I love Urban Growler! Always lovely people on bar! A nice…read morevariety of drinks (beer and more!) I love their patio!! Perfect for a chill night with friends.

Crossroad IPA is not bad. They have a lot of cheesy berry,…read morelatte, lemon, seltzer... stuff, if you're into that. What ever you want, you have to stand in line to order it. i was last there on a Friday, so it was crowded.

Stopped in for drinks with friends when the Black Market took place in their shared parking lot…read more I didn't even know this place existed, so I was glad to stumble upon it. I heard it might be closing, but I hope not because I would love to visit again.

It was easy to find parking outside. There are plenty of street parking and a parking lot with…read moreample space. The beer selection is impressive with a mixture of beer-tastic and gluten free varieties. I decided to try the grapefruit beverage. It was more like sparking grapefruit fizz with natural grapefruit flavors. I'd give it a 10 out of 10. I will def come back and try real beers. There a lots of open spaces for groups to gather. I was there with some long time amigos. The group was 8 people. No body had a hard time finding seating.

Surly is always a great spot to hang out. My favorite thing here is the pizza upstairs--I'm Your…read moreDaddy. It's their signature pizza, and for good reason. It has the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, and both my friends and I absolutely loved it. The beer is great too, with plenty of options to choose from. One thing to know before you go: the upstairs pizza area and the downstairs restaurant are separate, so they have different service. If you're looking for full table service and a larger food menu, you can head downstairs. Either way, it's a fun place with great food and beer, and I'd definitely recommend checking it out.

Surly Brewing is a wonderful brewery! They have a solid menu with new dishes rotating in and out…read moreoften, so you are always able to find something new! They have an extensive beer menus and the staff are always willing to help you find the right beer for you. They also have incredible outdoor and upper deck seating with a pizza parlor! During the warmer months Surly often has live music, games, and other events going on. I highly recommend the beer tours, you get to learn about some of your favorite beers and the company's deep inspiring history! Surly is one of a kind and it is a staple in the Twin Cities community!

Took my first visit to @highpinesbrewing for a flight of a few of their beers. Sadly I wasn't able…read moreto try their food, but the food from the @tipsysteer looked delectable in any case and I will need to visit again to give it a try. Aguavarita: This was a Gose that had agave and guava added which gave it a nice balance. The tartness from the core Gose sour style leveraged the sweetness of the agave / guava to taste nearly like a margarita. Hazebiscus: An extremely fruity and juicy Double Dry Hopped IPA. The use of this year's Pink Boots Blend (HBC 630, Idaho Gem, Loral, Talus, and Triumph) gave off raspberry and red currant on the aroma with a huge blast of grapefruit, citrus, and raspberry on the flavor. A medium hop bitterness rose in the finish. Very enjoyable DDH IPA in addition to $3 per pound of the hop blend donated to the Pink Boots Society scholarship fund (which High Pines used 44 pounds) Home Improvements: A black lager with sales being donated to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. Medium-thin body with a lot of roastiness for a lager. Pitch black, bitter, and refreshing. Beyond the roastiness, there are medium-low dark chocolate and roasted coffee beans on both the aroma and the flavor. Still refreshing on the warmer summer days.

I've never had such bad service before. I came here a bit ago and suggested to come here with the…read morelarge group I was with, but that wasn't a good idea at all. The space is quite large with open seating - something I'd expect is great for a large group. I asked if we could combine some tables and the staff said they'd do it for us. We ended up having a table for 8. While more people in my group showed up than expected, we ended up adding a few more chairs. With the open seating and lots of tables available, we thought it would be fine. However, the staff didn't seem to be too happy with us. Our group had not gotten together in a while, so a couple of us had switched chairs to talk with different people. The server said in a very rude way, "You guys need to stop switching seats. I can't keep track of your orders and you want this on separate checks, right?" We had never asked for separate checks and I would have offered to pay on one check if it made it easier, but she left right after saying that. Towards the end of our stay, after paying and enjoying some last minute shakes (around 9:15pm, they close at 10), the same server started putting away the metal chairs VERY loudly and carelessly while we were still finishing up. We all watched her throw the chairs on top of each other as we stayed silent because we couldn't hear each other over her stacking them. We took the hint and left. Everyone inside the restaurant followed after. I assume because they, too, felt awkward as she was loudly cleaning up. The food was mid at best, the beer selection and unique combinations are great, but the bad service made the experience miserable. I didn't notice the server treating any other guests as bad as our table, so I am just not sure why she treated us the way she did. I definitely won't be back.

