Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileTwin Cities 400 Tavern
Minneapolis, MN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Twin Cities 400 Tavern delivers a broad, budget-friendly beverage program. Cocktails like the TC Old Fashioned and Jalapeno Cilantro Margarita showcase house-made syrups at a flat $13. Wine spans value bottles to The Prisoner, and the beer list leans on Minnesota craft. Happy hour discounts add further appeal.
- What should I order?
- Start with the TC Old Fashioned, made with Kentucky bourbon and house turbinado syrup. For a spicy twist, the Jalapeno Cilantro Margarita with tajin rim. During happy hour, the $7 Whiskey Sour or $4 house wine are solid values.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers seeking a well-rounded neighborhood bar with affordable cocktails, a varied wine list, and local craft beer. Happy hour seekers will appreciate the deep discounts.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are uniformly $13; wine by the glass ranges $9–$14, bottles $34–$85; beers $6–$9. Happy hour drops cocktails to $7–$9 and house wine to $4.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A cocktail program built on house-made syrups—turbinado, jalapeno cilantro, blood orange—paired with a wine list that reaches from $9 glasses to an $85 Prisoner blend. The beer list heavily favors Minnesota breweries.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A diverse cocktail menu with house-made syrups and creative ingredients, uniformly priced. Happy hour discounts on select cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — House-made syrups (turbinado, jalapeno cilantro, blood orange) add craft character.
- — Happy hour offers significant discounts on select cocktails.
Standout selections
- — TC Old Fashioned – Kentucky bourbons, turbinado syrup, Angostura bitters.
- — Jalapeno Cilantro Margarita – Luna Azul tequila, housemade jalapeno cilantro syrup, tajin rim.
Pricing: All cocktails $13; happy hour $7–$9
Wine
A broad wine list spanning sparkling, white, and red, with recognizable labels and a range of price points. Happy hour house wine is a bargain.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive selection with varietals from Riesling to Malbec and a premium red blend.
- — Happy hour house wine at $4 is an accessible entry point.
Standout selections
- — The Prisoner Wine Co. 'The Prisoner' – red blend, $85 bottle.
- — Benziger Chardonnay Running Wild – $14 glass.
Pricing: Glasses $9–$14; bottles $34–$85; happy hour house wine $4
Beer
A solid craft beer list with a strong local Minnesota presence, including hazy IPAs, stouts, and a raspberry sour, all at reasonable prices.
Menu strengths
- — Strong selection of local Minnesota craft beers.; Reasonable pricing across styles.
Standout selections
- — Falling Knife Verbal Tip – hazy IPA, 7.3% ABV, MN.
- — Pryes Royal Raspberry Sour – local fruit sour.
Pricing: Beers $6–$9
Spirits
Spirits are featured through the cocktail menu, highlighting specific brands like Kentucky bourbons, Hendricks gin, Deep Eddies vodka, and Luna Azul tequila.
Standout selections
- — Kentucky Bourbons in the TC Old Fashioned.
- — Luna Azul tequila in the margaritas.
Pricing: No standalone spirits pricing available
How it sits with the food
No specific food pairing guidance was available, but the cocktail list's citrus and spice profiles could complement bar food, and the wine selection offers versatile options.
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