StormKing Brewpub and Barbecue

Stopped in here before a concert. Staff was super friendly and talkative. Food was excellent, I suggest the brisket! Great drink selection with a great atmosphere. The distillery is right in the building. Will def be back.

Had a great experience here solid bbq brisket and pulled pork. pricing is a little more expensive than expected but everything is great! Cocktails are very balanced and easy to choose from!

​This place smells like a conspiracy to make you hungry. We only stopped for a drink, but the aroma from whatever they were smoking was next-level (we're talking "pull-over-and-gawk" good). While we missed the food, the Donut Stout (JEN) was an absolute winner—rich, delicious, and I even took a howler home for an encore. Hubby was equally pleased with his Pilsner. Next time, we're cancelling all our plans and ordering everything on the menu. 5/5 stars for the smells alone!

Arrived here on a Tuesday night and had grabbed a seat at the bar. I ordered a whiskey and they did not have any gluten free tap options nor did they have Crown Royal so I had a Pendleton old fashioned, weird right? They charge 6 bux to make a shot of whiskey an old fashioned... However, drink was mixed very well. Bartender was very attentive and I ordered some texas twinkies and they came out in about 30 seconds, literally. They were good but upon reviewing the bbq dinner options and lack of bbq side options I opted to try other establishments. I would definitely this place again.

Overall a good experience. First timers here might be a bit confused on how to order. Bar tender didn’t bring me condiments which is definitely needed for the brisket. Great beer. The bartender definitely had her head and attention elsewhere. Pleasant overall but didn’t offer bbq sauce or much of anything. Will return but mainly for the beer. Would be 5 stars if service had been better. Place has strong potential.

First-time here. Wasn't expecting self seating, no waiter to take orders,(order from the bar) unusual but it worked. Atmosphere quiet. Outside seating available weather permits. Food was tasty. Good price for family of 6

This is one of those places that is consistently good when you have a picky group that all want different types of drinks. They have lots of options and all are consistently enjoyable. Have I had better? Yes, but both drinks and food are of a quality that can please any groups for a Happy Hour or spur of the moment hunger fix. I personally love the brisket nachos as a filling and delectable option.

This place is Awesome! We had the 2 person special, it was $36 plus tax. We had our choice of 4 meats, we had brisket, ribs, chicken, and sausage. Our side choices were potato salad and broccoli salad. Everything was delicious. Plus, complimentary pickles, onions, rolls, and jalapeños. Just awesome. I highly recommend this place. In my humble opinion the best BBQ in the Twin Cities. Also would put it up against any BBQ anywhere. The staff was excellent as well.

We came here on whim during a girl's trip and loved it so much the first night, we came a second time! The beers are great - I tried a lot of them and didn't have a bad one. The bartenders are extremely friendly and knowledgeable about beer. The food is just really well done BBQ. The brewery also connects to a cidery, so that was interesting. I definitely recommend stopping in!

The food here is quite delicious. I had a half pound brisket, Texas twinkies and pulled pork slider. The food here is amazeballs good. And our server Veronica was a gem. They have beer, wine, Seltzer and mixed drinks. The BEER: Czech-Mate Czech Pilsner 5.2% ABV... it is a pils, but didn't get much if any of the distinct Czech flavor St. Bridget pale ale 5.3% ABV... a little fruity, an odd after taste. Not bad, not good, just okay. Pantao new England session IPA 4.8% ABV.... not the New England I was expecting, but definitely has the session clean taste and mouth feel 30 Rack for the ice house cream ale 4.8% ABV... this is good, rock solid cream ale Jen donut Stout 7.5% ABV... sooo, I really liked this, cinnamon forward, this is quite good Thors Hammer DIPA 8.2% ABV... this is awesome, though 3 of these and you'll be dropping your keys Great place for BBQ and Beer in Minneapolis.

FOOD: The BBQ was a 10/10!! We got sliders and a BBQ taco salad and they were both a hit!! The beer was standard as per usual. SERVICE: Friendly staff and our food came out fairly fast. AMBIANCE: Love love loveee the ambiance! Both the inside and outside are a 10/10. A great spot to sit outside and hang out with some friends.

