Visited 5/30/26. Really loved our experience here. Came with my mom and sister after a trip to MIA…read moreand it had such great vibes and food. Really captures a fun dive bar and pub energy that makes you want to recommend it to others. We got drinks (nice draft selection) and then split the soft pretzel, cauliflower bites, and fish and chips. Each of these were solid bar food and overall we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. Nice that they have both indoor and outdoor seating options.

We visited this local gem after hearing about its wide bar selection and family atmosphere. I have…read morebeen to Ireland and this is the closest thing to a real Irish pub I've seen in a long time. It's not a manufactured wanna be but a place where the customers receive warm personal greetings, great food and a true Guinness pour. We both were greeted by the owner, Jeff, and Kendall created the best chicken pot pie ever. The patrons were clearly enjoying the atmosphere and two people came over and started a lively conversation that made us feel like a part of the neighborhood. We bought some sweatshirts to remember the experience and definitely look forward to going back.

He Said: Do I like stand up arcade games and pinball? Yes…read more Is this review biased, because of how much I like said things? Heck yes. Up-Down is great. When it's nice outside, this place cannot be beat (it's nice even when the weather is not, too). Lots of drinks to choose from; several awesome games. 5 Stars! Pros: - Games, drinks, and vibes Cons: - N/A

I've been enjoying going to UpDown for the last many years. I always have a fun time, the daily…read morespecials are great, the pizza is usually good and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Now and then, you will have visits where a number of arcades and pinball machines are out of order. Also, they are now starting to get new pinball games which was desperately needed. Overall, it's really cheap, a good place to go if you don't want to be around kids while playing arcade/pinball games.

Such a fun place! They have great food and a super fun atmosphere! The Happy Hours are way too…read morecool! The $18 Adult Happy Meal includes a cheeseburger, small fry, and a classic tiny martini. Unfortunately they are part of the wave of restaurants in Uptown that are closing.... Yikes! They are closing on June 2, 2026, so come quickly to enjoy this gem before it goes for good.....Red Cow Uptown, you will be missed.

Went here for the holiday pop-up Red Nose Room and it was decked out for the holidays! Reservations…read morebooked up quickly so make them ahead of time next holiday season. The holiday pop-up was definitely worth a visit, but I don't think I would go out of my way to dine here for the normal menu. From the normal menu, the Ultimate burger was good but not outstanding. The truffle fries were crispy and the truffle flavor was not overpowering. The milkshake was creamy and not too sweet. The best bite was the house salad-- the crispy lil bacon and almond bits were a great texture contrast and the sherry vinaigrette was light. From the Red Nose Room menu, the Cranberry Spritzer mocktail was sweet and tart. I would've liked a little more dilution. The Cheese Fondue was fun for the novelty, but the flavor was a little bland and the fondue could've been more warm.

Had a great patio experience at Lake & Irving! We stopped in for a quick bite and got exactly what…read morewe needed to start our night. Patio is spacious and the vibes were summery! The food was quick and delicious. We got a hanger steak on our salad; it was cooked med rare as requested and seasoned well. Furikake chicken was a take on kaarage. It like bit sized chicken crunchies-- and also addictive. The mango tuna roll was not half bad either! Drinks were also yum!! Our waitress was friendly and very helpful! Not a single complaint with service. Would definitely come here again

Overall great experience. I've been four times and food is always great…read more I recommend making a reservation, especially near holidays or for weekend dinner. Most recently I went for restaurant week (3 courses for $45). It was lots of food and though it's a limited menu to choose from, great options to choose from. Note - They have a small lot but it's usually pretty full. There is plenty of free street parking available nearby though

Pretty space! We had trouble with parking as our reservation was before 6pm when valet starts (we…read morehad tickets for a 7pm show). We went into the lot and all the restaurant spots were blocked off, after a call they cleared one. Started with bacon wrapped dates, which were good. My husband and I both ordered the filet medium, it came out medium well at best (very little pink). The potato puree was great!

This place is a hidden gem, but make sure you plan ahead to get there. Their website says that they…read morehave 10 parking spots dedicated for the restaurant, but that isn't completely true. We got to the parking garage, lots of spots left for the restaurant but there was a valet there and said all those spots are actually reserved for the valet. We ended up parking across the street near the lake. Once inside, it's a very nice vibe with beautiful furniture and lots of natural light. They have great happy hour menu - we started with the shrimp appetizer which as flavorful and the shrimp was plump and well cooked. We also got the burger and the Waterbury salad. Burger was good, but the salad was a bit basic; I was expecting more bacon and more blue cheese dressing, it was mostly just basic iceberg lettuce which is not awesome for $13. I also tried the Hugo spritz which was refreshing but a bit sweet for my taste. I will for some come back to try more things!

