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Half Time Rec

3.5 (108 reviews)
ModerateDive Bars, Irish
Open 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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What's the vibe?
Loud
Divey
Live music
Good for dancing

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Burger and chicken wild rice soup
Sami G.

Popped in for lunch and a cold bev. Hadn't been here in awhile so it was good to be back. Had a bacon cheeseburger and a side of their chicken wild rice soup. They both were so delish! Super fresh and hot. My server was really friendly and quick. The reason for one less star is the interior. I know they remodeled the women's bathroom not that long ago and it is not in good shape! Neither door has a working lock and the hinges are broke. This place is a Grumpy Old Men icon and I def recommend stopping in!

Rainbow C.

I am giving four stars and I want so bad to give five stars. The food was probably about an eight. my girlfriend had tomato basil soup and it reminded her of marinara sauce. It did taste good but a little on the thick side, I love the hand cut fresh french fries;however, a little overdone and they were too salty, but that should be a remedied as I informed the server they were way too salty and I don't even like salt on my fresh cut fries. Also, the burger was really good. It was seasoned a little heavy. I will come back for sure.

Daily specials
Robert R.

Good happy hour beer prices. $4.50 for taps. I had the bbq pulled pork sandwich. It had a tangy sweet taste that I didn't like.

Cheeseburger and fries.  It is a smashed burger
Sara W.

They have a credit service charge, which I didn't see psted anywhere or on the menu but not surprised. The server was very nice, though busy as she was doing the bar and tables. The turkey parmesan was the star of the two sandwiches, though towards the end, he admitted it was too much american cheese. My burger was a thin smashed burger type, so it was dry and more bun than meat. The fries were fine they had a coated season type. The bathroons were not great at all, at least the ones I went to on the main bar side. Noticed after that there was another set on the other side of the bar, those maybe better.

Paddy Shack burger w/ added patty. You know you want to.
Jesse Y.

This is the spot! Excellent burgers, great size and flavor at fair prices. Kind, attentive servers & bartenders. Pull tabs, TVs with the game, good tunes on the jukebox, chill vibes and bocce ball in the basement. What more could you ask for?! Belly up to the bar like a man for the best experience. Order the Paddy Shack burger with an extra patty for the win!

Shack Hash with a bloody Mary $21 delicious
Shonti P.

Local bar in the area the drinks are good and the breakfast is great especially "The Shack Hash" ppl are nice lots of TV's with sports on each tv

cheeseburger
Sharon H.

Half Time Rec I used to dance here years ago when the left side was given over to Cajun and square dance. Everyone brought their own water, so the bar side didn't make much from us. Eventually it was turned into an Irish-flavored pub that served some Gaelic-style food (like actually yummy mushy peas). The Irish flavors are as gone as the dance floor. My sister and I both tried burgers. Hers, a special of the day was a bacon cheeseburger which she enjoyed. Mine was a California Burger. The meat was well cooked, a little rare as it should be, with cheddar cheese, lettuce, and a small slice of tomato. Inexpensive eats, nothing dazzling, just good plain food.

Pepperoni - Minnesota cut
Brad F.

Solid "dive" bar! Food is good for any appetite, and some cinematic history to go with it. "Grumpy Old Men" is a classic and forgotten Christmas movie, filmed here as "Slippery's Tavern"

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What an interesting local bar in Minneapolis! Our group wandered into this bar shortly after…read moreattending a wedding at the Church of St. Agnes right around the corner. Once we walked into the bar we could tell immediately this was a local dive bar for the surrounding area. To paint a picture most of the people who were at the bar at 3pm on a Sunday were an older crowd (50+), one lady was wearing a shirt which was dress-length with a cat plastered on the front, and in the corner, to my delight, there were various arcade games which cost $1 to play. I'd definitely recommend this bar if you're looking to escape the surrounding summer heat after a wedding and get $3 beers. The bar offers cheap beers on tap and arcade games in the corner which you can entertain yourself with. There's a jukebox which also doubles as a free photo booth (we may or may not have taken multiple free photos). Since we were a wedding party of men in suits and women in cocktail dresses we definitely got a lot of side eye from the local crowd (also probably due to our poor decisions to play a few Nickelback songs on the jukebox) but since we were in a large group we had a blast!

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Interesting bar decor (this one was my favorite)
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It has been 8-years since I visited this venue. The Turf Club is an established staple to MN as…read moreit's part of First Avenue on the Saint Paul side. I was pumped when my upcoming wedding band Clean Plate Club (CPC) got to open here which is my reason for visiting. I'm not much of a concert girly so this was a big step for me. There is a tiny parking lot in the back, otherwise, a few blocks down in the residential streets there is complimentary parking - just ensure you follow the sign rules as it goes by odd and even sides based on the date. To lead with parking confusion is why I'm giving this venue 4 stars. Walking as a single woman for a night show by University is not something I would ever suggest unless you have a buddy with. For this venue, I would recommend the buddy system or Uber. The venue has a normal bouncer, ID check and tickets can be purchased in advance via the AXS app or onsite. Once inside, the venue is breathable and long. The stage sits at the opposite side of entry and there is a long bar on the side wall, a few tables in the back, and then standing room for most concerts. My friend and I ordered a drink from the bar and then weaseled our way to the front to support CPC. The sound, lighting and stage was the best! We had a great time. Looks like there is a basement here (I never visited it) and that food is served. Also can't speak for this but something to look into. Thanks, Turf Club!!

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4.4
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The interior of this place is incredible, such a cute spot with moody lighting, intimate seating,…read moreand vibey music. It's a great place for drinks and appetizers. The drinks were good, and they also have a solid selection of beer on tap. The food portion are a bit small imo but I will say the Mac and cheese was pretty darn tasty!

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