Lyon's Pub

A cute pub in a great location near the Target Center to go to before an event. We sat down right away at the bar. We had great service, there were two bartenders for each side of the bar. I had the Rueben and Cool Breeze Spritz.

The atmosphere is fun and both times I’ve eaten here there has been no wait. The food is tasty and the service is fast and friendly. I had a chicken wrap with fries. Others in my group had salads and the prime rib sandwich. Everyone was happy with their meals.

This place has a cool atmosphere and offers indoor and outdoor seating which was nice. I had the ranch chicken wrap with coleslaw, and an espresso martini. It was the worst tasting drink I've ever had, and it looked unlike any espresso martini I've ever had before. The wrap was average at best, with not much ranch dressing, but the coleslaw was good. I don't waste food & drinks, so I ate/drank what I ordered, but overall it was not good.

Love this place. Convenient spot to get solid food before a game or other event or to just hang out and have a pint or two. The staff here is always friendly and fast, the food is good and the beer and bar selection makes this a winner every time. The atmosphere is just the cherry on top. If you haven’t been or it’s been awhile like it had been for me, find your way to Lyon’s Pub. You won’t be disappointed.

Great pub. Only food I tried was the fried pickles. I don't know how they manage to keep the pickle spears so tasty and crunchy but damn. Crowd was great. Staff was cool.

I had here dinner back in December 2024, arriving directly from Italy. No NBA game at Target center, so I had great food instead. Target Burger with Fries and Onion Rings (the best ever eaten) & a beer. Fast and friendly service.

We stopped at this pub on the way to a Twins game. It wasnt super busy when we got there but got a littlr busier due to an event at the Target Center in addition to the ballgame. We ordered a couple beers and eventually mozzarella sticks. The mozz sticks are legit jumbo sized and were decent in taste. There was only one bartender there for a while but a second one came later on. I asked the original bartender if we needed to cash out and he said no because he wasnt leaving. We hung out for a while and noticed that our original bartender was now on the far side of the bar where we couldn't even see him. The new bartender didnt even look at us. Eventually we were leaving for the game and asked the new guy for our tab. He said he couldn't close it out because they dont share tabs. We had no idea the new guy couldnt even serve us if we wanted something. It made sense at that point why he looked through us the entire time. A few mins later I watched him tell our original bartender we wanted our tab. We waited over 20 mins and never got the check. I stood up to go over to the far side of the bar to ask again and The new guy says to me "I told him you wanted it" with an attitude. I said I know I saw you, but its been over 20 mins just for a check. He got belligerent and repeated himself then said they were busy. I said I get that. I just didnt understand why he couldnt print it out. He went over and told the guy again himself and it took 5 seconds to get the check. It was ridiculous that we wanted to pay our money but they couldn't close out the tab. The place was okay until the ridiculous attitude. Just be aware if you switch bartenders mid-meal, the new one cant help you according to this guy.

Yep this place felt right. Beer Cheese Soup and Mozzarella sticks recommended. Stayed here for 3 hours.

We are in town for a volleyball tournament which means everything near our hotel is filled with girls and parents and when we walked into Lyons Pub as a group of 8 we didn't need to wait and were seated right away. That's enough to get 5 stars from me! However, the service and food were just as amazing. With lots of food ordered with modifications made, our server was incredibly patient and everything came out just as requested! I got a burger (hold the bun) with the chili as my side and it was tasty, hot and brought out quickly. We also really loved the laid back atmosphere.

Terrible Place, pretzel tastes like rubber, chicken tenders dried up and hardly any chicken. Dirty and Crusty, grimy atmosphere. There is little around, but i would walk around and GO somewhere else this place is crap!!

Gotta love a place like this. Really good place to land before a Twins game. Solid grub, cheerful servers. Fun atmosphere. The only nitpick I have is that maybe the beer selection could be expanded a bit. Otherwise? Solid choice.

So this is week 2 of my summer tour and I find myself in Minneapolis, MN. Found a local pub within walkable distance of the hotel. Q, whom has already been photographed (look thru pics) has been very attentive and very kind. He seems busy but has been very in tune to making sure his customers are happy! I ordered the French Dip (forgot to take pic... need to remember this) with a side Caesar. Interesting to note, they include cucumbers in their Caesar and do not include it in the menu. Unfortunately, I am allergic to them and found myself scratching my head asking wtf? Cucumbers in Caesar salads? No thank you. Sent it back but other than that little glitch, food is great! Music has been a mix and upbeat, so definitely could be an even livelier place than it is. I would def revisit and would insist on Q as my bartender!!

