We ended up here due to Minneapolis's chronic problem of everything closing before you would want dinner. Weird city. That said.... the beer selection was really good and the open faced beef sandwich was delightful. The whiting appetizer was very fishy but at least very crispy, that's probably normal but I'm just not a big fan as a first time indulger in that fish. They featured a great live music band on Saturday night and I would recommend this place to anyone in downtown Minneapolis that is equally confused why the whole town closes after 6pm. Support these business owners! read more

Went in for a happy hour with the team so still haven't had an entree so take this review as that. First thing, their happy hour isn't advertised (2-for-1 house beer) but be aware that if the Wolves/Lynx play that day they don't have that special. Atmosphere is pretty much al your standard pub. Wood panel, tchotchke on the walls, high and low tops with a long bar. Prices are on par with most places. Service was ok. We were the only ones there at 4 on a weekday and it took 30 minutes to get our first drinks. We grabbed a pretzel and Mediterranean plate for the table. The pretzel was solid. Huge, warm, and really soft but definitely not Bavarian style if that's what you're after. More the kind you get at New Bohemia with less crust or chew. The Mediterranean platter was pretty disappointing for $14 but that's on me. What did I expect from a German sausage bar? I'd go back because I'm a fiend for pretzels and want to try their fish fry but I think it dropped a bit in priority read more

Gluek's Restaurant & Bar - Mediterranean Plate - Music Venues Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We stopped in on the way to a Twins game. Ordered Fish and chips and the fish was walleye. It was fantastic. Very casual place with a lively friendly vibe. Old bar charm. Great place. read more

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Great place! Loved the beer, food and history. Way better spartzel than at Berghoff in Chicago. Just saying.

The oldest bar in downtown Minneapolis and boy, is it a cool place to go. I can't believe I've lived here so long and never gone here, but once I went inside I loved the decorations, the ambiance, and the way it pays a tribute to its own history. The entranceway even has a bunch of newspaper clippings about the fire in 1989 and their process of reconstruction which was cool to read about. There is ample space for seating with a variety of different arrangements and it feels very comfy and cozy inside. They have a couple small TVs which I usually don't like but these ones didn't feel intrusive. The crowd is a mix of youth and folks who have been coming for a while which I thought was very nice to see. They have a large variety of beers on tap with a bunch of local options, though the server didn't know a ton about the beers, but was ready to look it up to help us find something we'd like. We tried the giant pretzels which was huge and honestly one of the better pretzels I've ever had, great salt ratio, texture, and the best part was the beer cheese sauce and mustard. I would love to come back here someday and I think it's a cool place to see if you're from Minneapolis or visiting because it is representative of the history of downtown. read more

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The food, drinks, staff, and ambiance are great. We were in Minneapolis for 36 hours and made it to Gluek's twice (our hotel was across the street). The bartenders were knowledgeable and friendly, as was the server we had the second night. If you're visiting from out of town, get a boot (or stein) and an order of cheese curds. Memories to take home with you for sure! The live music was entertaining, but if it's a bit much for you, they have ear plugs and the back area's sound is dampened. Next time I'm in town for baseball, I'm trying more of that food menu! read more

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This place has an ambiance like no other! Love love love the vibe in here. So cozy and historic feeling. They did a great job when they rebuilt a few decades ago. Service left something to be desired especially considering they weren't that busy when we first arrived. We really enjoy German fare so thankful this place is in town. Food was good, not great, but we'll definitely be back. read more

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Loud, not nearly enough German choices, and what we had was just ok. Not worth the drive, or the parking fees, to eat there

Stopped by on a week night before going to an event in the area. Wasn't too busy. I joined my cousins who had arrived before me and already put in drink orders. When I sat down I was greeted by a waitress for my drink order. A few moments after she left a waiter came by to also take my drink order, while dropping off the other drinks. He seemed really confused about me placing my order with someone else but he did end up being our wait staff for the duration of our meal. We ordered food and I feel like service peaked at the drinks (in the beginning). The food didn't take too long to come out but once it did our waiter didn't come back for long periods of time. They have mustard on the tables as well as napkins and utensils but you have to request ketchup. 2 of us ordered fries as a side as well as 2 of us had burgers (I actually had the vegan option the walnut burger). Both my cousin & I thought the burgers were dry and mine was very thick w/ the thinnest layer of garlic aioli. A bit of ketchup could have helped so much. After realizing the waiter wasn't coming back I had to start eating as is because we had somewhere to go. The fries were decent, crispy and lightly seasoned. We were just about done eating when the waiter returned but my cousin wanted to order another drink. We seen the waiter going in circles multiple times before bringing the drink, like he forgot. Same thing happened when he came to pick up the checks. I felt like overall it wasn't my vibe. The food options seem decent looking over the menu but I did not like what I ordered. read more

Gluek's Restaurant & Bar - Strawberry lemonade (w/ alcohol) - Music Venues Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Gluek's wails!!!! Luke, thank you for the quick service and good vibes. Food is yummy!