One of my favorite spots for Monday night trivia (mostly because I love their trivia host Taylar, but the rest of the staff are also great!) I think they've changed their menu in the past few months, because it looks way different from the last time I was here! Seems like they're really leaning into the handhelds now, with the addition of burgers and fried chicken sandwiches. I will greatly miss the dearly departed pulled squash bbq sandwich that was my favorite from the old menu, but it's nice to see they're still keeping some veggie options available with the black bean burger ($14) and Herbivorous Butcher fried "chicken" sandwich ($17). This time around, I tried out the new baja burger ($15) and the cheese curds ($12). The burger was pretty solid, but I thought it could've used a bit more jalapeño, so I ended up adding some hot sauce (they have Yellow Bird habanero, which is one of my favs!). The cheese curd portion was also on the smaller side, but still good--I did really enjoy the dill pickle ranch it came with. Overall, I do like the spot and the staff, even though their prices are on the steep side (but then again, that's no different than any other place in the North Loop, haha). I'm curious to try more of the new menu, since I loved the old stuff so much--I've heard great things about their actual bbq'd meats, so I'm definitely gunning to try the brisket next time I'm back!

Absolutely love this spot. It's a great location next to a couple other breweries and a cider place. It's also conveniently close to the target center and target field. I walked over to order some food while I was playing trivia at number 12 and the staff was so friendly. The staff offered to bring my food over to my table after I said I can come back to pick it up. The food was really good and it came out quickly. They had a station for sauces, salt and pepper and silverware that I found helpful. They always have whatever game is on and they throw a ton of events; like trivia, flower arrangements and paint and sip. Highly recommend checking them out

A day of brewery hopping led us here. I had only been in One a couple of times....but what StormKing did to the seating.... didn't even look like the same place! Certainly not a bad thing, just different. I opted for a glass of Briskets Best Friend. Friends ordered a Sloshed Midwest Pale Ale and Max Haze Hazy IPA. The beer was alright. The tap room was bright and comfortable. The middle of the room is now lined with booths. A buddy also ordered a pulled pork sandwich, that he really enjoyed. Thanks StormKing

The water is cold and wet. It was very water-like and satiating. I was very thirsty and it hit the spot. Best water in town. Next time, I'm going to get kinky and try the soda water.

StormKings got a limited menu, but great food for what they do have. Beware of them potentially running out of food though, which is what happened for some the night I went. They host trivia, which is what I went for. The ambiance for trivia is great and they've got a good selection of drinks, Their staff is friendly and welcoming! Be mindful that parking can be difficult, so plan a few extra minutes for your trip.

A relatively new spot in the ever-popular North Loop, StormKing offers fun ambiance, a wide variety of on tap beers and cocktails and bbq. Service was friendly, if albeit slow, and bbq was decidedly average but overpriced. Dinging them primarily because of their lack-luster happy hour and high prices. Note - they include a service fee on all tabs so no separate tip charge.

We had a lovely day at StormKing! We went as a large group which was definitely fun. The food took a little bit to come out but there were 8 of us so we understood. A few of us couldn't decide on which beer we wanted, so the bartender let us try a few! I ultimately picked the Bi-Frost Bridge, a Raspberry Smoothie Sour. It was really sour but so flavorful that I didn't mind. I really enjoyed it and will definitely be going back to enjoy it again. After eating, we headed outside for a few rounds of bags on their wonderful patio.

Great barbecue location in Minneapolis! We tried all the different BBQ meats, ribs were definitely our favorite. Great atmosphere, even got to play some board games while we ate.

Recently visited stormking with a large group and they truly have something for everyone! My friend and I got one of the raspberry spurs and it was delicious, the sour was perfect for a warm day. The food was delicious as well and I would for sure come back for drinks and some food.

Another visit, this time with pub passes (and warmer weather). I had Uphill Backwards and it's grandfather, Learning Opportunity DIPA, per the recommendation of the bartender and they were excellent choices for a warm summer evening on their patio. Dinner was pulled pork, slaw and fries. I like salty fries but these were really salty. Pulled pork was excellent and slaw was a perfect light, crunchy compliment. We sat on the patio and played cards with friends. It was a beautiful summer evening and their patio is spacious and comfortable with lots of areas for fun and conversation. Another great stop.

We went as a small group during a Halloween pub crawl last night and loved it, the drinks and service were awesome, the brisket and fries were amazing after having some drinks and then some. It was for sure a great vibe and one of the best stops.

