WALLEYE REVIEW: obviously a great irish pub but i searched for best walleye in mlps and this came up so I gave it a shot. should've known it would come tasting like norma cod fish and chips...but everything else looks cool. Has to better walleye somewhere... read more

This place was awesome! I was visiting from Oklahoma for a wedding recently. After doing a bit of research, it seemed like Brit's Pub was the place to be. It was crappy. The service sucked. My group walked a few blocks down and stumbled upon The Local. We were impressed. It was a great atmosphere. It felt like a happening place even though we were tucked into one of their booths. Our waitress (Tara G)was pretty awesome. I'd definitely come back to this place if I ever visit again! read more

Ate here on a Saturday night during our brief visit to the city and we loved it! My wife and I are vegetarians so it was with some trepidation that we ventured into an Irish pub but we were delightfully surprised by their vegetarian/vegan options! I had the home made wild grain and chickpea burger which was great. The beer selection included a lot of local and some regional microbrews plus the usual assortment of Irish beers. The waitress brought me generous samplers of two local drafts that I was questioning her about. The service overall was also fantastic. The decor is authentic Irish. They also have a weekend brunch that folks raved about but we did not get a chance to go. read more

The bartenders were great, but the manager on today was rather rude... complaining about working on a Sunday and not turning the volume on the Vikings game on. After the staff spent an entire quarter trying to find him to see if they could turn the volume on, he stated his TVs "don't have sound". On the bright side, we've discovered our new go-to spot, The News Room. :-) read more

The Vegetable Shata is amazing and the pub pretzels are very good, but he gouda fries were highly disappointing. They were too thin and had an odd breading. The veggie lucy was average but the mashed potatoes that I chose for my side were very yummy. It was really nice; when the food came out, the person confirmed that I was ok with the gravy being meat-based. I was looking forward to the creme brulee but it was cappuccino-flavored and I wasn't interested in something that overwhelming. The drink list is underwhelming but I was able to find a tap beer that hit the spot. The last thing I'll mention is that it was a bit disappointing that the outside seating is seat yourself, instead of being added to the wait list. I don't like having to hover and be aggressive to sit outside. I've been here for drinks previously and don't think I'll come back for dinner but will definitely consider it for happy hour. read more

5 stars for the Irish coffee--I did not try the food. I will get shot for this by my fellow NorCal neighbors, but they make, hands down, the best Irish coffee I have ever had. Yes, I have had the standard--ones made by the Buena Vista in San Francisco. I came here 3 times during my 4 day visit to Minneapolis to determine that the experience was true. The cream is hand made in the restaurant and infused with Guiness. It is so thick that I suspect you could stand a spoon in it if it was in a bowl. How I wish I could have this pub in my home town--I'd go at least 1-2 times a week. The ambiance of the restaurant is wonderful. read more

THE Patio is nice but worst Irish food in Twin Cities. The Bangers and Mash was more like Turds and peas

I'm visiting Minneapolis and staying near the Local and since I really enjoy pub food I went three days in a row. I had planned to go every day, since it was close, convenient and also had a cash back deal. My first visit was on a Sunday afternoon. The service was good. The beef and mushroom pie was awesome. I can't recommend it highly enough. The next day I came in for dinner and had the Reuben, which was pretty good. The fries were hard and cold. The service was okay. On the next day I stopped in for lunch. It was busier than I had seen before. I got seated way back in the back and was basically ignored for about 20 minutes. Since I was now in a hurry I order tea and the BBQ lunch special. The food actually got there before my tea. It was fatty and dry. The service and that not so awesome meal left me not interested in going back, even with the cash back offer. It's a shame too. The ambiance is fantastic and the general atmosphere was great. Maybe my suggestion is not to go there three days in a row. read more

The Local - Irish Pub Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Must do every time I visit Minneapolis. They make a drink using 2 Gingers which I think is called the Big Ginger, but what we really keep coming back for is the chicken shots. Holy wow, they are amazing! read more

We stopped in for a drink and appetizer before our Saturday night show. We were able to grab seats in the bar area, and were happy to eat there. We had martinis, shared the calamari and turkey burger. We loved everything, especially the calamari! We were visiting for the weekend only, but will definitely come back again next time. read more

Hadn't been here in ages and looked forward to a cozy late lunch on a wintry day. There were a few customers in the cubbies, and none at the bar. Service was very slow, and a waiter change made it worse. I like the wee lunch choices and ordered fish & chips, which tasted fine. As time passed, the dull roar from many sound sources became unbearable. I estimate there were at least 3-4 soccer matches coming through the speakers along with tinny music. The soccer announcers in speakers set at heavy bass felt like you were being bludgeoned to death. A manager-type bartender came to my table to check in, and sympathized saying it was way too loud for him, too. While he was at my table, a fruit fly did a kamikaze dive into my Guinness. Ish. I was given another, but by the time it came, another manager type came out of a back room and doubled the volume. He was practically alone in watching soccer - guess he's fine driving customers away. They pull an awesome pint, but it's not worth the hassle. And the bright sunlight highlighted the griminess of the place. I doubt the windows have been washed inside or out in years. read more

