Restaurant
Unclaimed profileLucky's 13 Pub
Bloomington, MN · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Lucky's 13 Pub runs a full beverage program with serious range for a pub: a long cocktail list, a dedicated mule and spritz section, and daily deals like $7 Monday Mules and $8 Tuesday margaritas. Beer drinkers get local taps including Schell's Lucky's Brew, while the wine list keeps it simple and cheap, with a 1.5L house bottle at $7.99. Rail drinks at $4 keep the bar approachable.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Spicy Watermelon Margarita, built with jalapeño tequila, watermelon purée, and a Tajin rim. If you want something bourbon-forward, the Georgia Peach Smash pairs Bulleit with ginger beer. On Mondays, the mule special at $7 makes any of the five mule variations a smart order.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want variety without pretension will find it here. The cocktail menu spans margaritas, mules, and spritzes, and the draft list mixes macro lagers with regional craft. Budget-conscious customers will appreciate the $4 rails, $6 house wine, and $3 short drafts.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are discounted on Mondays and Tuesdays, with mules at $7 and margaritas at $8. Drafts run $3 to $5.50 depending on pour and brand. House wine is $6 a glass or $7.99 for a 1.5L bottle. Rail drinks are $4, call drinks $5.50.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The sheer breadth of the cocktail menu—eight signature drinks, five mules, and five spritzes—is unexpected for a pub. Add daily specials that rotate through cocktail styles, and you have a program that encourages repeat visits. The presence of Schell's Lucky's Brew, a house draft, ties the beer list to local brewing.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu is extensive and organized, with signature creations like Spicy Watermelon Margarita and Georgia Peach Smash, plus dedicated mule and spritz sections. Daily specials—Monday Mules at $7 and Tuesday margaritas at $8—make the program both broad and budget-friendly.
Menu strengths
- — Eight signature cocktails plus dedicated mule and spritz sections offer a wide range of flavor profiles.
- — Daily specials rotate cocktail styles, with Monday Mules and Tuesday margaritas at discounted prices.
Standout selections
- — Spicy Watermelon Margarita: jalapeño tequila, triple sec, watermelon purée, sweet & sour, Tajin rim.
- — Georgia Peach Smash: Bulleit bourbon, peach schnapps, ginger beer, lime.
- — Dill-icious Lemonade: vodka, pickle juice, lemonade—a savory twist on a summer cooler.
Pricing: Mules $7 on Monday; margaritas $8 on Tuesday.
Wine
The wine list is compact but covers the bases: house wines, whites, reds, and sparkling/rosé.
Menu strengths
- — House wine at $6 a glass and a 1.5L bottle at $7.99 deliver strong value.
- — List includes familiar, well-regarded producers such as Kendall-Jackson and La Crema.
Standout selections
- — House Chardonnay or Cabernet: Canyon Road, California, 1.5L for $7.99.
- — Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay: California, $11.99.; La Crema Pinot Noir: Monterey, $11.99.
Pricing: House wine $6/glass; bottles $7.99–$12.99.
Beer
Beer selection spans drafts, bottles, cans, and hard seltzers. Draft highlights include regional Fulton Lonely Blonde, Lagunitas IPA, and the house Schell's Lucky's Brew. Wednesday domestic draft specials at $3 short and $5 tall add value.
Menu strengths
- — Draft list features local and regional craft options like Castle Danger and Fulton Lonely Blonde.
- — Wednesday domestic draft specials offer a low-cost way to explore the taps.
Standout selections
- — Schell's Lucky's Brew: the pub's own draft, priced at $3.50 short/$5.50 tall.
- — Lagunitas IPA: a reliable hoppy choice on draft.
Pricing: Select drafts $3 short/$5 tall; Lucky's Brew $3.50/$5.50.
Nonalcoholic
The non-alcoholic menu is practical rather than adventurous: house-made lemonade with four flavor add-ins, coffee, iced tea, and non-alcoholic beers from Heineken and Michelob Ultra. It covers the basics without much flair.
Menu strengths
- — House-made lemonade can be customized with mango, strawberry, blueberry, or pomegranate.
- — Two non-alcoholic beer options provide a familiar substitute for beer drinkers.
Standout selections
- — House-made Lemonade with your choice of added flavor.
Spirits
The spirits program is straightforward, built on rail and call pours. Call brands include Tito's, Bombay, Captain Morgan, and Jose Cuervo, all at $5.50. It's a functional approach for a pub, not a showcase.
Menu strengths
- — Rail drinks at $4.00 provide a low-cost entry point.
- — Call list covers major categories: vodka, gin, whiskey, and rum with recognizable brands.
Standout selections
- — Tito's vodka as a call drink at $5.50.
- — Bombay gin as a call drink at $5.50.
Pricing: Rail $4.00; call $5.50.
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