Twin Cities' Best Irish Pub

An old-fashioned Irish pub inside the glass-and-granite confines of downtown Minneapolis’ Towle Building.

Reviews:

• “Great place in the city!”
• “A Relaxing Hangout”
• “love it”
• “Good stuff!”

Tips: The bar hosts an occasional concert by prominent Irish musical acts such as Tommy Makem.

Kieran’s Irish Pub or email Kieran’s Irish Pub

The bar was built and shipped from Ireland, bringing a piece of Irish charm to the Cities.

Reviews:

• “Really great pub food!”
• “Great Irish environment with comfortable ambiance”
• “Horrid Place. Avoid at all cost. There are much better places to go.”
• “Best grilled cheese and soup "
• “1/2 Way to St. Patrick’s Day Festival”

Tips: Live Irish music showcased nightly. Sunday nights, musicians gather for informal jam sessions.

Keegan’s Pub

Right across from Target Center and First Avenue nightclub is a friendly bit of Gaelic charm.

Reviews:

• “Best bartenders, fantastic food”
• “Feels like a cleaner Dublin”
• “Excellent beer selection, good karaoke”
• “Good place for a pint laddie boy”
• “Karaoke is not good, boring host”

Tips: If you back Manchester and don’t have cable, this is the hot spot to watch football, rugby and Gaelic games broadcast live from Ireland and Europe.

O’Donovan’s Irish Pub

Tip back a Guinness and indulge in good Irish grub in this downtown Minneapolis pub.

Reviews:

• “Unsanitary”
• “Always a good time.”
• “Horrible Service”
• “Great Irish Beers on tap. Very neat architecture!”
• “Great music, place to meet people”

Tips: Smoking is permitted on the outdoor patio.

The Local Irish Pub or email The Local Irish Pub

No gimmicks—just a simple, unpretentious neighborhood bar like they have back in Ireland.

Reviews:

• “Authentic Irish Pub”
• “Come on a Sunday night”
• “Great small bar”
• “Best of the Midway!”

Tips: The mood varies wildly here, depending on the night of the week and the music. If you want a quiet place to talk, this could be it on every night but Saturday.

Dubliner Pub

Billiards, beer, burgers and bowling are all at this downtown favorite.

Reviews:

• “Over Priced”
• “AVOID: Bad service…family unfriendly. Go and you’ll be fleeced.”
• “Bad, Bad Place to Go!”
• “Worst Service in Mpls”
• “good for friends to go and relax and have a good time”

Tips: Snuggle up by a fireplace in the winter, or steal a patio seat overlooking downtown in warmer months. Smokers: Head to the rooftop deck.

Brit’s Pub or email Brit’s Pub

A friendly neighborhood bar listed on the historical register, with more character than your average shot-and-beer joint.

Reviews:

• “Ick!”
• “They would rather have your $10 than make you happy :(”
• “Great food and friendly employees”
• “$$$$$$$$$$$$ for beer”
• “Is There Any Service in the Bar…..”

Tips: Don’t see the game you want to watch downstairs? Head upstairs to the sports bar with 18 big-screen televisions. It’s a separate bar, but connected to the main establishment.

Patrick McGovern’s Pub

This St. Paul landmark serves traditional food and hearty libations—and packs in music fans like sardines.

Reviews:

• “Live Entertainment”
• “Great Service great atmosphere.”
• “Quintessential neighborhood bar”
• “What a dump”
• “comfortable”

Tips: Reliable pub food includes salads, sandwiches and burgers, plus heartier fare like steak, chicken and ribs.

O’Gara’s

A popular neighborhood staple offering live Irish music since the 1980s.

Reviews:

• “Used to be great”
• “Best Irish place in this town!”
• “Half Time Rec – Not the place on St. Pat’s Day”
• “the music is great”

Tips: Are you a struggling college student? Flash your college ID and get $6 domestic pitchers.

Half Time Rec

This polished Irish pub is the first St. Paul hangout brought to the Cities by the Kieran’s empire.

Reviews:

• “great happy hour”
• “Great atmosphere, good people, "
• “Best service ever!”
• “Great service, great food, great atmosphere, great views, great fun!”
• “Great service AND food!”

Tips: With no sign visible from the street, it can be hard to find. Look for the glossy black structure attached to the bottom of the Holiday Inn.

The Liffey Irish Pub or email The Liffey Irish Pub