Came here for "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child." This is our go-to spot when we have a show at the Orpheum. Their smoked wings are delicious. We tried their special wings, which "Minnesota Not-So-Nice is for sure spicy. Their soy was flavorful. Upon arrival, we sat down at a table. A staff attended to us by bringing menus and coasters within 5 minutes. Fast service, our wait staff checked on us a few times. Overall good. read more

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I really want to love this place, I really do, but I have attended a few times before a show at the Orpheum and have been left stressed and disappointed. Even giving ourselves over a hour to be here, we have found ourselves rushing to pay the bill due to the service. I am not sure where the staffing issues are, since it doesn't happen elsewhere. Once you find a seat, it has taken at least 15 minutes to get service, then you wait another 15 minutes to get the drinks. If you are smart enough to order a app when you order your drink, you will get that about 20 mins after you get your drink. There is no chance on getting more than one drink, paying and getting out of there in a hour. If it is hot, the upstairs gets very toasty, it doesnt appear that they have air conditioning that cools upstairs. read more

Stopped here for a drink before seeing a play next door. The place was pretty packed as it's one of the closest bars/restaurants to the Orpheum. I could over hear a lot of people saying they were going to the play and it started to clear out close to 7pm when the doors were opening. They have 2 levels from what I can see for seating. There was no host or anything so we just grabbed a table from another party leaving. After a few minutes a waitress came and cleared the table and gave us menus. We only ordered drinks. I got a Tim Collin's and my mom got one of the drinks from the seasonal specials. Drinks were okay. The waitress did let us know when she gave us menus that there's about a 30-35 min wait for food, but didn't matter since we knew we just had time for drinks. My mom did say she wanted to go back to check out the food so maybe next time. read more

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Cool spot to stop for a drink and a snack! The bar spelled their name exactly as my sister does, so we had to go and of course get a mug. It looks like local patrons can keep theirs at the bar, cute idea! Bar staff were very nice, loved the stain glass behind the bar too. Cheese curds were delicious! read more

Mackenzie Pub - Pubs Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This was my second time at Mackenzie Pub and I finally had a chance to try the wings, as they were out the last time. I got the jerk dry rub, very good and decent portions. My friends got wings and tacos as well and it seemed the verdict was that the food was overall pretty good. Because it is downtown, you are going to have downtown prices so I didn't think the cost was crazy expensive but still on the higher end. We sat outside since it was so nice out and we were on our way to a concert. They have a surprisingly large back deck with seating in the sun or in the shade. Our service was a little slow, as it was last time, and they forgot a few things but it was hard to flag them down. I have the feeling that the servers sometimes have sections both inside and outside which makes it difficult for the customer to get assistance if needed. read more

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We went here right before seeing Beauty and the Beast. There wasn't much time, but we were still able to get some great service and food. They let us sit outside on the patio. It was hard to find initially, but the space was open and comfortable. I had a salad, and we shared some wings. They also had themed drinks for the show! I thoroughly enjoyed the salad, and the wings were good too. read more

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Went for dinner before a show. Grabbed a seat quickly and the waiter made his way shortly after. Quick service. I wanted scotch egg but they were out. The pretzel was good and so was the wings and club sandwich. The French fries were crisp! I noticed upstairs dining too. Lots of beer on tap. Good vibes! read more

Stopped by for a quick dinner before a show at the Orpheum. It was pretty packed so we had to sit upstairs. The upstairs ambience was a little dull. Il suggest sitting downstairs if you can. Got a couple beers and tacos. The carribean pork tacos were fantastic. So so so good. So flavorful. Order it for sure. Chicken tacos were good too. Great place to stop by before a show for sure read more

Mackenzie Pub - Pork Tacos - Pubs Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

One of the best French dips I've ever had. The bread is nicely toasted on the outside and soft on the inside, the cheese is perfectly melted, and the meat is tender. The au jus also has great flavor. Be sure to opt for the fries instead of the chips. read more

Outstanding vibe late into the night. Epic Scotch eggs (soft-boiled). Terrific and attentive Minnesota-nice service by Elliana. Very good beer selction. Very busy and fun on a Tuesday night. Highly recommended. read more

