Twin Cities' Best Outdoor Bar

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

This Northeast throwback to an old-fashioned tiki bar is kitschy, cheap and just plain fun.

Reviews:

• “Rum is my friend”
• “great envoirment”
• “Not all it’s cracked up to be”
• “30 minutes for a drink????”
• “Bitter. Party of one? Bitter. Party of one?”

Tips: If the few spots in back and under the old drive-in roof are full, try the large lot behind Tony Jaro’s River Garden on the opposite corner.

Psycho Suzi’s Motor Lounge

This romantic Cathedral Hill institution’s primarily Mediterranean cuisine has aroused appetites for 30 years.

Reviews:

• “What a special evening”
• “Best patio in the twin cities”
• “best service, top notch flavors, cozy romantic ambiance”
• “Impressive Chef’s tasting menu and a great date night location…”
• “Great location and ambience.”

Tips: While the bar is open through all the hours listed, the restaurant has set lunch and dinner hours. Lunch hours Monday-Saturday are 11:15am-1:30pm, dinner hours Monday-Thursday are 5:30pm-10pm, dinner hours Friday-Saturday are 5pm-11pm. Sunday brunch hours are 10:30am-2pm and Sunday dinner hours are 5pm-10pm

W.A. Frost & Company or email W.A. Frost & Company

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

Uptown restaurant and bar offering innovative cuisine and laid-back attitude, Southwestern style.

Reviews:

• ""Holiday" Brunch"
• “Worst food and service!!!”
• “Great Times”
• “Stellar customer service and atmosphere”
• “Great Place in Uptown!”

Tips: There’s a buffet brunch from 10am to 2pm on Sundays that includes a bloody mary bar for $3 more.

Bar Abilene

Neighborhood tavern in St. Paul known for basic bar and buffet-style food and excellent people watching on Grand Avenue.

Reviews:

• “Never going back”
• “This place is so lame- go here at your own risk”
• “Hmm…”
• “Fun Hang Out”
• “Great Patio and Bar”

Tips: Stop in 11am to 6pm Sundays for a build-your-own bloody mary bar.

Billy’s on Grand

A neighborhood oasis for beer and burgers.

Reviews:

• “Horrible service & expensive”
• “A Twin Cities Staple”
• “great place”
• “Sweeney’s is great!”
• “Horrible Service on Grand Old Day”

Tips: Tables are crowded together in and around the bar, but there’s a quieter dining room for those who want to hold a conversation. Or, score a table on the spacious patio—it’s a favorite summertime spot.

Sweeney’s Saloon & Cafe

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