Wheelhouse

08/26/2026

🐾 IT’S NATIONAL DOG DAY! 🐾

And around here, we think your four-legged bestie deserves a patio date too. 🐶🍻

Bring your well-behaved pup to the Wheelhouse patio and let them dig into our NEW Dog Menu featuring dog-friendly bites made just for them plus complimentary Pup Cups & Milk Bones! 🦴

You grab a cold drink. They grab a snack. We get to pet some dogs. Everybody wins. 🐕☀️

📍 The Wheelhouse Patio
🐾 Dogs welcome
🍔 Dog Menu available

Where Anoka Comes to Play… even the pups. 🐶💙

08/23/2026

This week’s patio musician is Matt Tennessen! 🎸🍔

Every Thursday, we bring a new artist to the Wheelhouse patio, and this week Matt Tennessen is playing!

Matt delivers a high-energy mix of crowd favorites, rock classics, and acoustic hits that’ll keep the patio buzzing all evening. Pair the music with our Half-Price Burgers all day, your favorite cold drink, and one of the best patios in downtown Anoka.

📅 Thursday, August 27
🕠 Music starts at 5:30 PM
🍔 Half-Price Burgers All Day
📍 The Wheelhouse | 227 Jackson St., Anoka

Grab your crew, enjoy the summer evening, and see why the Wheelhouse patio is where Anoka comes to play. 🎶🍻

08/19/2026

🧀 Because everything is better dipped in cheese sauce 😋

Our scratch-made mac & cheese sauce is now available as a dipper! Grab your friends, order a basket for the table, and dig in. 🙌

Fries? Dip ’em. 🍟
Chicken tenders? Absolutely.
Curds? Now we’re getting dangerous. 👀

Basically… if you can dip it, you can cheese sauce it.

📍The Wheelhouse
Where Anoka Comes to Play

08/17/2026

🎶 Every Thursday brings a new local artist and a new reason to grab a seat on the patio.

Whether you’re joining us every week or stopping by for the first time, there’s always a fresh sound waiting for you!

This week, we’re excited to welcome Benjamin Vogel!

A Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter, Ben brings an energetic, eclectic mix of crowd-favorite covers and original music that perfectly matches those late-summer patio vibes. Whether you’re singing along to familiar favorites or discovering a new song, his set is all about keeping the good times rolling.

🍔 Half-Price Burgers all day
🎶 Live Music starts at 5:30 PM
📅 Thursday, August 20
📍 The Wheelhouse Patio | 227 Jackson St., Anoka

Grab a burger, order a cold drink, and kick back on the patio for another unforgettable Thursday.

Where Anoka Comes to Play… even on the patio. 🌿🍔🎸

08/14/2026

🏆 AND THE BUM FLOATS GO TO… DJ KENNY FLEX! 🍑🍻

Kenny officially blew the Twisted Tea keg and walked away with not one, but TWO legendary bum floats. 😂 Safe to say, he looks pretty damn happy about it.

Now that he’s properly equipped for the rest of summer, come celebrate with him the best way we know how… on the dance floor. 🔥

🎧 DJ Kenny Flex • 9 PM
🤠 Every Friday & Saturday
🍻 21+ at The Wheelhouse

Start your weekend Where Anoka Comes to Play. See you tonight! 🤘

08/14/2026

Need a little break from the crowds this weekend? We’ve got you. 🍻

🎱 Bingo starts at NOON
☀️ Vibey & private patio opens at 1PM
🍻 Happy hour 3-6: $3 domestic and rails
🕺 DJ Kenny Flex at 9PM (21+)

Come hang with us before, during or after the festivities downtown. Grab a patio seat, play a few rounds of bingo, refuel and enjoy the weekend without missing out on the fun.

📍 227 Jackson St.
Where Anoka Comes to Play.

08/13/2026

🎉 SUNDAY FUNDAY + BIG PAYOUTS = BINGO BONANZA! 💰

Grab your lucky crew and make a day of it at Wheelhouse! We’ve got delicious food, cold drinks, and plenty of chances to walk away a winner!!

🍳 Scratch-made Breakfast • 10 AM–1 PM
🥩 Meat Raffle • Noon
🎲 Shake-a-Day • immediately following
🍔 Full Menu • Noon
🎱 Bingo Bonanza • 1:30 PM
💵 $20 packet • $250 PAYOUT EACH GAME!
🤑 Coverall Jackpots up to $1499

We’ll have extra tables and chairs set up so get here when you can, get a drink in your hand, and claim your lucky seat!!!

📅 Sunday, August 16
📍 The Wheelhouse

Come hungry. Come thirsty. Come ready to WIN. 🤑🍻

Where Anoka Comes to Play!

08/12/2026

It’s a beautiful day to stop by the Wheelhouse patio and grab a cold one in a district cup 🤗

It's another beautiful Wednesday in DTA! ☀

Farmers Market runs from 3-7 and The Cellar Kings take Veterans Stage in Riverfront Memorial Park at 6.

Pickup your social district beverages at any of these Discover Anoka bars before heading to the stage.

201 Tavern Beer Garden & Grill
Ambi Wine Bar
Billy's Bar and Grill
MaGillycuddy's
Serum's Good Time Emporium
Wheelhouse



City of Anoka, Minnesota

08/11/2026

Fiz wants you to know that we now have a Dog Menu! 🐾🍔

Because let’s be honest… your best friend deserves a patio date too.

Treat your pup to:
🐶 The Good Boy Burger
🍗 Grilled Chicken
🥕 Veggie Tails
🥛 Complimentary Pup Cups
🦴 Complimentary Milk Bones

Pair it with our Sit. Sip. Stay. dog-friendly patio nights every Tuesday, or stop by anytime our patio is open. Well-behaved dogs are always welcome at the Wheelhouse!

Bring your favorite four-legged drinking buddy and let them order off the menu too. 🐾❤️

📍The Wheelhouse • Downtown Anoka
Where Anoka Comes to Play.

08/10/2026

Where Anoka Comes to Play… even on the patio. 🌿🎶

Thursday nights just hit different at the Wheelhouse. Join us on the patio as JJ Babcock brings all your favorite ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s hits to kick off the evening.

🍔 Half-Price Burgers all day
🕠 Music starts at 5:30 PM
📍 The Wheelhouse Patio | 227 Jackson St., Anoka

And the best part? Every Thursday features a different rotating local artist, so every week brings a fresh sound and another reason to make the Wheelhouse your Thursday tradition.