Let me start out this review by saying I love the ambiance of this place. Super cool vibe. The service and the food were not up to par. I ordered a currywurst and a cream ale. The beer was delicious. Served in a chilled mug. The currywurst was disappointing. The brat was good. Not much taste to the curry sauce. All I could really taste was that it was so salty. Everything was so salty. My husband got a bacon cheeseburger. They had asked how he'd like it cooked which he answered medium. When he finally got his burger this burger was so well done that it was difficult to chew and swallow. It was one of the driest burgers we've ever ordered. The service was also not great. It wasn't super busy, being a Wednesday evening. The waiter would disappear for 10-15 mins at a time. We would order a beer from him, and 20 mins later he's at the bar pouring the beer. We were never checked in on after food came out so we were never given the opportunity to ask for ketchup. Which maybe would have made the burger a little more palatable. When we were finally able to get his attention to ask for the check, he took our bill and card. Ran around the bar for what felt like 10-15 mins. With our card in his hand before running our card, which I found a little unsettling. I have been to this bar before so i know it has not always been this way but I regret to say this but, this was a less than enjoyable experience. Unfortunately we will probably not be returning to Glueks. read more

Gluek's Restaurant & Bar - Currywurst - Music Venues Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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While looking for a good restaurant around the downtown area, we decided to try this place out. Stepping into the building, there was an immediate historical vibe and a sense of a well established restaurant frequented by many satisfied patrons. I later come to find that it was one of the oldest bars in Minneapolis! Lots of pretty cool historical facts that came with this building. The atmosphere was pretty neat. The food was also super delicious and service was great. Highly recommend this spot! read more

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An old, old historic building with a long-time-running German restaurant. As with age, the floors are beat up, the tables are kinda sticky, and hallways aren't particular spacious. But Gluek does a lot with what they have, and everything is clean (including the bathrooms) with friendly service to match the laid-back, pub vibe. Not a place for quick in-and-out food, but a solid choice for sitting down and socializing over dinner or drinks. It feels like a small business that's tried to offer some of the larger, tourist-y amenities and styles without losing its small business roots. PROS: -Delicious German food. Pretzels were fantastic. Sausages were super good. Fries and ranch (okay, not German) were really great. Some food (like the sausages) have some heat to them, so make sure to ask if that isn't your jam. Everything came ridiculously, unedibly hot (I consider this a good thing!), and we didn't leave hungry. -Service was friendly. Not fast, but very efficient when they popped over to check in on us. Felt very "We expect you to be laid back and enjoying yourselves" in a way that's very different from the business-speed of surrounding businesses. -Seat yourselves. Even at "peak" hours, Gluek was still doing self-seating, allowing us to pick the spots away from large crowds of people. Speaking of, expect quite a few of those here as their multi-person large tables make it easy. -Solid pricing. Not cheap, not expensive. A more friendly option for the budget, but you're still in downtown Minneapolis, so don't get too excited. -Great beer. I tried a couple and zero complaints about the beer. Very true to their stated beer styles. -A really cool history. There's some info about the history around (the oldest bar in Minneapolis, including multiple fires), and it's neat that it's supporting a smaller business with such a long-standing background. CONS: -We never saw this place full to the brim, but it's gotta be super loud when it is. Half-full got decently loud. Old buildings with wooden surfaces everywhere are not particularly quiet. read more

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I came here to see music and have a couple drinks. The ambiance was super cool and I really enjoyed the music. The sound quality was great. Our bartender was very attentive and efficient, so no complaints there. The bar is downtown, so you will need to pay for parking and walk over, but that is pretty much everywhere in the cities. I did not eat, so do not have any opinions on their food menu. read more

Gluek's Restaurant & Bar - Music Venues Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I wandered in here before a Twins game while visiting town. I sat at the bar and had their lager and the Mediterranean plate. The Gluek's Lager, which I had, is gluten free, which is great for those with gluten allergies, tastes great. I believe it was the owner serving me and he was friendly and informative. The building is nice, seems to have history and a nice patio in back. read more

