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!

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.

Stop by for a drink as we heard good things about the Dog House. The place was larger than expected…read moreand they are set up for bands to perform. We stopped by during the day so the crowd was light. Nicole our server was very prompt and took our drink orders we decided do order fries as well. The menu looked good and we will have to be back for dinner. If you are looking for live music you should check the place out.

Went to another gig here Saturday night. My server was friendly and attentive, kept popping by as…read moreI debated if I wanted anything to eat..... I ultimately opted for brussel sprouts. As I told him "the best I've ever had!" He thoughtfully offered me a box for the majority of my order. Friends ordered the pickle roll ups, which I chuckled as I asked: are those in a dog bowl? Two of them snacking on them throughout the night and they still never finished them. Thanks for the good service and the filling meal, Dog House!

The Music Space fills a void badly needed in Owatonna. It's a small record shop and live music…read morevenue. It's been open less than a year, but the rustic downtown location makes you feel like you've gone back in time 40 years. I had no idea exactly what or where it was. Then one day this summer I was walking out of a downtown bagel shop when I was drawn to the sound of great music filling the street from the next block down. It's got a very comfortable feel. At least in part because they have a couch! The couch sits behind a ew rows of chairs that all face a small stage at the back of the store. The owner's connections allow him to bring in a wide range of artists that wouldn't normally come to Owatonna to do an intimate show. A couple other locations have been used when a larger venue was need. Thursday nights are a sort of 'live mic' when anyone serious can perform for free This is a really cool place that's worth checking out.

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.

My go to Minnesota winery in the summers! Parley lake is truly such a gorgeous setting. There is a…read morerustic indoor bar area with some seating but the gem of the property is outback overlooking the scenic lake, long glass, grapes, and gorgeous trees. The staff is always so friendly and it feels like a little oasis. They also serve a variety of Minnesota wines! I'm partial to their whites or the parley vu rose and Frontenac Gris. They also often have love music and different events going on with local vendors which is really fun. Absolutely worth checking out!

The wine and ambiance were great here! We came in just for one glass on our wine tour of Waconia,…read morebut it was well worth it! Plenty of space to sit and enjoy and we were greeted and helped very fast. The parking lot was located down a little hill so if you have people with you who have bad knees, I would suggest parking at the top of the hill (handicap spots). Overall would go back!

Great jerk chicken and very friendly, attentive server. Always solid food especially if you like…read morea little Jamaica slice!

We were recommended to this spot and were thrilled to see a Jamaican restaurant on the river across…read morefrom Red Wing. Cheese curds - you can't go wrong with Ellsworth cheese curds! The curds were lightly coated, making the batter crispy but not overwhelming. Unfortunately, more than one of our cheese curds also had onion in them. Pulled Pork - this was a clear winner today! The barbecue sauce and heaping portion of pork worked perfectly together on the fluffy bun. The French fries were clearly fresh cut and had the perfect combination of meatiness and crispiness. Jerk Chicken Sandwich - the chicken was well seasoned and well cooked. We never received the honey-Mayo to pair with the sandwich, which was sorely missed. When they say this sandwich is hot, we would call it Minnesota hot. We all agreed, the water had an unusual taste. This impacted the water and any soda our table had. We chose to eat outside because the internal space was incredibly loud. The property was not handicap friendly with uneven ground and a big step to go to the patio. Overall, we enjoyed the food and the space is probably a hot spot in the summer along the river.

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.

In town for a convention and my union held a gathering here with a performance by Morris Day and…read morethe Time. This venue was formerly a movie theater that has been renovated to a multi purpose facility for concerts, special events and shows. It's a vintage historic site that includes several bars, seated balcony and open space lower level with a stage and small rooms on both floors. Equipped with lighting, audio and large screens for video, it's a versatile space for all occasions.

I reserved upper floor seats at the Uptown Theater in late October 2024 for a Saturday night show…read moreby the Drive by Truckers (performing their Southern Rock Opera tour). Overall, the sound quality was clear (but also super-loud). It was awesome having upper level reserved seats (a bit pricey at $85 each, but worth it to get an unobstructed view of the stage while seated). On the plus side, check-in with the Wallet app for your online ticket was easy. Also, the facilities were pretty clean. The only minus is they do not really serve food or snacks. The cocktail beverage seemed a bit overpriced ($15 + tax) for what you got. Would recommend getting dinner and drinks before you enter the Uptown Theater and just enjoy the show.

Bartender is a good feller, drinks are always good and the vibe nice/casual. I come here to drink…read morebeer time to time. I recommend reserving the other room for parties. Always fun!!!!

I love the atmosphere at Mill Street. The food is consistently good. It's a common MN menu, nothing…read moreearth shattering, but still a good spot to dine in Cannon Falls. Serving staff is great.