Mackenzie Pub - Epic Scotch eggs - Pubs Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Nice pre-show casual spot to grab some grub and a brew. The Cuban sandwich was good. The pork was perfectly cooked. Tasted really good on its own. Somehow, in the sandwich, there was a flavor or sauce missing. Maybe it needed more mustard or cheese. Definitely upgrade to the fries for your sandwich! So perfectly crispy and delicious! Of note- can't bring leftovers into the theater. read more

It a bad place overall. Food is very bad, super small portions, no flavor. We had: -their most popular burger, suggested by server, it was tiny and tasted something like cafeteria In kindergarten, very disappointing -hod dog with coleslaw, it was also a mini hot dog, I don't even know where they get the buns so small, just like the burger, it was the size of kindergarten's lunch, it says 'comes with the side' , we picked coleslaw- it comes in the little plastic sauce container, so small, it should be just called the topping - famous eggs- not good at all, the idea sounds great, but the sausage used is the cheapest breakfast sausage, tastes like something you'd get for free breakfast at the cheep hotel, and fried in old oil, surprising part was the texture of the egg itself, it was pretty good considering everything - fried cheese curds, $11, comes in the tiniest rectangular paper container, about 2x3 inches, super small portion of that, it look like a sample or something, we looked a little confused'that's it?', and also tasted like it was fried in old canola oil I think the place is only good if you're drunk or high, it's late at night, and everything else is closed ‍ We were visiting Minneapolis for the first time, and had so much good food around in few days- this one was so disappointing compared to to everything else. Service wasn't great either, but maybe it's a type of place where it's ok for servers to be a little bit drunk/ high as well‍ Would not recommend to any sober people that really just looking for something to eat late at night, we just happened to be in the hotel across the street that night and pictures of their famous eggs got us in... read more

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It's a nice casual spot to grab a drink or app before your night out! We split fries and had some drinks. The service was good and the prices were reasonable. It's not going to blow your socks off, but it's an easygoing environment with standard food. read more

The atmosphere was fine and decor was neat, but the food was just not good. 6 of us and no one really liked their food. Toooooo spicy! And things that really didn't need to be that way. The cheese curds were good but otherwise thumbs down. The patio seating was great if you are just going for drinks. read more

Stopped here before a show at the Orpheum. Loved it! Smoked buffalo wings were amazing. Flavor was great and they weren't dry. The Caribbean pork tacos were a nice balance of sweet and savory. Our beers were great and server was funny and attentive. We tried one of their featured warm cocktails and it was very strong (reggae coffee I think it was?). Definitely would come back again in the future. read more

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My wife and I walked to the Mackenzie Pub from our hotel in search of scotch eggs and we were not disappointed! The scotch eggs were deliciously runny and exactly what my wife loves. We also ordered a giant pretzel, which came with an unexpectedly tasty queso blanco style sauce and a chicken bacon ranch salad, which was also good. We accidentally ordered at the bar despite sitting at a table and the staff were great about switching things around for us. There was a kids show happening nearby and there was a Brown's game on, so it was a bit loud, but full of fun and energy. The manager or someone in charge stopped by the table to ensure that we could hear the game at the appropriate volume. All in all, a worth while stop if you're looking for good food and some sports. read more

Good food. Fun atmosphere. For a bar downtown, it very much had a neighborhood bar feel!

The food was GREAT! We had a bacon cheeseburger and fish tacos. Service was friendly and ambiance was good as well. I look forward to going back again. read more

Stopped in prior to an event at the Orpheum and so glad I did. I was able to get a seat at the bar before the onslaught of people. Able to get a beer and enjoyed the Chicken Thinga Street Tacos which were great. Prices are reasonable keep in mind events at the Orpheum and State can result in busy restaurant I would come back read more

Located on a underrated downtown Minneapolis block, Mackenzie Pub offers good food, good beer, and easy vibes. Things to try : Wings + Tacos Look for draft list's quality + variety read more

Mackenzie Pub - Pork tacos - Pubs Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Sat at the bar. We got the tots with some cheese sauce to dip in and they were tasty! Good beers as well.

