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931 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55402

612-904-1000

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BEST IRISH PUB
Award Winner 2010

Cuisine(s): Breakfast, Brewery, English, Irish

Hours: Sun, Sat 9am-2am, Mon-Fri 11am-2am

Price: $$
Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout

Serving: Breakfast, Late Night

Reservations: Accepted
Parking: Garage, Valet

Description

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. A lot. This much wood makes you crave an Irish whiskey and a pint of Harp, which are exactly what the Local seems to sell a billion of on a Saturday night. So it's a great place to drink, a swell place to collect the phone numbers of comely strangers. And if you know what the gossip columns have reported happened in that one snug off near the bathrooms, give yourself extra points for knowing your Twin Cities tongue-twisters down cold.

2010 | BEST IRISH PUB

Fun/random/totally drunken fact: Downtown Minneapolis's the Local sells more Jameson Irish Whiskey than any other bar in the world. Need we say more Probably not, but all this Murphy's Irish Stout has got us chatty. The grub here transcends typical pub fare (we suggest you start with the whiskey-glazed chicken shot--yes, chicken shot--appetizer). And while the quasi-swanky interior lacks an overtly Irish vibe, its alluring dark-wood decor and semi-secluded booths make it an... More »
2008 | BEST IRISH PUB

In terms of Irish-pub street cred, it's hard to top selling more Jameson Irish Whiskey than any other bar in the world (including those on the Isle itself). But that's not the only impressive thing the Local does--it also employs a large and friendly staff who are knowledgeable enough not to look puzzled when you order a Johnny Jump-Up. The kitchen provides one of the tastiest collections of bar food in the Cities with a menu that changes seasonally. Among our favorites are the baked... More »
2006 | BEST IRISH PUB

Is it possible that the Local is simply too swank of a joint to qualify as the best place in town to drink alcoholic beverages of Irish derivation With its beautiful, dark wood bar, elegant windows, white-shirted bartenders, and $5.50 pints, it's hardly the kind of joint to attract Paddy McAlcoholism, hell-bent on liver destruction by age 40. But the Local has too many fine attributes to pass over. The food is top-notch, from delicious, creamy hash browns to perfectly fried calamari to... More »
2005 | BEST BREAKFAST WITH A HANGOVER

One Sunday in December, we stopped by the Local to catch a soccer match between English titans Arsenal and Chelsea. Despite the pre-noon kickoff, the pub was packed with 150 or so footy fans, most of British descent, judging by their chatter. But what caught our attention was a quartet of thoroughly American blokes situated directly beneath the TV screen. These gentlemen, probably in their early 20s, were largely oblivious to the soccer match taking place above their heads. They were... More »

Crop mobbing Lighthouse Farm

By Lisa Gulya | Fri, July 23, 2010

Sustainable-farming enthusiasts put their muscle where their mouth is, as they put it, when they join crop mobs, groups of urbanites who spend a day working on small sustainable farms. The Twin Citi... More »
The Local's Jameson celebration slideshow

By Michelle Leon | Tue, May 25, 2010

Yes, it is true, The Local, for the 4th year in row, has sold the most Jameson Whiskey in the world. Last Thursday, representitives came to bestoy The Local with this honor in a short ceremony. Ther... More »
The Local sold the most whiskey worldwide in 2009

By Jessica Armbruster | Tue, May 18, 2010

(Photo by me)It's the fourth year in a row that the downtown Minneapolis Irish pub has poured the most Jameson Irish whiskey worldwide. This Thursday they will celebrate with inebriation. We'll admi... More »
Jameson at the Local: Drink of the week

By Michelle Leon | Fri, May 14, 2010

Jameson Irish Whiskey at the Local Voted Best Irish Pub 2010 The Local is all that. And true fact: It sells approximately 25 bottles a day of Jameson Irish Whiskey--the most of any pub in the world... More »
Drinking in the Sunshine

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl | Wed, June 09, 2004

Oh, you know you want it. The cocktail in the sun, the clouds above, the friends around, the chance to prove to the world, once and for all, that you are not a mole, a vole, a grub, or any kind of underground dweller whatsoever--no! As a Midweste... More »
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citypagesbestof | Minneapolis, MN | 145 Reviews

| Wed, May 6, 2009

In terms of Irish-pub street cred, it's hard to top selling more Jameson Irish Whiskey than any other bar in the world (including those on the Isle itself). But that's not the only impressive thing the Local does�it also employs a large and friendly staff who are knowledgeable enough not to look puzzled when you order a Johnny Jump-Up. The kitchen provides one of the tastiest collections of bar food in the Cities with a menu that changes seasonally. Among our favorites are the baked artichoke dip ($9.99) and fries with dipping sauce ($7.99). The dark-stained hardwood interior is cavernous and inviting, and with plenty of intriguing nooks (including a genuine make-out room) to nestle in with your friends, there's hardly a reason to leave.
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henry.travis28 | Minneapolis, MN | 26 Reviews

| Mon, August 30, 2010

Jameson. They sell more than any one.
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dansmiles | Minneapolis, MN | 5 Reviews

| Tue, April 27, 2010

Get the Big Ginger. It's Delicious!
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