Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBull's Horn Food and Drink
Minneapolis, MN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bull's Horn is a no-frills bar with a beer list that runs deep into local craft and classic cans. Happy Hour trims a dollar off taps, house wine, and rail drinks. Spirits cover the familiar and the fringe, from Tito's to Malort. The cocktail program is rail-only, but the bar's longevity and community vibe anchor its appeal.
- What should I order?
- During Happy Hour, grab a tap beer like Schell's Nordeast or a house wine. For spirits, try a rail drink with George Dickel Rye or Four Roses. Non-alcoholic options include 1919 Root Beer or Lagunitas Hop Water.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts seeking local taps and classic cans, and casual drinkers who appreciate straightforward rail cocktails and house wines at Happy Hour prices. The dive-bar atmosphere appeals to those preferring no-frills drinking.
- When should I go?
- Friday fish fry pairs well with a pint.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy Hour offers $1 off tap beer, house wine, and rail drinks. Non-alcoholic drinks range from $2.75 to $6.00, with Kool-Aid at $4.00 for all-you-can-drink.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A bar since 1935, Bull's Horn blends century-old character with a broad, current beer list and a spirits shelf that includes niche picks like Malort and Fernet. The $1-off Happy Hour across all drink categories is a straightforward value play.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Cocktails are limited to rail drinks with no dedicated menu. The program relies on well-known spirits and simple mixes, fitting a neighborhood bar but lacking creativity or ambition.
Menu strengths
- — Rail drinks offer a straightforward, affordable entry to cocktails.
- — Happy Hour discount makes rail cocktails a value option.
Standout selections
- — Rail drink with George Dickel Rye
- — Rail drink with Four Roses Bourbon
Pricing: Happy Hour: $1 off rail drinks.
Wine
House wine selection covers red, white, rosé, and sparkling from Spain, Chile, France, and Italy. The list is basic but includes a Tempranillo and a Bordeaux blend, offering decent range at a bar.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of house wines including red, white, rosé, and sparkling.
- — Happy Hour discount on house wine enhances value.
Standout selections
- — House Red: Tempranillo (Fuenteseca); Prosecco (Bellafina, Italy)
Pricing: Happy Hour: $1 off house wine.
Beer
An extensive beer list spans local craft (Venn, Modist, Pryes, Fulton) and classics (Hamm's, Grainbelt, Pabst). Rotating taps and a special event for Schell's Bock show a dynamic program.
Menu strengths
- — Large selection of local and regional craft beers.
- — Includes classic Midwest favorites like Hamm's and Grainbelt.
Standout selections
- — Schell's Nordeast; Modist Teal Label IPA
- — Pryes Pragmatic Pilsner; Bell's Two Hearted
Pricing: Happy Hour: $1 off tap beer.
Nonalcoholic
A broad non-alcoholic menu includes craft sodas, kombucha, and hop water, along with diner classics like Kool-Aid and Arnie Palmer. Pricing is fair, with 1919 Root Beer a premium option.
Menu strengths
- — All-you-can-drink Kool-Aid at $4.00 is a playful value.
Standout selections
- — 1919 Root Beer (16 oz can)
- — Lagunitas Hop Water; J's Kombucha (12 oz can)
Pricing: J's Kombucha 12 oz can $5.00; Lagunitas Hop Water $4.50; Ginger Beer $3.00; Soda $3.00; 1919 Root Beer 16 oz can $6.00; Kool-Aid all you can drink $4.00; Iced Tea $4.00; Lemonade $4.50; Arnie Palmer $2.75; Milk $2.75; Hot Tea $4.00.
Spirits
Spirits list covers major categories with well-known brands and niche selections like Malort and Fernet. The presence of George Dickel Rye and Leroux Polish Blackberry Brandy adds character.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse spirits selection including well-known and niche brands.
- — Includes cult favorites like Malort and Fernet-Branca.; Happy Hour discount on rail drinks.
Standout selections
- — George Dickel Rye; Four Roses Bourbon
Pricing: Happy Hour: $1 off rail drinks.
How it sits with the food
The Friday fish fry and Saturday Burger of the Moment are mentioned as weekly specials, suggesting a bar-food menu that pairs naturally with the extensive beer selection and straightforward rail cocktails.
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