Here’s the latest I can share from public MSP/Wild-related sources up to now.
Direct answer
- The Minnesota Wild Bar at MSP (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) has a long-running identity as a hockey-themed bar/restaurant located in Terminal 2, Concourse H, post-security. It’s part of HMSHost’s portfolio of NHL-branded airport dining concepts. Note that specifics like current hours or menu details can vary by season and airport operations.
Context and background
- History and branding: The concept was developed in partnership with the Minnesota Wild and HMSHost to bring a hockey-themed dining experience to MSP’s Terminal 2. This aligns with airport partnerships that place team-branded venues in travel hubs to connect fans with the team year-round.[3][7]
- Design and scope: The original installations described a multi-hundred-seat venue with a full-service bar and menu, reflecting the Wild’s branding and local hockey culture.[2][3]
What to expect if you’re visiting
- Location: Terminal 2, Concourse H, post-security. Hours historically aligned with MSP’s operating hours and vary seasonally; there is a contact line you can call for current hours.[3]
- Offerings: A full bar and a menu featuring bar bites, burgers, sandwiches, salads, and flatbreads, with the Wild branding throughout the dining space.[3]
Recent developments and related notes
- The concept is part of a broader HMSHost initiative pairing NHL teams with airport dining in several cities, which helps keep the team’s brand visible to travelers year-round.[7]
- There have been mentions of similar stadium/airport hockey-themed venues in other airports, showing this is a recurring model for NHL teams and travel hubs, though MSP-specific updates tend to come from MSP Airport and HMSHost press or local coverage.[2][7]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current MSP Airport page for the Wild Bar, the latest menu PDF, or recent press releases to confirm today’s hours and offerings. I can also summarize traveler reviews or provide a quick map waypoint from Terminal 2 security to the bar. Would you like me to fetch that latest information?
Citations:
- MSP Wild Bar location and details: MSP Airport site and related coverage[2][3]
- HMSHost branding and NHL partnerships: HMSHost overview and related press[7][2]
- Historical context and design notes: press coverage on the MSP Wild Bar concept[2]
Sources
HMSHost is a world leader in creating dining for travel venues. HMSHost uses its experience and global reach to ensure that travelers are feeling good on the move by bringing a unique mix of local, regional, national and international food and beverage amenities to travel venues around the world.
www.hmshost.comGreat food, airfield views and a lively atmosphere? Wheel, snipe, celly. Classic bar bites like cheese curds, nachos, and wings Great selection of burgers and sandos A selection of salads and flatbreads round out the menu Full bar with specialty cocktails like a watermelon mai tai or hand-shaken bloody mary
www.mspairport.comAfter a long night out, one local fan got the wake-up call of the century when two Minnesota Wild players woke him up from a drunken stupor. Somehow, his buddies convinced Wild forwards Ryan Hartman and Mats Zuccarello along with defenseman Matt Dumba to wake this guy up.
www.markerzone.comSchreiber Mullaney partnered with HMSHost and the Minnesota Wild to bring their 6,500-square-foot Minnesota Wild themed bar and market to Terminal 2 at the MSP Airport.
schreibermullaney.comDo the burgers resemble hockey pucks?
tcbmag.comHMSHost is a world leader in creating dining for travel venues. HMSHost uses its experience and global reach to ensure that travelers are feeling good on the move by bringing a unique mix of local, regional, national and international food and beverage amenities to travel venues around the world.
www.hmshost.comLooking for a place to grab a drink or a bite to eat before your flight at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport's Terminal 2? Minnesota Wild Bar at 4300 Glumack Dr offers a convenient option, though reviews indicate airport pricing and potentially lackluster service. Read real customer reviews to learn more about the food, drinks, and overall experience.
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