Opening hours
Open now · closes 1:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Local time in Fairmont: 2:23 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (507) 238-9700 to confirm.
Location & directions
330 W Lair RdFairmont, MN 56031
About Channel Inn
Channel Inn is a bar & grill you'll find at 330 W Lair Rd in Fairmont, Minnesota. Our Fairmont guide covers 7 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Expect moderate prices, around $15–30 per person.
Channel Inn is open daily, 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM.
Channel Inn's menu features 38 dishes and drinks across 5 sections, including Sandwiches & More, Appetizers, Burgers, Beverages, and Others. Listed prices range from $8.00 to $14.00, with a typical item around $14.00. You will find options like Channel Inn Special Burger, Chicken Strip Melt, and Cheese Curds.
You can visit for outdoor seating, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, historic, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups, tourists, and university students. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. For questions or orders, call (507) 238-9700.
Quick facts
- Category
- Bar & Grill
- Address
- 330 W Lair Rd, Fairmont, MN 56031
- Phone
- (507) 238-9700
- Price range
- $$ per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Menu
- 38 items · $8.00–$14.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 9 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 2 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for bars & grills and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Channel Inn’s weekday schedule with 21 other bars & grills in Minnesota. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 1:00 AM, later than 76% of them (typical closing time: 11:00 PM).
In total it is open about 98 hours a week, 18 hours more than the local median of 80. 95% of bars & grills in Minnesota open on Sundays, and Channel Inn is one of them.
Compared with 21 other bars & grills in Minnesota that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for bars & grills in Minnesota
Based on 14 menus with 196 priced items from bars & grills in Minnesota, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $10.00 and $15.00.
At Channel Inn the median listed price is $14.00, higher than the typical $12.00 for bars & grills in Minnesota.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Cheese Curds | 50% | $9.99 |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 43% | $13.25 |
| Chicken Strips | 29% | $12.00 |
| Onion Rings | 29% | $10.00 |
Calculated from 14 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Live music
- Live performances
- Serves local specialty
- Sport
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Food
- Food at bar
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Historic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
- University students
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
There are no other places to eat and drink in our guide within half a mile of Channel Inn, but there is 1 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (1).
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeGraffiti Corner0.6 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexEl Agave Mexican Restaurant1.4 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodArby's1.5 mi
- AmericanGreen Mill3.2 mi
What to expect at a bar & grill
Bars and pubs cover everything from neighborhood dives and sports bars to cocktail lounges, wine bars, brewpubs and taprooms. Many serve food – burgers, wings, pub fare or a full kitchen – while others offer little beyond snacks or host food trucks.
What to order
- Local beer on draft – especially at brewpubs and taprooms
- A house cocktail – cocktail bars often have signature drinks
- Wings or nachos – classic bar food
- Pub burger – often one of the best-value meals in town
Good to know
- Bring a valid photo ID – it may be checked even if you look over 21.
- Kitchens often close earlier than the bar.
- Plan a safe ride home; rideshare pickup points are common outside busy bars.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Channel Inn's opening hours?
Open daily, 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM.
Is Channel Inn open on Sunday?
Yes, Channel Inn is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM.
Where is Channel Inn located?
Channel Inn is located at 330 W Lair Rd, Fairmont, MN 56031.
What is the phone number of Channel Inn?
You can call Channel Inn at (507) 238-9700.
Does Channel Inn offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Channel Inn offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Channel Inn?
The typical price range at Channel Inn is $$ per person. Menu prices range from $8.00 to $14.00.
Is Channel Inn wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Channel Inn good for kids?
Family-friendly details: good for kids and high chairs.
Is Channel Inn open late?
Yes – Channel Inn is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Channel Inn?
There is 1 other place to eat and drink within a mile of Channel Inn. Nearby options include Graffiti Corner (0.6 mi), El Agave Mexican Restaurant (1.4 mi), and Arby's (1.5 mi).
How much do bars & grills in Minnesota cost?
Based on 14 menus with 196 priced items from bars & grills in Minnesota, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $10.00 and $15.00.
