44 Best Pubs near Fridley

“Friendly people and a 10 star place“

“Never had a bad meal here“

“Great food, great service, very friendly. Date night once a week. This was the place for date night every Thursday for many years with my wife. When I brought coworkers for lunch it became at least once a week meetup till I retired. I still go as often as I can to meet friends, family and the great staff.“

“Want an AMAZING dinner? Then this is your place! We had the collard greens dip and the Minnesota Meal. Both were outstanding! Will be back - and will bring friends!“

“Cool lil pub, friendly and attentive bartender, and really quick service. I just had a drink..or two.. and some chips - and all did not disappoint! The salty chips with malt vin were perfection 👌🏼😙 would totally go back to try their veggie tikka masala and espresso martini sometime. 😋“

“The service here is fast and courteous! I recommend you give them a try!“

“My girlies & I spent celebrated my 40th birthday with you yesterday (16.03) & it was incredible. I was literally treated like a princess… we were put in a private function room, complimentary Prosecco, 3 x birthday desserts, & we were looked after SO well by Scott. Honestly couldn’t recommend enough, the food / drink / staff, were SO lovely! Thank you so much for making it so special x“

“Friendly community gathering spot. Pub sings, jam sessions, and gatherings of morris dancers are why I end up here, that they are at Merlins because Merlins has always been enormously welcoming. It's our community home.“

“Love this spot. Great owners. Great feel. Good food. One of my favs.“

“Stopped in to get to go meal while at a conference at the hotel next door. Staff were welcoming and accommodating of my request, even let me have a water and tea while waiting. Food was excellent. I live in Saint Paul but will be making town hall a new place to stop with friends!“

“Great wings and burgers and fries.“

“Great good, great service, wonderful atmosphere.“

“Super fun vibe, FANTASTIC people/staff, great food and fun times.“

“The Gnome has great food and excellent service.“

“Bricks is one of our go-to spots, my husband and I are there monthly, and for good reason. The bar setup is awesome, the service is always top-notch, and the menu never misses. We know we’re getting incredible food every time, which keeps us coming back. The pizza and burgers? Unbeatable. The truffle fries? An absolute must. And if you haven’t tried the corn dip yet, do yourself a favor and order it... it’ll be a permanent starter in your rotation after one bite. Every visit leaves us happy and satisfied, and the consistently great experience is why we love Bricks so much. Huge thanks to the team for always delivering!“

“the fish and chips is outstanding. a must try.“

“Great Live Music @ Mikkel Bee Presents👍🥳🥳“

“very good food fun atmosphere 🙂“

“The Bulldog is a pretty standard place, warm beer, stiff drinks, but the reason I'm giving it a five star review is because of our server Hannah. She was AWESOME! She was also friendly, attentive and accommodating. We would go back to the Bulldog just because of her. Thank you Hannah for bringing some joy to our hang!“

“IT'S EVERYTHING. GRRREAT PLACE, FOOD, EMPLOYEES, CUSTOMERS, OF COURCE BEER, THEY NEED TO GET MILLER 64 BACK FOR SOME OF US OLD VETERAN'S.“

“One of the true hidden gems of the Twin Cities metro, an absolutely fantastic nerd and even kid-friendly space (foosball, arcade machines, darts are all favorites). There are few better places to meet up and play a game - personally, not being a sports person, I love the lack of TVs, nothing to sap your attention or make you feel captive to random commercials. I go there regularly to play TTRPGs. Great beer, alcoholic and non-alcoholic seltzers, you can BYOF (Mashawi grill up the road is delicious). The beers aren't the usual 6 IPAs and 5 sours, there's a nice mix of British and German styles (including wheat beers, which are weirdly hard to find).

There are absolutely a million play spaces in different nooks and crannies in the building, you can always find a quiet place to play even if there's music, etc. The owner hosts tons of events, nerdy and otherwise. I only wish I could drink more beer and go more often.“

“I have been to Pub 42 many times either by myself or with a party up adds of 6 people. The atmosphere is inviting and friendly. We have had the pleasure of having Riley and Iza as our servers on many occasions and I can’t stress how kind and accommodating both of them are, I have celiac disease and they are knowledgeable about the ingredients and the process of the food so that I am safe when eating there. Including the double checking and making sure that my food is gluten free, and with very limited chance of cross contamination. Both do a great job of making sure the food is good and arrives at an appropriate time, while being friendly and kind and connecting with us as patrons. I would recommend pub 42 to anyone and everyone and tell them to request being seated in either Riley or Iza’s section to guarantee them the best of service available.“

“I got into Minneapolis at 1130am, and wanted to get a bite to eat. Almost all of the eating establishments in the area were closed, except this place. Good food, good beer, great atmosphere, and great music. You can tell that this is a 'locals favorite'. Put this place on your list, as a good place to chill.“

“Great service and food, love this place!“

“This place has character! One of the chefs, Nate, let me try a new creation of his. I’m not sure if it’s going to become a menu item but it was the best burger I’ve had in a while. The house kettle chips were so thin and crispy, also the best I’ve had possibly ever. I’m not a fan of buffalo or blue cheese typically, but I trusted his taste with this burger and boy I’m glad I did. 10/10! Everything went together so well. It’s not on the menu but I hope it will be soon. He called it the “Beefalo” I’ll be back for it soon!“

“Terrific food plus excellent service!“

“We had lunch on Saturday at the bar and Tyler’s service and overall attentiveness was outstanding! The food and drinks, I had a flight, were very good. Great experience our first time there.“

