After a horrible experience at another pub (some blarney crap,) we came here, our waiter was amazing and the food was awesome on top of the awesome beer menu!! Out of towers check this place out, they even had beer on tap from our hometown local brewers:)
Our group was treated very well by our server, who was very nice. The food and drinks were great! Love all the sour ale choices! :)
I have to say that I was impressed all around with my visit to Republic. Their tap list was extensive with a lot of variety, their food menu was concise and interesting, and the atmosphere was laid back and comfortable. My guest thoroughly enjoyed his buttermilk fried chicken breast sandwich, while I have nothing but good things to say about the barbecued pulled pork bowl - even though it was advertised as having rice with it, but there was no rice in the bowl. But that really didn't matter because - along with the corn strips, the black beans and peppers mixed in with a fried egg on top with a Cholula enhancement - it was still a very good meal. My friend did it again - he turned me on to another great little place to eat in Minneapolis.
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The West Bank of the University of Minnesota has multiple bars within biting distance of each other. Republic is arguably the best among them. With an open air patio and a large indoor seating area it's perfect for the after work lonely drinker, animated couple or a large group. The indoors are dark with high chairs on most tables and a constant smell of local brews coloring the atmosphere. Unless its a Friday afternoon getting a seat is mostly easy.
There is a laundry list of beers and ciders along with a few select mocktails and all rail drinks mostly reasonably priced. There is also a Beer of Day which comes to around 4-5$ per pint and is perfect for anyone who needs alcohol and not decisions at the end of a trying day. The Happy hour offers are generous with 3$ fries served with a delectably sweet ketchup. Other apps have a buck or two off them and so do most drinks. Late nights offer 5$ burgers which is as value for money as things get. The food is generally great with burgers and sandwiches being winners irrespective of what you order. My favorites have been the spicy turkey burger with guac and buttermilk batter fried chicken. The Tacos are a nibble and not a full meal so keep that in mind when ordering. The full plates are good too but at the end of the day it is pub food so bear that in mind before you let your connoisseur muscles kick in.
The service at Republic in all the countless instances I've been here has been great. All servers are smiley and helpful. When the place is swamped expect delays but reach out to any server and they'll find yours for you. Like any busy college bar its always best to get in your orders in one go. Of all the UMN watering holes this is perhaps the only "Grad Bar" but still things get a tad noisy in the evenings. The taste in music is good too which helps in the effectiveness of liquor.
Great Burger. I had the fried egg burger. It was juicy and cooked to perfection. Easily the best burger I've had in the city so far.
Much improved and over 100 beers.
Grass-fed Burger. Grass-fed burger with brie and red wine reduction. Amazing!
HH is worthwhile. I met a friend here for Happy Hour and the drinks and food were very reasonably priced. The fish tacos were just okay, and the guac was delightful. My friend tried to order the local sausages, roasted potatoes and mustard entree, but they were out of sausages. Kind of disappointing after hearing good things about it! She had a burger and it was alright, too, but nothing to write home about. I'd say this place is a great place to meet and have a few drinks, but you might be better off walking down the street if you're looking for a fantastic meal.
Great New Restaurant and Watering Hole. This place is great! My wife and I went one of the first nights they were open, and it is a welcome addition to the Seven Corners area. It's not a place to swill 3.2 beer and grease out, but if you want that, you can go to the Corner Bar.
Instead, Republic is a venue for a wide variety of delicious beer and affordable contemporary American cuisine. The entrees are surprisingly low-priced, and the beer prices are on par with everywhere else in the city. But Republic offers over 30 taps from which to choose, and with a room devoted solely to live music, it can cater to more than just one demographic.
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Excellent, with minor caveats. First reviewer thinks the Corner Bar is excellent, so take that with a grain of salt, yes?
Perhaps the reason places like Bullwinkle's are closing is because demographics and tastes shift. Well, Republic offers something different and good.
Pub food doesn't have to be greasy and nasty. I think it's great you can get chef-created cuisine for below $10 (and the portions are the right size.) Comparable eats elsewhere - like, say, a heap of overcooked cheese curds - go for the same price and provide little but a buffer for a frat-boy sized hangover.
Here, you can get a potato and root vegetable hash with poached eggs and chimichurri atop it for $8. Now that's upright living.
Bell's Two Hearted is always $4. That's pretty much the best price in town. If you don't like good beer, don't go here; Hamm's is available for $2, though.
Two Brothers' Cane and Ebel is also always on tap for $5. A deal.
Servers are just fine, and some had the 'new restaurant/pub' shakes, but I'm sure that'll go away.
If you're not still stuck in a 20-year-old mentality of 'blacking out is the only way to enjoy myself', this place is great.
Except for the no-smoking-on-the-patio rule, which is ridiculously stupid.
The Minnesota Skinny
+4.5
No candy coating, no chicken-fried breading, no blanket of pepper, just bacon and it rocked my world thoroughly.
Each room is decorated in rich reds and exposed bricks. The lighting was initially bright, but was dimmed around six to create a moodier tone.
Service
Actually, amazing?! Attentive, almost to a fault.
Pleasant outdoor seating. Great burgers; the brigade burger with triple cream brie, caramelized onions, truffled mushrooms and red wine was excellent. Nice selection of local beers.
This is a great spot for lunch or happy hour, and within walking distance from the university’s West Bank. They have an impressive tap list and the menu consists of typical pub fare. Their fries are delicious—extra salty and perfect with a beer. The fish or pork tacos they have on the happy hour menu are also great. I’ve been coming here off and on for the past five years and service is always attentive and friendly. The interior is lovely and has a lot of vintage charm—but in the summer you’ll definitely want to sit outside!
I have been here sooo many times. Honestly i cannot say they have THE best food but they have pretty good food for the price they offer and service is always great. Section and pricing of drinks is great too especially during the happy hour. Dey raspberry beer
They have great housemade sauces that give a twist on your normal ketchup and mayo. Good menu selection for both brunch and lunch+dinner, and great daily specials (especially the cider night). I tried a few of their ciders and spritzes, and I was most impressed with the grizzly pear cider. Would come back to get that drink on the occasion alongside some good bar food, particularly good tacos
Had a great dinner! Very large, good selection of beers and some great food, both aesthetically and in taste.
Highly recommend the Quinoa & Mushroom burger, even if not vegetarian, it is absolutely delicious!
Service was good and knowledgeable - was able to help with drink and food selection.
Enjoyed a very nice evening with friends. We had the fried cauliflower with Korean BBQ sauce and the Kimchi nachos as appetizers. I had the fish tacos for my entree. And then ended the evening with dessert. I had the Butterscotch pudding. All were delicious. It is my second time dining here. And I recommend it.
We stopped for a drink before a show nearby. Lots to choose from, I went with a raspberry cider and really liked it. We weren't planning on eating, but my husband wanted to try the poutine. It was actually quite tasty. I was a sceptic, but ended up liking it! Nice outdoor seating too.
Amazing beer and cider selection! Didn't try any of their food but the menu looked interesting. Customer service could be improved as it was difficult to get the bartenders attention, but the beer list alone was enough for me to want to go back.
Well-priced and tasty bar food, burgers, and a fitting selection of beers on tap. Busy and loud wood-furnished bar environs. Cocktails left a little to be desired (sugary, watery?), but that's probably not why you'd go here anyway. Happy hour menu is a good way to save a few bucks.
A little dingy but good array of food and drinks. Good place for after work HH. Had the kimchi nachos which were good but oddly could have used more kimchi...
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