A welcome downtown main stay over the years. Service is always friendly. Great to hang with friends, coworkers, or catch a vibe solo. Awesome patio seating in warmer months. Decent menu - including their brunch offering which not as many people lean into. Definitely a great pick for a night out or quick bite / brew on the go. read more

Kieran's Irish Pub - American breakfast - Irish Pub Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Stopped by for a quick dinner before a MN Lynx game. Super hot and muggy weather on late Saturday afternoon. The place was hopping with diners and they had a private party in their second room. We were seated in a both near the open door to the patio but the AC was keeping up and we were comfortable. My wife and ai each ordered a cider. She had a traditional one and I had a passion fruit - guava on tap. Both cool and refreshing. We ordered a salad with chicken and the Reuben sandwich. My wife enjoyed the salad. It was generous in portion, fresh and tasty. The Reuben was hot and fresh. I should have asked for "heavy" sauerkraut as many places tend to go too light for me. This one was as well. The corned beef was extra tasty and gave the impression of being made in house. Fries were crispy and hot. Our server covered a lot of territory that afternoon, both inside and out and did so with calm and "cool" professionalism. We will go back in the future. read more

Kieran's Irish Pub - Rueben & Fries - Irish Pub Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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A group of us came in for dinner and overall enjoyed our time. I ordered the Corned Beef and Cabbage but honestly, found it way too salty. I'm thinking it was an off night but I probably wouldn't get the same dish again. It seemed pretty average. read more

Kieran's Irish Pub - Corned beef and cabbage - Irish Pub Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

My wife and I had an enjoyable early dinner here. Great "pub" feel and the food and beverages were superb. I had the pot roast ( despite my craving for shepherds pie which they did not offer) and she had a chicken pie. It filled us up nicely before we headed back to our hotel. read more

Kieran's Irish Pub - The pot roast. Tender beyond belief. - Irish Pub Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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We stopped in at Kierans Pub for dinner. Hubs had the usual--a Reuben and fries. Daughter had the Reuben with a salad. I had bangers and mash. Food was delivered quickly and looked fresh and was hot. Both of them loved their Reuben. They said the sandwiches were very tasty and the caraway rye was interesting. Salad option was nice with the Reuben. It was a large salad with cucumbers and baby greens. My bangers and mash was a little disappointing for me. The potatoes were super whipped, not heavy, and I wondered if they were maybe not homemade. The bangers were reminiscent of Britannia Arms, which is a good thing, but they just weren't as good. Overall, I would definitely return to this pub and order different food! Maybe a Reuben. It sure looked good! read more

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this is a very big traditional style, Irish pub in the heart of downtown. It is perfect for a pregame drink or bite if you're heading to Target center afterwards. we went exactly for this, and found that there were many people there doing the same thing. It was a nice ambience. this place was decorated joyously for Christmas. it has a large capacity for seating and we were sat right away. We had a raspberry sour and a winter ale both of which were very delicious. We also had the buffalo wings which were also very good and had a great flavor that was not too spicy. We then also had the good fortune to go there when Michelob ultra was running a pregame promotion and got some free T-shirts and koozies. definitely recommend going before a game to see if you happen upon any of these fun perks. read more

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Came here before a show at first Ave to try something new. My husband had a Guinness which was good. And I had a signature cocktail. drinks were good. We ordered the poutine off the app menu. It was good. But I feel like it needed a little more corned beef and cheese curds. It was mainly just fries and gravy. The bartenders were friendly and the bar itself is really nice. Definitely an Irish pub style. We would go back and maybe try something different if the menu. read more

This is what you expect, a cross between a somewhat dark Irish pub and sports bar. It just gives a vibe of a little bit of a dirty, sticky floor bar. We went as a large group to watch the Copa finals and it had a lot of TVs. We asked if they could put the game on. It seemed a little bit of a challenge, but ultimately they figured out how to put it on and get audio, but on a Spanish station. My SIL was happy, but I couldn't follow. We could eat, drink and cheer so overall a win. The food was mediocre. We tried the wings, cheese curds, chicken pub pie, and kids chicken bites. My niece had a mushroom flatbread, which looked good. Service is friendly, but a little slow. They gave us like 2 menus and I walked to the stand to get kid menu. It's a little over-priced, at least for apps (e.g., $14 cheese curds or pub pretzels, $15 wings). They had a huge patio. I think if you stick to basics, get a Guinness (husband had 5) and a burger, you'll be fine here. read more

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Lovely night for a patio HH before a show only to find out, there wasn't one. Our server told us there were no HH specials, not even drinks she said. Oh well, ordered the whiskey bites, tasty. Artichoke dip, different than most with red peppers instead of the traditional spinach but I liked it and a flatbread pizza, not my favorite. It was a packaged crust and not a good one. Server was friendly and quick. Drinks were good. On my way out I used the bathroom, imagine my surprise when I saw a sign with the HH offerings! Perhaps HH isn't for the patio but we should have been told when we asked instead of lied to. read more

