Surly Brewing is a wonderful brewery! They have a solid menu with new dishes rotating in and out often, so you are always able to find something new! They have an extensive beer menus and the staff are always willing to help you find the right beer for you. They also have incredible outdoor and upper deck seating with a pizza parlor! During the warmer months Surly often has live music, games, and other events going on. I highly recommend the beer tours, you get to learn about some of your favorite beers and the company's deep inspiring history! Surly is one of a kind and it is a staple in the Twin Cities community! read more

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I'm a big fan of this place. I've been only a few times, once to the beer hall, once to the pizza spot, and this week we held a company party in their private event space upstairs. Everything was seamless and professional, organized and helpful. From my very first conversations with the event staff, I was never told "no". They were able to accommodate our needs, timing, food, additional vendor and the event went off without a hitch. We especially enjoyed the roped off area outdoors as we got a perfect weather day for our event. Drink selection was fantastic, appetizers were good, buffet dinner was fabulous, and the staff was top tier. Special shout out to Bri who was incredibly attentive, available and communicative throughout our event. Thank you, thank you. Would recommend over and over. read more

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They got my order wrong. Somehow hog frites turned into bib & burrata. It was tasty and I finished it even after discovering there was no hog or frites hiding underneath. Oh, and the bender and coffee bender were excellent read more

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I have no idea how I haven't reviewed Surly yet!! This is a staple spot for pizza, appetizers, meeting friends/family, an amazing patio in the summertime, and lots of beer options! We came for Mother's Day and they had a build your own bouquet room, as well as a small market with vendors & a DJ. I'm not a huge beer person but I've never been disappointed by something I've tried. Their pizza is woodfired & delicious! Truly a 5/5 for atmosphere, service, and food! read more

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Service great. Beer variety good. Food ok. Had brisket and barley. Was not super tender but tasted good. A bit chewy though. Barley was nice addition. Hamburger was small for price. French fries ok. Nothing wow. read more

Surly Brewing - Brisket and Barley $23 - Breweries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This Minneapolis brewery had a large parking lot. If I had to rate the beer we enjoyed it would be 5/5 but service was 3/5. There was a great selection of beers (I had no idea Surly made so many varieties) and the prices were reasonable. We sat at the bar, and despite 4 staff behind the bar, and not a fully packed room, we had a hard time getting service throughput our visit. We ordered guacamole with our first round that had not appeared 20-30 minutes into our visit. When we were able to flag someone down to inquire it was because our food order had never been placed?! The interior is rather stark and industrial looking, but that's probably what they were striving for. I noticed there was an outdoor space, but we sat inside at the bar. I really enjoyed the Coco Nitro Stout; I'd love to be able to purchase that for taking home. That chocolate note is what I seek with a stout. It packed a wallop, though, at 12%...consider yourself warned. The guacamole and chips were "meh" at best; I probably would not order them again. They certainly weren't worth the long wait! read more

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Good food and drink, bad service. We had to wait soooooo long for someone to take our order and then to pay the check.

Wow! What a great way to spend an afternoon! We had kids ranging from 2 to 33 years of age. Killer pizzas great beer and sodas Lots of open space for the kids to play. One issue was the seating and ordering system is kinda chaotic not a lot of border. But love this place!. read more

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Surly just isn't one of my top brewery picks anymore. The main reason I come back is for the outdoor space. But even with that, the food ordering setup is so odd to me and I think it's their biggest flaw. The fact that you can only order from one menu while sitting in a specific area of the brewery, and the other menu is only available upstairs just makes everything more complicated than it should be. We ordered pizza from upstairs, and it was pretty good but we had to get it "to go" so we could bring it down to the grassy area of the patio. Also, I'm all for kids at breweries, but when we went, (Saturday evening) there were so many. I think the big open space makes it kid-friendly, but it also meant they were running around everywhere, some even running across the top of the picnic tables. Not going to lie, it felt a little unhinged, haha. read more

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Ambiance: Beautiful modern brewery. Service: Sit-down & casual. Food: The pizza was amazing here! My husband loved his beer. read more