The Mackenzie Pub is like something out of a fever dream. It's located on a busy street next to the theaters and is as divey as dives come. They let me sit on the patio with my dog which was cool (but had to walk him through the inside bar to get to the back patio). The server gave off cool yet odd vibes. No warmth, just "what are you drinking? you want food?" speak. Took a while to get the table cleaning and for food and drinks to arrive even though it was rather slow. Everyone on the patio smoked which was a bummer, wasn't really a non-smoking section. I was the odd man out. Stoked they had a couple sour beers on the menu which are hard to find. I was torn what food to get and decided I couldn't go wrong with wings, but was kinda wrong. The Carolina BBQ (mustard + BBQ) was overly mustardy and overly sauced as well. Not a whole lot of meat to be found on the 6 wings; certainly left hungry. Also took a long time to cash out and escape the smoky deck. If the waitresses spent less time bitching about bad customers and more time taking care of the good ones, it would be better for everyone. Aside from the refreshing peach sour beer on the warm day, felt like I was in purgatory for an hour plus and had to consume crummy food before leaving smelling like stale cigarettes. Outside of a 15 minute stop on a pub crawl, there's really no reason to come here. read more

Used to come to Mackenzie a few times a year when in town for work but hadn't been for 5 years. Maybe it was because I was there on Sunday night or maybe because I may have arrived just after a rush ahead of a show but it wasn't a great experience. Gouda burger was awful. Burned, dry, thin burger with no flavor, cheese melted to an almost liquid state, and bun partially burned. Side of tots contained bits of other fried food. I ate less than half and asked for a menu to order something else. Bartender just chucked 3/4 of burger and tots and handed me the menu. Btw not crowded at all. She didn't ask about how the food was either as I was eating or when she picked it up. As I was dining on my company's dime and it was getting too late to go somewhere else I decided try again to see if maybe I just made a bad choice. Tried to order their "specialty" which is a scotch egg but after checking with the kitchen the bartender relayed that they were unavailable. Asked for the bartenders recommendation she said she'd go with cheese curds which were pretty average but edible. All in all not great and given the options will try somewhere else next time. read more

It was a busy Friday night downtown Minneapolis, we were there for the Minnesota Timberwolves block party and the Michael Jackson show at the Orpheum. Our server Alex was great even though he was super swamped that did not stop him from acknowledging every new person that sat at the bar and making sure that we got what we needed. For having a small kitchen they turn out some hits for sure. The fries have this amazingly unique taste I'm not sure if it's the oil they use but they are always a hit. The turkey wrap was seasoned so perfectly it's probably one of the best raps that I've had in a long time. We also had the wonton tacos for an appetizer and they were the perfect serving size and hit the spot in fact they were so good we didn't even have a chance to snap a pic of them when we're on this end of downtown Minneapolis we always try to stop in because it has a nice hometown feel to it You can get good food great drinks and even better service!! read more

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Mackenzie is my go-to place to hit up before shows at the Orpheum or when I need a quick bite when I'm in the area. The food is good, prices are average, I wouldn't call it cheap but it's not overly expensive either. I wouldn't say there's anything amazing here, but I personally enjoy the atmosphere, and they're used to getting the theater crowd so if you want a quick drink before a show make sure to stop by! read more

We came in before a show to have drinks, sat down, ordered one, and then got kicked out of our table because we weren't ordering food. Rude service, would not recommend. read more

Ah yes, MacKenzie Pub - this little gem at the beginning of Hennepin. I rolled in about 10pm ish on a Friday night - to my surprise it was pretty dead (I was looking to catch the end of the Wild game). The place wasn't grimly lit - which was pleasant surprise. The kitchen was still open and the bartender recommended some "popular choices". I ended up going with the Korean tacos. Which proved to be good choice and I would have again. My favorite part was the salsa and the chef, a short dude and Packers fan (he sported a hat), who seemed to take great pride in what he does (cook). Overall it was a 4.5 star experience for me - the place was clean, the tacos were yummy, I was treated nicely, they seem to have a variety on tap - and a bartender who was knowledgeable on them. I would definitely visit if I was in the area and hungry for some fresh quick eats - but not wild about it and wouldn't plan a night out there given the choice. read more

Mackenzie Pub - Korean tacos - Pubs Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The wings are outstanding! service was great! Gary from Scotland says "these are the best wings I've had!"

