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Happy Hour, Daily Specials & Live Music at White Bear Lake’s Best Waterfront Patio
There’s no better place to unwind on White Bear Lake than Admiral D’s Waterfront Tavern — and we make sure every day of the week has something worth showing up for.
Whether you’re rolling in on a weekday for happy hour, catching live music on the patio, building your own Bloody Mary on Saturday morning, or splitting a round of $3 street tacos with your crew on Tuesday night, Admiral D’s delivers the best specials in White Bear Lake, MN all summer long.
We’re open May through September right on the water at 4424 Lake Ave S, White Bear Lake. Pull up a chair. The lake’s not going anywhere.
Happy Hour: Monday – Friday, 3–6 PM
Five days a week, the lake calls and we answer. Happy hour at Admiral D’s runs Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 PM — the perfect way to kick off your evening with the best view in White Bear Lake.
Happy Hour Specials
$2 off all taps
$5 rail drinks
$6 house wine
$8 appetizers
Every Day’s Got Something
From Taco Tuesday to the Saturday Bloody Bash, every day at Admiral D’s brings a reason to get out on the water. Here’s what’s on tap this week:
Lake Reset
$5 burgers
$4 domestic beers
$6 seltzers — start your week right on the water.
Taco & Tequila
$3 street tacos
$6 margaritas
$5 tequila shots
the best Taco Tuesday in White Bear Lake.
Seafood Social + Wine Wednesday
$8 shrimp cocktail
$10 ceviche
$6 michelada
half-price bottle wine. Your midweek reset.
Burger & Beer + Live Music
$10 burger & beer basket
$2 off craft beers,
Live music on the patio 5–8 PM. Free with dining. Check our events page for more details
Sunset Kickoff
$7 cocktails all day,
$5 shots.
The weekend starts here.
Bloody Bash + Live Music
$6 Bloody Mary,
$10 Bloody Mary Bar (build your own)
$5 michelada,
Live music 4–7 PM. Free with dining.
Hangover Cure + Sunset Spritz
$5 Bloody Marys & micheladas,
$9 ceviche & chips,
$4 beers, spritz & rosé specials.
Sangria Saturday Pop-Up
Once a month, we shake things up. Every last Saturday of the month, Admiral D’s hosts our Sangria Saturday Pop-Up — a rotating lineup of flavored sangrias you won’t find anywhere else on White Bear Lake.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@admiraldswbl) so you’re never the last to know.
Patio Sessions — Live Music Every Thursday & Saturday
Every Thursday from 5–8 PM and every Saturday from 4–7 PM,
May through September, Admiral D’s brings live music straight to your seat on the water.
Local Minnesota artists. Zero cover charge. Always free with dining.
This is what lake summer sounds like.
2026 Performing Artists
- Jon Rabideaux
- Chris Bertrand
- The New Feral Cats
- Maryann & The Money Makers Trio
- Samantha Grimes
- Frankie Torres
- Ross William Perry
- David Harland
- Nate Hance
Lineup subject to change. Follow @admiraldswbl for weekly updates on who’s playing.
Frequently Asked Questions about Admiral D's Specials
When is happy hour at Admiral D’s?
Happy hour runs Monday through Friday, 3–6 PM. You’ll get $2 off all taps, $5 rail drinks, $6 house wine, and $8 appetizers. Come early — patio tables go fast on nice days
Does Admiral D’s have live music?
Yes! Live music on the patio every Thursday from 5–8 PM and every Saturday from 4–7 PM, May through September. All performances are free with dining — no cover charge, ever. Check out our event page for more info.
What day is Taco & Tequila day at Admiral D’s?
Every Tuesday! “Taco & Tequila Tuesday” features $3 street tacos, $6 margaritas, and $5 tequila shots. Best Taco Tuesday in White Bear Lake, no contest.
Does Admiral D’s have a Bloody Mary bar?
Absolutely. Every Saturday is our “Bloody Bash” — $6 Bloody Marys and a $10 build-your-own Bloody Mary Bar. Load it up however you like. It’s the most popular thing we do on Saturdays.
Is there a Wine Wednesday in White Bear Lake?
Yes — right here. Every Wednesday is Wine Wednesday at Admiral D’s: half-price bottle wine, plus our “Seafood Social” with shrimp cocktail, ceviche, and michelada specials.
Can I dock my boat and eat at Admiral D’s?
Yes! Guest boat docking is available during open hours. Dock up, grab a table on the patio, and enjoy — you’re already at the best outdoor waterfront bar on White Bear Lake.
What are the best specials near White Bear Lake?
Admiral D’s runs themed daily specials every single day of the week — from $3 tacos on Tuesdays and half-price wine Wednesdays to live music Thursdays and the Saturday Bloody Bar. No other patio bar on White Bear Lake comes close.
What time does Admiral D’s open?
Admiral D’s opens each Spring around May 1st. Full season hours are in the footer — check back here or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @admiraldswbl for the latest. Hours are weather dependent.
Does Admiral D’s have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating is the whole point. Admiral D’s is White Bear Lake’s premier waterfront patio bar — our expansive lake-facing deck and patio overlook the White Bear Lake marina. Indoor seating is available but the patio is where it’s at.
Can I rent a pontoon at Admiral D’s?
Yes! Pontoon rentals are available right on-site. Rent a pontoon, cruise White Bear Lake, and dock back at Admiral D’s for food and drinks. Check out our Pontoon Rentals page for more info
We also offer private lunch and dinner cruises aboard The Admiral, our 65-foot yacht. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, and private groups.