25 Best Craft Breweries in Minneapolis

“it was our first time there on Saturday friendly bartenders and staff we will for sure be back most definitely had a fun time!“

“Likes: the beer, the location, and the ethos. I tried the Tokki rice lager and the Bee Sting vanila honey cream ale; they both tasted great. Tokki = delicate, Bee Sting (inspired by the German Bienenstich cake) is sweet. Moon Palace Books is next door, so you can browse, purchase, and read your new find with a beer if you so desire. Lots of space -- there's a main level indoors, and a second indoor level (though that was reserved on my visit) and a patio out back next to the parking lot. The intersection of Minnehaha and Lake Street has a lot going on. I like that they not only have a land acknowledgment on their website but also mention the indigenous organizations they work with. Putting one's money where one's mouth is. I also like the name, Arbeiter, which places the rights of the worker front and center.

Dislikes: Surprise music. My book club had a meeting there and we had to sit outside because we wouldn't have been able to hear each other over the live music indoors. It was just barely warm enough to be outside in the evening. I am now wondering whether this is an every-night thing or an occasional thing. It wasn't on the events calendar so no way to avoid.

Neutral: Dog-friendly, no food but there are food trucks.“

“Great customer service, atmosphere, and cider. Training wheels is my favorite. I’d like to see a Honeycrisp cider.“

“A must visit in the north loop! Great beer! Amazing people! The perfect place to visit before a twins game or any day really… Cory, thank you for the hospitality. I look forward to coming back soon!“

“This is my favorite brewery in Minnesota.

The beer is excellent and the building is charming inside and out.

My wife and I found a quiet corner of the outdoor patio yesterday beneath the shade and spent a fabulous Memorial Day here.

My sole complaint is that the bathrooms are too far from the taproom and even further from the outdoors space.“

“We were here for the first time last night. A lot of fun, the beers we tried were excellent. A porter and the “Lunchbox”. We had come because one of our favorite food trucks was parked there. Will definitely be back!

The only negative is, there are very few low-top tables. All booths, and all were taken. We just dislike high tops, because getting up and down the high stools is uncomfortable for our old knees. If there were more lower tables, we’d be more comfortable, but recognize this is a personal preference.“

“Such a comfortable place for a brew or two.“

“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.“

“All I have to say about this place is if it built the patio on xcel's land but it takes five or six years for xcel Energy to challenge it hasn't xcel already forfeited that because if I build a fence somewhere near/slightly on my neighbor's property but they don't contest it. Isn't considered it's okay at that point because they didn't dispute it in time?“

“I had the pleasure of hosting a couple events at Finnegans and the staff was phenomenal! David gave us a tour of the facility both times and he was so funny, interesting, and very engaging for a large tour group! He was very knowledgeable of the history of the creation of beer and compared it to how their product is made today. I love that this is a woman owned company and is so involved in giving back to the community and making a difference. I can’t wait to go to their new location!“

“Loved this brewery. I have been coming here since the 612 Brewing open their doors and now to Padraigs Brewing for the first time. Although not a beer brewing professional but a beer connoisseur, I really enjoyed the different Irish beers. Please go and support Padraigs Brewing and their excellent beer and ambience.“

“Absolutely wonderful! Staff is fun, friendly, and personable. We recently co-hosted an event at Inbound and everything was flawless! Great communication and a huge following that really helped promote the event. The drinks are delicious and even the clientele is great! We can't wait to be back!“

“super fun comedy show & great beer!“

“Joined for dog yoga and simply love the vibe, the German name theme and all the diverse community events! Kudos for having a Big Lebowski themed bash!!“

“This brewery has an awesome vibe and if You’re in the area you Really should check it out!!“

“One of the best breweries in town.“

“Great place to meet up in downtown Minneapolis before a game, Fulton Brewery is the best place to meet your friends before a Twins game at Target Field.

Perfect location right on the edge of the residential area and the stadium district, so you avoid the chaos but stay close enough to walk. Parking is actually manageable (rare downtown), which makes coordinating a group way easier.

We met up with friends here before the game and it checked every box—plenty of space, easy to find, and a great atmosphere to kick things off.

The new kitchen is a big upgrade. Solid comfort food that actually holds its own—not just “brewery snacks.” with with 20 taps ranging from classic beers, THC to seltzers for the gluten free crowd.

If you’re searching for a downtown Minneapolis brewery, a pre-game meetup spot, or just a reliable place to gather with friends as you head to the events—this is a fun place.“

“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.“

“Good beer and vibes all day, any day“

“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!“

“I really like Surly's beer but never had the opportunity to visit the Beer Hall. I was warmly received, but not told about restaurant week specials. I enjoyed trying a Mosh Pit Hazy IPA - yummy. I ordered some mahi tacos. They were OK but expensive for what I got. There were no 'sides' I could order! I ordered chicken tacos. It was a small serving of pulled chicken. Again, way too expensive for what I got. Would have liked a side salad or fries. I sat at the bar. Service was friendly and fast. It was a good first visit. Will not be rushing back anytime soon. Too bad.“

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

“Great neighborhood place for laid back vibes that is dog and kid friendly“