Bad Julia. I was so busy enjoying myself that I failed to take pictures. Anyway, this is an awesome…read moreplace. I came in to enjoy some live music with a couple of amazing local bands, and I am absolutely sold. Highlights include: tons of street parking nearby, superior selection of drinks (more on this later), and awesome people. Everyone, from the folks behind the bar to the other patrons, was ultra welcoming. I'm pretty sure this is the neighborhood Cheers. Seriously--amazing vibes, and it's great for solo people. (I realize that might be ambiguous, so what I mean by "great for solo people" is that you won't feel uncomfortable coming here alone. It's easy to chat with people if you want to; it's easy to just enjoy the music if you want to.) Okay, I know you want to hear about the drinks. They have a great selection of beer on tap. They have tons of cocktails, including a selection of barrel-finished cocktails. Not drinking tonight? They have plenty of THC and even a CBD-only option (winning!), along with some non-altering choices that include switchel(!). There's a huge outdoor patio with fire pits that I will probably check out next time. Anyway, this is a great spot!

The White Squirrel Bar was just okay to me. There was live music going on, which was a nice touch…read moreand probably the highlight of the visit. The inside of the bar is pretty small and felt a bit cramped, especially with how busy it was on a Sunday. They do have a back patio that is fairly large, which I appreciated, but during the day it did not feel very inviting. Without lighting or much going on, it came off a bit plain. As for drinks, I tried a non alcoholic half and half with lemonade and iced tea, which I actually really liked. I also had a mojito style cocktail that was not my favorite and tasted a bit too strong for me. The overall vibe just was not really my thing, but I could see it being more fun at night or with a bigger group.

Great bar! While visiting town I was hoping to find a traditional type tavern, something out of…read moreGrumpy Old Men, and found it here. This is a tiny bar with history. The staff and patrons were all friendly. Also, the drinks were very reasonably priced. If ever in St Paul again, I'll come back.

Every single thing! The holiday blitz was off the hook!…read moreAmazing bartenders! The crowd was so happy and filled with good cheer! I'll be sure to stop by again soon.

What an interesting local bar in Minneapolis! Our group wandered into this bar shortly after…read moreattending a wedding at the Church of St. Agnes right around the corner. Once we walked into the bar we could tell immediately this was a local dive bar for the surrounding area. To paint a picture most of the people who were at the bar at 3pm on a Sunday were an older crowd (50+), one lady was wearing a shirt which was dress-length with a cat plastered on the front, and in the corner, to my delight, there were various arcade games which cost $1 to play. I'd definitely recommend this bar if you're looking to escape the surrounding summer heat after a wedding and get $3 beers. The bar offers cheap beers on tap and arcade games in the corner which you can entertain yourself with. There's a jukebox which also doubles as a free photo booth (we may or may not have taken multiple free photos). Since we were a wedding party of men in suits and women in cocktail dresses we definitely got a lot of side eye from the local crowd (also probably due to our poor decisions to play a few Nickelback songs on the jukebox) but since we were in a large group we had a blast!

New owners! Fabulous people and a great new vibe, from the new owner. Big change..it appears that…read morethe new management actually likes to have... customers! We are looking forward to maybe an expansion and events in their super party room. Cheap drinks, and they have a sign for bingo. If their upgrading the bar turns out as absolutely spectacular as the upstairs apt remodel (you can see it on a real estate site) it will be great for the neighborhood.

This is a fabulous music venue, as seen dozens of shows here. It's an old dive bar, literally been…read morearound for decades. Easy to find, light rail will take you to the front door or there is parking in the back. Food is always good, big portions, menu is limited to apps and handheld sandwiches, but has a fair amount of options to please everyone. Love the servers, bartenders and door staff as well. They all appear to be happy when at work and are certainly friendly and helpful. Make sure you check out the clown bar in the basement!

It has been 8-years since I visited this venue. The Turf Club is an established staple to MN as…read moreit's part of First Avenue on the Saint Paul side. I was pumped when my upcoming wedding band Clean Plate Club (CPC) got to open here which is my reason for visiting. I'm not much of a concert girly so this was a big step for me. There is a tiny parking lot in the back, otherwise, a few blocks down in the residential streets there is complimentary parking - just ensure you follow the sign rules as it goes by odd and even sides based on the date. To lead with parking confusion is why I'm giving this venue 4 stars. Walking as a single woman for a night show by University is not something I would ever suggest unless you have a buddy with. For this venue, I would recommend the buddy system or Uber. The venue has a normal bouncer, ID check and tickets can be purchased in advance via the AXS app or onsite. Once inside, the venue is breathable and long. The stage sits at the opposite side of entry and there is a long bar on the side wall, a few tables in the back, and then standing room for most concerts. My friend and I ordered a drink from the bar and then weaseled our way to the front to support CPC. The sound, lighting and stage was the best! We had a great time. Looks like there is a basement here (I never visited it) and that food is served. Also can't speak for this but something to look into. Thanks, Turf Club!!

