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James Ballentine Uptown VFW Post #246

James Ballentine Uptown VFW Post #246

Veterans' Organization, Sports Bar, and Event Space
Lyn Lake, Minneapolis
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    Lori S.
    "Fernando for trivia is legitimately one of the BEST around."(4 Tips)
    John E. T.
    "Super cheap, super strong drinks; great karaoke!"(11 Tips)
    Alex C.
    "awesome Record Show on a weekend afternoon."(2 Tips)
    Esquire
    "Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America."(2 Tips)
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  • Esquire
    EsquireFebruary 2, 2011
    Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Order a Jack and (never more than a splash of) Coke to stoke your courage for the best karaoke the Cities have to offer. Read more
  • Allen R.
    Allen RobertMay 1, 2013
    A little piece of small town South Dakota in Uptown Minneapolis. It's like they took the bar patrons, the building and drink prices back from where I grew up and plopped it in Uptown. It's awesome!
  • Anna
    AnnaJune 27, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Front Door Dan is awesome.. Steve & Greg are my absolute favorite bartenders... Terribly awesome karaoke-with no judgements-and cheap pitchers during happy hour!
    Upvoted Sep 22
  • Lori S.
    Lori SchererJuly 21, 2011
    Fernando for trivia is legitimately one of the BEST around. Fat Slash for karaoke, not so much. Also, the bartender on trivia nights is less than accommodating, but Fernando is totally worth the trip!
  • Sarah K.heart icon on user image
    Sarah Kolman-KeenFebruary 24, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Dwayne is the best bartender!!! Also, have your wedding reception in the hall! Super affordable and you pretty much get free reign.
  • TV Food Maps
    TV Food MapsApril 26, 2015
    Check out James Ballentine VFW as it was featured on Best Bars in America for Local VFW open to the public serving cheap beer to help support the troops Read more
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    BUELLER TourMarch 16, 2020
    Been here 5+ times
    Come out for Karaoke! Steve runs a Bomb Show! Bueller Tour Approved!
  • Alex C.
    Alex CampbellApril 3, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Every couple of months they host an awesome Record Show on a weekend afternoon. If you like vinyl, you need to check it out.
  • Brianna D.
    Brianna DeForeMarch 1, 2012
    If you want to do karaoke get there early and put your name in right away!!! Takes hours to finally get to you because it's so popular.
  • Chris H.heart icon on user image
    Chris HodappSeptember 14, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Pizza, Live Music, Happy Hour, Karaoke, Brunch
  • Nate F.
    Nate FolkertAugust 12, 2019
    malamanya live dance party 2nd saturdays 9pm - 2am $12
  • Anna B.
    Anna BeaDecember 21, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    I ordered the cheese bites here as a last resort seeing that I HAD to order fried foods according to kitchen. The cheese bites were literally the WORST thing I have ever ordered from any restaurant.
  • Dyl M.heart icon on user image
    Dyl MaxberryAugust 19, 2014
    The drinks and the old school crowd.
  • Steve S.heart icon on user image
    Steve SutherlandSeptember 10, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Karaoke and strong inexpensive drinks.
  • John E. T.
    John E. ThompsonSeptember 9, 2011
    Super cheap, super strong drinks; great karaoke!
  • Stuartheart icon on user image
    StuartOctober 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Beer, bingo, pull tabs.
  • Angie L.
    Angie LicciardiMay 22, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    If you don't love this place there's something wrong with you!
  • Vee B.
    Vee BeeOctober 6, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Fernando is a riot! Love his Wednesday trivia night.
  • Alanna R.heart icon on user image
    Alanna RiceMay 4, 2017
    So many bros now
  • laura w.
    laura walshDecember 22, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Best $2.25 bloody marys around....
  • Mark S.
    Mark SchumacherDecember 8, 2009
    Some if the cheapest drinks on Lyndale. Good karaoke as well.
  • Bobby D.
    Bobby DombrowskiDecember 24, 2011
    Good karaoke place.
  • Chuck F.
    Chuck FowlerDecember 18, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Don't get the burger and fries go with the pizza.
  • Chris E.
    Chris EnstadJune 20, 2011
    Hippest VFW in the country Read more
  • Charlatan J.
    Charlatan JonesJuly 22, 2009
    Hit up the record show on the first Saturday of every other month.
  • Chris G.
    Chris GouldMarch 11, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Wednesday night trivia with Fernando. Phenom.
  • Derek
    DerekDecember 18, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    The wings are worse than burgers...if that is even possible
  • PinkoThinker
    PinkoThinkerMarch 21, 2009
    Go down to the VFW. Watch karaoke and drink 5 pitchers of Blue Moon. Go to bed at 4AM. Wake up 2 hours late for work.
  • Nate E.
    Nate EulSeptember 23, 2012
    The bathroom smells like sweettarts.
  • Brian H.
    Brian HaasFebruary 20, 2011
    Don't stop believing!!!
  • Kaycie D.
    Kaycie DaleMarch 16, 2012
    Frat boys. Bad karaoke. Cheap drinks.
  • Derek
    DerekSeptember 25, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Just the tip!
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