First time here visiting for a sports event and staying next door. And, it's raining so came here for a small bite. Self seating in a pretty loud place due to football and hey, it's a pub. Duh! We were waited on pretty quickly after sitting down and had just the right amount of service. Hubby ordered the chicken wrap and I ordered the citrus salad. We didn't have to wait long for our dishes at all. Visually, the dishes are great. Look at the mound of freshly made French fries and the brightness of the salad. Hubby enjoyed his meal and took half of the wrap to-go. My salad was generous although the chicken was about dry. Cooking a thin chicken breast isn't easy. The citrus taste in the dressing really didn't stand out so my suggestion is to add some orange slices although the fresh strawberries were a nice touch. The lettuce was very fresh, candied nuts good and the goat cheese had a nice savory contrast. This place is open late and it really started to hop around 9pm with small groups coming in. The burgers look great and lots of varieties of beers to try. Maybe a flight tasting would be good versus the very full glasses. They are generous! Support this local business.

Good place to grab lunch and a beer downtown. The half sandwich and soup special was a pretty small portion (and this is from someone who doesn't like big portions) but tasty all the same. The reuben was very good, the beef and vegetable soup tasted a bit canned. Excellent service. I noticed a popcorn machine in the back but didn't have a chance to partake. Would return.

We decided to come as we thought we saw a happy hour menu somewhere, but it turns out that we were mistaken and they did not have anything going on, which I was thoroughly disappointed by since there are plenty of nearby pubs and bars that offer a great happy hour menu. We got some beers anyway as well as an order of fish and chips, which was just maybe not my style since I enjoy the softer, less bread-y beer batter that has a smoother appearance but almost equal crunch. The fries and pickles it came with were also just okay and came rather soaked in oil and shriveled up. So I thought the meal and experience was rather mediocre for me and didn't stand out in any way.

The ambiance was great, the service was good, the food was not the best. We had an appetizer with fish and chip dinner than was highly recommended by waitresses ... there was more breading than fish and lacked flavor. We had a variety from the menu and we will not be back

This place is an acceptable option for food and drinks before an event/concert in downtown Minneapolis when all of the places directly on Hennepin Ave have long waits to get seated. Ambiance is okay, it's a typical sports bar. This place must be headquarters for Nebraska Cornhusker football fans. Service was great. Our waitress was super friendly even when the place was packed with customers before a concert. Food was also just okay. Typical bar food. We had the largest mozzarella sticks I'd ever seen. In fact, if you stuck a stick into them, you could sell them at the Minnesota State Fair. The quesadilla and chicken strips were also just typical bar food.

We stopped in with a large party after making a reservation in advance on a Saturday night around 6pm. I was a little shocked and concerned with the fact that no one else was there. The space is huge and located downtown (connected to the Embassy hotel), I can't think of a better location. Our waitress was great and came to refill drinks without needing to be called over. I can only speak to what we ordered: -Chicken tenders, a little pricey considering they don't come with fries. They were really good and I would go back for more. All of the dips I tried were also great and while tenders are simple, they are easy to mess up. These were right on point. The fries were good, but some of the people in the part did have way soggier fries so there wasn't great consistency there. - Pulled pork sandwich- good size, and the bbq wasn't too spicy. Overall a great option. We ordered a couple of standard drinks that tasted as they should. I would return again and continue exploring some other options. I don't really know why it has a low-ish review but I had a great experience.

The best bar in Minneapolis hands down. Food incredible, staff even better. As a solo traveler it was incredible, so can't even imagine how much you'd have as a group. A must stop on the way to target field if you're catching a game!

Great location, killer atmosphere. They had their house cola (not to my liking, Coke is king). The hand cut French fries were awesome. The waiter recommended the Philli, it was a 2 star sandwich. The turtle cheesecake was awesome. Wouldn't go out of my way to eat there, if you hotel is close, it works.

We were in town for the Chiefs game and tried to go to Tom's watch place but they had a 2 hour wait so we popped in here instead. The place was packed but we managed to snag a table for 4. Very fun environment, lots of tvs, good energy for a sports bar. Shared a Rueben with my husband and it was fine, not the best I've ever had but serviceable. The fries were a bit cold but I think if they were hot they would have been very good. Our waitress was hustling! I think she might have been the only one for the whole bar! Overall, fun place to watch a game, grab a drink and food but the food isn't going to knock your socks off so appreciate it for what it is.