Had a lunch reservation today with friends. The service was excellent! I had a Wee Club Sandwich with sweet potato fries- it was a perfect portion and the fries were excellent. I ended up with a free dessert (?)- no complaints there, it was great! Can't wait to return and have the quinoa salad! read more

Really a 3.8. Nice beer selection but the food is kind of average. Great waitstaff and a wonderful place to hang out. Nice euro-vibe. I'd go back. read more

This place is very cool. I love the decor - I felt like I was in an Irish library where we were sitting. The glass rooms which serve as single party tables seem enticing and give an intimate feeling in such a large restaurant. The pulled pork sandwich with apple slaw is excellent. The fish and chips are standard - pretty good too. The fries portoin is huge, so a suggestion would be share the fries on the side and get a salad for the other entree (if you all are sharing). Anyway, highly recommend this place - its fun, cute servers, and tasty food. read more

Tried weekend brunch; excellent deal usual brunch items all very tasty plus they include a drink... Bloody mary, mimosa, juice or coffee

Stopped in with food and drinks in mind but quickly changed our plans after the extremely slow service (even though the restaurant was practically empty). Had a quick beer and waited 20 minutes to pay. Not impressed and prob won't go back! read more

My husband and I were in from Chicago and walked in right before closing for a quick drink. The bartender was incredibly welcoming, and didn't make us feel rushed. We only wish we could stop by more often to help them win the Jameson title for 2011. read more

Huge bar/eatery with a long bar to post up and watch sports. Went to watch hockey the first time I was in town and football this time. The pub steak was amazing... Had the Big Ginger cocktail and the whole meal came out to about ~$36. read more

Great service, but for $14 my chopped salad was pretty lackluster. Bacon so over cooked I couldn't even stab it with a fork, tiny cubes of cheese, and tasteless vinaigrette. Not impressed. read more

Great place for football and brunch. Irish attitude and great atmosphere - we have never been disappointed. It's good for kids too :-)

Not bad but not remarkable. We only had appetizers which were very fresh but not memorable except for one I would describe as being stuffed with Underwood deviled meat. Shouldn't it be better than that? I won't go out of my way to eat here again but if I were hungry while downtown, it would be on my list of possibilities. Now, as I was sipping my Sprite (mmm, Sprite) I heard my companions ordering something called alcohol? Am I spelling that right? Never tried it. Their feedback is that their drinks were awesome! Especially some Two Gingers thingie my daughter ordered. So take my review with a grain of teetotaling salt. read more

Sliders and wee burgers were good. Excellent knowledgeable wait staff. Vintage 1890 decor with etched windows and carved fireplace in back. Gluten free options. Trio desserts disappointed us: Frozen custard brûlée, too sweet marshmallow s'more cake. Skip it or select caramel ice cream. read more

Fantastic Service!!! Prompt and smiling waitresses and waiters! Bison burger was juicy rather than oily, good sized, and the sweet potato fries just AWESOME!!! read more

Very lively atmosphere with yummy appetizer and an extensive drinks menu. Great for group hangouts!

I would not give this one star but that's the lowest Yelp lets you choose. My siblings and I came here for dinner tonight and we received nothing but bad service from the moment we asked for a table for 5. Despite the place only being maybe 1/2 full it took forever for them to get a table ready for us. After that it was a steady decline into a sorry excuse for customer service and mediocre food. Would not recommend this place...ever. read more

I reserve my 5-star ratings for upscale restaurants, so 4 stars is stellar for an Irish pub in my book. I had their pot roast, which was tender and very flavorful, while my buddy greatly enjoyed his pork chop. Nice selection of beers and spirits, too--although I will ding them a bit for serving their Guinness too cold. The food was a great value. It's a bit noisy, but the architecture helps you to be able to hear your dinner mates. I'd happily go again any time! read more

Chicken shots were over cooked but I liked the sauce. I had a veggie burger that was good but nothing overly special. I really liked the atmosphere. I would definitely come back again and hang out with friends at the bar. read more

Would you like to sit in a cozy setting that feels like a phonebooth or old train car? Of course you would. The layout and decor of this place really make it. Service is consistently strong-to-very-strong. Go 'head and order the pretzels with dippy mustard and cheese while you ponder meal options. I'd also strongly recommend the quinoa & tofu salad for the vegivores. If you're into exotic or precious beers, seek alternate accommodations. read more

This place is a WOW!!!!thanks to Yelp we found this place while visiting Minneapolis for a Cards/ Twins game. Great Irish hospitality and atmosphere read more

Pot roast dinner was amazing! Very tender:) The meatloaf dinner was fantastic!! Bounledier is a great choice for bourbon lovers! Knob Creek Bourbon, Tempus furgit, vermouth. Mmmm. Timmy the server was great! Very friendly. read more

