This is a true Irish Pub. Tiny but with all of the charm you need. Got a Guinness and their fish…read moreand chips. Good music. A very chill spot.

This place is close to work and I have been a couple times for happy hour. The staff are so…read morewelcoming and friendly. The space is super kitschy and fun. The vibe is perfect. I've only ever had their fried pickles, and they were good, need to try more of the food soon, which I will as I will absolutely be back.

Brits pub is a classic MPLS spot that I've been to multiple years ago. This time matched that…read moreexperience and re-emphasized the value of the experience. They have a comfortable and lively atmosphere, good food (fish and chips and beef dip are among my favorites, and attentive service. FOOD: I enjoyed their chicken caesar this time which had great cheese, well seasoned blackened chicken, and a great dressing. AMBIANCE: I've now sat inside at the lower level, upper level, and outside -- all of which provide a similarly enjoyable and lively vibe which is neither too loud nor quiet.

Met up here with several friends after a long day at a conference. I knew it was my kind of place…read morewhen I walked in. There is a full bar, seating, dining room type set up with high tables, flat screens and flags hanging from the ceiling, very bustling vibe. Also next to the bar is a small room with another bar, couches and table seating for possibly a private gathering or party. Upstairs is where we spent most of time. With the capacity seating of well over 50+ tables of 4, this was a good spot for our group. Outside is a large grassy roof top area with a large screen, to watch sporting events. There is a wide selection of beers here on tap. For food we ordered fish and chips, chicken wings, bangers & mash, scotch eggs, Shepard Pie. I enjoyed Minneapolis' own Summit EPA beer. For the size of our group, the service was really good.

A very unassuming counter-service dive bar that specializes in pizza and is open late. All of that…read moreis good, and the pizza I ordered was quite tasty. A few quibbles, though: first, I felt the pizza was a little light on the added protein/veg toppings and heavy on the cheese, making it feel unbalanced (I'll definitely ask for less cheese next time); second, the beer menu is short on darker options; and third, the bathroom was unclean and a bit foul-smelling on the night I was here. Now that expectations are calibrated, I'm in a position to enjoy it more next time... p.s. The Canadian in me appreciates that they offer shrimp as a topping! (Not 100% sure this is actually a Canadian thing, but I think of it as such)

Great pizza at a great price. A solo pizza was $13 and it was plenty. Great service and it came out…read morequick. I got the Unique White pizza and it had delicious garlic and Alfredo flavor, tons of toppings. Good bar seating and tables as well.

Stopped in here on SPD around 1pm and it was steady busy. I shared some of the fish and chips with…read moresome coworkers and it was tasty. Nice flakey fish and crispy fries. Large portion and shareable.

Went for trivia. The host was super cutie and the categories were nicely diverse (though I wish…read morethere had been less sports). It was a good volume, which was nice because I feel like trivia is often either too loud or too quiet. I was shocked about how long it was! 3 hours! But if I had known coming in, it would have been easier. The bar itself was cute. Love how they lean into the Irish vibe. The whole portion of the menu that was "hair of the dog" cracked me up! I got the veggie burger with fries (or chips) and wasn't super impressed. I think I am just over veggie burgers falling apart when I'm paying so much money for them. The cucumbers mixed with the spicy sauce on it was interesting though!

