My inaugural visit was the Baxter location and all subsequent visits have been at the current location, the former Gull Dam space. My first visit I tried a flight, including the intriguing PB & J Ale... that despite my skepticism, walked away the favorite. The beers were delicious, the beertenders friendly and helpful and the space comfortable. My six beer flight consisted of Ms Galena Sour, Boom Lake Lager, Crow Wing Cream Ale, Lunchbucket PB & J Ale, Reefer Car Peach Wheat, & 46 North Wild Rice Ale. All the beers were delicious but I returned later that night w a buddy for a pint of Lunch bucket PB & J Ale. Definitely don't pass up Roundhouse if you're in town or passing by, cheers. read more

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I was impressed with my night out. The roundhouse had a fun live band outside, the place was clean, plenty of entertainment including board games, ax throwing, and music. The staff is very pleasant, helpful and quick. I enjoyed having the 6-flight option, which allowed me to sip on a little of everything. They are dog friendly on the patio :) read more

Roundhouse Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Nisswa, Minnesota

Need to get Walleye sandwiches on the menu. Went there in the summer and all they had was cod.

I don't drink alcohol (the people I was with do). So I can't comment on the quality of the beer, but, I can review the food. Of the six of us that went none thought the food was very good. Our food order consisted of 2 brisket cheese steak sandwiches which was given a 5 out of 10, fish taco 4 /10, and chicken wings and fries 3/10. We chose to eat indoors and were attacked by numerous flies. So don't go there for the food. The band sounded great however. read more

4.0* (out of 5) Food: n/a Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 4* 03/04/2023 I always try to stop at a brewery in a city we are visiting so couldn't pass up the opportunity to check out the Roundhouse and was glad that we stopped. We were surprised at how many cars were in the parking lot and were impressed with the additional activities (such as axe throwing) that they advertised. The building and interior were modern and clean and the service was friendly and quick. The beer selection was good (around 20 on tap) and my wife and I shared a 6 sample beer Flight. We found most of the beers to be well above average and rated them all in Untappd. Definitely worth a stop if you are in the Nisswa / Gull Lake area. If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com read more

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My family and I were visiting from another state and chose to eat here before we went turtle racing. There was only one lady working but she was very kind and was able to keep up with us and everyone else she was serving. I loved everything about this place. They had a calendar full of events for the next month that all seemed so fun! The food was really good and we loved the beer. Thanks for a great time! read more

This place has really stepped it up in the last year and matured into this space. The beer has gotten better and the service is still as good as ever. They've made some additions to the seating space with a loft area to sit inside and a stage outside with tons of tables, fire pits, and games. Cute merch to purchase as well! Snacks from von Hansen's like meat sticks and pretzels but also some bites to order from the kitchen like nachos! Tons of beer choices - a flight is the way to Go so you can try them all. Highly recommend putting this on your list to visit! read more

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Cute spot, great for groups. We sat outside on a Wednesday night & ate and got drinks. It was all good, lots of variety in the beverages and great service too. There was a live band inside that we heard while sitting outside. My food was good! Nice and modern location, really enjoyed it here. read more

Roundhouse Brewery - Chicken tender wrap - Breweries Near Me - Nisswa, Minnesota

Stopped with friends at this spacious brewery on our way home from our cabin trip up north. It's a bit icy out and we didn't realize there was extra parking out back (there is!), which is the lot that leads to the taproom. That would've helped for those of us who had to trek through the ice and lawn to the back entrance! We got there a half hour after opening and taps weren't open yet - we didn't mind waiting but the woman working wasn't super welcoming to us out of towners. Oh well, at least the beer was good! I did ask her about the railroad references and it turns out this brewery originated in an old railroad depot in Brainerd but moved to Nisswa a few years ago. There's plenty of space - outdoors and indoors - good 90s alternative music playing and a basic pub menu. The beer cheese was a bit strange - not the best but my friends said the burger with brisket was good. Would have loved to do some axe throwing with my friends but the room wasn't open. Had the porter and it was a smooth, easy to drink porter. Not too heavy and perfect for lunch. read more

Decided to stop by for lunch today and try the menu. You order online through your phine. (We had trouble and needed to use their WiFi to get it to work). We figured plates would be small so we ordered three items to share. We were so wrong! We had three huge plates come out and everything was amazing. We had the pretzels and beer cheese (so good!) The poutine fries and the nachos. Everything was so fresh and had great flavor. The hubby tired a few different beers but the strawberries seltzer was so refreshing. I am really hoping to stop by on a night when the band is playing! read more

