Bar: w xyz . Located inside the aloft hotel, this colorful bar with a strange name offers plenty of fun distractions (DJs, board games) and two happy hours.

Deal: $3 tap beers and domestic bottles, $4 select wine and appetizers and $5 specialty infusions.

Hours: 5-7 p.m. and 10 p.m.-midnight daily.

Info: 900 Washington Av. S., Mpls. 612-455-8400.