We did our visit on Valentine's Day. The staff is amazing and they are efficient. We enjoyed our…read moreconversation and the food came with our 2nd drink. No rushing us. The potato salad is delicious

Stopped here to check out the patio also it was highly recommended as a St. Paul staple. Walking…read morethrough the pub to get to the patio, it was a generally a nice looking place, wasn't too packed on a Sunday afternoon, they had some sports going on the tv's at the bar and decent decor. The patio is tucked in and has greenery around keeping it closed in. We were kind of bar hopping so we just got an app to share- the chips and dip (onion dill dip) and the cran-peach mule. Everything was good. I would probably go back and try other menu items at some point. The staff were nice and attentive. They have a parking lot around the back as well as there's some street parking.

Went specifically for the valentine day drink specials. The lychee and pisco cocktails were…read morefabulous! Fruity and tasty! Ordered most apps from the happy hour menu. Sliders and fries were good.

Fun and lively atmosphere with plenty of menu options to choose from! They serve brunch, lunch, and…read moredinner, so it's a great spot no matter the time of day. The chicken pot pie and shepherds pie were so warm a delicious! The staff are super friendly and attentive, and the service is quick -- food and drinks came out fast and fresh. The bar inside has a great vibe with lots of drink options, from classic cocktails to local beers. The space feels warm and inviting, perfect for both casual meetups and weekend outings. Parking nearby was easy to find, especially for being in a busier area. Overall, a fun, comfortable spot with great food, great energy, and great service!

In town from California. Played 40 bucks worth of pull tabs. Won a G. Bought dinner and was a hero…read more This place is cool.

We love coming here and sitting on their beautiful patio! The food is always very good and they…read morehave the best servers. Everyone is always so friendly and they greet you as soon as you come in, even the ones not directly waiting on you take the time to say "hi".

This place is probably my favorite restaurant in the cities, I'm there a lot and pretty much…read moreeverywhere on their menu is incredible, from the crispy buffalo wings, to the tacos, to my most recent obsessions, which are the Italian sub, the cod sando, and their steak night on Wednesdays! What an incredible value! A neighborhood staple, always busy, great service, they deliver to my home, and they're always there so me. Love you guys!

Sunday Funday ended on Skinner's Patio and it was a great choice! The pizza was really good. The…read morethin crust held up to the ingredients, ample cheese and toppings, tasty sausage and the sauce was saucing. Wings were fried perfectly and the Jojos were both inexpensive and perfectly crunchy but soft in the middle. Service was friendly and efficient. Drinks were good too.

This place is close to work and I have been a couple times for happy hour. The staff are so…read morewelcoming and friendly. The space is super kitschy and fun. The vibe is perfect. I've only ever had their fried pickles, and they were good, need to try more of the food soon, which I will as I will absolutely be back.

This is a true Irish Pub. Tiny but with all of the charm you need. Got a Guinness and their fish…read moreand chips. Good music. A very chill spot.

George & The Dragon is a super cool restaurant that my hubby and I tried for a double date night…read morewith our friends. We came on a Monday night at 6:15pm. This place does get busy so definitely keep that in mind. Luckily I made reservations ahead of time so we had a table waiting for us, otherwise we would have been put on a waiting list since it's a small space. They put us in a corner booth which was nice and spacious enough for 4 people so I'd definitely recommend asking for a booth verse a table if you're planning to come with a larger group. The servers are all very friendly and helpful. I appreciated their attentiveness and sharing what they like best, especially for what's in season based on the time of year. The menu has quite a bit of variety too which is sometimes unexpected when you come to a pub-style location. For appetizers we got Onion Ring and Fried Pickles. They were both really good and served with dipping sauces. Definitely both shareable items so if you're in a group they'd be great options! My entree I chose the Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon served with lemon soy marinade, creamy cucumbers, and jasmine rice -- it was SO good!! I loved the creaminess of the cucumbers especially with the rice and than the lemon soy marinade was just a unique touch to the salmon. Toned the flavors down without overpowering acidity. And the salmon was so dreamy, a beautiful pink color that you just knew it wasn't a farm raised salmon. Plus the portion was very generous!! I'd definitely recommend the Alaskan Sockeye Salmon to anyone interested in visiting here. #eatwildsavewild The only negatives (which are more so just knowledge bombs for you): * Restaurant is VERY loud. It's hard to hear because it is one small room that everyone plus the bar is in. I wished I would have took a picture to show what I mean. Just know that if it's an intimate setting you're looking for this is not the place. So be prepared to talk loudly over the loudness and ask "excuse me?" or "repeat that" many times throughout your visit because you're not going to hear everything. * Timed eating. Because this place is a hit with limited seating, once you get a table and complete your meal/payment you'll kindly be asked to leave so that they can clean up and open the table to next in line. Totally get that and am not put off by this at all, but I could see how it could catch some folks off guard especially if you are out for a meal with folks you may not see frequently-- so just keep that in mind. This is not the place to sit and talk post meal. * Parking is limited. Be prepared to walk a few blocks as the road parking in front of the business is pretty limited especially with the other stores and restaurants in the area. Regardless of those few bullets I highly recommend folks visit George & The Dragon. It's a really cool spot and the food was great! Plus theirs a malt shop right next door that looks yummy too, so definitely worth visiting and getting malts after for dessert.