Roundhouse Brewery - Nachos! - Breweries Near Me - Nisswa, Minnesota

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great to visit to have a beer, had an event there and had to use there food and it was terrible, burnt spinach dip, processed meatballs, really bad buns for brisket, no wine opener. only one person helping and hustling to serve 50 people. read more

Nice spot to grab a beer. Ambience is a little dark for our preference. Live music was good! Foods a bit expensive so we didn't eat. But if you're looking for good beer swing in and grab one here. read more

Roundhouse Brewery - Manly's Wee Heavy (Scotch Ale) - Breweries Near Me - Nisswa, Minnesota

Could be the new BLA venue space and be known for more than just their craft beer, but COVID allowing. The outdoor music space is wonderful at the new location and parking was better than the BLA space. The staff are friendly and though I'm nervous about alcohol and axe-throwing, the fact the staff and management are always looking to grow and entertain, is inspiring. The Cinder Dick beer is a favorite but the Kombucha is good too. read more

Phenomenal burger! Had a "Smokehouse" and it just might be the best burger I've had that I didn't make myself! Has a Hazy IPA that was balanced, citrusy and refreshing. 8/10 and I rarely rate a beer above that. Do yourself a flavor and try this place!!! read more

Great brews and food, good atmosphere. The outdoor patio is nice and you can bring your dogs. Offers ax throwing also!!!!

OK crazy as it sounds, I had yet to visit Roundhouse, until I moved up here year-round just this last August 2021. I have visited a few times now with my newcomer club friends and the beers always cold and tasty and the music is always unique and fun! And definitely check out the nacho platter (split between people) and the fresh fish tacos. And you got to love the 6 o'clock start time and it gets over by 9 PM at the latest, perfect for us early to bed people. It's not like back in the day when I actually started going out at 9 PM. Also, great for families were you see newborn babies all the way up to their grandparents enjoying a beer. Definite Go To for the Brainerd Lakes area visitors and residence! Note: not much to offer in terms of optional or nonalcoholic options. They offer a root beer they make and ice water. read more

Fun place to have a drink, some food and listen to live music. I will definitely be back fit more Hard Seltzer and Nachos! read more

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Roundhouse made a good change to come to Nisswa with lot more room. Great beers and seltzer and food!! Love the entertainment that they provide! Great to see heat lamps and fires with a bonus of the covers over some tables!! read more

Horrible!!! The setting was fine - but do we always need to have a TV on in the background - especially when it's a drama and the sound is turned off. I suggest turning it off! ~ The food could not have been worse. My date and I both ordered the brisket sandwich with chips. The sandwich was all fat and grizzle. Couldn't eat it. And the chips were the crumbs from the bottom of the bag. The beer was good - but not enough to overcome all that was disappointing. Overall, it was a big miss, especially since I had been looking forward to trying the Roundhouse Brewery for a long time. I suggest spending your discretionary entertainment dollars elsewhere. read more

Fantastic brewery. Congrats to Roundhouse for replacing Castle Danger for the best cream ale to have ever been in my mouth. Cinder Dick IPA is also fantastic. Check it out. Also a very cool space. read more

Roundhouse Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Nisswa, Minnesota

The address is wrong in Yelp now. They just opened where Gull Lake Brewing used to be on the 371 in Nisswa Great place. Great Beer. Incredibly blessed to have a place of this quality in little old Nisswa!! read more

Last stop of brewery tour with my sister. Ate 1/2 of the Mickey's sub at the bar. Today was St Patrick's Day weekend so Corned Beef and Cabbage and a small band provided entertainment also. Roundhouse is super cool inside. Used to be part of a railway yard. Repurposed and turned this historic building into a brewery. Very open and spacious with couches and tables for seating. Very nice beertenders. This is what we sampled: Uncle Piwo Polish Ale yuck, add hotdog water to beer and this is what you get. Old Bets Brown Ale yuck. Really enjoyed Whistle Stop Blonde Ale which is gluten free and liked Boom Lake Lager. I also tried a cream ale and bought a growler. The reason they get a 4/5 is that my sister reported her growler was filled 3/4 full. Will probably return if passing through Brainerd again. read more

Hidden gem, this place is GREAT! Incredible location in the retired Brainerd rail yard. Great atmosphere, super service and very tasty variety of beers on tap. Stopped in there after golf in the area. Had a kids fundraiser going, great live music! You will really enjoy this place, we will be back for sure! read more