Sorry I didn't review it in 2023. Went back a few days ago, and the walleye was great, as was last year's Friday cod fish fry. But this visit was even more appreciated as the rain threw me off my game, and after a wrong turn here and a "closed for private party" there I was getting frustrated, so Gluek's felt like Cheers. The beer cheese soup was fun, more of a beer element than usual. The young waiter was outstanding, providing prompt service as well as a great discussion of State Fair cuisine. read more

Had a great time with family here over some beers. They have a ton of beers, and my daughter got the sour she was looking for and didn't find at any other places nearby. We shared the pretzel sticks. I don't think they need the butter on top because we all ended up cutting the pieces to dip into the mustard and beer cheese. Husband had a brat and while this might be legit, we prefer the brats we cook at home that have more texture. He said the sauerkraut was great. Our daughter did the walleye bites. Good, not great. That said, I think it is hard to beat many of the local walleye options in the area. Will go again and try some other items on the menu. Will still drop in just to a beer with a friend and catchup, read more

Shout out to the host who chase me down the street to return my wallet I didn't realize I had lost before Monday's Twins-Dodgers game. Amazing customer service! I can't thank you enough. read more

I was looking for some good, local beer and walleye, so this was the perfect spot. The staff were all super friendly and really knew the menu as well as the history of the place. They have a solid tap list with a broad range of local options. I got the walleye sandwich (grilled) which was amazing! The fish was perfectly cooked and flaky. They definitely didn't skimp at all with the sumptuous portion. The coleslaw was a nice counterpoint with a slight pineapple undertone which was good. Would definitely come back in the future anytime I'm in town! read more

Gluek's Restaurant & Bar - Beeeer! - Music Venues Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Stopped in for a drink after a game. Didn't try the food, but we were able to get a seat at the bar with no issue. Unsure if the place cleared out or if they are traditionally not very busy. I did enjoy the old school bar vibes. The bartender was attentive without hovering. He told us about the mug club which was pretty neat. I haven't heard of another place around here that does that. read more

Stopped by right before a Chris Tomlin concert with my German wife. Wonderful experience, actually exceptional food and Craig was also great!! Super busy but he was super kind, attentive, and fun!! I plan on coming back here every time we return to the Target Center and Field. It's a hidden gem, a lot bigger on the inside than it looks. Great fun atmosphere. read more

Gluek's Restaurant & Bar - Reuben Balls - Music Venues Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Fun German bar that has live music several nights a week including the weekends. It was my first visit to Minneapolis and something about this place looked interesting and inviting. There was a band playing but it wasn't packed so I found a spot at the bar to take in the music and grab some food and drinks. I was quickly brought a menu and my drink order taken. I found out from the bartender that Gluek's is the oldest bar in downtown Minneapolis. The menu has your standard German food: schnitzels, Bavarian pretzels and cheese, Spätzle. I got an order of the pretzel sticks which came with a side of spicy German mustard and bar cheese soup to dip it in. I also ordered the Berliner sandwich which had tender chunks of pot roast perched on top of sourdough bread and topped with sautéed mushrooms and melted Swiss cheese. It was served open face. It was tasty but felt it could use a gravy or sauce over it to pull all the flavors together. Food and drinks were reasonable for a downtown area. Glueck's is worth checking out if you're looking for a upbeat environment with live music and authentic German food. read more

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Love German food, but didn't enjoy my lunch here. I was super pumped to try the Schweineschnitzel Spaetzle, but was disappointed w what I was brought. The pork breading was saturated in oil, meat was very greasy, the sauce was flavorless, and the Spaetzle was denser than what I've had before. I wound up eating part of my sister's Mediterranean platter instead. Best way to describe our waitress is w the word, "snarky." She didn't really answer our questions about the food, and was sassy when we asked her questions about Minneapolis. Don't need to go back next time we're in townZ read more

Gluek's Restaurant & Bar - Mediterranean Plate - Music Venues Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I like the looks of the interior, but it ends up quite rowdy and the beer selection is not that good. The "Haus" beers aren't, anyway. It was hot outside, otherwise I would have sat outdoors in the back and looked across a parking lot to the Light Rail. Maybe I was just there at the wrong time -- there were two different corporate parties happening at the same time. read more

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Zavier my server was a very attentive server I was able to get my schnitzel sandwich without the bread and it was just enough very busy before the Foo Fighters concert but they run like a well oiled machine read more

Gluek's Restaurant & Bar - Schnitzel sandwich - Music Venues Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