Awful atmosphere, unwelcoming, unprofessional. Bouncers and manager were incredibly disrespectful, did not accept a valid passport which led to the police having to arrive. Even after identification verification by Law Enforcement. The staff still would not let a member of my party in despite the proper measures. Dissatisfied and voluptuous levels of disappointment on St Patrick's Day. read more

The food and drinks were great. The indoor seating was comfortable. The waitress was fast and friendly. read more

Kieran's Irish Pub - Spinach and artichoke dip with seasoned pita chips - Irish Pub Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Kieran's is the go-to place before any event at Target Center! Great food and an awesome atmosphere!! Sit outside if you can. Overall pretty quick service but it does get pretty busy! read more

Kieran's Irish Pub - Kieran's Irish Pub Sign - Irish Pub Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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This is a staple downtown Minneapolis restaurant. Although it's a little dark and divey, I love their space (especially that amazing patio!) unless it's before a concert, basketball, or baseball game.... It gets extremely packed then. The service was relatively fast, but our server seemed a little shy and didn't engage much with us. For drinks, I always get the Skinny Ginger. It's light and refreshing! When it comes to food, I always get the pretzels and the Chicken Shots. Both are amazing, but be warned that the "VERY spicy mustard" that comes with the pretzels is, in fact, VERY spicy. I loved every bite of it. The one thing I got that I haven't before was the mac and cheese. I was a little disappointed because it was dry and lukewarm. The peppers in it gave it a nice flavor though. read more

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It's nice. Apropos "Irish" décor inside. The bartender was pretty brusque with me, but I learned via overhearing her colleagues, it was her last day. Well, alright. Got a couple good pints of Guinness in me and then had to run for a train. It was mostly empty at 7:30PM on a Wednesday. read more

Kieran's Irish Pub - the interior of the restaurant - Irish Pub Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Kieran's Irish Pub has been a Minneapolis gotta-try for thirty years! (30 years TOMORROW, to be exact.) It lives across the street from the Target Center which makes it super convenient to pop in for a pint prior to a game or after. We were headed to the B1G Women's Basketball tournament and needed food. It was a Friday during lent so of course my parents were in search of meatless options. Holy Walleye Sandwich! That thing could easily feed two. A lot of bang per buck with that menu item. The wings were huge but nothing to write home about. (I'd not order those again.) The Rueben was delish! It had the perfect amount of corned beef and sauerkraut. Absolutely no complaints here. My pint of Guinness was delightful. (There's just something so satisfying about having one in an Irish pub.) The menu wasn't huge by any means but had something for everyone-- it seemed priced pretty reasonably considering it's downtown. My kiddo is obsessed with the Titanic. He loved exploring their Titanic Lounge! (It's only available for private events but the staff let him check it out.) Captain Edward Smiths painting is behind the bar-- loved all the old timey nautical items throughout. Overall, Keiran's Irish Pub is a super cool hangout. It's closed Mondays and Tuesdays but stop in for a pint! read more

My return visit after 4 years. Was staying at the hotel it is connected to. But me and a co-worker initially went to the irish pub across the street. Unfortunately, the place was locked up tight. Not sure why. So we ended up going to Kieran's. We grabbed seats at the bar and placed our order. I went with the pot roast and my co-worker went with the pot roast sandwich. The co-worker said the sandwich was really good. The pot roast for me was ok. Nice and tender and you get a lot of meat. I think the meat could have been flavored more. The mashed potatoes and accompanying veggies were good. And the crispy onions added a nice touch. Service was pretty good, too. Bartender checked on us every few minutes. Not a bad revisit. read more

Kieran's Irish Pub - Pot Roast - Irish Pub Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Immaculate service! Great beer choices. Not busy so seating 11 was easy and fast. My Rueben with a side of salad was delicious. I was able to sample the beers I was torn between before ordering a full glass. That was kind. read more

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This was our stop for a beer and snack before the Timberwolves game. I had the classic Summit and husband had the Hart Pilsner. Both excellent choices. We split a chicken sandwich and fries. Was enough for me but husband decided he also needed a Caesar salad. Both were very good. Service was excellent. Easy to get to through the skyway (so easy to stay warm). If you are 2-3 people, they have lots of small tables. read more

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My partner and I went to Kieran's before the Katt Williams show to grab some drinks and food. We were immediately seated in the nice pub. Our waitress was incredibly sweet. The place was quite busy, so we had to open a tab before ordering to streamline the process. I ordered the Rueben sandwich and my partner ordered the fish and chips. To drink, I got the frostbite and he ordered an old-fashioned. The food was delicious, and the service was quick. I will definitely make Kieran's my go-to spot for pregame whenever I have events downtown. read more