Come for the beers, stay for the bbq! Delicious brews with a nice variety- you won't see a full screen of IPAs - they have great pilsners, lagers, darks and sours too. The smoked chicken wings are a must have - such solid savory smoke flavor! Beyond that, the service was so great - welcoming, kind, and attentive. A great place to enjoy the cool inside or fun front patio.

The bartender was super friendly and very good with recommendations. We ate outside because we had our pup with us, but ended up getting the sausage and the smoked brisket. Both were excellent! The barbeque sauce was just right and they had a good mix of condiments to choose from if you wanted to spice things up a bit! The drinks were great as well my fiancé got the cider they serve from the place next door, and I got a couple beers. The Max Haze and Bifost Bridge. The Bifrost was definitely a winner for me. We'll be going back next time we're in the area for sure!

Tried out StormKing Brewpub using Pubpass and I am pleasantly surprised. I feel like this is the perfect place to hangout for ANYONE. Don't like beer? There's wine and cocktails. There's a non alcoholic option as well. Get hungry? It's also a barbecue! This place is roomy and has plenty of seating. You can sit at the bar, small tables (for 4) or long tables (fits 10-12). One unique thing about this brewery that I haven't found elsewhere is the fireplace! It feels homey and also has board games for your best nights. Will be back. Thanks for having me.

A good bbq choice for meat, but the sides need work. We ordered a full rack of ribs ( they are spicy, fyi) solid ribs, good smoke and chew. Sauces were average. This was a take out order. Coleslaw was super onion forward. Other than that fries are really the only other side, they don't carry away very well. Paid extra for rolls and butter--- cmon now, the rolls made Hawaiian rolls seem gourmet. No brisket was available. We would go back to grab smoked meats, and skip the sides. $78 was a little steep for this takeout for 2.

My friend and I visited Stormking Brewery on a chilly Minnesota night and their drinks were DELICIOUS. There is street parking available for those who drive and the interior gives classic brewery vibes. I ordered the smoothie sour and it was SUPER. It was the perfect amount of sour and fruitiness. My friend and I split an order of their nachos and WOW were they tasty. They came with pulled pork on top which was juicy and added a sweet flavor to the dish. Stormking offered some activities to customers such as shuffleboard and arcade games which I am excited to play next time I visit.

Great spot located in the city!! Their food is good, but in all honesty, I primarily love their happy hour. Their happy hour deals are SO GOOD. The best deal: FIVE DOLLAR APEROL SPRITZ!!! I'm a massive aperol girlie so I was BEYOND shocked to find such a good deal. Spritz are usually around $10-15, so to find it for $5??? Say less. So yeah, if you're looking for a killer deal on a spritz, this is your place!!!!

This place is nice, reiteration of what everyone has said on space, location to attractions, selection. The place is nice but does not have many seats options for larger parties, not a big deal, but with a group of 5 we squished. Unfortunately the food took a very, very, long time. Our table ordered 2 platters and the food took over an hour to come to our table. We also ordered nachos that came out and looked as if they had been reheated a few times. There was very minimal staff which made everything very slow.

We went here to explore their beers and vegetarian options! We started with their Chips Trio Sampler because you can never go wrong with chips & dip. Then we had their Pulled Squash Sandwich which had a delish slaw in it, & came with a side as well -- we opted for the potato salad and fries. This was actually a very hearty and flavorful sandwich that I would definitely have again Our group's fave, however, was the Tostada! It was cheesy with delightful textures from the beans, cheese and homemade tortilla For their beers, I loved the Espresso Stout which was rich but delicious They also have cocktails and we tried their v refreshing Mai Tai! Their tap room and patio is a great place to hangout complete with yard and board games!

Love the vibes here and trying all the fun brews they have! Gotta come back for happy hour during the week. Plenty of indoor seating and outdoor patio space for the summer.

Food is good but not always consistently. Sometimes too greasy for my taste. Flavor is always tasty.

Really loved this place! located in the north loop really close to Target Field, it does have ample street parking (as long as its not a game day). They are one of the few BBQ places that serve burnt ends, but they do sell out. We got the very last of them and they were super tasty! Their beer and drink options are fantastic! Lots of seating and they have an outside patio. We went on a night they had trivia which was a fun thing to do. We did order the nachos, but those were not our favorite since they have a lot of beans on them. I would just stick to the meats when I return.