An institution. They have been here for generations, in a big old building that looks like a mysterious castle. A castle with a beer garden. The main draw for me was live music. The Saturday we visited a cover band was rocking. They lit the place up with Somebody Told Me by The Killers. For drinks, the beers are pretty generic and forgettable. The gluek's cream ale for instance is basically miller lite quality. But the cocktails are decent. If you like sweet drinks, the jitterbug is very tasty. It's a baileys based drink that hit the spot. They have a wode selection of food, too, and are known for their fish. The walleye fingers are nice. Bonus tip - the place is pronounced "glicks." read more

Our waitress was quite helpful with the menu options. The drinks were delicious & our food was great! We sat outside & loved the sidewalk table. read more

We decided to come here for dinner because it's right across the street from the Timberwolves stadium. We had an outstanding experience. We brought a large group, and they took great care of us. The food was excellent. Great service! read more

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Perfectly cooked Walleye fish and chips, Also had some wings that were to die for! Friendly staff attentive to all your needs! read more

Gluek's Restaurant & Bar - Walleye Fish & Chips And Heineken Silver - Music Venues Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great service, great food! I love the cheese curds and the fish sandwich. Will be back every time I come downtown!

Beer, sausage, and a Playlist heavy on 90s/early 00s pop punk. What more does one need? Also, the giant pretzel isn't giant...it's ENORMOUS! read more

Gluek's Restaurant & Bar - Giant pretzel - Music Venues Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Known for their "beer boots", Gluek's been an establishment in the downtown area for a number of years. Friendly place for people to gather before or after games and enjoy a few drinks. They serve you typical bar food. There is plenty of space to sit and a back room that can accommodate larger groups. Stopped by their the last time was after a concert / play at the nearby Cowles Center. We were a big group and had reservations. Ordered a bunch of food including fish and chips, burgers, pretzel, cheese curds and fish sadnwich. The food was decent and the drinks were good. Overall, there are better food options in downtown but this place has a unique vibe and you can only get the book at Gluek's read more

Had a small experience here. Bar staff was cool we had shots ... lots of seating .... A must visit I wanted to Try the craft beer ... read more

As a vegetarian, I'm kind of over burgers. Generally my options are vegan meat which is meh or a burnt morning star frozen black bean burger. But this place had a walnut burger that I had to try. Food: the walnut burger was SO GOOD!! It was crunchy, super filling, well seasoned. I'd come back just for this it was truly so good. My friend got the Mac n cheese and you could tell it was made from scratch with the different cheeses. Parking: parking in this area is always difficult Eva use it's across the street from target center. Service/vibes: very German vibe! There's lots of dark wood accents, a real fire place, and they even have a Biergarten that you can enjoy in the nice weather. They also have tvs around the restaurant to watch different sports games. Service was great, they were courteous and respectful. read more

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Prices are great Food is fine Get a large pretzel and a few beers, you'll leave happy read more

We decided to eat here before a Timberwolves game. It was a great experience. I had the classic brat with home made kettle chips. The brat was tasty, especially with the raw onions I had them pile on top. I had their house red beer which was also good. Everyone liked their meal. While Friday is all you can eat fish fry, no one chose that option this time. We saw another table drinking this HUGE beer boot. Maybe some things to try in the future. Wolves went on to win. Musta been the mojo at Glueks before the game. read more

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Stopped in here for lunch on a Friday and the place was dead. No idea why as the Rueben and Gluek's Pilsner were both excellent, as was the bartender. The building inside and out is super cool and decorated like a bar should be. Get in here folks! read more

Gluek's Restaurant & Bar - Rueben and Gluek's Pilsner - Music Venues Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This was our first time to this historic establishment. The food was very good, and Jeremy, our server, was wonderful. The lemonade beer also hit the spot. We will definitely come here again. I gave one star less because of the fly situation. read more

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Early dinner on the way to Twins loss. Excellent pub fare! The French dip was fabulous. Very tender. Minimal chewing required.

Known as the oldest bar in downtown Minneapolis, we went in after arriving at our hotel. One of the things my BF and I have started doing when traveling, is checking out the oldest bar in whatever city we are in. It's become a cool tradition and often you learn a lot about the city/restaurant by doing so. We sat at the bar, where I checked into Yelp. I got a notification that they offer a free beer for those that check In on yelp! -- super cool, right? We just came in for some drinks. I had a spiked strawberry lemonade cocktail, which was super tasty, made with purées and not artificial flavoring. My BF had the free beer, the cream ale option. We also had a few rounds of Tequila. Both of the wait staff that helped us were attentive and friendly. Atmosphere was chill and lots of things on the wall to look at. They have a lot of German food options, but we didn't have any food on this trip. They have a MASSIVE pretzel that the people next to us got and I feel massive is an understatement. Would highly recommend for the history of the bar and the good options all looked good! read more

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