Free House

"Hardwood floors and leather banquettes imbue this relaxed neighborhood bar with warmth and sophistication. It’s as much the spot for craft cocktails as it is for cheap beers. The food menu offers bar snacks, charcuterie, salads, and meat-forward plates; otherwise, the hungry can stroll down Fremont for dinner at the foraging-centric Morchella (fancier) or the pan-Latin American En Vida (more informal). The partially covered patio seating is available for those wanting an airy atmosphere." - Asia Alvarez, Brooke Jackson-Glidden

"For those in the know, the cozy Free House slings cocktail-lounge-quality drinks in a casual neighborhood bar with neighborhood bar prices (aka: no drinks over $14). Often bright and citrusy or dark and spirit-forward, with an emphasis on tequila and mezcal, the bar shines with simplicity and approachability, with drinks tending towards the familiar, maybe with a few inventive touches like uncommon bitters or a rare amaro. A draft beer list, large bottle-and-can list, and modest wine menu round out the drink offerings, while the food menu leans on the meaty side of things with charcuterie plates and sausages." - Alex Frane, Eater Staff

"A well-thought out selection of cocktails is the initial draw of Free House, a neighborhood bar along Fremont, but the outdoor patio, blurring the lines between inside and outside, will keep you coming back. Summery cocktails are abundant here: The Golden Hour mixes tequila and lemon with Ancho Verde and passionfruit, while the Lake Minnetonka adds Union Mezcal to soda and a blackberry-raspberry shrub. The chop or wedge salads, along with smoked cheddar mac and cheese and a burger with shoestring fries, round out the food menu." - Levi Rogers