Only stopped in for a quick Guinness before heading out of town. Wish we'd found this place earlier. Great atmosphere.

We are in town for the chiefs game and everything was so busy on Saturday. We were able to get a table and the waitress was running around, but still did a great job! The food was good, but would try something different next time. The environment was loud, but that was expected. The drinks were yummy!

Great pub food and atmosphere Our server was very knowledgeable and personable If back in the area we'll visit again

Walked over to grab an appetizer and beverages before a concert when we couldn't get in anywhere else. The artichoke dip was not to be recommended. Service was okay took too long to pay. Ambience especially bathroom was meh.

Came here after Ed Sheeran Concert (which was awesome, btw!!) Garret, our server, was simply phenomenal!! Ambiance was great - it was after the concert. It was busy, but he kept our beers coming. Did not get food, kitchen was closed 4 the night, but plenty of TVs to catch up on sports stuff. Only downside - last call was 12:30 on a Saturday. I'm from Ohio - last call is usually 2am. Definitely recommend!!!!!

Service was very attentive with great music playing overhead but not too loud so you could carry on a conversation. Food was top notch! Had the Deloite burger and the wife had the prime rib sandwich. Both were excellent and prepared the way we asked. Definitely recommend!

Family vacation 2021...bringing the California variant of COVID-19 to your city. I was still a little hungry after eating my fish and chip dinner and needed a little bit more. The front desk clerk at the Rand Hotel suggested that I walk to the pub as everything else was closed. A couple blocks later, I entered Lyons Pub. The place seemed like a nice, friendly and relaxing place. I ordered some wings from the bartender. 10 minutes later, I had my wings in hand ready and was ready to walk back to the hotel. The wings were good and tasty. The wings were able to fill up my tummy. Lyons Pub was a nice chill place. I definitely would go again if in the area.

Beautiful interior. Great Reuben sandwich. Fries were really good!! Polite staff, and quick service despite being filled to the max. Visited from Phoenix twice over the years and hit this spot both times. Good stuff.

A great pub with a neighborhood feel, good service and reasonable prices. The before the Vikings game bar!

Black and tan beer and fish and chips and rib eye . Great price and friendly. Service with a smile

I admittedly frequent this place nearly every time the wolves or lynx play at home. They have the best prime rib sandwich (get it every time, never gets old) and a great compliment of friendly staff. I can't recommend this place enough if you're looking for a casual, fun meal.

Oh, it felt great to be back, belly up to the bar, sipping a Lyon's lager! The Hubster and I stopped in after walking all over downtown on a sunny Saturday. The barkeep told us the day's special - pastrami on toasted swirl bread with pepper jack cheese, kraut and banana peppers - and that was all I needed. He said he was ordering that for his lunch, too! The salad substitute was a smart move; beautiful, loaded with toppings and just the right weight with that sammich. The Hubster ordered the chicken strips and marveled at how many he received (very generous portion). Our only regret? The popcorn isn't back yet... soon, I hope?

The wife and I stopped in here for a bite and a beverage before the Twins game. Strange as it sounds (if you've never had it), we started with the beer cheese soup with popcorn. It was quite tasty. For my main course, I had the buffalo chicken wrap, which was very good, as were the fries that came with the wrap. To wash it all down, I had two local beers that hit the spot. Q, the bartender, was very friendly, knowledgeable of the menu, and efficient. The only (minor) downside we experienced was that from our seats at the bar, we didn't have a clear view of any of the TVs.

I've lived in 4 countries and traveled to dozens. Hannah might be the best server I've ever seen.

Friendly staff and clean bar/restaurant. About 8-9 beers on tap. Not an incredible variety but good. The Bavarian pretzel was great with a spicy nacho like sauce.

This is a typical bar with a bar menu. Most foods are burgers or fried. The food was good but not great. Service was good, but it was busy. It was also very loud and I would not recommend it if you want to talk to your friends. It is good for large groups. Kitchen stays open later than most places.

Juicy burgers, hand cut fries and quesadillas are simply awesome. We loved the drinks specials but wished happy hour started before 8pm. Hahaha. Drinks were made perfectly. Simply surprised at the ambiance, the service and the quality. Can't wait to return.