I've ended up going to Surly's two times in the last two days. It's a very nice vibe. Their patio is so huge! A lot of choice of where to sit. I want to sit in their upstairs bar sometime soon. Their beers are always good and they have a good range of options. You order up at the bar, so pretty limited contact with staff, but my limited interactions were good. I got a good recommendation from them and they let me try multiple beers, so love that. Overall, very nice for a chill drink on a summer night. Updated review: Went back on Saturday and finally got food. We got the Nakatomi pizza, spinach and artichoke dip, and caesar salad. Everything was sooo delicious. Such a good combo and just hit the spot so well. Also! Sat on the upstairs balcony and it was really nice :) But one of my playing cards fell down into the slit between the boards of the patio. Bummed about that, but it was the wind's fault. read more

Surly Brewing - Spinach artichoke dip and Nakatomi pizza - Breweries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great to see this place open this past summer. They have a really nice open "backyard" with lots of lawn games, and picknick tables and general good vibes for a summer weekend afternoon or evening. We came with a couple of families and all of our kids. We all had beers and got some food too. There was a server who came by every so often and was very friendly. We spent a few hours eating and talking and watching the kids run laps around the place. My only gripe is that it is a very big place and there was lots of walking all over to get beer, pizza, or make a bathroom run with a toddler, only to have to make the trip again with another toddler. read more

Two years in a row for my birthday we've gone to Dorits Tavern, they make the second floor into a fun rendition of the tavern from the Gremlins movie. The food has been consistently good, the appetizers we had and the pizzas were mostly very good, my son got was not great, it had a very funky taste. The other four pizzas we had were delicious. Our waitperson didn't seem like they wanted to be working... a bummer as our past waitpeople have been great. The beers, we choose those you can only enjoy onsite, were very good. The second floor is decorated like the tavern from the movie and all decked out for the holidays. Very fun atmosphere. It's very loud so be prepared. We played some pinball machines and that was great fun also. read more

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Surly Brewing came highly recommended by a friend of ours so naturally we planned a visit while in Minneapolis. We took the train from our hotel and after a short walk we arrived at Surly! We tried a couple different brews during our visit including Winterize and Furious IPA. I also had a Jell-O shot because why not. We got lucky with seats at the bar upstairs and ordered 2 pizzas: Walter White - great combination of thinly sliced potato, garlic oil, and rosemary was really interesting and tasty. I'm Your Daddy - my favorite of the two. I love anything with pepperoni. The burnt honey added a lovely sweetness. The pizzas were nicely charred since they are New Haven-style. Great brewery with delicious beer and pizza, friendly bartenders. Indoor and outdoor areas to hang out, fire pits. A little bit of everything! Highly recommend! read more

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One of my favorite local breweries in Minneapolis! I love their Furious and Hazy IPA -- always solid picks. The pizza is great, and the beer flight is a fun way to try a little of everything. The patio is a huge plus -- super dog-friendly and perfect for nice weather. Such a good spot for both date nights and hanging out with friends. Always a good time here! read more

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Very friendly welcoming staff. We walked in and ordered and went out to the grass to sit with our group. On a Sunday afternoon (holiday weekend) we were able to sit around the fire pit area with 8 of us. There were tables available (have to ask the team to get a table) I had the mango kombucha - yummy! And husband and friends had beer they enjoyed. Would love to have the pups but we're visiting from way out of town. read more

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Welcome to the mother ship, the Surly beer hall. This is quite the upgrade from the humble beginning on Ducharme Ave, where one would camp overnight for Darkness...and one of the most amazing annual bottle shares ever amassed, but I digress. Surly really put together a wonderful spot. Being here more times than I can shake a stick at, it is time to put my two cents in on this place. The property located in SE MPLS really sticks out, not unlike US Bank stadium...not sure if that is a good thing or not. Parking is generally easy in and easy out. You may need to walk a block or so, but it's good for you. Entering the establishment, you will see the merch room, which always has some pretty cool stuff to buy, and I recommend you take a gander here. Past the merch area, you enter the beer hall. You will see long tables where you can sit; if it is busy, you will need to wait to be seated. The bar is significantly long and has plenty of seating. You will also notice an outdoor area, which is great for hanging out, playing games, and gathering around the fire pits. The beer selection is Surly all day, every day, which is fine. Over the years, they have developed quite a nice portfolio of beers that a particular palette will appreciate. Pro tip: keep an eye on the tap menu. If you are lucky, you will see one of their anniversary beers on tap, or a Darkness varietal. Dear Surly, please bring back II, VII, or VIII sometime soon...best anniversary beers EVER! On the food scene. Everything is solid. I can't confirm whether it is because I was hungry and had a warm glow from a belly full of beer, or if it's just good food. I am leaning towards the latter. Items that are always my favorites are the pretzel, hog frites, pierogies....and you can't go wrong with a Brat....They used to have a fried bologna Sandwich that was simple yet so amazing. That should be put back on the menu. You will undoubtedly want to enjoy the dining and drinking here. Please note: quite a number of their beers are higher ABV, so PLEASE plan accordingly for a safe trip home. read more

