This place is a new take on the old sports bar…read more The sports bars I have been to have been a narrow assortment of appetizers and a few entres with a good selection of drinks to pair the food. To that point, this place is much the same. Where it gets better(in my opinion) is the wall of pour your own beer, cider or wine. They give you a RFID wrist band and you scan in on whatever drink you want, then pour as much or as little as you like. Everything is by the ounce, so you can try everything or stick with your selection favorites. Enjoy your fill of their rotating selection of local and not so local brew. The wait staff is great. Friendly and prompt. All in all, we were surprised with how well this place works. Can't wait to come back again.

We've been to Backyard Brew a couple of times. Staff is very helpful. The help yourself and pour by…read morethe ounce tap wall is a convenient way to try a good number of beers and they had beers from one of our favorite Des Moines breweries, which was great. We had a pizza in our second visit. It was good, but didn't wow either of us. Definitely a good place to hang out with pleasant atmosphere.

Mac's Top Hat hosted my 45th High School Reunion party last August (2019). It was great event,…read morewith a bonus that Gayle and Laurie (Gator's Wife), hit it off and had a great conversation, while he and I enjoyed our classmates. The only caution is that Mac's was Cash Only at the time. There's a nice bar area up front, a larger room for groups in back, and a small outdoor patio. They do food occasionally, and if you're into neighborhood bars, this is a great place to hang out.

It's a real bar. Not many good ones left but this is one of them. No pretense, good drinks, cold…read morebeer and friendly patrons.

What can I add to the last experience but just trying a new beer. The Bock was excellent and my…read morefavorite Firebrick was awesome as usual. The taproom is really nice and the brewery is really a beautiful setting. We also enjoyed the 1919 root beer.

We went back to Schell's while camping nearby and it's just as wonderful as we remember. Can't beat…read morethe prices, the tap room vibes, and the options. Such a great spot in an unexpected area of Minnesota.

I love going to Shiny Top. The owner, Nate, is funny, kind and helpful. They now serve pizza which…read moreis made with their beer and is very yummy. They have big one get one half price on Wednesday's and live local music on Thursday's. They have games to play if you just want to chill and drink and a back patio to hang out if you like fresh air. Love this place and will continue to go here a lot.

Came in with 8 people. Most had the 8 inch pizza. Everyone loved it a nice selection of beer and…read morebourbon.

Had fun the three times I've been there. Place was busy but could still get served, nothing worse…read morethan waiting in line for a beer, in my opinion. Beer has been different each time and that has been my favorite part of going. I am a stout connoisseur "I am always asking for the darkest beer". One time a chocolate hazelnut was available - wow it was awesome! Only needed one and that's what I was after, if that beer was bottled I would buy a pallet. My wife tried a seltzer she was also impressed. People working were friendly one guy working explained how the beer was brewed, I thought that was cool. Inside is updated from new owners, love all the art on the walls and open feel also the place was clean. Recommend checking it out.

From the owner: Fairmont Brewing Company is located in Fairmont, MN, serving fresh craft beer, Firestick Pretzels,…read moreFree popcorn and good times!

Very good food right there in the hotel. Had the pizza with was really good! Thanks!read more

Stopped in for lunch, our first ever and we were pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and…read morefriendly hospitality. Had street tacos and chicken Cesar salad. Both were very yummy and freshly made. Plus, our server was the sweetest and most attentive we have ever had! We highly recommend Green Mill and plan a return trip soon

While visiting New Prague, we had to stop by the brewery…read more They don't offer flights, but they do have 6oz pours. I would have preferred 4oz options for sampling, but it still worked out. I tried the Space Balls (Milk Stout), Bowcaster (Smoked Märzen), and Lemmiwinks (Berliner Weisse with Black Raspberry - Sour Ale). I also sampled my brother's Giesen Weisse (Hefeweizen). I'm not a big fan of sour ales and didn't realize a Berliner Weisse was a sour until after ordering. That said, it was milder than most sours I've had, and I managed to finish the full pour. Space Balls - Fantastic milk stout. Strong coffee notes up front, followed by chocolate on the finish. Smooth and rich mouthfeel. A+ Bowcaster - Smoked beers can easily go overboard and end up tasting like a campfire, but this one was well balanced. The smokiness enhanced the flavor rather than overwhelming it. Would pair perfectly with a burger or steak. A+ Giesen Weisse - Excellent Hefeweizen with classic banana notes. Super refreshing. I often recommend Hefeweizens to friends who think they don't like beer--this one would definitely win them over. Great brewery overall. I'd recommend it and would definitely return.

A couple of friends and I swung in to here while stopping through New Prague. It seemed to be a…read moregood place for a beer. It was a Saturday night, so the place was a little packed, but plenty of room for everyone to move around. From the outside (in the photos), the decor and signage was pretty cool! Their outdoor patio looked like it would be a fun place to enjoy a beer on in the summer (not so much in this cold winter night). Once inside, the atmosphere was fun. People were enjoying their company and the beer, and there was a small food stand inside with a few options for Mexican food this night. We all grabbed a beer and I tried some Mexican street corn. It definitely complemented the dark Czech lager I drank! My friends had a hazy IPA they ordered twice, it was tasty! An all-around pleasant experience and good beer. I'd go back, but probably make it a warm weather stop next time to enjoy all of it fully, including having the garage doors open for that "ope -air" feel when it's nice.

A very good brewery in an old bar. The beer is very good. The flight paddle comes with five…read moretasters. They have pizza and special food and dinner nights and popcorn. Added bonus is the attached game room and beyond that is an attached concert space. All in all, a cool space.

Cute little small town brewery. I honestly didn't try the…read morebeer so I can't comment on the most important part, but my table mates seemed to enjoy it (the red?) and said the bartender was super nice. There were some other cute stores nearby that would make a decent little day trip to check out.

Family run, small-town bar. Friendly people, great mixed drinks and varied beer selection. They…read morehost bands occasionally and it's a busy place during Tall Corn Days in late July. The most fun you can have in the Valley!

Had never been since this was the former VFW! Was pleasantly surprised. Great friendly/respectful…read moreowner, nice patrons, and the food was tasty! Will make this a regular stop when in the area!

My son and I stopped into this bar and grill today. It is just off the highway maybe a block or so,…read moresuper easy to get to. We both ordered burgers, my son ordered a cheeseburger and I got the trophy, buck burger, and it did not disappoint, my burger was so big I couldn't finish it, and they both came with a generous amount of french fries. The food was spot on and the service was exceptionally fast. I'm making plans to go back soon and when I do, I will post some pictures.