Blarneys is what I think of when I think of a bar at the University of Minnesota. I've stopped here…read morebefore and after countless sports games, concerts and trips to the U. The staff is fun and high energy, and the food is good bar food and drinks come out fast. This is my favorite place to stop before a concert at the nearby Varsity theater. Most recently we tried the nachos and they were surprisingly good on potato chips ... try it to believe it! They also have drink specials and Karaoke on Thursday nights. It gets pretty busy and was fun to stop in after a concert.

I do understand this is a college bar hangout but the floor was so disgusting. We could hear our…read moreshoes sticking to the floor as we walked to our table. The service and food were actually good. Our waitress was very nice and took care of us pretty quickly. The beer was good and cold. My husband had a black bean burger with a side salad. I had a quesadilla with black beans. It was hot and very good. I didn't care for the greens that came with it. It was the right time of day to be served quick early on a Saturday. It worked out perfectly to have a drink and quick bite to eat before a game.

This place is a CLUB. 10/10 would recommend. I have to have 85 characters so I would say that if…read moreyou want to not be able to hear your own voice, THIS is the bar for you. Do NOT try the berry water limes unless you want a girl who is 190+ hugging you and asking for a kiss. -Coin M

High energy, party atmosphere, great drink prices, attentive bartenders, old-pub feel, bumping…read moremusic, near lots of apartments & bars, many TVs to watch sports.... What a great place! Hint: order the Pink Whitney shot!

Fantastic venue! It's a nice, cozy and inviting spot. I was there for a private event, so I can't…read morespeak to the normal atmosphere. But I thought it was for sure a vibe! The servers and bartenders were so attentive and efficient with the food and drinks. The Nashville chicken bites were a big hit for appetizers. The staff noticed and eventually came out with a huge tray of chicken! I would highly recommend checking out this place! I will definitely be back for a standard night out.

I've heard great things about this themed cocktail lounge and was excited to finally try it. It's…read morecertainly a mood. The menu is really themed, but the bartender was able to help me select a drink based on what I like. We also ordered French fries to nibble on (better than most but not the best fries you'll ever eat). My favorite part was the bathroom. I was a little tipsy and seeing myself be purple in the mirror was a trip This is a cool place everyone needs to have a drink at least once. I would go back to try other options and explore more of their food menu.

Permanently closed after many, many years. I would go on a rant about how this is really sad, and…read moreabout how all the bars on the West Bank are closing, but why. It's a bar, things change, and fewer really stiff drinks in the world is not exactly a bad thing. But it was cool that there were these people that used to BBQ in back and give out the food to anyone there.

This is a great bar for drinks and music. Parking can suck but ride a bike if possible…read more Bring cash. Enjoy the music. The outdoor stage is great. I can't count how many amazing shows I've seen here. Everything from the Butcher's Union Farewell show to Cornbread. Plus, if you want to play Galago or Ms. Pacman, you have that option too.

Great service, awesome bartending by Kacie…read more She did a phenomenal job even asked me what was wrong in my life because she could see my face that I've been struggling lately. We talked through everything and she made me feel like my life is worth living again. One gripe, the fact that the bathrooms are so far away but whatever. Wings and the drinks were amazing thank you so much Sal's. We will be back and we will tell our friends.

Thursday night wing deal is why I come by…read more Honestly, if this wasn't a staple of mine in college that I have dear memories of, I would never return. Service is always incredibly slow and sometimes they forget about you. It is always super loud to the point where you have to yell for anyone to hear you and after you leave the place, your ears thank you for removing yourself from a place that has such loud noises. Despite all that, the chicken wing deal here used to be the best there was. The wings are on the smaller side, but it used to be $5 for 2lbs of wings. It isn't like that anymore. I think its 2lbs of wings for $7 now. I get the dry rub and the buffalo as my top two choices of wing flavors. The blue cheese sauce for the wings here is one of the very few blue cheese sauces I enjoy. Normally, blue cheese is a hard pass for me.

I just realized that Blue Door Pub has expanded to Minneapolis, which is great! Cool spot near the…read moreO of M campus; they have a designated parking spots and ample street parking around. I wish they had basic a basic hamburger on the menu; the "blucy" was pretty good but sometimes I just want less meat and no cheese! The fries are good. Cool spot to check out if you are in the area.

Blue door had good food if you like fried stuff, which I do. We have the tots and pickles and…read morecurds. They have Juicy Lucy options which we all enjoyed. It's a small college bar, so you get the atmosphere you are looking for on campus. The waitstaff did a great job. Very attentive. Parking was a breeze, and the prices were cool. All in all good spot for a casual, no frills bar experience

Had this dish at Local and it was really well done. The salmon was cooked perfectly--crispy on the…read moreoutside, tender and flaky inside, and full of flavor without being heavy. The sauce added just enough richness and depth without overpowering the fish. Everything on the plate felt balanced and thoughtfully put together. Simple ingredients, cooked right, and presented cleanly. It's the kind of dish that doesn't try too hard but still hits exactly how you want it to. Solid meal, great execution, and definitely something I'd order again.

