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    Turf Club

    4.0 (125 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 pm - 11:00 PM

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    TURF CLUB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Divey
    Hipster

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    Keston Wright of Fenix Dion
    Nicole M.

    I am reserving the 5th star because I didn't get any food the night I was there; it may well earn it on the next visit. Servers and staff were attentive and helpful with all my newbie questions. Most important, it's a great place to rock out with local bands. It has a bit of dive bar atmosphere while avoiding the ick factor some of those have, e.g. I did not step in any puddles and the bathroom was clean. My main purpose was to see Fenix Dion and they killed it! The support bands were all good in their own way, too, would not mind seeing some of them again. I am sure I will be back as it's only a bit farther than downtown Minneapolis and has lots of free parking.

    Clown bar
    Joe B.

    One of the coolest places to catch a local or national band. This place has been around for what, maybe 80 years? Super cool vibe, and attentive bartenders even on the busiest of evenings, make this place a must-see. Parking can be a pain, but the light rail is nearby, so you can jump on over from MPLS without any worries. Need a break from the noise, amble downstairs to the clown lounge, and eat, drink and be happy. Food is your basic bar fare, but plenty good drunk or sober ;)

    Tiana D.

    An excellent no-frills music venue. Went to a show last night and had a great time! Started in the Clown Lounge for dinner and made our way upstairs for the show. Pros: - Parking lot in the back. - Table service during shows in the bar. - Solid food! I had the buffalo chicken sandwich. - Pretty affordable. Cons: - Service downstairs was a little spacey. - Took a bit of time to close out at the end of the night. Tabs from tables don't transfer to the bar.

    Runnner at the Turf (view from a table midway back)
    Amber D.

    The Turf Club is one of my favorite venues in The Cities; it's small enough to feel like it's an intimate concert but big enough to have some space if you need to. The raised stage usually provides a good view from anywhere in the venue (unless you get stuck behind some tall folks). We'll usually arrive early enough to snag a table, which means we'll have a server for the evening. Everyone we've ever had has been so great, they're attentive enough without interrupting the show too often. The Turf also has good food! Their fries and tater tots are so, so tasty. The other bar fare has been pretty standard (a 'normal' burger, etc.). We tried the cheese curds last time, which were also decent but not mind-blowing (my fault for trying them after waiting too long). I really appreciate the variety of shows as well; there are all genres, as well as local bands and larger (but not huge) artists. We live close enough that we'll look up a performer day-of and just walk over for the show, since tickets are always reasonably priced. The Clown Lounge also provides a nice escape if you need to step away from the crowd for a bit. There are tables and a full bar, along with their food options. My only complaints: I'm almost always cold inside. Knowing that ahead of time, I definitely add layers (even in the summer). I know it's a concert venue, but it's also REALLY loud, so I would recommend bringing or buying ear plugs. That being said, this place rocks :)

    Monique H.

    The Turf Club has been on my venue bucket list for a while. Got the chance to see Jeremy Enigk here and it was a phenomenal show. When we showed up there was a little kerfuffle happening at the door. Not sure what was happening there, but we were finally directed to go around the disgruntled gentleman. We grabbed a high top and ordered a couple of Mexican Cokes and some fries. Our server was friendly and attentive, even after the crowd picked up. There's limited seating so if you're wanting to sit for the show you'll need to show up early. Otherwise, you can stand up front or right next to people that are seated, which was kinda weird. The layout itself just seems weird, but it works I suppose. Parking wasn't an issue and it's right off the light rail so getting here is pretty convenient. Would love to catch another show here.

    Mikhala F.

    I've seen some pretty awesome shows here. This is where The Current and New Belgium host a lot of their Microshows, and I've been to both The Head and the Heart and Spoon here -- both amazing! Great sound quality. The set-up is kind of funny--really long instead of wide, so there's like 30 stools to belly up to the bar, but only like 6 people can be "front row" for the concert. This can give it a really intimate vibe while still making it look like the place is jam packed--the crowd goes on and on into the back of the bar! I've never eaten here, but drinks are your run of the mill options and good service. I do like that there is a long row of high top seating adjacent to the bar that looks on to the stage. This is prime seating because you can sit down, put your beer on the ledge, but still be basically third row. Check out some music here!

    Veggie burger with egg
    Jason K.

    My wife and I had a $30 Groupon, so we had to use it up on a Sunday before it expired. It is kind of divey looking inside with a small stage inside which is pretty awesome on the weekend, but this was for food and drinks. I ordered an Indeed IPA to start out as we perused the big menu. I went for the veggie burger with a fried egg on top. Spectacular. I love fresh made veggie burgers and the egg juice that exploded on top was a great touch. The bun was fresh and perfectly toasted as I ordered a bloody mary and a Surly Furious to finish off the Groupon value. All of it was fantastic. The Bloody Mary wasn't too spicy, but pretty light on the booze, and of course the Surly Furious was A+ as always. The service was pretty slow, but if it wasn't for that, the food was by far a 4 star place and the beer selection was solid. My wife and I had lots of laughs, and it was a nice brunch on a lazy Sunday.

    Shawn C.

    I've been going to shows for years and I don't know why I haven't been here sooner! We saw a live show of one of our fave bands from London, England last weds night. It was perfect. The staff was VERY friendly at the door, which is unusual for a lot of big clubs in the cities. The bar staff was phenomenal and made a good drink for very inexpensive. The sound quality wAs superb and that is something that I hold in high regard having grown up in a highly musical family. It was not overcrowded and we were able to get to the squeaky clean bathrooms and close to the stage with ease! I felt like a VIP! We were in such a laid back environment for a band that sells out shows in Europe that we even got to meet some band me members casually hanging right outside the front door! Can't wait to see more shows here! Ya baby!

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    The Turf is among the best and most legendary bars/music venues in Minnesota! Love everything about this place.

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    Cool spot for shows. Door guy gave me a smoke when I was browning out great service he really brought me back from the edge

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    Turf! Nothing like it... some things are a little weird but, if you're at the Turf, you like it a little weird...

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