Beautiful venue and programs held here. They have a nice recording studio, a stage for…read moreperformances, and a cafe. Open to all ages. You can rent the venue out. However, limited parking.

From the owner: THE GARAGE is a 501c3 nonprofit all ages music venue, recording studio, and educational facility…read more Our mission is to provide young people with equitable access to see, experience, and participate in the Twin Cities music community while making the world work for them.

This is my favorite music venue in Minnesota. The type of artists varies quite a bit so there is…read moresomething for everyone. The actual space is where they do the bird shows. It is concrete bench seating. Depending on the show most people stand. What makes this place so great is how intimate the shows are. Yet they always do a great job of getting relatively big name artists (Florence and the Machine, Buddy Guy). Yes, you do probably pay a little more money but believe me it's way cheaper than a show at the Target Center or the Xcel Energy Center and you're getting a lot more bang for your buck. Shows usually start around 7:30 and must be done by 10:30 so the animals can get some sleep. Generally it is gorgeous out and you get to watch the sunset behind the stage. They have food and alcoholic beverages for purchase. The only negative I can say about this place is that for me personally it is a little bit of a schlep. That being said if you ever see an artist you like is playing there you must go.

"Babes Music Bar", I've been a patron for 20 years and never heard any music! In all fairness, I…read morehaven't stayed up past 8:00PM in 20 years either so.... Babes is a great spot for sports, drinks and bar food. A great selection of tap beers anchor the bar that is "manned" by very efficient and friendly ladies. Everything on the menu is done well and efficiently. Before COVID and the ensuing stupidity, they had free popcorn! As our COVID memory gets fuzzy, I hope they bring it back. Babes is also where I saw my forest Friday night Meat Raffle and was instantly addicted. I think I paid $359 a pound for pork chops (I'm perennially unlucky!) but that's on me and I had / have a ball!

Great dive bar with darts and friendly bar service! We didn't order food but the vibes were vibin'…read moreon the bar side.

I come here on Thursdays with my friends for karaoke night and always have a blast. The staff is…read morereally friendly and attentiven the bathroom is kept clean, and the prices of drinks are great. The place is a kinda dingy and could desperately use a remodel.

There's a $2 mystery beer and their taps are all $2. So you can live on the wild side or get…read moreexactly what you want...for $2. There's a $10 card minimum (read 5 mystery beers) but there's also an ATM inside. The live music is fun and there's darts in the front, pool in the back.

The White Squirrel Bar was just okay to me. There was live music going on, which was a nice touch…read moreand probably the highlight of the visit. The inside of the bar is pretty small and felt a bit cramped, especially with how busy it was on a Sunday. They do have a back patio that is fairly large, which I appreciated, but during the day it did not feel very inviting. Without lighting or much going on, it came off a bit plain. As for drinks, I tried a non alcoholic half and half with lemonade and iced tea, which I actually really liked. I also had a mojito style cocktail that was not my favorite and tasted a bit too strong for me. The overall vibe just was not really my thing, but I could see it being more fun at night or with a bigger group.

Bad Julia. I was so busy enjoying myself that I failed to take pictures. Anyway, this is an awesome…read moreplace. I came in to enjoy some live music with a couple of amazing local bands, and I am absolutely sold. Highlights include: tons of street parking nearby, superior selection of drinks (more on this later), and awesome people. Everyone, from the folks behind the bar to the other patrons, was ultra welcoming. I'm pretty sure this is the neighborhood Cheers. Seriously--amazing vibes, and it's great for solo people. (I realize that might be ambiguous, so what I mean by "great for solo people" is that you won't feel uncomfortable coming here alone. It's easy to chat with people if you want to; it's easy to just enjoy the music if you want to.) Okay, I know you want to hear about the drinks. They have a great selection of beer on tap. They have tons of cocktails, including a selection of barrel-finished cocktails. Not drinking tonight? They have plenty of THC and even a CBD-only option (winning!), along with some non-altering choices that include switchel(!). There's a huge outdoor patio with fire pits that I will probably check out next time. Anyway, this is a great spot!

So many people recommended this spot on a video I made and finally made the trip to try it out!…read more The past few months in MN have been difficult regarding and glad to see this business is on the right side of things. Easy street parking and it wasn't a busy morning. I was greeted when I walked in. Plenty of seating once you go further back. I don't remember what I got but it was really good! I got it with oat milk. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for a new coffee shop to try out!

Love the variety of coffee! The food is awesome. Great service.. The atmosphere is relaxed and…read morechill. They have a variety of products at affordable prices. Live music and art 'gallery' on the walls.

FREE POPCORN. This is a cool hipster dive bar. The bartender let me have a couple of free samples…read morebecause I was unsure what an oatmeal stout tasted like but I ended up settling for a Sierra Pale Ale. Seems like they serve Irish pub food too. Not really sure, just saw someone with a plate of mashed potatoes and beef. I didn't get to listen to the band playing that night but it seems like they have performances on Friday nights. They also have darts.

Very relaxed place for a beer right on the river in Northfield. Great patio in the summer and…read moregreat view year round. No food options but good music. Overall, good hang out.