Service was attentive. Such cute Irish bar with a good…read moredraft beer selection. Enough TVs to watch a game and not too loud so you can have a conversation without screaming. We only drank so I can't comment on the food.

Oh heck Yea!!! This is the 2nd best roof top bar behind Hewing Hotel's rooftop!!…read moreIt's happenin'!!! NORTH LOOP BABY!!! The bartenda gal loaded me up with some love me some good tequila!! Service TOP NOTCH. This is the rooftop at NOLO's. Has cabanas next to the railings & covered tables for shade in the middle.

Could be the MN's best rooftop patio... but it's not!…read more I have to share my experience because I truly think management could use this feedback to help support and educate staff. Upon entry, there's no host stand or sign telling guests to seat themselves. Our group of 3 sat down at a dirty table and waited 15 minutes without anyone acknowledging us or clearing it off. I finally went to the bar to ask if we had a server, and the bartender pointed to a staff member on their phone behind the bar. Our waitress eventually came over to take our drink order, but she didn't bother to clear the table or introduce herself. After bringing our drinks, she then informed us dinner service had ended 30 minutes earlier. This information would've been nice to know upfront! The Rooftop Bar is so cute, great views, and has SO much potential because the space itself is great. I just hope management sees this as an opportunity to improve the guest experience because the service was honestly shocking, and not in a good way!

Unbelievable. This place is truly magical…read more It has such a perfect mix of a relaxed, chill vibe while still feeling elevated enough to dress up and make a night out of it. The space itself is beautiful with a really cozy ambiance, and the patio is a great option when the weather is nice. The drinks are absolutely the star of the show. You can tell there is so much intention behind both the flavors and the presentation. The cocktail menu is super creative, and the Old Fashioned menu alone is phenomenal with so many unique options. The Beorn Old Fashioned was my favorite. We also tried the Payanello (pineapple, lime, ginger, pickled jalapeño) and it was incredible. Food was fantastic as well. The brussels sprouts were so good and a must order. Service was amazing. Our server was so kind, helpful, and gave great recommendations, which made the whole experience even better. It is on the pricier side, especially for drinks, but honestly worth it for the quality and experience. Reservations are easy to make and I would definitely recommend booking ahead. Parking was manageable when we went, but I could see it getting tricky during busier times. Overall, such a beautiful, thoughtfully done space with incredible drinks, great food, and top tier service. A perfect spot for a night out or just grabbing a cocktail and soaking in the vibe.

Visiting stops on the distillery passport and spent an afternoon at O'Shaughnessy. I had been here…read morebefore for a couple of events, but never just a regular experience. Inside is beautiful, with leather and wood everywhere. It's a large space, but still feel cozy. Since they specialize in whiskey, that is the base for many cocktails; I actually think that 90% of the cocktail list is whiskey of some form. We also tried a spice bag, which was phenomenal! One of those things I loved so much, I'll probably get it every time I go now. If you're looking for a great place to try some great cocktails, OS Distillery is the place for you!

It was time for Town Hall's annual "barrel aged beer" week so of course I had to stop in. They do a…read moregreat job and always have some new recipes every year. All their "non bourbon barrel" beers are really interesting and ended up being really fun. All-in-all I ended up trying 9 beers this year and the only ones I wasn't a fan of was the ice wine. I hadn't had food there before, though. The pretzel is not the type I usually like. It's a denser, paler dough and stuffed with cheese. Personally I'd like a traditional Bavarian or pub one. The sweet potato fries on happy hour were excellent, though. That said: it is blasphemy to serve them with ranch and only ranch. Need a garlic aioli and/or marshmallow fluff to make it a must-order. You know I'll be back. Maybe not for food, but hopefully before the next beer week.

We ended up here somewhat unexpectedly, but our experience was pretty good!…read more The ambiance definitely gives German brew pub vibes. The ceiling is beautiful and there are some cool decorations. It's a darker space that can get crowded during peak hours, although we went during a weekday lunch hour and it wasn't busy. The service was a little brusque compared to what we are used to, but not in a bad way--the staff were still fast and attentive. We had the cubano and the ham peach panini. Both were flavory albeit a little small for the price ($18). The fries were fresh and quite good. Town Hall may not be worth a trip if you're not a beer drinker, but if you're on the West Bank and need a bite to eat it's not a bad option!