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We went here before a Twins game and it is a great location for the baseball field and target center. It had a cool outdoor area that looked fun also! Our waitress was very nice and attentive, though I didn't catch her name. The chicken shots were AMAZING and the pretzel was also great. It was a little pricey, but I assume that's because of location and the proximity to everything. Wouldn't mind going back! read more

Kieran's Irish Pub - Chicken shots - Irish Pub Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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The service was absolutely awful, place had less than 20 ppl and we waited a good 10min before our server finally came over. Needless to say we order our drinks and food because we didn't know when she would be back. Got our food and drinks, which ended up being $72! Cuban sandwich, fish & chips and 2 beers. Stupid expensive, live and learn I guess. read more

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Hi Everyone! In case you are wondering, the best things about Kieran's are still in effect: awesome service and really great food! We sat at the bar and we're well attended by both bartenders. Our food arrived quickly and just look at how hug and yummy everything was! Half of that mac-n-cheese with grilled chicken came home with me for lunch the next day. The burger was pink, juicy and exactly the way my husband ordered it. One thing to note is that there's an automatic 18% service charge added to your bill. The verbiage on the bill kind of confusing. It states that there's no tipping necessary but that the service charge is not a gratuity. ??? I support the change. That said, it would be good to know about this up this front, especially for out-of-town visitors (since this service charge is kind of a trend in the Twin Cities). read more

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Super nice place to chill and enjoy the weather, especially during the warmer months, the outdoor patio is perfect. Walking distance from the Target Center and Target field. Our server, Denisha, was amazing and made the service even better. The flat bread was great, and the Artichoke dip is a must try! read more

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A nice stop in my continuing attempts to find great fish and chips. An open space with plenty of seating and friendly service (it was fairly quiet at 5 pm on a Thursday). Essential to fish and chips, in my mind, is Guinness on tap, and bringing malt vinegar without being asked. Done. The chips were fine - not bad, not standout, but the real star was the fish. Exquisite! Perfectly flaky, seasoned(!), fish - not dry, with shatteringly crispy batter that's paper-thin. Amazing. So many places have such thick batter that there's more batter than fish. Not here. And check out that extra touch of the finishing salt! read more

Kieran's Irish Pub - Fish and Chips with Guinness - Irish Pub Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Had a work event here in a reserved space for our group. It is a great location downtown for meeting after work, and the patio is lovely (and lively). We had wonderful service, everyone who works there was friendly and fun. The food was presented well on large platters with something for everyone from fresh fruit and veggies to sandwiches and meatballs to cookies and dessert. Favorite foods were the soft pretzels and cheese dip and the chicken skewers. I want to come back and try a chicken shot that everyone was talking about. Extra special shoutout to our amazing server, Latira. She took care of every person in the room, which was quite a crowd - she somehow made it look easy and had folks laughing and smiling the entire time. She was super attentive, cleared empty plates and refreshed drinks in a flash - she's just the best!! Thank you, Latira, for making our evening so awesome! read more

A real local favorite with a solid Irish bar feel. The bar is open and spacious...a great place to have a pint of Guinness or watch the game. Unlike many sports bars, Kieran's has an open feel and even with a game going, a person can still converse. Great decor that doesn't feel forced. Amazing selection of beers ....if course Guinness is the speciality. They feature Irish whiskey and ginger ale as well. Lots of options and great local bartenders. The food is also solid...usual Irish pub fairs like shepherds pie and bangers n mash are excellent. The curry cannot be beat and the chicken soup is great. Such an awesome bar in downtown Minneapolis near the Nicolette mall. Parking is nearby as well or just walk to the twins game! read more

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Had a great booth located around the fireplace. Service was very good The Chicken Pub Pie was disappointing. It could easily be improved overall by making it more authentic. The Bangers and Mash were okay. Its gravy was suspect though. Comforting food. Guinness on tap Good cocktails and nice atmosphere But just not authentic enough for us. read more

Wide variety of adult bevs, traditional pub feeling, nontraditional pub music (lol), smiling waitress, clean restroom, midcity locale, large screen TV with additional small ones, unique fireplace, a manager that comes around to check if all is well, near the subway station.... All of these are perks! read more

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Stopped in prior to a concert at Target Center very busy but able to get a small table for the 2 of us.Pub Pretzels were just right a couple beverages and we were set. For being so busy service was good read more

Love Kieran's!! They have an excellent variety of beer and they have authentic Irish food!! We stopped in for a drink before heading to an event and the bar tender was very friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed our quick stay and will be back. We usually stop before concerts or sporting events. Parking can be tricky but it is downtown Minneapolis. read more