Looking for a filling dinner and some beer on a Monday night. Turns out it was trivia night inside with a lady to the side doling out questions periodically. Despite that, still plenty of seating available as most were on the patio enjoying the good weather. Didn't want to go full on BBQ, so settled on the Brisket Nachos ($14) and a pint of Max Haze IPA ($7). Beer is given first - as straight forward as its name. Super hazy with hop forward flavor. Food comes out after about 15-20 minutes - a large tray layered by chips, cheese, guac, sour cream, tomatoes, beans and brisket. Chips are greasier than expected, but thick enough to keep the ingredients together. Liked the amount of toppings but was disappointed in the serving of brisket. Thinly chopped and hard to find through all the beans down under. Service here is good and the beer selection is solid. Would want to try the BBQ by itself next time.

Burnt ends....Burnt ends.... I got the Rapids IPA and it was good. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with the beans as my side and they were succulent. Nothing needed BBQ sauce at all and the guy the does one of the best pizzas in the Twin Cities at Black Sheep opened up a BBQ place. Then the burnt ends came out on the platter with the coleslaw and another perfect bit of beans. Mix them together and you get heaven. The IPA was a solid representation and the ends were some of the best BBQ I have ever had. Put it on top of the roll, with some sliced pickle and you have Animal House. Great space and people. Loved it!

The wife and I made this a destination date so we could check out their Burnt Ends and buy a gift card for a couple who craves them. Of course, we didn't know exactly where we were going and ended up parking on the other side of the overpass, when there was ample space on the street out front, but metered regardless. The menu is very "meat forward", but there are a variety of sides to choose from. The indoor seating area is quite spacious with high ceilings, with large garage doors opening to courtyard seating. You place your order at the counter and pick up when your number is called. Beer was just okay. The Learning Opportunity DIPA merited a 3.5, while I couldn't finish the Max Haze V2 (may have been a personal distaste for Azacca hops). I'd like to go back one day to check out other beers and see if they have anything that stacks up to Storm King by Victory Brewing.

Ribs and Frankly most meats are dry as hell. No real servers, it's all self-serve at the bar and yet they still have the audacity to charge 18% tip automatically.

We have experienced StormKing 4 times in a very short time window. Let's break it down. *First experience: We stopped in as a party of 6/7 on a Saturday night around 8. The place was packed and over the energy was on point. A waitress helped us find a spot as people were leaving and we sat at a very long table. It was a little confusing how to order. We were told to order drinks at one spot and food at another. Everything we ordered (meats, sandwiches, fries, nachos, taquitos, etc.) was amazing and we were so happy we stopped by. The next morning the group wanted to go back, it was that good! *Second experience: We ordered 4 meals for pick up- half of it was wrong. Normally I wouldn't mention it but it was super bowl Sunday and I wasn't about to go all the way back. I was bummed. Overall the food was good but the missing items didn't leave me feeling like I needed to go back ASAP. *Third experience: we stopped by on a Saturday around 2pm as a party of two. We sat in a booth and ordered pretty quickly. We weren't with the pulled pork sandwiches. They were good, but pretty dry. I'm not a huge fan of the bbq sauce they have floating around but the ranch was good. The queso was not our jam, the chips tasted like they had been there for a while and very oily. The queso was kinda strange, I didn't really understand what was going on with it. I wasn't in a rush to return any time soon and either was the newest member to try StormKing. *Fourth Experience: Part of two arrived again on a Saturday this time around 3pm. The music was SO loud that we didn't even make it to ordering before we left. I have no idea if an event was going on but it that chill energy that we experienced just a month beforehand was not there. I feel like every time we come back this place gets worse lol. Little things here and there has made me less interested in returning which is a bummer. I was hoping this would be our go to spot but I don't like going somewhere and not knowing that I'm going to get as far as energy and food quality. I'm sure we will return at some point but it wont be any time soon.

Good service and a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere with a brew room on one end but awful BBQ that tastes like it must have come out of a pellet cooker.

Excellent ribs, tender and Favorable! The baked beans were seasoned with brisket! Great location for families, activities for kids and adults. The bar serves "robust" drinks!!!