Great time yet again at Surly! Stopped in on a Saturday to get my free beer (Pub Pass) and get some food upstairs. Kiddo love the Steve pizza with Pepperoni. My wife shared the Tempting Fate pizza with some spinach artichoke dip. Food was great and even brought some home for left overs. Bartenders were great, the offered suggestions based on their experience. Took 2 crowlers home for Sunday. Can't wait till next time. Thanks Surly read more

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Surly has great beer, and the staff is awesome. I have never had a meal there, but the number of people eating speaks to the good eats, I think. Tours are affordable and fun, and in warm weather, the whole complex is abuzz with activity and people enjoying the local brews. Last time I went, they were decorated for Halloween, and that was super cool. read more

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The best part about this experience is the ambiance both indoor and out (though the outdoor patio stares down a huge old granery façade, but it does block the sun from coming directly into your eyes in the evening, season-depending). Everyone looked like they were having a fun time eating pizza and drinking beer. We tried the Caesar's salad -- best part was the croutons, and a couple types of pizza -- all were decent but the crust was kinda tasteless though perfectly baked (needed more salt and yeast) and the toppings were fine if also not memorable. A huge beer selection but some of them were downright weird, taste-wise (as in, how could you let this overly sweet stuff be sold). Service was friendly with order first and deliver later. read more

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Super kind folks, best pizza in MN and probably top 3 in my life, and the environment is just so entertaining with the lights and open space. My bartender was Blake and provided such a great welcoming feel, such nice people and great food...what more can you ask for? This was the third time I returned in one month, and I live about an hour away.... read more

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came here with my cousins. i don't drink anymore but but i do partake in other things so i got a THC drink. i got the 3mg sex on the beach. it tasted dangerously great. there's plenty of seating. they have food if you get hungry. we got a couple pizzas from upstairs to share and they were all extremely tasty. read more

Came to Surly Brewing on a Saturday at 1pm with a group of 22 people and had no reservations. We waited a few minutes and our table was ready. This place is very ideal for really large groups! Service was friendly, establishment was clean, and lots of choices of beer! Bok Choy was the best thing I had here. It was a very generous portion and the chili oil it had gave it a nice kick. Spice is on the milder side. The Salmon Farro bowl surprised me. I didn't expect much from it, but it was good. Like clean your plate good, and I'm not a huge salad person. Pizza was good, not standout worthy, but beer and pizza, can't go wrong. The Cubano sandwich wasn't giving your traditional Cubano sandwich vibes, and if you like westernized takes on authentic dishes, then this sandwich is for you. Recommend this place for large groups if in the area! read more

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We came to Surly for an outdoor concert at Surly field. Came a little early for their pizza. It's New Haven style with a nice thin crust that's a little chewy and crispy. Delicious. We've eaten at the beer hall before and loved it there too. The food pairs really nicely with their beer. Concert venue was nice. My only complaint is that it's sandy and I hate sand in my shoes. Beer at the concert was $8. They had beer on tap and THC cans. We had a burrito from their food truck which was delicious, despite being prepared ahead of time. Food truck items were priced about $15-20. read more

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I would strongly recommend checking out Surly - especially if you have the chance to go during the warmer months when you can spend time outside. It's big enough that you can usually find a spot, even for a bigger group. Food is decently priced and actually good(!), and the order via mobile to table service is pretty quick, too. I wouldn't necessarily go there to eat if I was in a big rush, but there is a tap beer line where you can order directly from someone instead of your phone, too. Picture: Taco Al pastor Chips and guacamole read more

