Best Happy Hour Deals for College Students in the Fargo-Moorhead Area
Acquiring and maintaining a robust social life can end up costing a pretty penny if you’re not careful. To save some coin without sacrificing the fun, check out the following spots for the best happy hour deals for college students in the Fargo-Moorhead area.
Mick’s Office
Anyone in the local Fargo-Moorhead area can likely tell you what they love about Mick’s. Known as a longstanding frontrunner for the best (and cheapest) burgers in town, this bar has remained a constant happy hour spot for college students and residents alike. Mick’s features a different happy hour deal every night of the week. Even better, it’s located conveniently close to the Minnesota State University Moorhead campus for affordable Uber/Lyft rides – or walking distance if the weather allows!
Monday: Mugs on Main
Tuesday: Tap Tuesday – $3 domestic pints + $3.50 select craft pints
Wednesday: Burger Night – $1 burgers + Ladies Night
Thursday: Mug Night
Friday: $3 Pounders
Saturday: $5 Bloody Marys + $2 Mimosas
Sunday: Happy Hour All Day!
In addition to some of the best happy hour deals in town, locals are always having fun at Mick’s with weekly beer pong tournaments.
VFW
Another great option for affordable grub is the local VFW. VFW Post 1223, located in the neighboring city of Dilworth, is just a 7-minute car ride (or 12 minutes by bicycle!) from the MSUM campus. In addition to great deals on drinks and a casual environment, this bar hosts a different special each night of the week.
Monday: Burger Night
Tuesday: Taco Night
Wednesday: Walleye
Thursday: Steak Night
Friday: Grill
Saturday: Grill
Sunday: Grill & Sports
If you can’t bear one more night of ramen noodles in your campus apartment, check out these food options instead.
Dempsey’s Public House
Next up on the list is Dempsey’s Public House in downtown Fargo. It’s safe to say that while this place is usually packed every weekend night, it’s worth it. From great, friendly service to a wide variety of live music, it’s the perfect bar for you and a group of friends looking to relax after a long week of classes.
With a full menu available from 4pm-9pm every day, they also feature a late-night menu that you can order from until bar close. Not only that, but appetizers are $5 every day from 4pm-7pm.
DAILY SPECIALS 4pm-9pm
1-topping pizza $10
Specialty pizza + beer pitcher $20
Wednesday: $1 tacos + $3.50 Dos Equis or Corona
Thursday: FREE hot dog with drink purchase
And while you’re there, make sure to check out the upper level – The Aquarium – for fun dance parties and even more great live music.
Vic’s Bar & Grill
If you’re looking to stay in Moorhead for the night, Vic’s Bar & Grill is a great option close to campus for awesome food and drink deals. Located in the Moorhead Center Mall, it’s a lowkey bar with a casual vibe. They serve up classic bar food consisting of burgers, fries, and sandwiches, and feature a different special every night of the week.
Daily Lunch Specials
Monday – Friday 11am-2pm
Monday – Friday 4pm-7pm: $3.99 hamburger basket + $8.50 pitchers + all drinks on special
Nightly specials also include:
Monday: Morgan $3.25 + Bingo @ 6:30pm
Tuesday: 2-4-1 drinks 10pm-12am + Free Jukebox
Wednesday: $1 off Whiskey + Bingo @ 6:30pm
Thursday: Ladies Night – 2-4-1 drinks 8pm-11pm + Bingo @ 3pm
Friday: Trivia @ 7:30pm
Saturday: $8.50 pitchers all day + Bingo @ 2:30pm + Karaoke @ 9pm
Sunday: Bloody Marys + Bingo @ 3:30pm
Whether you’re stopping for a quick lunch or a night to unwind, Vic’s keeps you covered with daily entertainment and affordable deals.
Frank’s Lounge
If you’re looking to switch things up from the usual downtown routine, check out Frank’s Lounge in Fargo. This location is a new take on the original Pink Pussycat Lounge that used to reside in downtown Fargo in the 1960s. Today it boasts a similarly swanky yet casual environment with great happy hour specials perfect for college students.
Daily Specials
Monday – Thursday: Happy Hour 4pm-6pm & 9pm-12a
Monday: ½ price burger baskets
Tuesday: ½ price wine (bottle or glass)
Wednesday: $5 off Lavosh
Thursday: $1 off bottle or canned beer
Friday: $4 Crown and Grey Goose
Saturday: $5 Mimosa and Bloody Mary bar 11am-4pm
Sunday: $5 Mimosa and Bloody Mary bar 11am-4pm + ½ price taps all day + $1 off drinks all day
Next time you’re looking for a fun and affordable way to blow off steam with your friends, check out any of these hot spots for the best happy hour deals in the Fargo-Moorhead area.