Viking Bar
| Address: | 1829 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454, USA |
| Phone: | +1 612-353-4794 |
| Site: | vikingbar.com |
| Rating: | 4 |
| Working: | Closed 3PM–2AM 3PM–2AM 3PM–2AM 3PM–2AM 12PM–2AM 12PM–2AM |
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Josh Becknell
Well, this is not the old Viking! Goodbye to the dingy interior of yore. The owners came back from their very long fishing trip and gave this place a complete makeover. I like the art deco wood styling. Very nice. The new location is clean, well put together, and not yet destroyed by the West Banks roughage. If anything, it doesnt seem popular enough. Dont know if the U of MN arts crowd really flock here for the screen tvs, but the Carlson business school kids might... Happy hour specials are a little lacking, but who am I to complain... this was the place that specialized in dollar Hamms twenty years ago, so I guess three fifty for tall boys is kind of the same thing nowadays. Kind of.
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sk39909
Walked in. Sat down. Was ignored for 20 minutes. Left. Went to Triple Rock. Had a great time and spent $50. The service level here is really lacking when 3 behind the bar cant make eye contact for 20 minutes and theres only 15 or so people at the bar, 1 table on the patio and empty wall of booths. I will try again but this place wont be open in 4-6 months. Not at this pace.
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Chriseda Williams
The bartender Patrick was extremely disrespectful to me and my friends. When we came the first time, he handed us the wrong order. He refused the fix it, yelled at us from across the room when we were trying to figure out what happened with the order, refused to apologize and told us that we "better leave a tip". I will never come there again. He was completely out of order.
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Zach B
Went here with a friend for a few drinks an nachos one Thursday evening. When we showed up we were the only ones besides a bartender and one of the owners. So we all talked for a little bit, and gradually people showed up until there was a good crowd.
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Doug Whitfield
I wasnt there long, so take my review with a grain of salt, but its definitely cozy. No reason to give it less than a 4, but I didnt see anything making it 5 worthy either. What this place has is location, if youre on the West Bank.
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Dan B.
Fun little bar, skinny layout, very small stage, but amazing sound for live music from a sound man that actually likes doing it. Good beer, decent pub food (though ends early IMO). Very much enjoyed my visit there, will be back.
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i love street
I would drop 5 stars but their is too many tv screens and the live music line-up hasnt built itself back up yet. The drinks are killer, thus saving them from a 3 star review. ...the food is also pretty damn good.
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brendon hayes
I live a few blocks away, dig the spot, music is usually great but the bartenders couldnt care less about the patrons. The staff is the only reason I dont go there regularly and the reason I gave it 2 stars.
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Rick Wall
Great corner bar with some great blues players showing up! Really nice job on the retro-remodel on the inside! Felt warm and welcoming, not dimly lit :) Well be back!
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Molly Nicholson
Awesome venue to see rare and talented live music, up close! Perfect place to meet friends for cocktails with their happy hour weekdays 4-7pm!
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Siva Shankar
Liked the live music. Nothing else was interesting. Standard place. Quick access from University of Minnesotas policy and business school.
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Gabriel Douglas
recently re-opened, live music most night. great atmosphere. cozy booths that are uniquely designed and can accomodate 2-6 ppl comfortably.
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Per Kvanbeck
Service was pretty slow. And Im generally very forgiving but it was really too slow. So so beer selection but the drinks are poured strong.
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SaRah RM
Best deep fried pickles hands down ! They were like fries ! Wish they had a special pickle sauce would have put the icing on the cake
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John Fields
I love that this place reopened. Its a great place to stop for a quick beer or three. Friendly staff, good drink specials.
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Cameron Mielke
Old school wooden bar with some of the best hot dogs in the cities. Must visit for Chicagoans looking for a taste of home.
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Ron Monson
What a great spot to hang with the guys. FOTF SILVERBACK COLONY CRYAN ADAMS. AWESOME NIGHT. BEER AND A BUMP $8. CMON!
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Daniel Keppen
Cozy bar with a good happy hour, lots of live music, and appetizers, hot dogs, and sandwiches for food.
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Keith White
Excellent dive bar, classic tunes rolling on the juke box, with good happy hour specials. Ill be back!
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Jennifer Melchert
Come and drink beer at the Viking with live music. Top bloody notch experience, very Minneapolis.
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Seth heath
Decent neighborhood bar with a wide selection of spirits and who can beat the name.
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Oliver Langmo
Food was OK but my clothes smelled like grease for days. Fun trivia though.
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Greg Mellang
Would be a 5 just for the beer and a bump, but staff wasnt very chatty.
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Jessica Winters
Small bar but great atmosphere. Cool staff, good service & its clean.
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katie knauer
Great atmosphere with a fun crowd, cheap drinks and fantastic food!
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Adam Audlehelm
This place has great location and interesting history.
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Allen Shaw
Old neighborhood watering hole. Free live music.
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Victoria Wehmeyer
What youd expect of a college town bar.
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Jordan Lyseng
Cozy bar would be great for gameday
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Sophie Wallerstedt
Good HH specials, not too crowded
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Pierre Klee
Good beer with a nostalgic feel.
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Edward Mann
A really cool old school bar.
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Tim Bohmer
Love, love, love this bar!!!!
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Stuart Robbins-Butcher
Better than average dive. A+
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Maggie Foucault
NO LONGER GONE FISHING?????
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Terry Fitzpatrick
Great place for live music.
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Samuel Sharp
The re-do looks really nice
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Melissa Lehr
Love your live music!
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Fletcher Chambers
Great corner bar!!!
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Reade Adams
Good rocking fun
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Stephanie Dutenhafer
So fun and sassy
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Kyle Perlich
Just average
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Kyle Johnson
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