Delicious!! This evening I went to the Local for dinner after a day full of conference meetings. Despite the patio being fairly busy, I was able to seat myself and was waited on nearly right away. The waitress was busy but attentive. I ordered a side salad and the meatloaf entree. The Caesar salad was a perfect way to start a wonderful meal. The star of the show was certainly the meatloaf. It was a healthy sized slice of meatloaf positioned over top of a mound of mashed potatoes and topped with a light layer of gravy and fried onion straws. On the side came roasted carrots, pearl onions, and mushrooms. This was one of the best meatloaf dishes I've ever had... Including my own which is saying a lot, if I do say so myself. To quench my aching sweet tooth I indulged in one of the Local's small desserts. So many looked good but the helpful waitress talked me into the s'mores cake. This was a small but extremely rich plate of heaven. The deconstructed s'more consisted of a graham cracker crumb bottom, gooey chocolate cake middle layer smothered in a soft lightly browned marshmallow topping. Bliss. Do not miss this opportunity to have some better-than-pub-food comfort food! read more

Had to stop in , hot from tromping all over the city shopping and toting sacks of purchases. Great Irish Bar! Their group owns 4 different ones in Minneapolis. Outside sidewalk seating under umbrellas, but too damn hot! Lots of little private nooks through out, 2-6 pm happy hour with$5 apps to go with your pints! Great woodwork and back bars, and friendly bartenders. Many taps , and they have sold more Jamison's for many years than any other bar in the World!! The brass plaques inlaid in the tile floor are living proof. If you are into Irish Whiskies, they have a bunch, will do tasting flights and if you are loaded with cash, they have one for $55 a shot. Worth a visit or hang for a couple of hours like we did! read more

Was lovely dining outside and I am sure it will be heavenly once the construction on the street is done. Had the fish and chips. Large piece of fish with a crispy batter. Had a Big Ginger and, yummo! read more

This was a disappointing experience. I openly admit to being a picky eater, but their menu just did not have many choices. My fish was by no means bad, but nothing special, which sums up this restaurant well. read more

The # 1 seller of Jamison in the world, that is a pretty impressive place to start right there! I have been to the local a half dozen times or so for either dinner or the "after work happy hour thing" and it has always been a good time. I have to say that I prefer the patio to the inside, not that the interior of the Local isn't charming. The "kissing room", the bathroom hand dryers that blow 115 mph, and the seemingly never ending soccer games being shown on the TV's add a nice touch of diversification to that of most spots you would find downtown. However, on a nice warm day/evening with a nice comfortable breeze, and an always entertaining cast of characters parading up and down Hennepin........the patio is the place to be. I again ventured out to the local very recently with some friends and some acquaintances, however this time it was for brunch on a Sunday morning. For $12 ( I think) you get all the basic breakfast choices with a beverage. The brunch is on the small side, but well worth it. The cheesy hashbrowns........hands down.........the best ever! And the bacon, one of the best bacon experiences of my life, if not the best...........also its not too crowded, unless of course their is a big football match. read more

We ate here one night late off the bar menu and then had dinner here another night because we were staying down the road. I had the Ruben Rolls one night and they were amazing. The sauce was delicious. The night I had dinner here I had the Steak and it was made perfect and the seasonings on it were soo delicious I didn't even need to use steak sauce. The bathrooms weren't very clean and the service was a little slow because it was soo busy. The one waitress even was a little rude to another customer, she seemed very overwhelmed. But having said that the food was soo amazing I would definately eat here again. read more

I ate here on Saturday night with some girlfriends. We were unable to make a reservation as they "were no longer taking any more for that evening." We took a chance and met there anyway and we were able to get a table immediately. We shared the chicken bites which were OK. I had the salmon and beet salad and it was not very good at all. The dressing was a hard dollop of a blue cheese mixture which was stuck on the plate. The only reason I'm giving three stars is because the atmosphere never disappoints, the beer selection is excellent and the dessert was delicious. We shared a tasting of three desserts which included the guinness mouse, smore brownie and apple cake. The apple cake was nothing special but the other two were AMAZING!!! read more

Food 2 as fantastic. We had a group of 30. Everyone left very happy. Service excellent. I myself had the wild rice veggie burger. The best veggie burger I've eaten. Highly recommend it. The soups fantastic. I give this restaurant 5 stars read more

The local has a wonderful outdoor patio, which grants the restaurant a 4. We went on a beautiful evening, which enhanced the overall experience. The food was ok. We had the Rachel, which was very flavorful. I had the salad as a side and it was fresh, but plain. We also tried the 2 gingers chicken sandwich and it was ok, but on the bland side. It could have used more 2 gingers. The kids had burgers and fries, which were good and fairly priced bc they included a drink. I recommend to go if it's a nice day and you can eat outside, bc the inside was more of a dark pub. read more

Good place to stop for a drink if you like the packed bar atmosphere, but the food is pretty disappointing. I would plan to eat somewhere else and then meet your friends for a pint of Guinness or a Jameson. Not a great selection of unique beers, but plenty of the old stand by's and a good whiskey selection. read more