I was in town for one night only and was tired when I arrived at the hotel. The pub was conveniently located right next to the hotel. I stopped in to get some food to go. Would be a great place to meet friends from drinks and a meal or even date night. I got the fish and chips and for dessert, some carrot cake. The fish cake with crispy waffle fries and the carrot cake cake with whipped topping and a caramel sauce but it was perfect without either one.

Local eatery located next door to Embassy Suites. My fish and chips meal was delicious. We were a bit irritably our waitress who kept referring to us as "You guys" and I didn't really need to know here mom has the same handbag. Tone dead waitress aside (for which I removed 1 star) I recommend the pub, especially if you are staying next door at the Embassy Suites as there is a connecting door.

Great service and atmosphere. Love the Irish pub vibe. Menu was large. Service was fast.

Average ambience, sub-par service, horrible alcohol, terrible food. We were a group of 5, and went there a bit late, but quite far from their closing time. I got a bourbon old fashioned. It was outright disgusting. Others in our group ordered several other cocktails, and most of them were really bad! And I was especially surprised with their Moscow Mule which was not only served in a plastic glass (as opposed to a copper mug), but it did not even look anything like a Moscow Mule either. The food was reasonably priced and the portions were good. But the taste was far from decent! The french fries were the only exception, and they were quite good. But all other food items were terrible. I got a burger, and asked it to be medium-rate. The ultimate product was so "well done", that I felt it deserved a pat in the back! The service was quite sub-par, considering that there were not many customers. The server seemed to forget about us often, and would just neglect us. In fact, for one drink, she let it sit so long before getting it to us, that all the ice just melted. Avoid this place if you can. Not recommended at all.

Went there on a Wednesday night Not busy at all. Ordered the fish and chips. Took nearly a half hour before they came out. Even the server commented "they must have been out catching the fish." When the meal arrived the fish was heavily breaded and over fried. The fries were not crispy. A real disappointment for an Irish pub!

My friends and I visited from Illinois over thanksgiving break. Carly, the server with the Adventure Time tattoos, made our experience a solid 10/10- along with great drinks and food recs. The bottomless free popcorn was a great touch too!

Kind of collegey, kind of business after work, kind of touristy, this spacious pub has a little bit of everyone in it. The bar is large and horseshoed shaped, but we never had a chance to sit at it since it was always so busy. The food was decent. The seasonal berry salad was a bit weak as it only had strawberries, but everything else was on point. They make a sidecar! I may have had a few too many of those. A lot of good beers, including local brews, are on tappers. Great service.

We stayed at the hotel right next door and popped in for lunch one day. Garrett was our server and he was wonderful! Very attentive and offered recommendations for lunch, which were perfect! I had the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich and it was awesome! VERY generous portions so it could easily be shared. Highly recommend this establishment for its service, quality food, and ambiance!

Excellent food! It's a Nebraska bar- enjoyed watching the game with fans. Very busy but quick with orders!

Great service 10/10. Ordered the Cajun fries and the pretzels to go with our beers and both were good and came out fast. Would definitely come back

Fabulous patio , great weather and service .. service crew kept checking on us. And made sure we had more drinks when we needed .. i like friendly midwesterners

Kudos to Dave, he met the challenge of hoards of Husker fans deluging him with orders. Don't try this at home, he's a trained professional.

F$&king awesome! Super recommend the fish & chips! Great service and atmosphere!..............