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Went here for a hosted event, I was attending a conference. The place is a nice place, the lighting and overall ambiance was pretty awesome. The food? It was good, ribs, fries and salads. Didn't really deal with the staff to be honest. I'm not going to lie they had a a lot of beers on tap and the selection was good. I don't think I picked right though I had something called Hell and I thought it was to bitter. Overall nice experience and maybe I just chose the wrong beer to drink. read more

Checked out surly last night. I hadn't been here in a while only because we live near NE Minneapolis and there are so many great breweries to choose from. I was unaware but it was their 10 year anniversary so they had some special things going on, like the owner was there and made a speech and handed out free furious. They were also doing raffles throughout the night. Which was cool. My husband and I grabbed a beer while waiting for our table. I had the grapefruit supreme, which was good. And I tired my husbands darkness which was also very good. They were doing flights of their darkness (imperial stouts) for their 10 year so we did try one of those as well. They have a limoncello one that was a little different, but not bad. We ordered the brisket queso and it was good but it was a little salty. They had a Xmas pop up bar upstairs that was reservations only but we were able to peel in and check it out. It was gremlins themed which I thought was cool that they picked something a little different from the norm. Service was great. They do have parking available. And it's a really big place. I do know in the warmer months they have a really great outdoor space as well. All in all, I would recommend visiting if you like good beer and a welcoming atmosphere. read more

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Great beer, great service and great atmosphere! They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating to choose from. They now have servers that come to your table to order your drinks and food instead of the barcodes where you scan an order yourself. Great space to go with co-workers, friends or even your whole family including the kiddos. Lots of food options including kid menu options for the kiddos. read more

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Surly is a royalty of the Minnesota craft beer industry that has an excellent story of origin and a good brewery hall ambiance. The beer is diverse and consistently fine and the beer hall plus an upstairs pizza restaurant make the combination of the two places convenient and a treat to go out. Although it is a good local establishment, the atmosphere can be a little bit like an oily machine instead of something original and personalized in terms of craftsmanship. Good with friends and cocktails. read more

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The pizza and outdoor patio are the highlight of Surly. They typically have live music out side and a lot of seating. I like the I'm your daddy pizza which is pepperoni, hot honey,peppers, red sauce, and Motz. It has a sweet heat which is my favorite on pizza. I do wish they had like a sour beer or seltzer for people like me who don't love beer. Service is always top notch! read more

Surly Brewing - I'm I'm Your Daddy Pizza - Breweries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Loved this spot -- big, lively, and full of energy. The space is massive with both indoor and outdoor seating, perfect for groups or just hanging out. Tons of character without feeling overwhelming. The beer selection is great -- whether you're into IPAs, sours, or something dark and rich, there's something for everyone. I tried a couple of their classics and one seasonal, and they were all well-balanced and super drinkable. They also had a good variety of sizes, which I appreciated. Food was a pleasant surprise too -- definitely more than just your standard bar fare. Everything we had came out quickly and tasted fresh. Staff were attentive and helpful when recommending both drinks and bites, even though it was pretty packed. Such a fun, energetic place to spend a weekend afternoon or start off a night. Will absolutely be back. read more

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This is a cool space. It's a restaurant so it's family friendly and there's a ton of variety in seating options. They do take Reservations but not when there are big events going on. We had an ill-timed visit during the ganja games which attracted large crowds and caused a lot of confusion. The outdoor seating allows you to order from QR codes and makes splitting the bill easy with big parties. Overall the food was good, the ambiance was great, and we'll be back but we'll check their calendar of events first! read more

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The food was good and a good portion to share with friends! There needs to be qr code at the tables outside too. read more

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Surly is a well known large and in charge brewery. But hate to say it but it lives up to the hype. They serve great beer, cocktails, and seltzers. Have a variety of food choices downstairs and upstairs including pizza. Their brewery tour is wonderful on a Saturday too. read more

