Bear Cave Brewing

1201 Mainstreet, Hopkins
(952) 426-3214

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J. O.

Predatory! You start a tab and serve yourself, ringing up what you drink by the ounce. Their drinks are very expensive and definitely sub-par (especially the mixed drinks and wine). When you're ready to check out, you can either leave your card in a box to auto add 20% tip, OR have the cashier check you out while you awkwardly leave a smaller tip (which starts at 18% or more!). All the drinks are pre-made and you dispense them yourself... why do they even ask for a tip if they don't do anything?!?
What a rip off. Never coming back

Wheelchair accessibility: Lots of stairs, no wheelchair accessibility

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 1

Chris

I've been here a few times now, all on either Saturday or Sunday afternoons. Very relaxed place in the suburbs. A few TVs with sports. The vibe is nothing special, although I have not come at a time when they've been busy or having a special event (e.g bingo night, live performance, etc). The beer selection is great. Indoor and outdoor seating is spacious and comfortable and tables are large enough to spread out a bit. Service great. Beer tenders are always helpful and friendly. I will certainly go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Barbara L Keegan

My friends n I played bingo n that was a first for all of us n I would go back again! No food purchase this time!

Atmosphere: 5

Melissa Hintz

Loved the tap wall

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Denise Rich

One of our favorite places to go!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Meatballs, Chips and Dip, Market Pizza

Sonja Swanson

My credit card keeps getting charged.

I ordered through their app. The original total before taxes etc. was $29. Then when paying, it said I that a charge of $38 was approved to my card. It was a $10 jump but I thought “ok they just added a 30% tip” which I don’t mind. I support tipping. It is a fairly large automatic tip, but whatever. Then this morning, I woke up and my bank statement said $45 was charged PLUS a current card hold of another $5. So my entire meal for just me ended up being more than 50% than what the original total was sent to me. I will not be going here again.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 2

Stacie Zaffke

Love the ability to pour your own beer so you can try a little of everything. They have a great selection for beer drinkers and non beer drinkers alike. Lots of seating both inside and outside

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Lindsey Werner

Great night. Live music. Great beer selection

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Josh Jansen

Fantastic place for entertaining a large or small group. Jack was extremely helpful!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Trolley Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, Market Pizza

Todd Nelson

Not a brewpub atmosphere. Self service taps that cut you off. Food is good.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 1

Paul Indergaard

Great beer, I didn't get any food but great shirts.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Wayne K

A surprisingly huge place in the small town, with three floors including a cozy bear cave in the basement. Up to 50 self-serve Taps where you can sample many different beers. Staff was friendly. Menu is mostly what look like interesting pizzas, although I did not eat during this visit. I will be back to try out the food! The only shortcoming was a lack of electrical outlets for my laptop

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Dave R

Very interesting model for a brew pub. I would like to have an opportunity to spend more time here. I didn't get to sample their food but my mouth was watering seeing the pizzas and other food that was delivered to nearby tables.

Wheelchair accessibility: The main floor, at least is accessible. I didn't see whether or not there's an elevator to the upper floor. Restroom accessiblity is good. I didn't see any accessible parking. We parked on the steet about a block away. The public sidewalk isn't great for wheelchair access but it's passable.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Brett Kuhlmann

The brisket chili should be permanently put on the menu. Best chili I’ve ever had

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Todd Latvala

Don’t stop here. Tried a cream ale, super foamy. Had less than a full glass and mentioned to a worker after she showed me 22 ounces poured; I checked because I was curious. Told me let them know the next time it happens and they’ll pour me a new one!!! lol, I let them know the first time!! 10 oz beer and 1/2 margarita $28.20. No tip-never again!!

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