It's been 7 years since Ive been back - service is still great, food delicious. It felt smaller…read morethan I remember ‍. Ambiance is perfect I feel for a family place, not over the top but comfortable? Like your visiting at a friend's house? I don't know- What we especially liked was the smaller amount of "chips" just enough not too much not too little! Portions just right.

Brits pub is a classic MPLS spot that I've been to multiple years ago. This time matched that…read moreexperience and re-emphasized the value of the experience. They have a comfortable and lively atmosphere, good food (fish and chips and beef dip are among my favorites, and attentive service. FOOD: I enjoyed their chicken caesar this time which had great cheese, well seasoned blackened chicken, and a great dressing. AMBIANCE: I've now sat inside at the lower level, upper level, and outside -- all of which provide a similarly enjoyable and lively vibe which is neither too loud nor quiet.

A downtown whirlwind of clinking glasses and colorful characters, this two-storey British pub packs…read moremore personality than a London double-decker. With bars on every floor and an outdoor patio that feels like half the city decided to pop 'round, it's the kind of place where "just one pint" turns into a full-blown social expedition. For more than 30 years, this downtown British pub has been the city's unofficial living room--on game days, the crowd spills onto the sprawling patio, where sports enthusiasts gather around the giant outdoor screen like moths to a very rowdy flame. This pub has perfected the art of feeding a crowd--especially when it comes to their fan-favourite burgers and dangerously delicious white cheddar mac and cheese. The burgers are bold and satisfying, the mac is creamy and crave-worthy, and every dish arrives courtesy of a team so attentive you'll wonder if they've secretly known you for years. Being at this pub feels like stepping straight into the center of the city's heartbeat. Inside, every cheer, clink, and burst of laughter wraps around you like you've joined a long-running celebration. Cheers!

Suburban Reliability and the Bartender's Handshake: A Night at Lucky 13…read moreIn the manicured landscape of Mendota Heights, Lucky 13 serves as a reliable suburban anchor, offering a communal atmosphere that bridges the gap between a casual family eatery and a seasoned neighborhood pub. It is an establishment of high floors and occasional ceilings, where the experience is dictated by a mix of classic Minnesota staples and surprising, sophisticated pours. The culinary offerings during my visit were a landscape of hits and minor frustrations. The kitchen provides a complimentary bowl of popcorn that is, quite frankly, addictive--the kind of salty, buttery overture that makes the wait for an entrée entirely palatable. The Greek salad, too, was an exercise in generosity; it arrived as a sizeable, vibrant mountain of produce that could easily stand as a meal in itself. However, the "dumpling soup" suffered from a crisis of identity. One expects a certain structural integrity from such a dish, but the dumplings were so sparse they felt like an afterthought. What was presented was essentially a decent chicken soup, leaving the diner to search the broth for the namesake heart of the meal. Compounding the evening's minor setbacks, the bar had unfortunately run dry of Blue Moon on tap--a staple of the craft-adjacent world that was conspicuously missing from the evening's roster. The most sophisticated discovery at Lucky 13, however, is the presence of Fernet-Branca. Finding this intensely bitter amaro in a suburban strip mall is a "good send" indeed. Originally formulated in 1845 by Bernardino Branca in Milan, Fernet was first marketed as a medicinal tonic--a cure for everything from cholera to nervous ailments. Its recipe remains a closely guarded secret, a dark infusion of nearly 30 herbs and spices including saffron, myrrh, and chamomile. Over the decades, it has evolved from a digestive aid into the "bartender's handshake," the cult-status spirit of choice for industry insiders who appreciate its unapologetic, medicinal punch. The room maintains its local charm with a healthy selection of pull tabs, inviting a bit of low-stakes drama to the table. And in a nod to the basic civilities that often go overlooked, the restrooms were maintained with a surgical cleanliness that reflects well on the overall management of the house. Lucky 13 is not without its eccentricities--the soup may be light on dumplings and the taps may occasionally run dry--but the presence of a sizeable salad and a bottle of Fernet makes it a worthy port of call in Mendota Heights. If this dispatch from the Twin Cities suburbs offered a helpful roadmap for your next outing, please leave a like or comment below so I can continue writing these reviews for your education and enjoyment.

This place is not good, from service, to organization, just a mess!…read more I had a bar tender take my order and he never brought it. When I checked back in it turned out he was a bar back who couldn't pour drinks but he asked me for my order! I was also waiting on the waitlist for a table and the buzzer went off so we gave up our space at the bar, only to be told they buzzed the wrong person. The vibes were also off be square we inadvertently went there during Thur night bingo and it was super crowded and just not a fun scene. I hope to not come back here.

Specifically stopped here for lunch as we were hungry and the onion rings looked delicious. Quickly…read morefound out that idea was a total bust! FYI- Heggies frozen pizzas and some snacks are offered for food options. Decided that wasn't going to cut it for us and left. Service is go up to the bar and order yourself. One bartender, so pack your patience. Typical, dive bar. Seat yourself. Small parking lot. Likely will not return.

Giving one star based only on arriving to find out there is no kitchen. They are only able to make…read morefrozen pizzas or sell pretzels for food. We went somewhere else for lunch. Previously, we saw onion rings on a yelp review and that is what got us to stop in. They clearly changed that in the past.