Best Veteran's Day Drink Specials In Minnesota
On the 11th day of the 11th month each year, veterans across the United States are honored for their service to the country. Unlike Memorial Day, which honors those who fell in the line of duty, Veterans Day celebrates those who served in the military during both wartime and peacetime. These are people we can look in the eye and say, "thank you." With numerous events throughout Minnesota to commemorate the day, sometimes the best thing to do is sit back, catch up with some buddies or spend time with families over a drink or great meal. Some of our local watering holes take it even further, offering discounted drinks and more on this special day. Here are some of the places for veterans to visit for the upcoming holiday.
The Glockenspiel
605 7th St W
St Paul, MN 55102
(651) 292-9421
www.glockenspielrestaurant.com
Eat and drink and be merry at the Glockenspiel, where veterans will get a 15 percent discount on any tab $25 and over. Enjoy a hot plate of German food to get ready for at least one stein of beer filled the brim, or perhaps a shot of one of their specialty liqueurs to honor our nation's veterans. For Veterans Day, it's a great place to round up the old crew and get together to talk about the days spent in service.
James Ballentine Uptown VFW
2916 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 823-6233
www.uptownvfw246.org
Veterans will enjoy discounts all day long at one of those most happening VFWs in the state of Minnesota. But for those looking to celebrate with the current and former members of the United States military, it's not a bad option either. Not only will you be able to partake in one of the coolest karaokes in town, but cheap drinks and lively atmosphere make it a great option for celebration. Bringing people from all backgrounds, the type of camaraderie found here truly shows the type of community the members of our armed forces enlisted to protect.
Brit's Pub
1110 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 332-3908
www.britspub.com
Celebrating Armistice Day, the official name given to the day by Woodrow Wilson at the close of World War I, Brit's Pub doesn't let the day pass by quietly: often accompanied by live music performances and bagpipes, as well as readings from veterans, this event is equal parts celebration (don't forget to order a beer) and salute to the men and women who have served all across the world, and the allies from different countries that fought side by side.
Mille Lacs Lake Veterans Club
5357 Whistle Road
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3556
www.msaflagship.com
To celebrate with your brothers and sisters in arms, the beautiful Veterans Club overlooking Lake Mille Lacs is a great option for Veterans Day. Run by, and catering to, those current and former members of the United States military, it's both a welcoming place for a drink and bite to eat, and a supportive community. The club also hosts various events throughout the year for veterans, their families and everyone who supports them, so be sure to check out upcoming events while you're there for Veterans Day.
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Adrian Schramm is a resident Saint Paul writer with a passion for all things local. Through his work with Saint Paul Almanac and Minneapolis Examiner at Examiner.com, as well as in the kitchens of bars and restaurants around town, he has discovered what truly makes the Twin Cities tick.