Good in a pinch, it was the most reasonably priced food in that area. Went here before seeing a show at the Orpheum. They were out of fries at 6:30 on a Friday so I ordered kettle chips, which turned out to be just ruffle potato chips. The big Mack burger was good tho. Also, not too much seating, so there is no guarantee that you will have a table to sit at when you come in. read more

Mackenzie Pub - Kettle chips and BIG MACK BURGER - Pubs Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We just went here, because it was walking distance from our hotel. We were pleasantly surprised. The bartender was great. I had a fantastic beer. And the food was incredibly good. My wife had their version of the big Mac which she loved. And I had a Cuban sandwich which was equally as good, one of the best Cubans I've had. A fun space. If you're nearby in Minneapolis, highly recommend you go there. read more

Came in for a quick happy hr snack. Dozen wings dry rub jerk with 4 sauces and Nachos to share! Bartender was great and served us up fast! Here again and it's 9 pm. Hungry. Sent my hubby over for food as we sat outside the theatre waiting for load out. He ate in a great burger the Mack! He brought me a Cuban with fries. They were out of corned beef!! I wanted a Reuben .. wah wah waaaaaa. He he. All was good and nice service. The cook came out to our truck and mentioned he had left his credit card inside ! Thanx guys!! read more

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My friend researched area spots when we were in town for baseball. This place did not disappoint. My friend had chicken wings which she said were totally amazing. The bartender was attentive and helpful. My friend had a couple of beers, while I had a hot hard alcohol drink. Drinks were quality. There was no "wow" factor to our experience, but we did really like this place and would definitely return. read more

Loved the pub atmosphere. Tacos and burger were both REALLY good and the service was very friendly. Don't miss the back deck! Just an overall great place for a drink and a bite. read more

Mackenzie's if a fine destination if you are looking for a pint (and a great summer outdoor patio). The prices are good, the beer selection is diverse and rotates regularly. Mackenzie's positions itself as a "Scotch" bar (the country, not the beverage) and is unique in that way. So, why the bad rating? The food is no good. It is so-so as bar food goes, but if you do more than an appetizer the quality control isn't great - last time I was there my chicken sandwich was burned and not edible. read more

I stopped in here before a show at the Orpheum for a quick bite to eat. I don't really do "fancy" very well, so I just wanted to go somewhere low key. This was exactly that. I sat at the bar and got a Loon Juice that was on tap, along with the Frech Dip sandwich with tots. That was precisely what I needed. Seems to be lots of regulars here and I could see why. The bar staff had a great rapport with the folks seated around and seemed to know quite a few of them. Very friendly and attentive. Divey atmosphere and just all around relaxed. read more

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Food & service is great! Love the chicken thinga street tacos from the show time menu, paired with the Ace apple-pineapple cider. read more

Another stop on the Drinking Walking Tour with Patrick and Mike: Dranks only, and a nice respite from the sunny afternoon. This is a great bar with a rustic feel, great staff and awesome beer selections. It's a Cleveland Browns bar but they always have a barstool for the hapless Detroit Lions fans (aka Us). The patio out back is great in the warmer months, so be sure to check it out! read more

There is no way this place is compliant with health code regulations: there's smoking, dogs and chaos. But the food is great if you want just a good greasy meal. I'd probably go back, but I'm guessing you get a little extra boost to the immune system just for eating here. read more

Great food. Even the stuff I thought was basic fare was great. Chicken tenders were great! I also had the Cuban tacos which were phenomenal. I can't recommend them more!!! Spicy and delicious. We liked the place so much, we ordered takeout again later and had the el jefe pizza. Wonderful. Service was phenomenal. The pretzel was clearly from frozen, but good flavor. Texture was not the same as fresh, but the portion and execution were fine for the price point. Highly recommend any street taco variety at this location. read more

I stopped into Mackenzie's Pub last week. The place was nice and warm while it flurried outside. It's a classic pub feel with stained glass and long bar. There is a second level too, but we didn't go up there. The bar and many tables were in lively use.Tables line the wall across from the bar. That's where we were. The staff was friendly. Apparently it's usually a "Brown's bar". My friend and I viewed the big Vikings game - you know the one with the greatest come-back in NFL history. We shared a tasty loaded tater tot and enjoyed the apple pie cider. It's a nice place with a festive atmosphere. Give it a try- you are likely to have a good time. read more