I went during their late night happy hour (2 for 1 on all drinks and a VERY fair food menu) and absolutely loved the place. The outside doesn't give away just how spacious it is on the inside with a very large diner-style full circle (oval) bar in the front middle that seats probably 40-50 people. It was very packed but didn't feel crowded, loved the upbeat atmosphere, the bartenders were very homey and friendly. Great place to go solo or with a group of friends. Absolutely will be back!
This is a classic dive that has been open for generations. My father and his friends used to drink here, so the continuity feels special when my friends and I drink here. If you're the kind of person who needs to have natural light then tread carefully, there are no windows. But there is plenty of charm and drinks seem to always be on 2-for-1 pricing. I would guess nine out of every ten visits this is the case for me.
The food is pretty good too. As long as you're looking for something fried. My roommate goes crazy for the mini corndogs. I'm a big fan of the chicken tenders and their wings.
The back room with pool, darts, golden tee, and two massive projector screens is a fantastic touch.
My favorite place to go for a late night drink after a hard day, or a hung over brunch spot after a long night. Super laid back. Great staff. Food is always good, and they have a great happy hour with two for one drinks. I recommend the bloody Mary. One of the only places I will order a bloody. The wings are delicious as are the burgers, and breakfast is served all day.
This is one of my favorite bars in Minneapolis. They got darts, pool and skeet ball in the back. Their happy hour is one of the best I have ever seen. It is a bit of a dive bar. There is no such thing as an average customer here. I've seen every kind of person from every age bracket in the bar nearly every time I have been here.
What a great bar to have on Hennepin. Technically a dive bar; but clean and not gross at all. Every time I go, there are interesting and eclectic people. A mix of business people, neighborhood people, workers, and everything in between. The bartenders aren't always the most attentive; but they get it done. And the 2-fer-1's are a great deal. Updated bar-food menu is what you expect, and always solid. Good spot to drop in for one (which is two), and do some people watching. Who knows who you might run into?!?! A Minneapolis must-visit.
One of my fave places. Great staff, great bar food and a nice selection of beers. They have a house brew on tap . . . Lyle's Brew. Sometimes i like a lighter beer if I am feeling fool. Goes down really nice with heavy food. Good crowd and they don't tolerate any obnoxious twatwaffles. Safe place for women alone or in small groups.
How do you even review a place like this? It’s an institution. Is it the middle of the day or the middle of the night? At Liquor Lyle’s you don’t need to know. This place is deals deals deals—they have a good beer list and the food is actually pretty good, especially when you’re in the mood for hearty helpings of dive classics. I’ve waited out snowstorms here, I’ve gone on dates here, I’ve had celebrations here—this is a place to go, order 2 for 1s, get the family size order of French fries, and live your best life.
Super chill atmosphere with reasonably priced drinks, and the best fries! Besides the 2 for 1's, my favorite feature is the digital jukebox. It's fun to see the kind of songs people choose. Very cool place to unwind with friends at!
Great dive bar! Friendly staff; great drink specials; really good bar food.
I'm a third-generation patron, like my parents before me and my grandparents before them. Dingy, dark, cheap and dirty--real uptown spot. It's changed a little over the years, but it's still my go to if I'm going out in the neighborhood. The food is greasy bar food, mediocre at best, but it's what you'd expect it to be. The chicken wings are good and the blue plate special is usually edible. The beer/rail deals are usually unbeatable, relatively speaking.
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