Located in the downtown area of scenic Bemidji, Hard Times offers all the popular amenities of a northern Minnesota bar and grill, complete with a friendly and accommodating atmosphere. In addition to the great food and fine spirits there is also a venue of live music featuring popular local artists as well as other musicians from around the upper Midwest. All within sight of the historic statues of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue ox! Come on in and say hello today!
Based on 134 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
119 3rd St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: (218) 497-0376
Website: https://www.facebook.com/HardTimesBar/?view_public_for=478437222653795
Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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2 PM–2 AM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
2 PM–2 AM |
| Wednesday |
2 PM–2 AM |
| Thursday |
2 PM–2 AM |
| Friday |
2 PM–2 AM |
| Saturday |
12 PM–2 AM |
| Sunday |
12 PM–2 AM |
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Reviews
Christopher
Great place for stiff drinks and the best food! Kitchen serves late until 1:30am and they have pool tables and darts. Fun place
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Samantha Rose
It was such a fun night and the bar tender is hott and the drinks where super yummy …
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June Raykowski
I started going here 3 years ago. It was a great place and it was packed. We loved going there every Friday or Saturday but something happened. It went down hill bad. If six people are in there, it doing good. Saturday we stopped in for a pop. One coke and one diet coke. I told my boyfriend something was wrong with it and he agreed it tasted bad. On the way home my boyfriend got sick and I had to drive. It wasn’t until we got home that I told him I think I got sick on the pop. At that time he told me he got sick too. One more thing….I can’t say but you will see what kind of bar this is.
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Jim Powell
I do not gamble often. I think the payout is low. A good selection of slots from a penny up to a dollar. Good food for any taste.
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shay sontze
Great food, great service, good times.
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Yma Sautbine
I love this place! Despite going through many owners, this beautiful dive has come back to it’s roots ( aI should know: I’ve been going to the joint for 30+ years). The chef is spectacular at traditional bar food, and takes it SERIOUSLY! Cool place, good vibe, nice owner, and some badass bartenders.
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Tim Henson
It is a good place to grab a beer but not to hang around. Very shady people come and go.
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Jim Powell
This spot brings back many great memories as Mort’s Hardtimes Saloon. To me, it is easy to see that this bar has a long way to go and short time to get there. I am not sure which direction the owner is heading but please figure it out soon. It used to be first names, handshakes and good conversation. Now, not so much. Your cliental is your life line. Everyone who comes thru that door better feel at home. This classic Hard times deserve a chance to find their niche tho. Stop in and make up your own mind.
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J. Sauce
Do not miss Bemidji’s historic no frills local bar. Drinks are strong, crowd is colorful, classic bartenders, pool tables and a juke box are a recipe for a good time at hard times.
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NastyN8C LobotomizedGeniuses
Great atmosphere. Friendly bartenders. All around a great place.
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