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LARGE AND IN CHARGE! Surly is MASSIVE! So large we saw people checking in with the outdoor hostess stating they were there for a wedding. We never saw the wedding! How did it hit my radar? Yelp's 2024 top 100 pizza list! I marked it in my Minneapolis collection because it I would be stopping there on my summer road trip. It's a cool place. Very modern, open spaces. Cool merch. But a few things to make note of with my experience: I don't understand why they do things the way they do them! The first floor is almost like a German style beer hall. You do get seated by a hostess. You might have a connected table to strangers (can totally handle that.) All your ordering should be done online with QR codes. Even beer. BUT if you want pizza you have to go upstairs and order. Plus when it's done the waitstaff who delivers all the other food on the first floor doesn't deliver pizza you must then go get it yourself. WHAT?! I can share that a beer connoisseur, like my husband, wants to talk to someone about the beer like what are you known for? What's your favorite? what do you suggest is a must try? etc... That is not promoted here. Going against the grain my husband did walk up to the bar and break the rules. Issues with my order: I did make it upstairs because I came for the pizza! I placed an order. Someone else in our group went and retrieved the food. Our order was wrong. Nobody on the first floor is allowed to remedy. I had to go back upstairs. They let us keep the wrong pizza and made us a new pizza. Nice right? Well that meant I missed out on the pizza I wanted being hot. Also they did give me my money back for one pizza. The second pizza I did have hot but it was not that great. Even cold- pizza one tasted better. Cooked differently. Inconsistent. Pizza one was a salt bomb which we ended up loving! bacon and salami. Crispy edges and the right amount of sauce. We have a new favorite combo. Super loud inside. Overall I think Surly is too big for their britches. I like small brewery vibes better. read more

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I've enjoyed Surly's beers from back when they started in Brooklyn Center. I knew they were not cheap, but still, $20 for a stein was a bit of a shock. After reflecting , it's not out of line with beer prices in other bars, but it was too big for me after being California sober much of the summer. The beer garden and stage area is really lovely. I was there for the music, specifically FenixDion. Since it was Surlyfest, it may have been more crowded than usual. I didn't see any hope of getting a table to try the taproom food, but luckily there is the pizza option too. That also seemed a little pricey at $19 for a Neapolitan style 12", however, it was upscale in taste as well, the sausage was especially memorable. I took part of it home with me, telling myself I'd let my son try it. That didn't happen, ended up eating it all! There is plentiful everything here. Parking, bathrooms (shiny clean), eating spaces. The staff seemed a little stressed, though they were getting it done. Again, this was Surlyfest so it was likely a busier Saturday than usual. read more

Surly Brewing - Looking down at the tap room from the pizza level during Surlyfest - Breweries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Food went down in quality a bit but not price. Don't order the meatloaf sandwich. Just go with the burger. Trust me it's way too weird and does not go well with beer. read more

Food wasn't good when we came here after work. Beer was flat. Service was poor and unprofessional. Would not recommend. Many better options around Minneapolis. read more

Beer is incredible here (except the farmhouse sour, only the 4th or 5th beer in my life I've not finished). But everything else drink wise was great! Now the food... I was extremely disappointed. I got the orange chicken which was $16 and was upset to see 5-6 pieces of chicken and a spoon of rice. I was still hungry and ordered tortilla chips but they were so salty and over seasoned I could barely finish them, but since I was hungry just powered through. My wife and buddy ordered pizza from upstairs and both loved it though. So maybe stick with the pizza. The ordering method was kinda of cool with a QR code unique to each table and have a running tab on your card. It was a bit loud in there, but it had a cool "gift" shop inside and awesome views of the brewing rooms. With how bad the food was I want to give a 3 star, but the beer was good enough to bring it back up to 4. read more

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Came here with some friends after dinner. I am not a beer person so I just got a mocktail (there was only one option to choose from). Personally it was not my favorite but I loved the vibes here! There are plenty of seating and even though it was busy we got seated right away. If you are a beer person there are plenty of options! I would love to come here again and try out the food. Such a fun place to hangout with friends and they have a nice outdoor seating area! The service was great. They stopped by multiple times with refills and all the staff is friendly. Plus there is a very big parking lot... I would definitely try this place out if you want to hang with friends or grab a couple drinks. read more

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