“They absolutely have the best wings ever! I've also been happy with other foods and the service!“

“The bar staff was great!!“

“We have an ongoing birthday bowling tournament and Andover Lanes never disappoints! We were all in one area, but people were moving around alot, lots of food and drink orders... everyone was happy with the efficient service and the food was great!! Overall, VERY impressed with how the staff accommodated and handled our extremely large party! Thanks for the fun night, we will be back! ✌️“

“Our favorite pub in Como Park to enjoy a delicious cheeseburger with fries, cheese curds and the coldest beer in Saint Paul. Beautiful view of the golf course and Como Lake. Patio seating or indoor tables. You don’t have to be a golfer to enjoy this!“

“We had a private party on Saturday and have nothing but praise for all the staff. Very helpful and everyone was so pleased with our food choices. Highly recommend Lucky’s 13 Roseville! Thank you.“

“One of Minnesota's best local eatery. "FROGTOWN WING!!!"“

“Will was our bartender and server. He was absolutely amazing and accommodating. I would give this a five star experience. Definitely will be coming back.“

“you feel like family there thanks so much all of you!!“

“We stopped in at the new location and shared a club sandwich with onion rings. The sandwich was fabulous! Delicious bread and it was huge! The bartender was very friendly. They're lacking ombiance with the decor but it's a Legion! We're looking forward to bingo when it starts up again.“

“Sweeney's was fantastic for hosting our large event. Their Oak Room space was perfect for a group of 120ish people, event staff were extremely helpful in setting up food, drinks, and fun for our guests and took great care of us the night of. Highly recommend as both a neighborhood bar, and as a place to host an event of any size.“

“Great Chicken BLT Salad! Everyone at the table was pleased with their meals. I would definitely come again!!“

“They have great beer and a friendly atmosphere! Live music in the summer on the patio or play some games with friends while staying warm inside while having some great brews!“

“Every time I have been in, no matter the rush, the servers have taken care of me and my group. I will always alway shout out their sweet potato fries, their fries, wings, and tatchos. Connor the bartender has been by far the kindest most attentive, fun bar tender. I’d honestly come back just for Connor! Fun fun fun and close to campus an absolute classics.“

“Love the new space. Digital signage said burgers were $3 on Wednesdays. They were $4. Still tasty and a great deal, but update your sign. I sat for 10 minutes and watched the server take a picture of people at a table and chat with her friends. Never came near my high top table. I finally went to the bartender (very nice) who took my drink and food order. Server swung by 10 minutes later (20 minutes after I sat down). Told her I ordered from the bartender. She never stopped by after that. I was there for 45 minutes, saw her interact with her tables twice. Service was pretty scarce. 2 or 3 staff sitting in a booth. If the bartender hadn't been awesome, I would have left. Burger and onion rings were good.“

“I have been to Pizza Pub in Blaine multiple times now, and I do want to start by saying that I personally do like the pizza. The rest of my crew doesn’t seem to love it as much as I do, but I have always been willing to give it another try because I do enjoy the flavor.

That being said, I have had a couple of service/order issues that have made the experience frustrating.

On one visit, I came in by myself and ordered a pepperoni pizza. When the manager brought the pizza out, it had sausage on it. I mentioned that it wasn’t mine because I had ordered pepperoni. The bartender then realized the mistake and said they had accidentally ordered sausage and pepperoni. Instead of remaking it, the manager asked if I could just eat it and suggested I pull the sausage off.

It was honestly a little awkward to even be asked, so I said okay. The issue was that their sausage is not small crumbles. It is big, almost meatball-style pieces, so when I tried to pull it off, the entire top of the pizza came with it. What made it more frustrating was that when the bill came, I was still charged for the pizza, including the additional toppings. That didn’t make a lot of sense to me, especially since it wasn’t what I ordered.

On my most recent visit, I ordered a personal pizza and a “side” salad. The salads come in full or half sizes, and I was brought a full salad and charged for the full. I will take some responsibility for not being more specific, but I also feel like when someone orders a personal pizza and asks for a side salad, most experienced servers or bartenders would probably clarify or assume the smaller option.

At this point, it feels like there is a recurring theme where something is just a little off with the ordering or service process. I always try to give a place at least three chances before writing it off, but I am starting to get frustrated.

I did notice they have a new menu, and I also saw on Facebook that they have a new GM, so I am hopeful that maybe some things are being corrected. I will likely be back again to give it another try, and I will also make sure I am extra clear when ordering. I do like the pizza, so I am not ready to give up on it yet, but I do hope the service and attention to detail improve.“

“great vibes and service!!!“

“Blarney Pub & Grill is a lively Irish-themed bar located in Dinkytown near the University of Minnesota, making it a popular spot for students and anyone looking for a fun, casual atmosphere. The menu features classic pub fare like wings, burgers, fish and chips, and Irish nachos, along with a solid drink selection. The Blarney Burger and appetizer sampler are customer favorites, and happy hour deals on drinks and starters add great value

Why not five stars? Reviews mention occasional slow service and inconsistent food quality, with some dishes feeling underwhelming. The bathrooms could use better upkeep, and the atmosphere can get very loud and crowded during peak hours

verall, Blarney Pub & Grill is a great choice for affordable drinks, hearty pub food, and a lively social scene. If you’re in Dinkytown and want a classic college bar experience with Irish flair, this spot delivers.“