This place is simply amazing! A real jewel. If you are in the Linden Hills neighborhood you have…read moreto stop here and hang out a bit. Great beers, great vibe, very unique. Can't wait to come back!!

First time trying out this place. Wooden Ship is a very small niche brewery situated in the middle…read moreof residential white picket fence heaven, if you're into that sort of thing. In fact a neighbor across from the patio was literally painting his white picket fence! So, it's a unique setup for a mpls brewery taproom from the start. I walked in and was assaulted by a sickeningly sweet smell. Not sure if that's them brewing up their beet beer (beet beer--WHY?!) We both ordered the Saison. It had decent belgian notes but it was half-flat and a little sweet for my taste. It's nice they have a patio but it's beset by constant traffic from 44th St on one side and a parking lot with porta pottys on the other. Not exactly getting any fresh air. Moreover, the seating at picnic tables and high tops with cheap un-cushioned bar stools felt pretty half assed but that went along with the overall theme. They allow outside food and had a food truck operating when we went there which was a plus. Ultimately neither one of us were thrilled with our first tap so we bailed. Can't speak on the entire tap line but unlikely we will come back unless our friends ask us to. So almost nearly there in every respect but not quite. 3.75/5 rounding up to 4.

My girlfriend and I come to this bar twice weekly and it's the best dive in uptown. Great service…read moreindustry bar. Friendly staff, food better than expected, and a great tap selection! My home away from home and my favorite bar.

Cool place adjacent to Lucky Cat Records. Overall this…read morelocation is a bit dark, but I like the setup with a horseshoe bar. We came in to have a couple beers after record shopping. I have not eaten at the Bulldog since the location in NE shut down. The menu still looks pretty solid. I wish they would bring back the steak tartare....that was amazing back in the day. The staff was friendly, and the service was relatively prompt, although I thought they looked a little understaffed. Overall, the beer selection had a little of everything, but nothing that would say wow. I will come back and see if the wings are as good as I remembered them from the other location.

The best service from the *most amazing* staff. We had a large party celebrating a birthday and…read morealthough the restaurant is small, they not only welcomed our party, but were very accommodating as the party grew and we shifted to allow everyone to sit together. The food was outstanding; we all received our food, exactly as ordered - despite our large party moving tables and changing positions. The manager was incredible throughout our visit and assisted with beer pours as needed from the tap wall (for those of us less skilled at a perfect pour!). I'm so glad to have finally visited this place - I look forward to returning!! A huge THANK YOU to the entire staff... we so appreciate you. Thank you for providing this large group with a great experience.

The food was eh. Beer selection was sparse. Employees were nice but not super helpful. Overall fine…read morebut probably won't go back :/

Beckett's has become one of my favorite spots to go when Up-Down is packed, and it honestly ended…read moreup being a great find. The environment is really fun, especially during big games like March Madness where the energy in the room makes it a great place to watch. I've also made it my go to spot for watching the NBA Finals, and I'm already planning on coming back for the World Cup. It's the kind of place where you can just settle in, grab a drink, and enjoy the game with a good crowd around you. Overall, just a solid spot with great people and a really good atmosphere.

Still my favorite happy hour in the area. The food is fantastic, too. $12 for 2 doubles of Whistle…read morePig is hard to beat. Really chill before late night but can get crazy during events. WiFi is "Beckett's Public" and the password is "BUCKETS!!"

Stopped in here on SPD around 1pm and it was steady busy. I shared some of the fish and chips with…read moresome coworkers and it was tasty. Nice flakey fish and crispy fries. Large portion and shareable.

Went for trivia. The host was super cutie and the categories were nicely diverse (though I wish…read morethere had been less sports). It was a good volume, which was nice because I feel like trivia is often either too loud or too quiet. I was shocked about how long it was! 3 hours! But if I had known coming in, it would have been easier. The bar itself was cute. Love how they lean into the Irish vibe. The whole portion of the menu that was "hair of the dog" cracked me up! I got the veggie burger with fries (or chips) and wasn't super impressed. I think I am just over veggie burgers falling apart when I'm paying so much money for them. The cucumbers mixed with the spicy sauce on it was interesting though!