I stopped by The Local for lunch on a Thursday afternoon and was seated right away with no wait…read more There was plenty of patio seating available, but I opted to sit inside--and I absolutely loved the atmosphere! The interior has that classic vintage pub feel with lots of character and natural light. There are tons of booths and different seating areas that could accommodate parties of all sizes. I especially liked the glass dividers between some of the booths, which give you a little extra privacy without making the space feel closed off. My booth also had coat hooks and easy access to outlets, which I appreciated. I could definitely see myself coming here for a working lunch. My server was incredibly friendly and helpful, especially as I was trying to figure out how to use a couple of rewards I had on my account. I specifically came in wanting to try the fish and chips. Their lunch menu offers smaller portions of several dishes from the dinner menu, including a fish and chips option for around $15. I really wanted to try the walleye, though, so I ended up ordering the full dinner portion for around $28. The fish was absolutely the star of the plate. The breading was fantastic--crunchy around the edges while still light and fluffy--and the fish inside practically melted in my mouth. The tartar sauce was also really good and paired perfectly with it. The sides, unfortunately, didn't impress me nearly as much. There were plenty of fries, but they were pretty average, and the coleslaw was mostly cabbage with a light dressing. It felt like it was missing some acidity or lime to give it a little more personality. For almost $30, I also expected the meal to be a bit more substantial. I left satisfied, but found myself hungry again a couple of hours later, so I'm not sure the dinner portion felt worth the price for me. If you're mainly curious about their fish and chips, I'd probably recommend trying the smaller lunch portion first rather than committing to the more expensive dinner version. Would I come back? Absolutely--the atmosphere, service, and location alone make The Local worth another visit, and I noticed several other dishes on the menu I'd be interested in trying. I just don't know that I'd order this particular meal again. The fish itself was excellent, but for me, the sides and overall value didn't quite match it.

This is a great Irish Pub with very good food and beer selections. My husband had the pot pie and…read moreenjoyed it. I had the Gaelic Chicken Bites as an entree which were absolutely delicious, nice and crispy with high chicken quality and a great sauce. The service was good and the whole establishment had nice vibes, huge space. If we ever visit Minneapolis again this will be an automatic re-visit thanks to the weird situation where everything in their downtown closes at 6pm on Sundays.

Visited 5/30/26. Really loved our experience here. Came with my mom and sister after a trip to MIA…read moreand it had such great vibes and food. Really captures a fun dive bar and pub energy that makes you want to recommend it to others. We got drinks (nice draft selection) and then split the soft pretzel, cauliflower bites, and fish and chips. Each of these were solid bar food and overall we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. Nice that they have both indoor and outdoor seating options.

We visited this local gem after hearing about its wide bar selection and family atmosphere. I have…read morebeen to Ireland and this is the closest thing to a real Irish pub I've seen in a long time. It's not a manufactured wanna be but a place where the customers receive warm personal greetings, great food and a true Guinness pour. We both were greeted by the owner, Jeff, and Kendall created the best chicken pot pie ever. The patrons were clearly enjoying the atmosphere and two people came over and started a lively conversation that made us feel like a part of the neighborhood. We bought some sweatshirts to remember the experience and definitely look forward to going back.

Stopped in here while staying at the nearby Hilton for a convention and would be happy to go back…read morefor a quick casual bite to eat when downtown. Being a British pub I had to try the fish and chips, and they did not disappoint. Rich and flavorful, crispy and nicely cooked. My only real pause on coming here more often would just be the price. It's decorated with various flags and had a wall of flat panels showing soccer games - this was during the World Cup so that made sense. The space is a lot more open than in most pubs I've been to, but I don't consider that a bad thing at all.

Ate rooftop next to the Bocce/Lawn Bowling. Beautiful place for a sunset…read more Cornish Pasty - a pastry filled with steak, gravy, onion, and other vegetables. Delicious and came with fries, also delicious. Fish and chips - the one is honestly enough for $21, I understand $28 seems high for a meal but you're getting a crazy amount of food if you go for it. Delicious, nice white fish comes with an above average tartar and lemon, and the same delicious fries. Good UK options on tap including Old Speckled Hen which tastes like a British accent and they have a better than average pour of Guinness. Just one block outside of the Skyway so you know, they do have a second floor... Just saying, Skyway beckons.

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!

