Went for an Easter/birthday family party on a Sunday around 5pm…read more Got 2 lanes for 1 hour $40 for each lane= $80 for an hour 6 kids, 5 adults $5 shoe rentals Happy hour drinks and apps Ordered cheese curds, 2 steak bites, waffle fries and 2 pizzas- pepperoni with pineapple and cheese. Everything was good! Most of the group liked the pizza but some felt it could have been cooked a little longer Busy day! There was an event going on in the event center, lanes were booked on a Sunday around 5pm, Trivia in the restaurant/bar **Reserve your lanes ahead of time to make sure you get the time and space that you need** Free parking, sand volleyball court outside, patio in the summer Kids and adults had a blast! Dark inside the bowling alley, more light in the restaurant

This is a great place to bring your kids family, etc. I…read moredidn't know that this place had a private area for music. There's a small cover where you can see live bands. This is definitely something that I want to be checking out for the future. Bowling is obviously their main attraction. They have a lot of lanes and they do a great job you pay by the hour. The best part is that they have a great happy hour and I would recommend finding a time when that is because it's a great place to eat and drink while you bowl. We ordered lots of appetizers and everything was above par frozen food. For a quick appetizers, we were happy. Better than Applebee's any day. Overall, a great place to bring your kids. It's nice to support a local company versus a bigger corporation.

"Babes Music Bar", I've been a patron for 20 years and never heard any music! In all fairness, I…read morehaven't stayed up past 8:00PM in 20 years either so.... Babes is a great spot for sports, drinks and bar food. A great selection of tap beers anchor the bar that is "manned" by very efficient and friendly ladies. Everything on the menu is done well and efficiently. Before COVID and the ensuing stupidity, they had free popcorn! As our COVID memory gets fuzzy, I hope they bring it back. Babes is also where I saw my forest Friday night Meat Raffle and was instantly addicted. I think I paid $359 a pound for pork chops (I'm perennially unlucky!) but that's on me and I had / have a ball!

Great dive bar with darts and friendly bar service! We didn't order food but the vibes were vibin'…read moreon the bar side.

I still have not figured out how one area can have so many amazing live music venues but the Twin…read moreCities and live music go hand-in-hand. That said, if you like live music as I do), this place needs to be on your list to check out. Back in June, I attended a Prince tribute performance (Nothing Compares 2P) here and neither the venue nor the music disappointed. The layout is great; starting with an elevated staged and just below that is a dance floor and beyond that area is seating (tables/chairs). There are great views of the stage from mostly anywhere in the space and most importantly, the sound system was on point. Because of demand, for this performance, the dance floor was converted to seating and while understandable, other than in your seat, it made dancing virtually nonexistent. So much so that if someone stood up to dance at their table, the staff working the event would quickly swoop in ask them to be seated so as not to block the view of the people behind them. While relatively large, there is a single bar which was well-stocked and staffed when I was there. I am not sure if it the norm, but on the night I was there they had a $20 minimum for credit card use. Also, the only water they were serving was bottled (no cups of water) so be mindful of that. While this was my first visit to the Minnesota Music Café, it won't be the last. I will gladly return here for future performances.

This place is a dive in a bad way. The drinks are watered down only get beer. Its a dive but not…read morein a good way. I don't know how this place is still in business it has no redeeming features whatsoever. Negative 5 stars.

Deliciously amazing food! I ordered takeout Walley pike, sweet potato fries and coleslaw. My friend…read moreordered the Rueben sandwich, with onion rings, walleye fingers and cheese cake. Everything was great and flavorful. I am from Chicago and next time I am in Minnesota consider me as a return customer. Thanks to Fairfield Inn by Marriot staff for the recommendation.

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.

We enjoyed great music at a divey style bar. They have a nice stage and large dance floor. Seating…read moreis basic and hardly enough. Good beer on tap.

It's like your favorite dive bar with excellent music! Parking lot gets crowded when there's a…read moregood band (like last night with Drinkwine & Friends Band)-parking IS available in the shopping center across the street! Lower level has pool tables. There is a separate food vendor on site (wings were good, as well as the unusual fries). Bar service at the bar, no wait staff tonight. It may have its shortcomings (cold bathrooms, messy floors) but you can't beat it for a music venue!

Very relaxed place for a beer right on the river in Northfield. Great patio in the summer and…read moregreat view year round. No food options but good music. Overall, good hang out.

I went to the Contented Cow on a Friday evening after visiting a nearby apple orchard. This place…read morewas a great hidden local spot. It was not too busy and we all ordered drinks from the bar. All our drinks were tasty and well made. In addition to the tasty drinks all the bartenders were speedy and professional. The contented cow offered indoor and outdoor seating, a pool table, and a dart board. We chose to play a couple games of pool and had a great time. I love when restaurants provide some entertainment!

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.

Good food, good beer and good music. Cozy place to listen to local bands. This is a non-profit…read moreestablishment that highlights local artists.

I love this place! It's small, and unfortunately no dance floor. But they book consistently…read moreinteresting and awesome musicians. The wine is cheap and the service is great!

Stop by for a drink as we heard good things about the Dog House. The place was larger than expected…read moreand they are set up for bands to perform. We stopped by during the day so the crowd was light. Nicole our server was very prompt and took our drink orders we decided do order fries as well. The menu looked good and we will have to be back for dinner. If you are looking for live music you should check the place out.

Went to another gig here Saturday night. My server was friendly and attentive, kept popping by as…read moreI debated if I wanted anything to eat..... I ultimately opted for brussel sprouts. As I told him "the best I've ever had!" He thoughtfully offered me a box for the majority of my order. Friends ordered the pickle roll ups, which I chuckled as I asked: are those in a dog bowl? Two of them snacking on them throughout the night and they still never finished them. Thanks for the good service and the filling meal, Dog House!

I recently had the opportunity to do a recording project here, and I couldn't be happier! A…read moreprofessional environment that immediately puts you at ease. You can feel confident that you will have a high quality result. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Located just outside the Twin Cities, Minnesota, Velvet Skies Recording studio offers an…read moreexceptionally creative space bringing the perfect sound and vibe to your sessions. An undeniably stunning recording studio creating top-notch audio that will take your project to the next level. Velvet Skies Recording hosts a beautiful live room, and a precision vibey control room to sculpt your sound with precision. Plenty of microphone choices, guitars, amps, pedals, and a fully loaded sample library and plug-ins that will meet any recording, editing, mixing, or mastering needs.