The Local

Best Irish Bar 2012 - Sure it’s decked with dark wood and Irish accents, but it has organically become one of the best gathering spots in downtown, which is truly the soul of a good Irish pub . Read more

Service is great both at the tables and the bar . Drinks are strong and worth the price, as is the selection. It gets busy on weekends, but the outdoor and balcony seating is worth the wait.

I had my Groom 's dinner here. Amazing! If you are looking for a perfect night for family and friends they've got an amazing party room and a wonderful staff . Whitney took care of everything! Call her!

How much wood would a wood-carver carve if a wood-carver would have free rein to fill up an enormous space with bars and sculptures and snugs and whatnot? Answer: A lot of wood. Read more

Alas, St. James Gate Brewery day...Thurs. 6-close is a thing of the past. ???? (The city 's best Guinness pour at the best price.)

Architecturally Beautiful Irish Pub ! At one point in time, this pub sold the highest number of cases of Jameson whiskey in the world!

You can visit 100 Irish pubs and never see a vegetarian burger on a menu. Not only do they have one, its one of the best I've had in 17 years of veggie burgers . Don't miss the dill crisps either!

This place is awesome. Rad Irish style pub with top notch food. Grab a pint and some pub pretzels and enjoy!

Lots of different options. I had a house cocktail and the meatloaf dinner . Total win. Service was excellent as well .

Favorite Irish Pub in the Twin Cities . The Cherries & Chocolate drink is perfect for cold winter evenings with friends!

Already some foursquare love for the Irish coffee but it really is special here. The whipped cream is infused with whiskey . An absolute treat on a super cold night.

Came late night on a Saturday. Food came quick, the booths are a neat feature set into their own little "rooms". Music was so loud it took away from the cool decor and almost intimate feel.

If you're into hard cider , get a Crispin- ridiculously refreshing. The Local's 2 Gingers whiskey is also pretty incredible- get in as a Big Ginger , or sip it straight...it's that good.

Hard to beat the brunch buffet . Nice spread of breakfast/brunch food, and it includes a Bloody Mary or Mimosa !

The baked cheddar and tomato soup was amazing. I couldn't get enough of it! The walleye sandwich was also wonderful.

Great communal atmosphere, especially for watching football . Now with brunch ! Try the breakfast shepherds pie .

Try the Green Ox Charcuterie Platter. The meat talents of Mike Phillips are well displayed on this bar platter of cured and cultivated meats with flatbreads , fruit , chutney , and onions .

The Guinness has improved much over the past year. Good pints now. The Irish breakfast (The Local) is very good.

Plan ahead and get your group one of the amazing cozy areas all to yourself.

The local is a super unique place and have the best whiskey and pretzels in the city !

Voted as Best Irish Bar by City Pages in 2010. Fun/random/totally drunken fact: The Local sells more Jameson Irish Whiskey than any other bar in the world. Need we say more?

The dancers across 10th in front of the old Let It Be are the best dancers in Mpls hands down. Catch them on the weekends and give em a few bucks. So much fun.

Great Irish Pub . The fish and chips were terrific. Try the Finnegins Ale . All the money goes to feed the hungry

Great outdoor patio area . Try the chicken shots, they are delicious. So are their salads

Great brunch that includes mimosas , bloodys or screwdrivers . Biscuits and sausage gravy is to die for!

Cool (unique) atmosphere. Chicken pub pie was good too!

Good place for arsenal fans. Cosy pub atmosphere. Good for football ⚽, and bar food .

My first time here and our server recommended the Curry House Chicken ! Pretty damn good curry for an Irish Pub !

The Local Wontons , a Reuben and a Big Ginger ... talk about being completely satisfied! Great food and atmosphere!

Brunch on the weekend till 1pm great Buffett of breakfast foods . Buffett comes with a bloody or mimosa

They have several enclaves to enjoy a good Irish brew with friends or coworkers

Late night Golden Calamari = horrible. sauces are bomb but the fried quality of these squids miss the shot by far. Just order the Big Ginger please.

Fish and chip is good, friendly staffs

These gents pour a great Guinness . Order one on St. Patrick's Day and then order a Poor Man's Black Velvet . You'll love it. Slainte!

Whiskey . It's worth a taste.

One of two must visit pub staples on Nicollet Mall . Friendliest bartenders on the planet.

Wonderful place for a drink with friends, or to snuggle up with your sweetie in one of the dark snugs...

Staff was super friendly . Looking forward to getting a huge meal next time.

What goes best with an Irish bar ? An Irish cocktail of course! Order a Big Ginger or a Skinny Ginger here.

The big ginge....also, grab the nook half way down the right side of the room past the couches on the left side. Best possible access to the bartenders ...

Yell random English town names at strangers. When they punch you, it just means you're officially bff's!

Always busy, staff are friendly and observant! Cute boy night doesn't appear to be Wednesday however, Mondays are a better bet :)

Big ginger is as good as they say. Also, enjoyed the chicken pub pie .

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, enjoy a Crispin at The Local, a great mixology with Guinness , Smithwicks, Harp, and Fine Whiskey 's

1 lb of Sriracha Wingys for $1.99 all day Wednesday, um, yes please!

The Local Burger was one of the most amazing things I had during my time in Minneapolis! Highly Recommend it!

The Wee Lunches are a great option and very reasonable...but I'm hungry today and the Walleye sandwich isn't an option as a wee lunch .

Awesome hangover brunch - cheesy hasbrowns, eggs , bacon , caramely sticky buns , and a hair of the dog (and more) for 11.99. Yummy salvation.

Ahi Tuna Niçoise salad was on point. Would order it again.

Try to Pot Roast Sandwich and the Caramel Apple Crispin drink... Totally amazing! Great combo for Minnesota Winters :)