Loony's Brew is a laid back dive bar / pub located in the quaint village town of Ranier, Minnesota…read more To be more precise about Ranier, MN, it's situated right beside the once bustling industrial town of International Falls, MN...just 3 miles away. And, lol, in the bigger picture of it all, if you're visiting International Falls, MN, you're most likely in this remote part of Northern Minnesota exploring Voyageurs National Park. That's where it started for me. I had just completed time at Voyageurs NP and while speaking with a representative at the International Falls Chamber of Commerce, they recommended stopping here at Loony's Brew. Once in Ranier, parking was difficult, but I found a spot across the train tracks. I didn't mind walking 10 minutes over to Loony's as it gave me insight into what made Ranier unique...definitely a small town/local vibe as if I had stepped back in time. Loony's appearance on the outside reminded me of a simple summerhouse cottage along the waterfront with a dock in the backyard for accessing Rainy Lake. Overall, it's like staying at a lake house in the countryside. Although there's no official sign for customers to know they've arrived at Loony's Brew, there's a wooden post hanging by the entrance with a message stating...."PUB, BEER, FOOD, WINE, GOOD TIMES". Loony's has a playful/old fashioned bar kind of feel. You could sense the owners knew the specific tone they wanted to provide for patrons. The bar has an assortment of homegrown, locally brewed beers on tap....According to their website, they feature - "American, Hoppy, Belgian, Stouts & Porters, Fruits, Gruits, Lagers, NAs, and Barleywines". Loony's is decorated with classic guitars, vintage license plates and loads of symbolic mementos dedicated to their history. There's a back/rear section area featuring a billiards table, jukebox and dartboard. Situated all around are high-top tables and chairs. Plus, there's a small corner for showcasing local bands and musical acts. I ordered a beer, took it outside and walked across the street to the Brew Deck Bar area for enjoying views of Sand Bay beside Rainy Lake. The setting was pleasantly quiet. There's even a little pier where you can walk towards a rustic lighthouse. Overall, Loony's Brew is a worthwhile place to come after your discoveries at Voyageurs National Park. It's a no hassle, no fuss brewery that embodies the blue-collar town of Ranier, MN.

Great pub on the lake! Bartender, Colin, is excellent!…read more Come join the "family" for Sunday Funday!

Hey, you all do a fine job here in Tower. We were headed from Ely to the cities and you had…read moreexactly what we were looking for...a nice quick lunch. Thanks for the yummy Bloody Mary and ice tea, the walleye sandwiches with fresh French fries and tots that were perfectly crisp and hot. Our server was super sharp and we really appreciated her attention to getting us on our way in a timely manner.

I liked it I had the pizza and another family member had fish and fries. The texture to all of them…read morewas really good. I loved it service is really good you can sit right next to where they work and you can talk to them. Loved the restaurant, pizza had a little to much sauce. I liked it

My husband and I played this course and loved it. We were paired with two locals who were wonderful…read moreto play with and knowledgeable about each hole. The course had received much rain over a week and we were on a car-path-only cart scenario which definitely slowed down our round times. The course was beautiful. As a golfer who tees off from the forward tees, it was quite a long course. With the extra water on the course and getting no roll, it was even longer. Despite the challenges, the holes were beautiful and fun to play. Every staff person we met made us feel welcome and were helpful as we were first time players. Carts had screens to indicate yardage. They also had messaging such that if you left a club on a hole, you could text a ranger and they would retrieve it for you. Really great experience.

Did a stay and play for a boys golf weekend. The casino was a little dated, but the golf course…read morewas amazing. Played 3 courses in the area and this was my favorite. Already planning the next golf weekend here.

Wings were good not great. The bartender was friendly, and fast with drinks and etabs. Small but…read moredecent environment. I've only been once, but I would go again. The burgers looked really good.

Driving through and stopped after reading Yelp reviews. Busy but worth the wait. Had the supreme…read morepizza and wings. Both were great. They don't skimp on toppings.

Delicious food! Amazing wait staff! Homemade soups are excellent! Friday night fish fry has so many…read morewonderful options. Best fried chicken in town! Very large portions , so come hungry!

AE here. We went on an unexpectedly busy night. Our server was quick and super nice. She took our…read moredrink order right away and our food came out really hot. (Love that!!!) Every staff member we interacted with was so nice. Our only complaint is that it is expensive. It was $80 for 2 meals and an appetizer. Overall, we will be back, just with a larger budget!

The staff is super sweet! They stayed open late for us as we had a long drive into town last night…read morewe ordered food around 8pm and no complaints from anyone as you usually get from a kitchen normally, husbands chicken sandwich was good. I loved the fries those were good. Great beer! During the summer this place is busy! I was here past summers and enjoyed it just as much!

Blue berry cream ale was my choice of beer. Nice touch with fresh berries floating in the suds…read more Larger burger & crispy onion rings completed a hardy meal. I will definitely come back.

You can't go wrong with a grilled cheese and tomato soup after a weekend of canoeing in the BWCA!…read moreTruly a perfect end to a perfect weekend. Yummy food, nice staff, and pretty outdoor seating.

The food was delicious and service was so fast! A very large group of us came in all at once and…read morethey handled the chaos like pros. Loved the addition of games for us to play while we waited.

Air Force recruiter here,…read more This bar and grill was suggested by one of my applicants and without a doubt, lived up to our expectations!! My wife's steak was cooked perfectly to her liking, the ribs fell off the bone, and the breadsticks was surprisingly delicious!! A little pricey but definitely worth it!

Good service and the food was surprisingly delicious. Had…read morethe steak dinner special and it was done perfectly and nice and tender. We will be back! Facility was clean and welcoming.

Meh. We drove up on our boat looking for a place to eat. It…read morewasn't bad. In fact the walleye cakes were really good. But the meal was so so. And it was hella expensive. You could tell it was trying to be a fancy upscale resteraunt and was just not succeeding. They do have corn hole outside though, so that was cool. And outside seating so you can bring your dog and go in your suit and no one would care. In summation: fine. Wouldn't choose to go there, but I would if there were no other places available.

Good pizza, live music and fun atmosphere. I had their fresh brewed iced tea with raspberries -…read moreyummy!

This place is great! The apps are solid, the entrees were really tasty, the bathrooms are clean,…read moreand the service is friendly! There aren't many options in Britt, but this place would be good anywhere!