Twin Cities fans…sports bar question

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Now that Darby’s is closed in north loop and Joe Sensers are closed as well. What are the best options to watch games on Thursday night? Preferable to be south metro.
 
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Thanks for the link but need something south metro. Not sure there is anything.
 

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If you're willing to go up to St Paul then Tom Reid's is a good one.
 

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I'm not super familiar with the south metro. I've only been once but this place is pretty good. Not really a sports bar but they have several big TVs that had sports on when I was there. Brew their own beer or have other beers and cocktails. Solid food.

 

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Now that Darby’s is closed in north loop and Joe Sensers are closed as well. What are the best options to watch games on Thursday night? Preferable to be south metro.
If you want a bar feel Sports Page in Bloomington is a good place. Food is decent and drinks/food are priced reasonably.
 

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Now that Darby’s is closed in north loop and Joe Sensers are closed as well. What are the best options to watch games on Thursday night? Preferable to be south metro.
WTF did Covid kill both of those businesses?
 

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@BoxsterCy wheres the best?

The age of great sports bars has passed. I can't think of any. Sort of like the song lyrics "Video killed the radio star", big screen home TV and easy home access to games killed the bars dedicated to sports viewing. Okay, video didn't kill the radio star but you know what I mean.
 

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Been a few years since I've been up there but the Lucky's 13 Pub chain always did well with food and TV's for sport watching when I would stop in. There's one in Burnsville and one in Bloomington if you're needing to be more toward the south side of town. Looks like the google reviews are still decent.
 

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WTF did Covid kill both of those businesses?

COVID sort of buried both but I think both were on the ropes before that. The restaurant/bar biz is mostly a short term venture. Senser's lasted 32 years, a good run. They kept trying to "reinvent themselves" before closing in 2020 but without much success. They had the same general manager for years and Steve was a good guy to work with and very accommodating to our ISU fans.
 
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Hooters Bloomington is good for a game. Food is actually good and service is always great. Daytona shrimp is money and the beer is cold.

Not south, but Park Tavern has always been a good place to catch Chiefs games.
 

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You're living in my favorite part of town. Knight Cap, Mayslacks or 1029 are all good dive bars that have some TVs. Mayslacks has some amazing sandwiches.
I looked at Knight Cap and Mayslacks for the KU game, but I wasn't sure they'd be able to accommodate since they look a little small. I'll keep those spots in mind, thanks!

Seems like there are plenty of cool old dive bars around!
 
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I looked at Knight Cap and Mayslacks for the KU game, but I wasn't sure they'd be able to accommodate since they look a little small. I'll keep those spots in mind, thanks!

Seems like there are plenty of cool old dive bars around!
I watched a couple games at knight cap. Just asked them to change a TV. Yeah great combo of dive bars, good restaurants and good breweries in that area. Stanley's is another place you could catch a game probably. If you ever need other recommendations let me know. There's lots of stuff in the North Loop area as well
 
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Does Mannings in Minneapolis still have the ISU games in the back? I always liked that place.
 

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