Pool place nice to hang out and small private little spot hidden away. Everything is good , only…read moreknock is the beer selection and food selection sup par. Overall good pool place to hangout

I've bought a couple of there cues, shot a little on one of their tables (to try the cue before…read morebuying), chatted with some employees and this is an INTERESTING BUSINESS. In short they focus on league pool and players that have a passion for the game. They do not advertise, they do not look to expand beyond their core customer base, they do not appear to want to chase any new business segments or customers outside of their core business. They make cues, sell cues, sell billiard related products, have tables to play on, have leagues to join, and employees that are willing to share their passion for the game and knowledge. It's honestly an odd location, an odd building (very little signage for the business) BUT if you want a business that does one thing and does it well (billiards) this should be on your list of places to check out.

The waffles are the best in the area! The staff are…read moreconsistently delightful and tolerant! Don't be deterred by the location. It is actually very conveniently located to the exclaimed Bandana Square along Energy Park Drive. Don't bother stopping in to the former Gabes. Or the wolf exhibit at the zoo. On your walk to Ted's after 11pm Be sure to talk about stopping back to check out the Japanese Garden and the conservatory! Well worth the chat. The Chicken fingers at the Halftime Rec are the most underrated in the greater metro. Pulltabs, bingo,meat raffle, slamming doors, etc. Info... Great place and way better than Applebees. Mel

Went here with some friends recently. I was fairly disappointed. The food was not good and the beer…read morewas stale. I've been told it's a great place and my friends rave about it. I just don't see it. The service was actually good. This floors in the restaurant and restrooms were sticky too.

It has been 8-years since I visited this venue. The Turf Club is an established staple to MN as…read moreit's part of First Avenue on the Saint Paul side. I was pumped when my upcoming wedding band Clean Plate Club (CPC) got to open here which is my reason for visiting. I'm not much of a concert girly so this was a big step for me. There is a tiny parking lot in the back, otherwise, a few blocks down in the residential streets there is complimentary parking - just ensure you follow the sign rules as it goes by odd and even sides based on the date. To lead with parking confusion is why I'm giving this venue 4 stars. Walking as a single woman for a night show by University is not something I would ever suggest unless you have a buddy with. For this venue, I would recommend the buddy system or Uber. The venue has a normal bouncer, ID check and tickets can be purchased in advance via the AXS app or onsite. Once inside, the venue is breathable and long. The stage sits at the opposite side of entry and there is a long bar on the side wall, a few tables in the back, and then standing room for most concerts. My friend and I ordered a drink from the bar and then weaseled our way to the front to support CPC. The sound, lighting and stage was the best! We had a great time. Looks like there is a basement here (I never visited it) and that food is served. Also can't speak for this but something to look into. Thanks, Turf Club!!

I finally made it to Turf Club!! Doors were # 7:00 glad i got there @ 6:30 to grab one of the last…read moreparking spots in the back lot. The door gal was friendly. The...Stamp(?) person inside the door was friendly too. I really like the digs and the layout. I did not check out downstairs. Music sounded great & its a pretty intimate setting. The back door dude was friendly when i asked if i could leave that way? He said i could, but i couldnt get back in. Then when i went to leave,he held the door as he said: making sure nobody is hanging out back here. I dont know when but definitely looking forward to my next Turf Club gig!

Great music. Huge whiskey selection (at outrageous prices). Decent beer selection. Nice people…read more But for the love of God, learn how to make an Old Fashioned. The. Worst. Ever. I mean, you charged me $30 for a Rare Breed Rye Old Fashioned and somehow made it taste like lukewarm tobasco. How in the world could you ruin a whiskey like that? My lips are still burning, and I drink that stuff neat. I dumped over half of it. Wow, folks.

This bar is truly a little gem, great stage and performance by great artists. They also have two…read morepool tables. It's always super amazing and fun for me to be able to play pool, have good drinks, interact with great bar staff who are super friendly and do their job well. Security is always on point and he's super friendly too and I feel safe here. I love love the new food and restaurant next door. I love this place and it's become my cheers bar. Thank you all for your service.

GET. THIS. ICE CREAM. Super friendly service and generous…read morescoops of ice cream. I ordered one scoop (around 2.49 after tax) and it was at least three scoops (counting what went into the cone)! So good.

I'm calling Gopher Spot a snack bar and that's it. Ok then a snack bar with a bowling alley on the…read moreside and a couple of tables almost in the hall. Not a convenience grocer, just more like a gas station selection of drinks and sandwiches. All the usual and a few surprises like thickly wrapped Italian style sandwiches, not junky and not filled with avocado either. It's a narrow space so they must have used some engineering students to configure efficient use of limited space.

Great spot with friendly quick service. Came early and sat quickly, the bar area was filling up for…read morehappy hour as we left. Burger was tasty, my cheese filling squirted out and it could have been a little juicier without it but I just dipped and was very happy with my pick! Really tasty crispy fries too.

One of the best dives in the city (and yes I consider it a dive). The food is good, standard pub…read morefood with some good non-meat options and a good selection of beer. Best secret: the small bowling alley in the basement.

Small neighborhood bar bartenders are very attentive drinks are strong as hell which is a plus and…read morevery reasonably priced the regulars are a older bunch n very talkative but this has been my go to spot for years they have music one lone pool table and heggies pizza what more do u need