The Sample Room is a historic bar and restaurant located in a restored turn-of-the-century brick building in Northeast Minneapolis, offering skyline views and a unique connection to the area's brewing heritage. The venue honors its past as a saloon and sample room for nearby breweries through its design and menu concept. It combines a rich local history with a fresh dining experience that appeals to those seeking a distinctive atmosphere and quality food and drinks.

Thursday

3PM - 5PM

Drink Specials

  • $6 Yalumba Sangiovese Rose
  • $5 Bauhaus "Nah" N/A 12 oz can
  • $6 Goats Do Roam Red Blend
  • $6 Le Pianure Pinot Grigio
  • $5 Bauhaus Wonderstuff Pilsner
  • $4 Hamm's Lager
  • $5 Pryes Miraculum

Food Specials

  • $15 Amusement Board (artisanal meat + cheese, marinated olives, mostarda, bread + crackers)
  • $11 Chicken Wings (garlic + dill pickle with dill aioli OR miso black garlic with cilantro + cashew)
  • $9 Smoked Lake Trout Croquette (bread + cracker)
  • $10 Fried Brussels Sprouts (miso soy black garlic, pickled red onion)
  • $9 Warm Camembert au Calvados (caramelized onions, pickled fennel, local honey, bread + crackers)
  • $5 Oven Roasted Olives (house marinated Italian olives, teardrop peppers, red onion)

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Friday

3PM - 5PM

Drink Specials

  • $6 Yalumba Sangiovese Rose
  • $5 Bauhaus "Nah" N/A 12 oz can
  • $6 Goats Do Roam Red Blend
  • $6 Le Pianure Pinot Grigio
  • $5 Bauhaus Wonderstuff Pilsner
  • $4 Hamm's Lager
  • $5 Pryes Miraculum

Food Specials

  • $15 Amusement Board (artisanal meat + cheese, marinated olives, mostarda, bread + crackers)
  • $11 Chicken Wings (garlic + dill pickle with dill aioli OR miso black garlic with cilantro + cashew)
  • $9 Smoked Lake Trout Croquette (bread + cracker)
  • $10 Fried Brussels Sprouts (miso soy black garlic, pickled red onion)
  • $9 Warm Camembert au Calvados (caramelized onions, pickled fennel, local honey, bread + crackers)
  • $5 Oven Roasted Olives (house marinated Italian olives, teardrop peppers, red onion)

Saturday

3PM - 5PM

Drink Specials

  • $6 Yalumba Sangiovese Rose
  • $5 Bauhaus "Nah" N/A 12 oz can
  • $6 Goats Do Roam Red Blend
  • $6 Le Pianure Pinot Grigio
  • $5 Bauhaus Wonderstuff Pilsner
  • $4 Hamm's Lager
  • $5 Pryes Miraculum

Food Specials

  • $15 Amusement Board (artisanal meat + cheese, marinated olives, mostarda, bread + crackers)
  • $11 Chicken Wings (garlic + dill pickle with dill aioli OR miso black garlic with cilantro + cashew)
  • $9 Smoked Lake Trout Croquette (bread + cracker)
  • $10 Fried Brussels Sprouts (miso soy black garlic, pickled red onion)
  • $9 Warm Camembert au Calvados (caramelized onions, pickled fennel, local honey, bread + crackers)
  • $5 Oven Roasted Olives (house marinated Italian olives, teardrop peppers, red onion)

Sunday

No happy hours on Sunday.

Monday

No happy hours on Monday.

Tuesday

11AM - 5PM

Drink Specials

  • $6 Yalumba Sangiovese Rose
  • $5 Bauhaus "Nah" N/A 12 oz can
  • $6 Goats Do Roam Red Blend
  • $6 Le Pianure Pinot Grigio
  • $5 Bauhaus Wonderstuff Pilsner
  • $4 Hamm's Lager
  • $5 Pryes Miraculum

Food Specials

  • $15 Amusement Board (artisanal meat + cheese, marinated olives, mostarda, bread + crackers)
  • $11 Chicken Wings (garlic + dill pickle with dill aioli OR miso black garlic with cilantro + cashew)
  • $9 Smoked Lake Trout Croquette (bread + cracker)
  • $10 Fried Brussels Sprouts (miso soy black garlic, pickled red onion)
  • $9 Warm Camembert au Calvados (caramelized onions, pickled fennel, local honey, bread + crackers)
  • $5 Oven Roasted Olives (house marinated Italian olives, teardrop peppers, red onion)

Wednesday

3PM - 5PM

Drink Specials

  • $6 Yalumba Sangiovese Rose
  • $5 Bauhaus "Nah" N/A 12 oz can
  • $6 Goats Do Roam Red Blend
  • $6 Le Pianure Pinot Grigio
  • $5 Bauhaus Wonderstuff Pilsner
  • $4 Hamm's Lager
  • $5 Pryes Miraculum

Food Specials

  • $15 Amusement Board (artisanal meat + cheese, marinated olives, mostarda, bread + crackers)
  • $11 Chicken Wings (garlic + dill pickle with dill aioli OR miso black garlic with cilantro + cashew)
  • $9 Smoked Lake Trout Croquette (bread + cracker)
  • $10 Fried Brussels Sprouts (miso soy black garlic, pickled red onion)
  • $9 Warm Camembert au Calvados (caramelized onions, pickled fennel, local honey, bread + crackers)
  • $5 Oven Roasted Olives (house marinated Italian olives, teardrop peppers, red onion)

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Highlights

  • Located in a restored historic building with original tin ceilings
  • Offers skyline views from a unique Northeast Minneapolis location
  • Concept inspired by its heritage as a brewery sample room and saloon

Important Details

  • Reservations accepted for parties of up to 8
  • 1.5 hour table limit during peak times

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