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Biking from work to the bar

By Taylor Carik

Metromix Twin Cities
May 11, 2009

If you're passing through the Greenway in Minneapolis, here are a few spots right off the paved path for your new eco-friendly lifestyle.    

Hexagon Bar

Hexagon Bar

2600 27th Ave. S. - Minneapolis
612-722-3454

If you're heading East over Hiawatha Avenue on the fancy new bike bridge, you'll swing by the Hex, where you can grab some cheap drinks or stay for some rock.

Bedlam Theatre

Bedlam Theatre

1501 S. 6th St. - Minneapolis
612-341-1038

If you're biking along the path that follows the LRT line, the Bedlam and its beautiful patio are right on the way. (And if you stay for a show, bikers also get discounted tickets to shows at the Bedlam.)

Jade Sushi

pick Jade Sushi

920 E. Lake St. - Minneapolis
612-886-1378

It only takes a few steps to get from the Greenway to the Midtown building; there you'll find a few options for drinks, including Jade.

The Herkimer Pub & Brewery

The Herkimer Pub & Brewery

2922 Lyndale Ave. S. - Minneapolis
612-821-0101

Take a quick detour south off the Bryant exit and you're a block from Lyndale and Lake; lock up your bike in front of the Herkimer and play some shuffle board.

Sea Salt

pick Sea Salt

4825 Minnehaha Ave. S. - Minneapolis
612-721-8990

Take a biking break with fresh seafood and tap beer off of River Road and Minnehaha parkway.

The Tin Fish

The Tin Fish

3000 Calhoun Pkwy. E. - Minneapolis
612-823-5840

Just like Sea Salt, but right off of the Greenway on the West side of Uptown.

And if you have any favorite spots to add to the list, let us know in the comments.

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