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    Lyons Pub

    3.7 (275 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    LYONS PUB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Chicken tender basket with BBQ
    Kaite P.

    Atmosphere is great, food is just alright. Had the chicken ranch wrap and chicken tender basket. Housemade ranch was delish, coleslaw wet and luscious, but chicken tenders a bit mid.

    Outside
    Ted R.

    Good spot. I recommend it. It's next to the Embassy Suites and they actually have a direct connection from inside the hotel's lobby. I like the fish and chips and they know how to build a Guinness. Really friendly wait staff and a nice happy hour. Cool customers and lots of TVs with sports. That's all I'm asking for from a "saloon and eatery"!

    Jumbo mozzarella stick
    Nicole G.

    Stopped into Lyons Pub in downtown Minneapolis with a group of five on Friday evening around 7:00pm. It's a casual, seat-yourself spot, and we were able to find a table pretty quickly. Note, parking is either in a nearby ramp or metered street parking, so allow yourself extra time to find a spot. We kicked things off with a couple of appetizers. The fried pickles were served as spears (not chips), and they were delicious--crispy and not soggy at all. The JUMBO mozzarella sticks we were looking forward to trying the and one of the main reasons we wanted to visit. They were definitely oversized and tasty, although one arrived without any cheese inside (which was strange). After an individual in our party mentioned it to the server, she brought us a replacement that actually had cheese, and it was much better. Others in our group ordered the club sandwich and the pork quesadilla. The club got great feedback--fresh and filling. The quesadilla was okay but didn't wow; said they've had better versions elsewhere. I had the fish and chips and thought it was solid--crispy batter and cooked well, though nothing special. I was very tempted to order the chocolate cake for dinner (it caught my eye immediately when I was looking at the menu), but I decided to be responsible and not get it. A fun surprise was the complimentary pub popcorn--always a nice touch! The main downside of our experience was the volume level. The music was loud--so loud that it was hard to hear others at our table, which made conversation a bit of a challenge. Service-wise, our server was fine. She got everything we needed, but she didn't seem particularly warm or enthusiastic. The interaction felt more transactional than friendly. Overall, Lyons is a solid downtown pub with a few standout appetizers, a casual atmosphere, and classic pub food. Great for a quick bite or a group hangout--especially before a sporting event near by.

    Bar and Husker Flag
    Sam M.

    Brian M was our server and he was fantastic. We found this place because I was in charge of directions and "knew where I was going"....in the wrong direction. So it was surprising when we saw a Husker flag outside the bar and people inside. Apparently, this is the official bar for Husker alum and fans to come to for game days! We already plan on stopping by for a game in the future! I wasn't expecting anything when we came into a bar for breakfast, but they had a nice, quick menu for us to choose from. You also had the choice of a bloody or screwdriver for $3 with breakfast. I had the bloody and the found out that there is a Build Your Own station so I was able to pick what went in it and make it myself which was great! The eggs were pretty bland, but everything came out super fast. The bacon was perfect and the cheesy potatoes were the bomb. We will definitely be coming back again at some point and I'm excited for it!

    Mozzarella Sticks
    Annie D.

    We stopped in after the Twins game for a quick bite. Super close to Target Field which was nice and it wasn't too busy so we found a spot to sit right away. Our server was fantastic, super quick and prompt and refilled our drinks multiple times. We got mozzarella sticks and fish and chips. Everything was tasty! The mozzarella sticks are huge but they aren't super greasy which was nice and they breading was crispy but not overwhelming. Pretty much the perfect mozzarella sticks. The fish and chips had a similar breading which we liked and they weren't super greasy which you sometimes see with fried fish. Chips were good as well and it's a decent portion for the price. These came out hot and fresh and we had malt vinegar with our fish. Overall, we will definitely be back and this is a great spot downtown!

    Michelle M.

    Favorite new Minneapolis bar! Being from Nebraska, this place was like walking into a bar in Lincoln, except today everyone was in Vikings or packers gear instead of red and white. We literally stumbled into the place after walking the wrong direction on the way to US Bank stadium. It's still walking distance to the stadium, which is great. They had a Vikings special game day breakfast which was a deal! $12 for a hearty, yummy breakfast (manage your expectations, it's a diner style breakfast) and $3 for your first Bloody Mary or screwdriver drink. They're strong! We didn't need more than 1 drink each, which meant we paid only $35 for two huge meals and two drinks. The service is quick, friendly, and casual. Our server took the time to explain to us why there's a Nebraska bar in Minneapolis. They have a Bloody Mary bar with a ton of different toppings and add-ins, my husband had fun making his own custom drink. I opted for a screwdriver, it was strong but I could still taste the OJ above the vodka. We both got the red eye breakfast (a big portion of scrambled eggs, toast, cheesy hash browns, and 2 sausage links or bacon). I got the sausage and they were cooked perfectly. I loved the decor, plenty of Nebraska signs and decals, it felt like an old pub. It looks like it, too! I can't wait to come back for a Husker game day or another Vikings game.

