Uptown Drink on Lagoon

Haven't blogged for a while, but with the summer coming up I feel like it is time to share some more of great bars of the Twin Cities. Last night was the first night that the rooftop bars reopened. With a long winter behind us, everyone came out to play. I went to Uptown Drink on Lagoon to watch the game. Even though I am not a fan of the regular bar area that drink has for dancing and dinning; I am a fan of the other things they can offer. The number one reason you would pick this bar over others is the projector on the rooftop. They also have a fire pit, Beer pong and some of the cheapest drinks that you can ever get. Last night (Thursdays) were one dollar drinks! They also have 35 cent wings, and one dollar sliders. The crowd does have alot of sleeze balls, but drink offers great promotions and things to do. They even have a limit on the rooftop unlike stellas rooftop that is typically shoulder to shoulder. I rank this bar a 9 out of 10 on a thursday, but a shitty 4 on any other day.

Lyndale Tap House in Minneapolis

Went to Lyndale Tap house with some guys for monday night football last night. This Bar is an all time favorite and I go here often. Monday nights are great with 2.50 pbr and a free taco bar. Not only that but the people are always cool, and its usually packed. The food here comes in great portions and they have a wide variety of beers. A little side note is that you can tell that this is a guys bar with all of the pictures of half naked women in farm settings. Even though that makes this place sound like a crummy old man bar, the decor actually looks great and gives an unique neighborhood feel. Also I have found that the crowd is actually generally good looking. Sundays are great here with Trivia night, and they have a great $3 dollar weekend special at 10 pm!! Overall I would give this place a strong 8...maybe a 9! Great bar!

Captain's Deck at Target Field

So I haven't blogged about the bars that I have been hitting latly because there was nothing that really stuck out. Last night however I went to the Twins game against the Royals with my Company. We went upstairs to the Captain Morgans Deck, and even though it is not technically a bar it felt like one. I will be honest and say that most of the people there were having so much fun that they were hardly watching the game. They even have the statue of Captain Morgan to match the neat decorations. Warning though, don't buy a round of drinks for everyone at this place because your going to walk out of Target field having spent way more than what you thought you would of. Either way, it has a great view and the women are very diverse. I must say that a chick in a baseball hat is always hot though. This place ( bar or not) is an 8 out of 10!

Solera in Downtown Minneapolis

Solera is a Tapas Bar and Lounge that is close to seven in downtown minneapolis. A friend of mine knew the DJ from Envy ( Jake) and was told that he is working a few nights at Solera on their rooftop. The bar was very interesting, to say the least. It was very trendy and the people are nuts. The bar is really supported by the Gay community, but most people there were straight and there was ALOT more women there than men. The rooftop though was very nice. The picture above is the view that you will have. The food is fun and they have a late night happy hour. So alot of great qualities ( then again we were getting shots from the DJ ). Only downside is that the service sucked and the servers were kinda boring. So I give it a 6 for now...but who knows...maybe they will start hiring more interesting people if they see this post.

Library Bar in Dinkytown

Went to Library bar last night after a few fish bowls at Prestons. I had been to Library bar once before and wasnt impressed, and so lets just say I didnt have high expectations. However, I will say that if you are looking for the cheapest drinks in the twin cities, dinky town is the way to go. Of course we felt like a pedifile because of all the barely 21 year olds, but again the drink specials might be worth it. After you have a few drinks you can go down stairs to the dance floor. Again, it felt like a high school party, but legal....hopefully. This is one of the most popular bars in dinkytown, but if your over 27 you still might not be feeling the scene. Overall, 4 out of 10...blah!

Red Dragon off of Lyndale in S. Minneapolis

Last night I went to Red dragon, a little chinesse bar and restraunt that can start your night off right. Though it is small and may not look like much, it is adored by locals because of the really strong drink. I had one wonderous punch, which comes in a giant glass for about 10 bucks. These drinks will F*ck your shit fast, and you dont have to be there that long to be ready for a long night. From there you can head downtown, or to lyndale bars with CC club on the way. Overall I give this place a 7 out of 10 ..but as a starter bar to give you a night to remember. Or...not remember!

Aura Restraunt and Bar on Hennepin & Lake

Went out last night and found that Cafeteria ( as great of a bar as it is) closes early during the week. So we left at one to head over to Aura, because it is not a typical bar we think of in uptown. It is on the side of Calhoun square by JJ. Here we found a small pleasant bar full of local bartenders after they had just gotten off. The drinks really arent that cheap, but the food is great and it has that old school set up that looks like it is from a movie. You know, the type with a bunch of guys talking about how shitty work is and that their wife doesnt put out. Either way, this isnt the place to usually pick up chicks, but the ones that do show up are usually pretty down to earth. I give this bar a 6 out of 10, and it is worth checking out once at least.