The waffles are the best in the area! The staff are…read moreconsistently delightful and tolerant! Don't be deterred by the location. It is actually very conveniently located to the exclaimed Bandana Square along Energy Park Drive. Don't bother stopping in to the former Gabes. Or the wolf exhibit at the zoo. On your walk to Ted's after 11pm Be sure to talk about stopping back to check out the Japanese Garden and the conservatory! Well worth the chat. The Chicken fingers at the Halftime Rec are the most underrated in the greater metro. Pulltabs, bingo,meat raffle, slamming doors, etc. Info... Great place and way better than Applebees. Mel

Popped in for lunch and a cold bev. Hadn't been here in awhile so it was good to be back. Had a…read morebacon cheeseburger and a side of their chicken wild rice soup. They both were so delish! Super fresh and hot. My server was really friendly and quick. The reason for one less star is the interior. I know they remodeled the women's bathroom not that long ago and it is not in good shape! Neither door has a working lock and the hinges are broke. This place is a Grumpy Old Men icon and I def recommend stopping in!

The best of the best is at the Nook. I had frequented this dive many times for lunch during the day…read moreand just went on a Sunday night. The place was hoppin but we were seated within 5 minutes (table for 5). The nook curds (maple glaze and bacon) is unmatched. The service is perfect - friendly and attentive. Street parking is the only option. We just parked one street over. I was happy to see the bowling alley downstairs was alive and well. Congrats on being a delicious place that everyone loves!

Great spot with friendly quick service. Came early and sat quickly, the bar area was filling up for…read morehappy hour as we left. Burger was tasty, my cheese filling squirted out and it could have been a little juicier without it but I just dipped and was very happy with my pick! Really tasty crispy fries too.

Great music. Huge whiskey selection (at outrageous prices). Decent beer selection. Nice people…read more But for the love of God, learn how to make an Old Fashioned. The. Worst. Ever. I mean, you charged me $30 for a Rare Breed Rye Old Fashioned and somehow made it taste like lukewarm tobasco. How in the world could you ruin a whiskey like that? My lips are still burning, and I drink that stuff neat. I dumped over half of it. Wow, folks.

I've been going to this place for 50 years. I realize it's not the same venue but 150 whiskeys…read moredon't make it good. I miss Christensens Big V.

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.

We ended up here after our 40th Sibley High School reunion, and it was so fun! It's been about…read morethat long since, and I'd been there only once I believe. My high school friend would rave about this bar that was "split level." Nothing seems to have changed there, and it's conveniently located next to Chet's Liquors. That's cool they have the local popular frozen pizza. The staff was kind to let our group leave late at our leisure closing the joint.

The bartender Dana made the best Bloody Mary that I've ever had. 10/10 it's the perfect amount of…read morespices. I'm blown away. It's astronomical.

The interior of this place is incredible, such a cute spot with moody lighting, intimate seating,…read moreand vibey music. It's a great place for drinks and appetizers. The drinks were good, and they also have a solid selection of beer on tap. The food portion are a bit small imo but I will say the Mac and cheese was pretty darn tasty!

I'd seen rave reviews about this place, so we decided to go here to celebrate a personal…read moreaccomplishment last weekend! It's a really cozy moody interior, with *no big lights* aka great low lighting and comfy seating options. When we went, there were just a few other parties there so pretty quiet. I liked that we had a whole corner to ourselves with a sectional couch of sorts and some chairs. They close at 10pm on a Friday night, which felt absurdly early for a cocktail bar. But, we were able to order and drink one drink during the ~45 minutes we had. They closed up shop promptly at 10pm. They had a classics and a "rumors" section of the menu. I didn't think the signature drinks were overly unique, with classics like Paper Plane making that menu side. I had a pomegranate mojito which was good! Consensus was that the cocktails were good not exceptional, especially for the $16-17 price point. We ordered churros for the table which were a table favorite! I wouldn't go out of my way to come here again, but we enjoyed our time and could see this being a good option if you lived in the neighborhood and don't mind the early close hours.