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Published on May 01, 2020
The 4 best Irish pubs in MinneapolisThe Local | Photo: Mark F./Yelp

Looking to try the best Irish pubs in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Irish pubs in Minneapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.

Minneapolis-area shoppers historically spend more in May at bars and lounges than most other months of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that helps small businesses get more customers. Daily spending at Minneapolis-area bars and lounges surged to $21,201 for the metro area in May of last year, second only to June with an average of $22,528, and 18% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. The Local

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First on the list is The Local. Located at 931 Nicollet Mall in Downtown West, the Irish pub is the highest-rated Irish pub in Minneapolis, boasting four stars out of 741 reviews on Yelp.

2. Merlins Rest Pub

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Next up is Longfellow's Merlins Rest Pub, situated at 3601 E. Lake St. With four stars out of 201 reviews on Yelp, the Irish pub and British spot, serving burgers and more, has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Morrissey's Irish Pub

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Calhoun's Morrissey's Irish Pub, located at 913 W. Lake St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Irish pub and breakfast/brunch spot four stars out of 108 reviews.

4. Pog Mahone’s Pub & Grill

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Pog Mahone’s Pub & Grill, an Irish pub and venue/event space that offers sandwiches and more in Downtown East, is another go-to, with four stars out of 50 Yelp reviews. Head over to 903 Washington Ave. South to see for yourself.


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