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Women's sports bar opens in Minneapolis
A new Minneapolis bar will feature women's sports exclusively on its TVs. FOX 9's Maury Glover stopped by on opening night.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - As a Minneapolis bar focused on women’s sports, A Bar of Their Own just scored national recognition for its welcoming and unique mission.
A Bar of Their Own wins national honors
A Bar of Their Own was named Best Local Sports Bar in the USA Today Sports Readers’ Choice Awards, making it the only Minnesota bar with the distinction.
The bar stands out for keeping its several screens tuned exclusively to women’s athletics.
Dig deeper:
The bar opened in spring of 2024 and quickly became a go-to spot for fans, often drawing lines out the door for big events like WNBA playoff games.
Located at 2207 Franklin Ave. E. in Minneapolis, the space is known for its inclusive atmosphere and a full menu, according to USA Today, while also having a calendar that is packed with events, including Lynx and Frost watch parties and Women’s College World Series gatherings.
The backstory:
The bar’s founder, Jillian Hiscock, named it after the movie "A League of Their Own," which celebrates women’s achievements in sports.
The Source: Information provided by USA Today Sports Readers’ Choice Awards and previous FOX 9 reporting.