The Local

Irish pub featuring several special tables and rooms, each with its own vibe, including a broom-closet-turned-Kissing-Room and sidewalk patio. Dine on pub classics and order the signature Big Ginger cocktail.

It’s hard not to be impressed by the omnipresent fine decor of this lively pub that draws an upwardly mobile mid-20s to mid-40s crowd. The classy vibe feels accessible to all, with few pretensions. Most importantly though, the best part is the seriously good food.

This pub is a gathering spot for many, whether it’s inside along the 80-foot bar or in brightly colored patio chairs along Nicollet Mall. Dine on Irish favorites like fish and chips and sausages and mash, and pair with a pint of Guinness, their signature Big Ginger or a bit of Jameson Irish Whiskey (they sell more than anywhere else in the world).