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User Rating:

3.7 out of 5 (from 74 users)

Address:

3001 Hennepin Avenue S
Minneapolis
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Tel:

(612) 378-1905

Web:

Independent, The

Hours:

M-Sa: 11am-2am

Su: 10am-2am

Parking:

pay lot

Outdoor Seating:

upper level

Smoke Level:

none - ordinance

wifi

Independent, The ($$)

Happy Hour & Drink Specials

Updated on May 12th, 2008

sunday
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
3 pm - 7 pm
$5 select Apps, any Martini; $3 Select Taps, Wine; 2 for 1 Cocktails (ANY)
sunday
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
10 pm - 2 am
$5 appetizers
monday
7 pm - 2 am
$2 Taps (select) + $10 Dinner Special and $5 Appetizers
tuesday
5 pm - 2 am
Cantina Tuesdays: $3 Select Taps, $2 Tequila Shots, $2 Tacos, $10 Fajitas
wednesday
6 pm - 9 pm
2-4-1 Cocktails, $3 Select Taps, House Wine, $5 Appetizers
thursday
7 pm - 2 am
1/2 priced Wine Bottles & $2 Bottles Beer (domestic)
sunday
10 pm - 12 am
$3 Bud/Bud Select, Bomb shots

Are these specials wrong? Let us know.

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Average User Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (from 74 users)

The Independent is hard to describe... which I think is what they were going for. Great people and a comfortable atmosphere. Food is american cuisine: salads, sandwiches, fish tacos, all with a little independent flair. Their ribs are dreamy...

anyways, the crowd is varied, but definitely on the hipper uptowny side. There are some big-screen TV's perfect for watching games and beautiful waitresses that are helpful and quick. The decor is dim lighting, retro, yet somehow modern and they have a screened in patio on the corner overlooking Hennepin & Lake St. A good beer list and strong cocktails ($4-6) make the night (un)forgettable. If you're looking for something happening on any night, the Independent is usually a safe bet. They are also now doing brunch on Sundays for $10 buffet and a build-your-own bloody mary bar.

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Wednesday's are great as the happy hour is extended until 9pm. Bartenders friendly. Good service and good app's. Had duck dumplings and chicken satay.

-- Happy Hour Queen gave this bar a 4 out of 5 at 14:09 10.31.08

Love the strong and unique cocktails. Almost always busy, a good bet for uptown!

-- Mike D gave this bar a 4 out of 5 at 14:09 08.01.08

I really enjoy this bar on the weeknights for their HH specials. Weeknights can bring in the d-bags, but what place doesnt on the weekends? I really cannot get enough of The Independent's Happy Hour!

-- Cara gave this bar a 5 out of 5 at 09:17 06.11.08

What the heck is up with all these low ratings? The Independent has a kick ass happy hour that is unbeatable in price anywhere around. Even during happy hour, you get top shelf liquor at happy hour prices - how many bars do that? We've never had an issue with the service. Sure it can be slow but let us all remember that this is a popular, in-city bar that isn't serving just us; there are plenty of other people around. The bartenders and waitstaff have always been friendly and I recommend this place to anyone looking for cheap drinks, a chill atmosphere and a good time.

-- Tommy A gave this bar a 5 out of 5 at 04:58 06.01.08

I like this bar before about 8 o'clock on weekdays. After that and on weekends, the douchebags begin to pour in. Happy hour specials are phenomenal, staff is pleasant, and the atmosphere is okay -- but get this: My friends and I got yelled at for dancing to the DJ they had! Okay, if you're going to be a "no dancing" bar, then fine. Don't have a DJ! Seems really stuffy and misleading to me.

-- North Loop Dweller gave this bar a 3 out of 5 at 14:08 05.22.08

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