George & The Dragon is a super cool restaurant that my hubby and I tried for a double date night…read morewith our friends. We came on a Monday night at 6:15pm. This place does get busy so definitely keep that in mind. Luckily I made reservations ahead of time so we had a table waiting for us, otherwise we would have been put on a waiting list since it's a small space. They put us in a corner booth which was nice and spacious enough for 4 people so I'd definitely recommend asking for a booth verse a table if you're planning to come with a larger group. The servers are all very friendly and helpful. I appreciated their attentiveness and sharing what they like best, especially for what's in season based on the time of year. The menu has quite a bit of variety too which is sometimes unexpected when you come to a pub-style location. For appetizers we got Onion Ring and Fried Pickles. They were both really good and served with dipping sauces. Definitely both shareable items so if you're in a group they'd be great options! My entree I chose the Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon served with lemon soy marinade, creamy cucumbers, and jasmine rice -- it was SO good!! I loved the creaminess of the cucumbers especially with the rice and than the lemon soy marinade was just a unique touch to the salmon. Toned the flavors down without overpowering acidity. And the salmon was so dreamy, a beautiful pink color that you just knew it wasn't a farm raised salmon. Plus the portion was very generous!! I'd definitely recommend the Alaskan Sockeye Salmon to anyone interested in visiting here. #eatwildsavewild The only negatives (which are more so just knowledge bombs for you): * Restaurant is VERY loud. It's hard to hear because it is one small room that everyone plus the bar is in. I wished I would have took a picture to show what I mean. Just know that if it's an intimate setting you're looking for this is not the place. So be prepared to talk loudly over the loudness and ask "excuse me?" or "repeat that" many times throughout your visit because you're not going to hear everything. * Timed eating. Because this place is a hit with limited seating, once you get a table and complete your meal/payment you'll kindly be asked to leave so that they can clean up and open the table to next in line. Totally get that and am not put off by this at all, but I could see how it could catch some folks off guard especially if you are out for a meal with folks you may not see frequently-- so just keep that in mind. This is not the place to sit and talk post meal. * Parking is limited. Be prepared to walk a few blocks as the road parking in front of the business is pretty limited especially with the other stores and restaurants in the area. Regardless of those few bullets I highly recommend folks visit George & The Dragon. It's a really cool spot and the food was great! Plus theirs a malt shop right next door that looks yummy too, so definitely worth visiting and getting malts after for dessert.

George, George , George and the Dragon…read more Midevil menu w Asian inspiration if you ask me. Great menu selection, diverse taste options and great cuts of meat! They also have a clear , concise , but elevated beer options on tap.

Stopped by for a quick dinner before a MN Lynx game. Super hot and muggy weather on late Saturday…read moreafternoon. The place was hopping with diners and they had a private party in their second room. We were seated in a both near the open door to the patio but the AC was keeping up and we were comfortable. My wife and ai each ordered a cider. She had a traditional one and I had a passion fruit - guava on tap. Both cool and refreshing. We ordered a salad with chicken and the Reuben sandwich. My wife enjoyed the salad. It was generous in portion, fresh and tasty. The Reuben was hot and fresh. I should have asked for "heavy" sauerkraut as many places tend to go too light for me. This one was as well. The corned beef was extra tasty and gave the impression of being made in house. Fries were crispy and hot. Our server covered a lot of territory that afternoon, both inside and out and did so with calm and "cool" professionalism. We will go back in the future.

A welcome downtown main stay over the years. Service is always friendly. Great to hang with…read morefriends, coworkers, or catch a vibe solo. Awesome patio seating in warmer months. Decent menu - including their brunch offering which not as many people lean into. Definitely a great pick for a night out or quick bite / brew on the go.

Yard House is one of my absolute favorites! It has a different vibe than a lot of the other spots…read morein West End -- still casual and laid-back, but with a more energetic and elevated atmosphere. Their menu is massive, so there's truly something for everyone, and they also have an impressive drink and beer selection. They're especially known for their giant half-yard beers, which are always a fun game-day staple. Along with the classics, they also have some really great elevated cocktails. My go-to order is always the Poke Nachos. I seriously get them every single time -- either to share with a friend or honestly just as my main meal because they're that good!

Medium rare Rib eye was extremely good and the broccolini was well seasoned and fresh. The Parmesan…read moremashed potatoes were the best mashed potatoes I've had in a longg longg while. I would go back for the same thing! The servers were very accommodating for our party of 9. They even split portions between people who were sharing meals.

Cool bar and one of those downtown open into the later hours. Came here after dinner for a round of…read moredrinks. There was a game on that day so it was on the busier side but we still were able to get a table. I had some cold ones and chose a few local drafts recommended to me (blonde ale) and enjoyed them. Casual bar with some good energy - nice spot to come watch a game or just chill with some drinks.

My experience at the Lyons Pub was pretty uneventful. We stopped in the first time on a Saturday…read morenight to watch the NBA Finals. The bar was packed and a loud (in a good way) environment. Bartenders were just kind of meh. Whole experience was just kind of meh. It is connected to the Embassy Suites but I found much better alternatives during my stay in Minneapolis.