 

Hours & Details:
Happy hours:
Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m.
Monday-Thursday, 10-12 p.m.
Sunday, 9-11 p.m.

Late-night menu:
Monday-Saturday, 10 p.m.-midnight
Sunday, 9-11p.m.

Discounted menu items and various drink specials. Specials vary based on time and day.

We visited Masu Sushi's happy hour recently. Here are our impressions:

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Muddy Waters' new bar and happy hour are an Uptown classic

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Muddy Waters
2933 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis
612. 872.2232; Muddy Waters website

Hours and details:
Every day from 3-5 p.m.
$2, $3, and $4.50 select pints
Wines by the glass, ranging from $2.50 to $4
A happy hour menu with options ranging from 
$3 to $11

We stopped by for happy hour at Muddy Waters recently. Here's our verdict:

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The Chatterbox Pub's classic patio happy hour

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A pint, a cool breeze, and some board games. Perfect.
Chatterbox pub

2229 E. 35th St.; 612.728.9871

4501 France Ave. S.; 612.920.3221

800 Cleveland Ave. S.; 651.699.1154

Hours and details:
7 days a week, 2 -5 p.m.; Sunday-Thursday, 10 p.m.-close
50% off all tall microbrews
$4 glasses of wine; $18 bottles
They also have board games and Nintendos. 

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