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!

Air Force recruiter here,…read more This bar and grill was suggested to me by one of my applicants from the area. First, the burgers were on point and the fries were amazing!! We were told this place is famous for their wings so we had to get some to go..and the wings were definitely delicious!! I had the bourbon wings and I wished I ordered more....

The Thirsty Moose is an awesome local bar if you ever need a wonderful place to chill in a town…read morewhere Bob Dylan lived and grew up a bit this The service was awesome the two women bartenders were fabulous. The food was good and not to expensive. The staff were fun and held up a good convo.

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!

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.

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.

Wings were good not great. The bartender was friendly, and fast with drinks and etabs. Small but…read moredecent environment. I've only been once, but I would go again. The burgers looked really good.

Driving through and stopped after reading Yelp reviews. Busy but worth the wait. Had the supreme…read morepizza and wings. Both were great. They don't skimp on toppings.

Great food and even better service. Definitely a local place which is what we look for when…read moretraveling. Ice cold beer. Will definitely be back.

Litraalllly the pizza in northern minnesota! omg this place slaps more than a humpback whale tail…read morein the Gulf of America. Make sure you ask about the Isa / Lindsay special and prepare to have your mind BLOWN! 6 gold stars.

Great place and great service! Qne of our must stops when snowmobiling the area, Nikki and staff…read moreare very acommadating an friendly. Good food drinks and atmosphere

I had to add VRT to Yelp because this place is too good not to share! Amazing food, drinks, and…read moreservice. Their breakfast menu and day menu are fantastic, and the atmosphere is just so fun. They've got pool tables, plenty of seating, a jukebox, and some of the best drinks around. The owners are super friendly and excellent bartenders, and the crowd is always fun. This is hands down the best spot on the Vermillion. Highly recommend!

Zaverl's is a great dive bar that has an amazing karaoke night…read more While I was visiting, Ely, my cousin said we all had to experience the karaoke night at Zarerl's. I don't know what blew me away, more. The fact that, Ed Ely the host was 80 years old, or some of the incredible voices that performed. Karaoke was out on the spacious patio. In addition to the monitor that the performer used, there was an addition big screen for the audience to follow along. There were many times that it was more like a sing-a-long, then a single performance. What also made it fun, was that the crowd applauded and cheered every performer, no matter how good or bad they were. We ordered a supreme pizza to enjoy while watching all the singers. It was delicious for a dive bar pizza. I fairly certain, it was frozen, but it was damn good. The inside of the bar was the original vintage decor, which made it a classic dive bar. Another nice touch, the owner herself was serving the tables out on the patio. She was a delight to talk and laugh with. In Ely, I recommend you stop by and have some fun.

Nice small town place - but served beer in a plastic cup .... really. Also, no customer wi-fi…read more Bartender showed me their network and then said she would not give me give me access. Weird. Oh well...see ya...

Fun little local dive, within walking distance of several resorts in Kabetogama. Servers are…read morefriendly, and we especially enjoyed chatting with local diners. Draft beer selection is small but good, and the food is super fresh and tasty. The deep-fried green beans are a must-try! They're flash fried and still green inside, and totally addictive. The fried shrimp is also awesome. The fry bread tacos are unique and definitely worth trying. We took our leftover tacos home, and they reheated well.

Walk, drive, bike or boat to Rocky Ledge! We've Been going…read morethere for 20 plus years and stop in three times a week. Who wants to cook on Vacation! The locals hang out there, and it never disappoints. Try the walleye, the Garbage Pizza, the cheese curds, or even a salad! Love "The Ledge"!!!