Loony's Brew is a laid back dive bar / pub located in the quaint village town of Ranier, Minnesota…read more To be more precise about Ranier, MN, it's situated right beside the once bustling industrial town of International Falls, MN...just 3 miles away. And, lol, in the bigger picture of it all, if you're visiting International Falls, MN, you're most likely in this remote part of Northern Minnesota exploring Voyageurs National Park. That's where it started for me. I had just completed time at Voyageurs NP and while speaking with a representative at the International Falls Chamber of Commerce, they recommended stopping here at Loony's Brew. Once in Ranier, parking was difficult, but I found a spot across the train tracks. I didn't mind walking 10 minutes over to Loony's as it gave me insight into what made Ranier unique...definitely a small town/local vibe as if I had stepped back in time. Loony's appearance on the outside reminded me of a simple summerhouse cottage along the waterfront with a dock in the backyard for accessing Rainy Lake. Overall, it's like staying at a lake house in the countryside. Although there's no official sign for customers to know they've arrived at Loony's Brew, there's a wooden post hanging by the entrance with a message stating...."PUB, BEER, FOOD, WINE, GOOD TIMES". Loony's has a playful/old fashioned bar kind of feel. You could sense the owners knew the specific tone they wanted to provide for patrons. The bar has an assortment of homegrown, locally brewed beers on tap....According to their website, they feature - "American, Hoppy, Belgian, Stouts & Porters, Fruits, Gruits, Lagers, NAs, and Barleywines". Loony's is decorated with classic guitars, vintage license plates and loads of symbolic mementos dedicated to their history. There's a back/rear section area featuring a billiards table, jukebox and dartboard. Situated all around are high-top tables and chairs. Plus, there's a small corner for showcasing local bands and musical acts. I ordered a beer, took it outside and walked across the street to the Brew Deck Bar area for enjoying views of Sand Bay beside Rainy Lake. The setting was pleasantly quiet. There's even a little pier where you can walk towards a rustic lighthouse. Overall, Loony's Brew is a worthwhile place to come after your discoveries at Voyageurs National Park. It's a no hassle, no fuss brewery that embodies the blue-collar town of Ranier, MN.

Great pub on the lake! Bartender, Colin, is excellent!…read more Come join the "family" for Sunday Funday!

This place should be a gold mine. Not sure what happened, the service was horrible. When a place is…read morebusy, the servers shouldn't be standing behind the bar laughing and joking. The 3 times we went this week, 2 of the 3 the service was a joke. As someone who worked in the food industry in a busy restaurant, this is not how servers should be.

Don't give them your business, they don't want it. Spent a month on the phone with the owner…read moreorganizing a big buffet dinner for 30+ people then on the day of the event, the servers knew nothing about a buffet, the owner refused to answer his phone and take accountability, and the servers refused to serve us because "they had boats coming in." They want nothing to do with locals, they falsified a reservation so we had to scramble and make last minUte arrangements-- all very unprofessional. Don't give them your business, they don't want it.

Very nice place. Good beer choices. Only problem is you aren't sure when they are open. They…read moredon't respond to email or Facebook msg. Swing by I guess and take a chance.

Usually I find myself visiting restaurants, while traveling, based on Yelp and TripAdvisor reviews…read more However, after backpacking in Voyageurs National Park me and my fiancé were looking for the quickest option that looked halfway appealing. Coming from the Virginia-North Carolina border I'm partial towards NC style (vinegar based bbq) but I'm always looking to try BBQ from other parts of the country to compare. Judging from the sign outside this seemed like just the place and honestly I couldn't have been more pleased. This place blew away my expectations. While they don't lean towards a particular style (vinager, mustard, tomato, etc) they produce a incredibly well smoked and tender pulled pork. Easily some of the best I've ever had. The baked beans were fantastic and had my finances asking for the recipe. On top of all that, the beer selection was by far the best in the area. Due to COVID they had apparently only been open for a couple weeks but judging from the quality of the meal they will be open for years to come. Wanting to be totally honest in my review my girlfriend ordered a Hawaiian Pizza and wasn't super impressed. She compared it to a decent frozen pizza, so if you aren't interested in BBQ or good beer then this may not be your place. However I'm still giving this place 5 stars because if you are a pulled pork or brisket fan then this is a must try!

Hey, you all do a fine job here in Tower. We were headed from Ely to the cities and you had…read moreexactly what we were looking for...a nice quick lunch. Thanks for the yummy Bloody Mary and ice tea, the walleye sandwiches with fresh French fries and tots that were perfectly crisp and hot. Our server was super sharp and we really appreciated her attention to getting us on our way in a timely manner.

I liked it I had the pizza and another family member had fish and fries. The texture to all of them…read morewas really good. I loved it service is really good you can sit right next to where they work and you can talk to them. Loved the restaurant, pizza had a little to much sauce. I liked it

One of my favorite places. Anna is a wonderful host. Stayed there all week and loved it. Been…read morestaying at resort since it was Ledines. Great food, great proximity to Ash River and lakes. Overlook cabin needs a little help but otherwise was wonderful. Restful. Best fried pickles outside the South. Will be back!

A great place to snowmobile or boat to in the summer. Nice modern rooms and a hot place to party…read moresummer and winter. Great food.

Our favorite breakfast stop! We enjoy the yummy homemade…read morebreakfast with a Bloody Mary and a bit of fun sassiness from the wonderful bartender Mickie! Besides the food, the ambience is so cool. You could look at unique stuff for hours! Highly recommend and especially for a hearty breakfast!

Get the Cuban and leave smiling. Nice people in a fun dive bar atmosphere. Make sure you get a…read morephoto with Elvis on the way out.

Delicious food! Amazing wait staff! Homemade soups are excellent! Friday night fish fry has so many…read morewonderful options. Best fried chicken in town! Very large portions , so come hungry!

AE here. We went on an unexpectedly busy night. Our server was quick and super nice. She took our…read moredrink order right away and our food came out really hot. (Love that!!!) Every staff member we interacted with was so nice. Our only complaint is that it is expensive. It was $80 for 2 meals and an appetizer. Overall, we will be back, just with a larger budget!

Air Force recruiter here,…read more This bar and grill was suggested by one of my applicants and without a doubt, lived up to our expectations!! My wife's steak was cooked perfectly to her liking, the ribs fell off the bone, and the breadsticks was surprisingly delicious!! A little pricey but definitely worth it!

Good service and the food was surprisingly delicious. Had…read morethe steak dinner special and it was done perfectly and nice and tender. We will be back! Facility was clean and welcoming.

Stopped in on a whim and DANG I'm glad we did. INCREDIBLE Bloody Mary's and such a cool, laid back…read moresuper friendly vibe. Pool table, football on tv, pull tabs and super clean bathrooms - but honestly, I'd go back for the bloody alone. Cash only, but that's not a problem because an ATM right there. Thanks you wascaly Wabbit!! p.s. it sure sounds like one star Andy is a dickhead.

First note : CASH ONLY!…read more It is an entirely classic Minnesota dive. Pull tabs, darts and pool, tavern pizza, beers and shots. The beer is cold, the pizza is hot, and it is exactly what you need to fuel before a BWCA adventure or celebrate finishing one. I actually enjoyed this more than Boathouse, mainly just I've not gotten into Boathouse's beers. Service was perfectly friendly bar service, they welcome your money regardless of who you are. Cute Goth bartender didn't hurt either. The fifth star because many dives don't have a good IPA and they have two, Bells and Warpigs.