Exploring the Minneapolis city center, it became obvious to me that pubs are a big part of the local dining scene. Hence pubs were a big part of our family vacation dining scene. And I'd like to add drinking scene.   Established in 1984, the Lyons Pub is in close proximity to major Minneapolis city center attractions. Standing alongside 6th Street it is between the major thoroughfares of Hennepin and Niccolet. Across the street stands the City Center Building. It is in the shadow of the IDS Center and Capella Tower. The Metro Station is a block east. In the heart of the city skyline, it  is also in the heart of Minnesota professional sports country. A couple of blocks north are Target Field - Home of the Minnesota Twins and Target Center-Home of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx. It is so close to Target Field, that I saw baseball fans walking into Target Field. Lyons Pub is also a short walk to city center hotels. One of them is Embassy Suites, which was our Minneapolis home from July 16 to 23. My dad, brother, and I would enjoy a couple of dinners and a few late night drinks here.    Lyons Pub served us our very first Minneapolis meal. It was during a very wet late Tuesday afternoon when we walked into the pub. Just like many visitors exploring Minneapolis, we saw it from the skyway. This leads to an important tip. Lyons Pub is connected to the Minneapolis skyway system by ways of the Embassy Suites lobby. From the skyway, just walk down one level of stairs or hop on one elevator flight and the door is to the left of the registration. In the later hours this is ineffective when the skyway closes. In contrast to the modern skyway, Lyons Pub felt historic. It felt as if Louis Hennepin could step inside any minute. The interior felt much older than 1984, the year it was established.   Upon glancing at the menu, I was immediately decided on their fish & chips. I made the right decision. At $13.95 the plate featured two generous battered cod patties with French Fries, a dill pickle, and cup of tarter sauce. Their fish & chips were so delectable, that this item was my food of choice in Minneapolis pubs. However, when we ate our second Lyons Pub meal on July 20, I ordered the Philly. At $14.95, the plate featured the Philly, French Fries, and five slices of dill pickles. Regardless that the sandwich overfilled the plate and satisfied my taste buds, it fell short of getting me enthusiastic like their fish & chips did. By the way, my dad loved their patty melt which he ate both visits. With both meals, I drank a soda. What? No beer in an Irish pub? Please read the following paragraph.   I enjoy a cold one before bed. Unfortunately I cannot thank Heaven for 7-Eleven in the Minneapolis City center. Unlike my adopted city of Las Vegas, there is a scarcity of convenience stores here. No worries! During the week that Embassy Suites was our home, there were a few late nights where Lyons Pub was our in home bar. The dim lighting and historical motif complemented the relaxing effects of the tap beer. On Minnesota Twins nights, I'd take advantage of the $4 Coors Lite special. On other nights I took advantage of the local blonde brewed beer. Most of all I took advantage of the all you can eat self serve popcorn. In all honesty in the late hours of the night after the city center kitchens shut down and my appetite reopened, I overindulged in the popcorn. May I add, it was delicious popcorn.   Throughout our visits here, their service met our expectations. Speaking of service if you are walking in from 6th Street at night (the only entrance) they can be very thorough looking over the guest's driver's lisence while being welcoming. This is not the place for underage drinkers to try to sneak into. Inside the servers are on the eight ball with customer service.    If I were to say that Lyon Pub was just okay, I would be lion. Throughout the week that we lived in the Minneapolis city center, Lyons Pub was a welcoming establishment to enjoy delicious pub food and a late night cold one.

Easy access to parking and great location close enough to walk to Target Center. Good food and reasonable priced. Crispy chicken sandwich was a nice portion and was 'crispy' versus breaded. Cocktails were boozy and good selection or wine and craft beer. Service was terrific ,nice atmosphere -busy without being loud

Cajun chicken with a side of ranch was amazing 10/10. Great husker bar if you are there on game day.

I didn't set out coming here initially, I spotted them after I discovered the Starbucks across the street was closed. I totally felt like everyone knew my name when I walked in! But seriously, it's your quintessential pub, plenty of beers on tap (I had to stick with coffee) and the food was actually really good! I got the chicken tortilla soup and it was so tasty! Definitely homemade. I'm absolutely coming back in when I can grab a pint. Check this place out!

Only place that was open on a Monday attached to my hotel - embassy suites. I had a Choco Tini - it was very good . Got the pulled pork sandwich with a side of soup. Unfortunately they were out of their beer cheese soup so it was chicken dumpling soup is- which was OK. The pulled pork sandwich was awful. There was a ton of meat which was nice but it wasn't even edible. It was so tough and chewy. The barbecue sauce was OK and the bun was so soggy that there literally was not a bun. Very disappointing. Unfortunately it's currently a blizzard here in Minneapolis so this is gonna be my only option of where to eat today again.......ugh

The concierge at my hotel told me to come here and try the famous Juicy Lucy. However, when I arrived I was told there was not one on the menu. The concierge told me that they had had one at this bar about two weeks prior, so I'm not sure what's going on. Either way, I decided on the fish and chips. The presentation was beautiful, but the breading was a little too thick for my taste and instead of being able to cut into it with my fork, I actually had to use my knife to saw into the fish. It was also incredibly dense (probably because of the thick breading), not as light and flaky as I've had at other places. The service was inconsistent. The server that I started off with seem nice enough, but got progressively more curt towards the end of my visit. Eventually, she disappeared from the bar altogether and another guy (who I think was a manager) took over. He was nice enough, but the weird inconsistent service was a bit offputting and by the time I'd had my fill of fish and chips, I was more than ready to close out my tab and leave.

Bad food, good service. Cool place but the food was subpar. If you want a drink this is the place.