37 Best Pubs near Golden Valley

“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.“

“Great atmosphere! So many people having a great time. Ordered the Dragon's Milk Braised Beef Ribs with snap peas and mash. So good! So tender and flavorful! Gravy was chef's kiss!“

“Never had a bad meal here“

“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.“

“Great wings and burgers and fries.“

“Great beer at a reasonable price. Delicious burger and jalapeño Mac and cheese bites. Nice friendly wait staff. Love it there!!“

“I started hanging out here when it first opened up in 1991 and thought that it was a crime that so few patrons frequented the place. Now, it's a victim of its own success: very crowded at happy hour and too many cheezy events. But, I still love the place when I can find a spot at the bar.
Fuller's ESB on tap!
EDIT: No more Fuller's ESB on tap!“

“Awesome place!! We walked in with a group of 11 at 8:50 pm, and the kitchen closed at 9, but they told us no big deal, go ahead and order food, which was so kind! The food was amazing, and they took time to explain everything. We had plenty of room to sit and enjoy ourselves, with three levels of seating. Even when it was time for them to close the taps, they gave us a heads up, but because we were talking too much we forgot to grab a last drink, so they turned it back on for us! They could have been so annoyed with a large group of chatty women, but instead they were so hospitable! Can't wait to return!!“

“Burgers are great, just well executed old school bar food. Staff can be spread thin but usually it's not their fault and they're always friendly. Tried their fish and chips for the first time and was pleasantly surprised, crispy fish and great tartar. Over all it's what you would expect out of your local minnesota dive bar.“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“They have some of the best wins, they have remodeled lanes, they do have a nice bar and restaurant and the service is always awesome. parking lot with handicap ♿ entrance, good 🍕 pizzas, good burgers 🍔, a devoted variety of beers 🍻.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Lovely little spot to hang out. Beautiful inside and the staff is friendly. They also have a little patio area in the alley. The space as a whole was clean.
I tried the guava cooler mocktail and it was delicious.
Great space for music too. The stage and sound system are set up really great.“

“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.“

“Awesome Karaoke Great Karaoke Host and Great Staff Great Singers Nice People Great Atmosphere Those of You who like to sing Karaoke I recommend this Karaoke Venue“

“Food is fine, nothing special, but what irks me is paying extra for fries. Burgers and fries and I have to pay extra for fries? Because I don’t want chips? It’s literally potatoes! I’m not a fan of their electronic pay system that automatically has different tips with that minimum at 18%. I always do 20% but it’s the principle. And it’s based on tax. I’m not tipping on tax. The people who work there are nice though.“

“Pat's tap is my favorite neighborhood bar! Great drinks, great food and even greater staff!“

“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.“

“OMG!!! I wasn't sure what to expect from this restaurant within the Hilton, but was I ever surprised!\nI ordered the Seared New York Strip with fingerling potatoes, asparagus and broccoli, and it was PERFECT! The steak was cooked to order, with seasons that kept me (a definite salt person) from ruining it by putting salt on it! It didn't need it. \nThe wait staff were great, and so nice, even after I spilled my water all over the table and floor. I wish I could have sampled some of their wine to go with the steak, but unfortunately, that wasn't possible. Honestly, the food didn't need it. Would highly recommend them to anyone in the area!“

“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.“

“The chicken Parmesan and asada bowl are some my favorite dishes here. The Happy hour Buy 1 Get 1 for $1 is the best in the area. I typically come because bartender Julieta is awesome and fast with drinks.“

“Great food and speedy friendly service!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Friendly people and a 10 star place“

“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.“