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Stopped in for a drink, and stayed for three! We absolutely loved chatting with the bartender (can't remember his name, but he's a southern gentleman) over some perfect pours of whiskey, and some cocktails. So glad we came in on a rainy day--what a perfect spot to pass the time (and the storm) and hear about where we should go next around Minneapolis, while enjoying some strong drinks! read more

Fairly good beer selection. The cornbeef and cabbage was ok. It wasn't what I was expecting, as it was covered in gravey and the corned beef was sliced and not shredded. Potatoes were fried and everything had a slight pickled flavor. read more

My husband said his sandwich was amazing. But my fish and chips were over cooked and way over breaded and had to be smothered in tartar sauce and cole slaw to make it taste good. The service was quite slow given how few people were on the restaurant. The inside was neat. read more

Ordered fish and chips and the portion of the fish was the smallest I've ever seen. Fries were cold and pure salt. My wife ordered a garden salad and they didn't use the right dressing and the portion of the salad was pathetic. Beer was extremely warm so we asked for ice and it never came. Not a very warm and welcoming environment....we were not greeted when we came in and waited a while before somebody came to bring us menus. Horrible experience. For the price we paid we left hungry. Definitely won't be back read more

I arrived here on the way to a comedy show at Target center. We just came for drinks and it is decently busy but we got a table in less than 5 minutes. Took 35 minutes to get our drinks. Mine was terrible and honestly couldn't finish it. Not worth the visit and very disappointing. read more

Fantastic patio with green area to play bags and Jenna and people. Food was really good, service was terrible. I understand wait staff getting over sat but it was 1/2 score she returned and we had to find others to help. Got our food snd had to track someone down for utensils but the food was amazing read more

3.5: Pretty good. From vacationing in Minneapolis for a week I found out that pubs are to this city to what barbecue is to St. Louis (where I vacationed last year). From almost half a century of dining experiences, I found out that pubs serve outstanding burgers and fish & chips. Being that I favor the later, fish & chips were a popular item during this vacation. Kieran's Irish Pub was one of my fish & chips dining experiences in Minneapolis. Using Minnesota Twins terminology you can say that this location is a grand slam. That is because it is in the shadow of Target Center and a block south of Target Field. That translates to a convenient Irish Pub before or after a professional sports event. Furthermore it is close to the Theater District. I might as well write that it is close to all of downtown Minneapolis taking into account that it is under the skyway. In my case it was a short walk to Embassy Suites which was our Minneapolis home for a week. Kieran's Irish Pub stands out from the other pubs that I saw in the city. It is the unique environment that causes it to stand out from the other downtown Minneapolis Irish pubs. In this unique environment the inside celebrates an Irish Pub where the outside celebrates stadia. The outside table seats overlook Target Center which is the Home of the Minnesota Timberwolves NBA team. On our visit we entered through the Irish Pub then sat at a table overlooking Target Center. It was Pub dining with a view. Kieran's Pub also stands out from the Minneapolis Irish pubs that I visited on account of the fact that it was the only one to serve fish & chips with one cod instead of two. At $16.95 it was a pretty good cod served with pretty good fries. Along with the pretty good food was pretty good service. Taken together I rate Kieran's Pub 3.5 Stars as in pretty good. read more

I had been here for drinks before and had fond memories of St. Patrick's Day cosmos, but this past weekend I finally had some full meals. They aren't kidding about the best in town fish & chips. I've had some excellent ones at another establishment downtown, but this fish was so light and flaky it seemed like it floated down from an angel chef in heaven. So the next day when I was queueing at Target Center, I came back for brunch, the veggie omelet & hashbrowns were very good, too. The staff is friendly & service is prompt without feeling rushed. read more

I love a good irish bar and this place really delivers on classic irish bar atmosphere. We wanted a quick snack but not dinner so we ordered the wings. We now have a new rule that we won't order wings somewhere without seeing them first. The sauce was fine and tasted like Franks, but the wings tasted like they were heated up in a microwave. And I'm pretty sure they either gave us tarter sauce or they forgot to put blue cheese in their dressing (we didn't complain because we aren't huge blue cheese fans on wings anyway). I ultimately gave this place 4stars because the burgers looked awesome and the people sitting next to us who were eating them confirmed they were good. Next time i come here, I will take my cue from the decor and order something more traditionally irish, like fish & chips. read more

Kieran's Irish Pub - Food menu - Irish Pub Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Came here for a drink and decided to eat supper. The Guinness was very good and the Bangers and mash were delicious. The staff was friendly and there was entertainment at 10 but we left before that. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. If you like Irish Pubs I would recommend. read more