We've been to Backyard Brew a couple of times. Staff is very helpful. The help yourself and pour by…read morethe ounce tap wall is a convenient way to try a good number of beers and they had beers from one of our favorite Des Moines breweries, which was great. We had a pizza in our second visit. It was good, but didn't wow either of us. Definitely a good place to hang out with pleasant atmosphere.

This place is a new take on the old sports bar…read more The sports bars I have been to have been a narrow assortment of appetizers and a few entres with a good selection of drinks to pair the food. To that point, this place is much the same. Where it gets better(in my opinion) is the wall of pour your own beer, cider or wine. They give you a RFID wrist band and you scan in on whatever drink you want, then pour as much or as little as you like. Everything is by the ounce, so you can try everything or stick with your selection favorites. Enjoy your fill of their rotating selection of local and not so local brew. The wait staff is great. Friendly and prompt. All in all, we were surprised with how well this place works. Can't wait to come back again.

Mac's Top Hat hosted my 45th High School Reunion party last August (2019). It was great event,…read morewith a bonus that Gayle and Laurie (Gator's Wife), hit it off and had a great conversation, while he and I enjoyed our classmates. The only caution is that Mac's was Cash Only at the time. There's a nice bar area up front, a larger room for groups in back, and a small outdoor patio. They do food occasionally, and if you're into neighborhood bars, this is a great place to hang out.

It's a real bar. Not many good ones left but this is one of them. No pretense, good drinks, cold…read morebeer and friendly patrons.

What can I add to the last experience but just trying a new beer. The Bock was excellent and my…read morefavorite Firebrick was awesome as usual. The taproom is really nice and the brewery is really a beautiful setting. We also enjoyed the 1919 root beer.

We went back to Schell's while camping nearby and it's just as wonderful as we remember. Can't beat…read morethe prices, the tap room vibes, and the options. Such a great spot in an unexpected area of Minnesota.

Came in with 8 people. Most had the 8 inch pizza. Everyone loved it a nice selection of beer and…read morebourbon.

Looking for a lunch spot... Found this gem. beer great. Food great. Worth the visit. Get up the…read moregood work

Had fun the three times I've been there. Place was busy but could still get served, nothing worse…read morethan waiting in line for a beer, in my opinion. Beer has been different each time and that has been my favorite part of going. I am a stout connoisseur "I am always asking for the darkest beer". One time a chocolate hazelnut was available - wow it was awesome! Only needed one and that's what I was after, if that beer was bottled I would buy a pallet. My wife tried a seltzer she was also impressed. People working were friendly one guy working explained how the beer was brewed, I thought that was cool. Inside is updated from new owners, love all the art on the walls and open feel also the place was clean. Recommend checking it out.

From the owner: Fairmont Brewing Company is located in Fairmont, MN, serving fresh craft beer, Firestick Pretzels,…read moreFree popcorn and good times!

Stopped in for lunch, our first ever and we were pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and…read morefriendly hospitality. Had street tacos and chicken Cesar salad. Both were very yummy and freshly made. Plus, our server was the sweetest and most attentive we have ever had! We highly recommend Green Mill and plan a return trip soon

Very good food right there in the hotel. Had the pizza with was really good! Thanks!read more

While visiting New Prague, we had to stop by the brewery…read more They don't offer flights, but they do have 6oz pours. I would have preferred 4oz options for sampling, but it still worked out. I tried the Space Balls (Milk Stout), Bowcaster (Smoked Märzen), and Lemmiwinks (Berliner Weisse with Black Raspberry - Sour Ale). I also sampled my brother's Giesen Weisse (Hefeweizen). I'm not a big fan of sour ales and didn't realize a Berliner Weisse was a sour until after ordering. That said, it was milder than most sours I've had, and I managed to finish the full pour. Space Balls - Fantastic milk stout. Strong coffee notes up front, followed by chocolate on the finish. Smooth and rich mouthfeel. A+ Bowcaster - Smoked beers can easily go overboard and end up tasting like a campfire, but this one was well balanced. The smokiness enhanced the flavor rather than overwhelming it. Would pair perfectly with a burger or steak. A+ Giesen Weisse - Excellent Hefeweizen with classic banana notes. Super refreshing. I often recommend Hefeweizens to friends who think they don't like beer--this one would definitely win them over. Great brewery overall. I'd recommend it and would definitely return.

A couple of friends and I swung in to here while stopping through New Prague. It seemed to be a…read moregood place for a beer. It was a Saturday night, so the place was a little packed, but plenty of room for everyone to move around. From the outside (in the photos), the decor and signage was pretty cool! Their outdoor patio looked like it would be a fun place to enjoy a beer on in the summer (not so much in this cold winter night). Once inside, the atmosphere was fun. People were enjoying their company and the beer, and there was a small food stand inside with a few options for Mexican food this night. We all grabbed a beer and I tried some Mexican street corn. It definitely complemented the dark Czech lager I drank! My friends had a hazy IPA they ordered twice, it was tasty! An all-around pleasant experience and good beer. I'd go back, but probably make it a warm weather stop next time to enjoy all of it fully, including having the garage doors open for that "ope -air" feel when it's nice.

A very good brewery in an old bar. The beer is very good. The flight paddle comes with five…read moretasters. They have pizza and special food and dinner nights and popcorn. Added bonus is the attached game room and beyond that is an attached concert space. All in all, a cool space.

Cute little small town brewery. I honestly didn't try the…read morebeer so I can't comment on the most important part, but my table mates seemed to enjoy it (the red?) and said the bartender was super nice. There were some other cute stores nearby that would make a decent little day trip to check out.

Family run, small-town bar. Friendly people, great mixed drinks and varied beer selection. They…read morehost bands occasionally and it's a busy place during Tall Corn Days in late July. The most fun you can have in the Valley!

Spirit Lake, Iowa…read more The outside of this restaurant is adorable. Picnic tables, and a few four top tables sit randomly underneath a tree with outdoor lights. The inside is cold and modern. Plastic chairs, low back high top chairs and concrete floor. Photos line the wall, mostly of kids and scribble crayon on the back wall It is a walk up where you order your food and then they bring it to the table. The guy taking my order was curt. Asked him if they fry their items in beef tallow. He said no. Then I told him I had a question about the turkey burger. He was gruff and said what do you wanna know. Then I asked him if he had to pick between two sandwiches, which would he pick? He shrugged his shoulders. Perhaps he should not be working the front of the house with his lack of personality. My husband's burger was plain but good. My turkey burger was very dry. The onion jam was absolutely delicious and so was the bun that it was served on. We ordered a side of tater tots. They have a bit of kick and spice to them. However, they were soft. I prefer my tater tots to be cooked to a crunch. Not wet and limp. You can order soda, but it is sold by the can. There are no fountain drinks. There is no table service. In fact, I have not seen one employee walk since we have been here. I would give thus place a 3.8 for food. I would give them one star for service. No, I would never come back

Asked how big the kiddo burger was and was told it was half the size of the adult burger. It was…read morecloser to the size of a slider. When was it a requirement to tip for someone to take your order at the counter? The young girl hovered over the register to see if I tipped and how much. I felt obligated to so my food wasn't compromised. I tried addressing these concerns with the establishment but no one replied to my email.