When is Happy Hour Downtown?

Downtown Grand Forks and East Grand Forks is home to 27 bars and restaurants all within a five-mile radius. From Rhombus Guy’s pizza and Bonzer’s chili to fine steaks at Harry’s Steakhouse and cheesy fried pickles from Toasted Frog, we’ve got quite the variety of food and drinks! Check out when restaurants’ happy hours are downtown!


1. 506 Pub - in Hugo’s Pure Market

Have you ever seen a luxurious pub inside a grocery store? Well, Grand Forks has one! Stop into Hugo’s Pure Market in downtown Grand Forks for your groceries and then to Pub 506 for a refreshing drink! Enjoy drink specials at Pub 506 from 4-6 pm Monday-Friday!

https://www.gohugos.com

 
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Photo by Hugo’s Family Marketplace

 

2. Blue Moose Bar and Grill

Blue Moose has some of the best summer views from their deck overlooking the river! Enjoy special prices on Taps & Teas Monday-Friday from 3 to 6 pm, Sunday-Thursday from 9 pm to close, and Friday and Saturday from 10 pm to close. Enjoy select specially priced tapas (small plates) from 9 pm to close Sunday-Thursday and 10 pm to close Friday and Saturday! Check out their website for more information on specials and their seasonal menus!

https://www.thebluemoose.net/menu/

 
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Photo by Blue Moose Bar and Grill

 

3. Bonzer’s Sandwich Pub

Along with their famous chili, Bonzers schooners are well-known and well-loved in downtown Grand Forks! All tap beer schooners are just $4 all day every Wednesday and Thursday! Bonzer’s also has rotating food and drink specials each week so stop in and give them a try! Check out their website and Facebook page for more information on specials!

https://bonzerspub.com/food-drink/

 
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Photo by Bonzer’s Sandwich Pub

 

4. The Shire Bar and Grill

The Shire could be considered one of Grand Forks’ many hidden gems. Located in the mall near the River Cinema movie theatre, The Shire has some of the most flavorful appetizers and burgers around (and a super awesome movie-themed menu)! Happy hour is from 3-6 PM which includes 2 for 1s on tap beer and well drinks. Check out their website for all the weekly food and drink deals!

https://www.theshirebarandgrill.com/weekly-specialshappy-hour

 
 

5. Skies 322

City views, an intimate atmosphere, and some of the best drinks in town can be found at Skies! Find specials Tuesday through Saturday from 4 pm to 6 pm! Weekly food specials include two for one smokehouse burger Tuesdays and barbeque Thursdays! Check out their website and Facebook page for more information on specials!

https://www.facebook.com/skyscloud9

 
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Photo by Sky’s Cloud 9

 

6. The Spud Jr.

The Spud Jr. sells more than just spuds. They have insane poutine options, unique grilled cheese combinations, cool cocktails, and burgers galore. Food specials start at 6 pm daily and drink specials start at 7 pm daily! Check out their website and Facebook page for more information on their many specials!

https://www.thespudjr.com/menu#DAILYSPECIALS

 
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Photo by The Spud Jr.

 

7. Brick and Barley

With 48 beers on tap daily, Brick and Barley is the place to be for beer lovers! Happy hour is 4-7 pm and midnight-close with the late-night food menu from 10pm-close! Weekly food specials include $10 for a pound of wings on Wednesdays, $11 pizzas on Thursdays, and $7 burger Sundays! Check out their website for more information on specials!

Daily Deals:

www.brickandbarleygf.com/deals

 
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Photo by Brick and Barley

 

8. The Hub Pub

The Hub is the hub for cocktails, burgers, beers, and more! The Hub has daily food and drink specials Monday through Friday from 4-7 pm! Happy Hour drink specials include $3 domestic pints, $5 domestic 22 oz. talls, and $3 rail drinks! Check out their website for more information on other food and drink specials!

https://hubpubgfnd.com/

 
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Photo by The Hub Pub

 

9. Joe Black’s

Joe Black’s is the place to be for the late-night crowd and has even been named in the final four and elite eight in the Barstool Best Bar national competition! Food and drink specials at Joe’s start at 4 pm daily and all day on Sundays! Specials include $6 burger baskets on Sundays, $3 domestic taps on Tuesdays, and $10 pitchers on Thursdays! Check out their Facebook page for more information on specials!

 
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Photo by Joe Black’s

 

10. O’Really’s Irish Pub

O’Really’s is Grand Forks’ only classic Irish pub and has a relaxing, laid-back atmosphere! Enjoy specials Wednesday- Saturday! Wednesday is irish night! Enjoy a variety of Irish Whiskeys for $3.50. Thursday is $2.50 select Domestic Pints! Friday and Saturday are $3 Skyy, $3 Rumple Minz, and $3 Coors Light Pints! Check out their website and Facebook page for more information on specials!

https://www.oreallysirishpub.com/about-the-pub

 
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Photo by O’Really’s Irish Pub

 
 
 

Disclaimer: All happy hours and specials are subject to change at any time by any of these bars and restaurants!

Svea Benefield