Roundhouse Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Nisswa, Minnesota

We loved this brewery. The staff was very kind and friendly. I have to say that every beer that we tried was very good. The PB&J was my favorite. Even the bathrooms were fantastic. It had a very nice ambience. I know that I will be coming back here again because I really loved this place. read more

Great little brewery spot! Conversation areas, games to promote friendly competition. Bag toss outside for fresh air. Family/kid friendly. Oh, and the is tasty as well. Their porter is Smooooooth. read more

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We were going to try another brewery in town but that one was packed so we headed over to the Roundhouse. Great brewery!! So glad we hunted this down. Had to google map to find it. They could have better signage Had a flight of six and didn't have a single beer we didn't like. Just some that we liked better than others! There were two couples in our party. The bartenders were friendly and courteous. Loved. Loved. Loved. The ambience and decor. Already went back to refill our growler a second time. Highly recommend! read more

Roundhouse Brewery - Beer Friday - Breweries Near Me - Nisswa, Minnesota

Roundhouse became an instant must repeat the first time I stopped in. Beer selection is great. Bartenders are some of the best ever!

We have been coming to Roundhouse since we moved into the area in 2017! We love the atmosphere, the bartenders and most importantly the beer! There is always something going on!! You can catch a lot of great musicians who come in and perform weekly or even play in a FREE poker tournament to win FREE beer and merchandise! We are glad to find a brewery that feels like home!! read more

Here's a tip - if the Emily Marrs band is playing - stay away. Stay far far away. The singer is terrible and ruins every song. Plus the beer is just passable, the seltzer is disgusting and the food takes forever. On second thought, just go anywhere else where the experience will be better. read more

Great selection of craft brews created in house. The bartenders were very knowledgeable and offered great selections to make sure we were happy with our selections. read more

The brewery itself is super great. Super cool atmosphere, unique location, and good beers! Service for us was not great. No one said hi to us when we walked in, and we were 1 of 2 groups in there. It felt like they were annoyed that we had come in and it was not welcoming. We felt like a burden the whole time we were there so we tried to hurry and drink our beer so we could leave. We are from out of town, but if we were to return, we would not go back to this brewery :/ read more

Really solid spot with above average beer. Came here on a random night and had a surprisingly good time. There was a live band and a good crowd. Would give 5 stars but had a little snafoo with our credit card getting lost and the beer could be a little better. But a solid spot read more

Cool brewery. Warehouse atmosphere!! Awesome beer selection. Even a gluten free option for one who wanted that in our group. I had the coffee infused stout! Easy to drink and SO tasty. I loved it. My husband had the Octoberfest option. He also really liked!! Our bartender was very friendly and knowledgeable about the beer. Lots of people, yet she was able to keep up with a smile on her face and made each customer feel like they mattered. We had a large group and everyone liked their beers!! read more

Roundhouse Brewery - Sign up on the ceiling. Loved this!!! - Breweries Near Me - Nisswa, Minnesota

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Get here, because you don't know what you're missing. these guys have it all from Great beers and a great setting. the descriptions of each brew is top notch and could not be beaten. The vibe is great along with the games, easy parking friendly service and a cool nostalgic area all lend itself to the ambience of this great location. read more

Roundhouse Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Nisswa, Minnesota

Usually I enjoy a farm setting, with hay and a stall. But this place had a great atmosphere, super cool location. I love the commitment to the rail yard theme. Great beer (I had the Golden Spike, the lady alpaca with me had the Cinder Dick, I know what you're thinking, haha, good one you perverted llama), great service (thanx Jeff!), and great atmosphere- what more could you ask for in brewery?!? Go here please. read more

Awesome live music on the wknds! Great staff And The Hazy is the best I've tasted thus far... read more

This place is such a hidden gem! The cutest decorations, and such a cozy, homey vibe that captures the history of downtown brainerd and northern pacific! Really enjoyed the cream ale and hazy IPA. Much more affordable than other flights in the area too, will definitely come back next time I'm in the area! read more

Damn! This is authentic and great place to gather!Brews were top notch. Comfortable atmosphere and great brews. Try the golden spike. read more

Roundhouse Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Nisswa, Minnesota

Stopped in for a beer and sat at the bar but after a 30 minute wait had not been served or even acknowledged by the beertender who had lots of time to check her phone. The place was not full or particularly busy. There was a nice selection of beers on tap but who knows if they were any good? We left in search of a place that wants our money. Note to manager you might want to clean the sticky floor. read more

Googled breweries and this was the first one a saw so tried it out. The setting was incredibly cool in the old rail yard site utilizing one of the buildings. The beer was very good and reasonably priced. Would come back again. read more