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The Local

931 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402 (Downtown)
612-904-1000
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Ranked #56 of 1,022 restaurants in Minneapolis
Price range: CAD0 - CAD22
Cuisines: American, Irish, British
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Downtown
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Manchester, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

Coming from the UK I visited this pub on the recommendation from our hotel. Great pub food. Bison burger was fantastic but the beer was available to sample. Loved it. Plus my little girl was given crayons and some paper to draw on. Great place to go for a good pint and some food.

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See 2 more reviews by Savage1999uk for Minneapolis
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
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152 reviews 152 reviews
42 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 53 cities Reviews in 53 cities
102 helpful votes 102 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

The atmosphere was electric with many young professionals getting a start on the weekend. The menu has a good variety and daily evening specials - fried fish nuggets on Friday night. The tables are situated (I would call them semi-snugs.) so that you have a bit of privacy, which is nice because it does get a bit difficult to talk... More

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See 6 more reviews by gpotvin for Minneapolis
Tucson, AZ
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37 reviews 37 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

As part of a party of 8 on a busy Friday night, I was worried that things would be choppy, but we were seated relatively quickly, in a private alcove. We enjoyed a variety of the many beers on tap - there was definitely something for everyone. The service was very attentive and the friendly. Everyone was very pleased with... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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43 reviews 43 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

I just had a rueben, and my wife had a burger. The burger wasn't anything special at all. Pretty average. My reuben was good, the bread may have been the best part though. So for 1 beer, 1 soda, and 2 lunchs, I paid around 35 bucks. I could eat for a week on that much money. Ok food, poor... More

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Halifax, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013 via mobile

The food was pretty decent and service is quite good. We were a larger group and grabbed one of the smaller room to the side. Our server was accommodating and checked in frequently.

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See 4 more reviews by JaniceHfx for Minneapolis
Minneapolis
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I've been to The Local a couple of times, and am amazed by how beautiful and unique this bar is. There are private tables enclosed in turn of the century alcoves, intricate chandeliers, high ceilings, and lovely architectural details. There's also a side area that opens up for large parties and busy nights called The Hallow that has a cozy,... More

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Saint Ansgar, Iowa
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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Had drinks and dinner there. Irish pub food. The fish bites were very good. I ordered the Open Faced Gravlax and really enjoyed it. Good variety of beers and ciders. Fun atmosphere.

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See 2 more reviews by MindiV71 for Minneapolis
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34 reviews 34 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013 via mobile

Stopped in on a Friday night and the place was packed. However, I didn't have to wait for a table and the waitress was very prompt. Very large selection of beer and a nice choice of food. I highly recommend the Local burger, very tasty! The place is big with a nice mixture of professionals and college kids. However, the... More

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20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013 via mobile

Slow Monday evening in Minneapolis and more people in the pub then on the street, which was great. Very welcoming atmosphere and staff. Nice big bar. Food was a good value. Had the chicken pot pie, which was tasty, although I would have liked it to have more chunks of chicken and a little less cardamom (i think that is... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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28 reviews 28 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

I consider this place a top-notch bar. The atmosphere is just like pubs in the UK, and there is no lack of great beer, Jameson, and liquors. The food is actually above average for a bar, and even the "wee lunches" are great if you work DT, or are here for a day. If you are in town for St.... More

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