Bar: The Bulldog NE. There are three Bulldogs in the Twin Cities, but the northeast Minneapolis version of this boutique beer bar has the best happy hour.

Deal: $1 off tap beers and rail drinks. $3-$4 select appetizers, such as truffle chicken nuggets and mini cheeseburgers.

Hours: 3-6 p.m. daily (food and drink) and 11 p.m.-1 a.m. Sun.-Thu. (food and drink). 11 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. (food).

Info: 401 E. Hennepin Av., Mpls. 612-378-2855. www.thebulldogmpls.com/northeast.