Friendly staff, lots of beverage options, plenty of seating. Attracts a fun crowd! Good beer. Add…read moreit your st paul brewery crawl!

Lake Monster is a really solid brewery. Lots of seating, their outside patio is perfect in the…read moresummer! I love that it's dog friendly, both inside and out. I recently tried the Purple Rain, a tart berry ale, that was super tasty. The bartenders are helpful and give good dog pets too!

The beers selection is great. I drink West Coast brews. My favorite. The relax atmosphere allows 2…read moredifferent settings plus an inside seating area. Known for excellent brewed beers and fireplace pizzas It makes an excellent place for people to choose. The atmosphere is casual. Dogs welcome and children appropriate. The location is behind the Urban Growler in the industrial area of the Vandalia and Cleveland area.

Love everything about Bang Brewing - the pollinator garden, the Kernza, and all the fun shandy…read moreoptions tucked into a great cozy spot. It feeds my St Paul granola soul! The pizza pop-up is also delicious and has fun seasonal options!

Went to watch a World Cup game and it was awesomeballs! Not many sweet drinks but still yum yum yum…read more! W vibes and service , yummy shawarmas too !

We absolutely love Dual Citizen Brewing. Their inside is spacious and welcoming, their patio is…read moreawesome, and they frequently have food trucks. Their beer selection is great. If you're in the mood for seltzers, or something else they've got plenty of choices there too. They even have a big selection of "dirty sodas" which I haven't tried but given how everything else they serve is would probably be great. The beertenders have always been super friendly and up for a chat or recommendations. The last time we went we brought our foster dog in and found out that the guy serving us used to foster through the same agency! Oh and that brings up another great point: They allow dogs inside and out so if you've got a pup you love bringing to breweries this is another great spot!

Great place for food trucks and beverages…read more Try a flight and pick some new favorites. They have an inside area and an outside patio. We were there when the winds picked up and everyone moved inside. They have a reasonably sized parking lot.

Pleasantly surprised by the delicious brews at this brewery, amazing vibes, and Thursday night they…read morehad a cribbage competition! The guy running it showed us exactly how to play and I've always wanted to learn! Nicest guys at the register serving you as well!

This is a more chill corner of the Fair. I kind of like this area more for grabbing a beer vs the…read morebeer garden. You can get flights which is nice. They also have a few merch vendors tucked away in the back. There's indoor and outdoor seating as well as a stage for live music inside. This year they had the urban growler with mocktails so there's something for everyone. A nice place to grab a drink and wind down a bit from the crowds. I'm saying it wasn't crazy busy when I was there but it probably can get packed at times.

Every time I come to the fair I HAVE to come here for a fight of good local beer! Great music and…read moregreat drinks

I still have not figured out how one area can have so many amazing live music venues but the Twin…read moreCities and live music go hand-in-hand. That said, if you like live music as I do), this place needs to be on your list to check out. Back in June, I attended a Prince tribute performance (Nothing Compares 2P) here and neither the venue nor the music disappointed. The layout is great; starting with an elevated staged and just below that is a dance floor and beyond that area is seating (tables/chairs). There are great views of the stage from mostly anywhere in the space and most importantly, the sound system was on point. Because of demand, for this performance, the dance floor was converted to seating and while understandable, other than in your seat, it made dancing virtually nonexistent. So much so that if someone stood up to dance at their table, the staff working the event would quickly swoop in ask them to be seated so as not to block the view of the people behind them. While relatively large, there is a single bar which was well-stocked and staffed when I was there. I am not sure if it the norm, but on the night I was there they had a $20 minimum for credit card use. Also, the only water they were serving was bottled (no cups of water) so be mindful of that. While this was my first visit to the Minnesota Music Café, it won't be the last. I will gladly return here for future performances.

I had a blast during my 1st visit here. Didn't know what to expect but a friend in town took us out…read morefor the evening and this was the highlight. A huge music venue with full bar, stage, food, dance floor and seating. There is also a back patio. It was half packed and a cover band playing the R&B, Soul and Disco classics rocked the house. The drinks are very strong, go easy.