The food, the food, is fantastic. I never really knew what umami was about, but the Asian Hangover…read moreis the Bomb! We've created a Znee Yelp List for this establishment. "We're Coming Back! Tara's service was excellent! Ambiance makes me want to move to Tangletown

Went for dinner before 5pm. Wasnt too busy. Loved that there was someone to seat me once walking…read morein. On awkward waiting wondering if this is one of those places where you can just seat yourself. The place is clean and the ambiance has some very nice touches to bring intrigue. The subtle candle-like light fixture was corky and added to the charm. Prices are very reasonable! I had a good idea what I wanted prior to stopping in. Food came out quickly. Less than 10 mins. Lupia was hot and delicious. My first time having one so wilk not compare it to an egg roll. The braised beef rib was tender and juicy. I pulled out the knife but only a fork is necessary. I do wish the meat was a tad saltier but just a personal preference there. Service was pleasant, attentive, and quick. The gentleman who greeted me also thanked me on my way out. It was rather pleasant experience overall and am planning on coming back to try more of the menu!

recently found out they have my FAVORITE cider - downeast cider so i will become a regular here!…read moreoverall spacious bar with a big screen for watching games

The wish for the half stars...My wife and I stopped on a Sunday afternoon following a Twins game…read more When we arrived we were promptly seated. Due to the temperatures, we actually chose to sit outside. I had the chicken pub pie. My wife had bangers and mash. My pub pie was good, I felt like it had more filler than chicken. My wife enjoyed her bangers and mash. Service was average plus, meals were slightly above average. This is a fairly authentic Irish pub that is close to the Target Center and Target Field. I'd give it another shot but would try something different on the menu.

Mike is the best server EVER, made my friends birthday her best one yet! #25! Food was amazing and…read morehe's a great singer

mike was amazing!!!! he made my birthday so special thank you mike!!!! everyone if you come here…read morerequest one of mikes tables!!!

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.

Only gave 1 star , because you can't do ZERO Not Good! We…read moreordered burgers, BIG MISTAKE.. they were charred and dry! One of the burgers was to be the vegetarian with cheese and onions, one was a plain cheeseburger... well the veggie burger came plain and the plain cheeseburger came with onions... when we told the waitress she just grabbed them and took them back to the kitchen which then we could tell they just slide the onions cheese onto the veggie burger and changed out the bun and then added another piece of cheese! Which we didn't eat because of health reasons and why the veggie burger is ordered in the first place. The staff really didn't care and it was clear. Also make sure you read the menu....prices are different on what menu you are looking at and when we brought it up to the waitress she said " she just works here, that's not her job" and charged us the higher price.., The ambiance is DARK inside and VERY DIRTY! There were cobwebs all above our table and next . It was obvious they had been there for a while! The table was sticky and the silverware was dirty. GROSS!

Had the smoked jumbo wings here today for lunch. This is one of the things they they are known for…read moreand I can see why. They were extremely tasted. I opted for the standard buffalo toss and did not regret it. It's not cheap, but for the quality and quantity I think it's worth it. For me it was plenty for a lunch without any sort of side. I got a house ipa to wash it down and it was decent but not my fav. My friend had the smoked Rueben sandwhich and enjoyed it. Service was good, ambiance on the outdoor patio was nice, and overall had a very positive experience here.

We decided to eat at Northbound for dinner on a bustling Independence Day Eve at 7PM. Walking up to…read morethe restaurant, it seemed like there would be a small wait, but luckily for us, a table just opened up as we walked through the doors. Even with how busy the place was, I didn't find the service to be too slow. The food took about 10 minutes to come out. Cheese Curds ($12.50) - Interesting curds. They're covered and fried in a leavened waffle batter, which gives a more airy type of crisp on the outside. It's more robust than normal cheese curd batter, but has that lighter and softer waffle crunch. The texture inside is right in between being soft and gooey but has enough firmness for a slight squeaky behavior. I actually don't prefer this texture - I massively prefer one extreme or the other, either completely squeaky, or completely softened and melted. The curds are all separated with some mini batter nubs spread around for extra crunch. The curds comes with a ranch dip that has fresh herbs in buttermilk and for some reason reminds me of thousand island in taste. (4/5) 18-hr Porketta ($17.50) + Fries Upgrade (+$2.50) - This is a very simple sandwich with Northbound's famous 18 hour porketta, some Swiss cheese melted on top, and finally some softened sliced onion in a brioche bun. The porketta is essentially pulled pork and is lean with basically no fat. It's seasoned well with a good fennel and spiced aroma The flavors are quite pronounced and while the pork is relatively tender for the cut, some fat would do some major justice. The fries are mediocre. They are clearly hand cut and fried in house, but they are a little underfried since the interiors are firm rather than fluffy and they are floppy in texture. Meh. The porketta comes with a sauce that's fruity, tangy, and acidic. It's surprisingly great for the cheese curds since the curds are so heavy and fatty. (4/5) Overall I found the food at Northbound to be good enough but nothing particularly outstanding. I certainly don't think it was worth the 45 minute round trip drive. but I wouldn't mind eating there again if I happened to be in the area in the future. Food: [4/5] Service: [ ] Other: [ ] Final Rating: 4/5 Bathrooms - Two unisex rooms