    The chili was superb and the fries were cooked just my way...crisp and ready for ketchup!
    Dennis T.

    Stopped in for dinner after a long day seeing the sights. It was adjacent to our hotel, so very convenient. I had the house chili with fries and they were delicious. The pub atmosphere on this chilly night made my choice of entree perfect. The beer was good and the company even better. Would definitely stop by for another bowl next trip up north!

    Soup and sandwich combo
    Shelby A.

    Came to Lyons pub for dinner as it was directly next to our hotel and we weren't super hungry. It's definitely a fun vibe in this pub and the decorations are pretty neat. We were able to seat ourselves and then a server came over with menus. We ordered the soup and salad and sandwich and soup combos. I ordered the beer cheese soup and a house salad. Sadly I have to say this may be the worse beer cheese soup I have ever had in my life. It was topped off with popcorn which honestly was the only edible part. The beer cheese soup was extremely salted and filled with skin as if it kept being cooked and reheated. It was inedible. My salad was great though. My boyfriend ordered the Rueben and beer cheese soup. He was able to eat a bit of the soup but agreed it was horrible. He ate his entire sandwich as he said it was delicious however it would've been better if they toasted the bread fried. There is even a door that connects directly to our hotel so you don't need to walk outside in the cold which was pretty cool. We would probably come back as the pricing is fair and on the cheaper side and just stick to anything but the soup. Our server was great but she was definitely busy running around. No complaints there as she was efficient and always checking in on us.

    FISH & CHIPS
    Abigail R.

    This was a cool place! On the bar side they play a chill mixture of music 80,90s,2000s. Wait staff was super nice and fish and chips were delicious. The sodas were not great but its a pub lol. Outside vibe was cool too. They played Frank Sinatra. On the next side its more club vibe and they have karaoke. Something for all.

    fish & chips
    Jonna L.

    I enjoyed eating here. I got the fish and chips and it was really good! The service was alright - the food came fairly quick but the waitress was a little standoffish and didn't really pay much attention to us. The vibe is super cool, it feels like you're in a pub in the UK (with an American touch of course)!

    Hanging
    Karen A.

    We stopped in this pub after checking into the downtown Embassy Suites. Classic pub vibes! We had a fantastic server and terrific service throughout our experience. We ordered drinks, two appies, then two entrees and more drinks. Everything was delivered quickly and food was hot and very good tasting. Generous portions as well. Being a California girl, this was a great place price wise. We enjoyed it and since it's connected to our hotel, we may return:-)

    Mikhala F.

    We came here before a Timberwolves playoff game, and were so excited to get a table! The energy in this place was really fun - and a great spot to go for a round of drinks before a game downtown. We mainly came to drink, but ended up getting some food here too. We got the watermelon shots that they had on special - they were delish! It took our server a while to get them to us, but it was a super busy night. We got the following for food: 3/5 Chicken caesar wrap - served without any caesar or dressing, so it was dry 4/5 Bacon cheeseburger - good classic burger 5/5 Fries with ranch - delicious crispy fries with perfect restaurant ranch 4/5 Free popcorn! Super salty, but a great add for the table while we drank Nothing crazy or super special, but a nice cozy spot with tons of seating for before a game our outing downtown!

    Cheers to another Happy Hour!
    Lauren H.

    2024 Update: Lyons Pub has become one of my favorite bars for downtown happy hour! Great drinks for decent prices. While nearby competitors charge $14-16 for my favorite cocktails, I can find great options here for $8-11 per drink. Service was excellent during yesterday's happy hour. Their outdoor sidewalk patio is perfect for a late summer or fall happy hour, complete with nice views of the Minneapolis IDS building on one side and the Twins stadium on the other. And you can't beat the location! I would still eat dinner elsewhere, but come here for happy hour!

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    I've lived in 4 countries and traveled to dozens. Hannah might be the best server I've ever seen.

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    2 years ago

    Only stopped in for a quick Guinness before heading out of town. Wish we'd found this place earlier. Great atmosphere.

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    Thanks Seth, you sound like our type of people

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    3 years ago

    Great service and atmosphere. Love the Irish pub vibe. Menu was large. Service was fast.

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    4 years ago

    Bad food, good service. Cool place but the food was subpar. If you want a drink this is the place.

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    3 years ago

    Kudos to Dave, he met the challenge of hoards of Husker fans deluging him with orders. Don't try this at home, he's a trained professional.

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    3 years ago

    F$&king awesome! Super recommend the fish & chips! Great service and atmosphere!..............

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    Good food, good service and a nice atmosphere. The server's were at our table within 2 minutes and ask us what we wanted to drink.

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