2 Stars because the french fries are some of the best I have ever had! Unfortunately thats mostly where it ends. I have been sampling MN BBQ offerings (and those of nearly half the states in the US) for 30+ years--its arguably my favorite food. The website that called this the best bbq in MN has no clue what its doing. All the meats here, with the exception of the pulled pork (sweet finish of apple), suffer from being smoked too long and are dry. In fact there is so much smoke on jumbo wings that they are both bland and bitter at the same time. The ribs are soft and bland. The sausage is beyond dry. The brisket has a chance as its fatty, but its still too long in the heat (you cant pick it up without it falling all apart and we know the proper competition texture of brisket is a slice should support its own weight but give way with a slight tug.). Even the Texas Twinkies are mush on the inside as they have been too long in the heat. Maybe because the meat is not smoked in house and suffers from the transportation? Not sure but cant excuse the chicken wings. Texas beans are a different kinda taste. Strong oregano and not my style. Potato salad had a lot going on in it and was actually pretty good. Bold to call yourself Texas-style bbq however when surprisingly absent from the menu is: Corn bread Mac & cheese Beef ribs!! Iced tea Any kind of dessert- peach or apple cobbler, banana pudding, etc. I did not get into their beer which is a large part of the business I would say as they have lots of tanks to make micro brews. Maybe thats what this place is about but I will never know. For those interested they have one bbq sauce, a molasses+vinegar style that is boldly flavored. Put that on the meat and thats all you taste. Maybe thats the intention? Sadly, all that combined with an included 17% "service charge" when u need to order your own food at the bar and dont have a waiter checking for drinks puts this place into a no-go category for me.

Hands-down the best BBQ I've ever had in the state of Minnesota. The burnt ends are to die for!! The brisket and smoked wings are awesome as well. THIS IS A MUST TRY!!

18% service charge for counter service. Menu also has shrinkflation, no sides come with entrees or sandwiches. (Same price, but you now must pay extra for fries) BBQ is still very tasty , atmosphere is nice, just a lot more expensive than last fall.

Amazing. Just amazing!! We stopped here for a snack and regularly priced beer before a twins game and found a new place we love. The beer was amazing! Crazy smooth and delicious. The pulled pork MELTED in your mouth. Some of the best pulled pork I've ever had. Can't wait to come back!! 12/10 recommend

Really great addition to the north loop area. Stopped by here during a bar crawl and had to come back for the BBQ. Got the pulled pork and my girlfriend got brisket sandwich. Both sandwiches were really good. I wish the buns were toasted and slightly bigger. But the meat was juicy and well seasoned. The fries are a big hit. Very well salted. They also have this habanero condiment that I really liked. The beer from the brewery is also really good. I got the Hazy IPA and it is definitely already one of my favorites. Very well balanced. Overall great spot. Cool merch. Handful of games( big fan of the connect 4 setup)

Great place to get a beer! Right in the heart of North Loop next to target field, they share a territory with Fulton Brewing as well as Modist brewing Co. Expect a variety when you come here, they have a variety of brews for every taste, and have a cider spot next door for those who don't enjoy beer as much! A great spot to take the fam for a taste of MPLS, or a great spot for a good first date. That have free cornhole and darts too!

Came on a Saturday afternoon for some bbq and beers. They brew their own beers and the Oktoberfest beer was amazing. Brisket sandwich has plenty of brisket paired with fries very good. Combination Plate we choose St. Louis Ribs & brisket and also a order of the whole chicken wings. The bbq sauce is tasty and the overall experience here was very good. Will be going back soon enough to try more items on the menu and to grab another Oktoberfest!

If I ended up in a situation where I had to choose a last meal it would be from here. Amazing BBQ. Got lucky enough to get burnt ends. Melted in my mouth. Great house made BBQ sauce. French fries were also incredible. Highly recommend!

Loved the burnt ends, beans and fries. Also ordered chips and queso which wasn't our favorite. The queso is very small compared to the chips with less cheese flavor and more add-ins like peppers, and the chips tasted like Fritos. My husband and I split everything, the meal is more than enough for one person, and with another side or dessert we both would have been completely full. Outdoor seating is lovely and inside would be nice as well, they are located next to a cidery if that's more to your taste than their menu.

This BBQ inspired brewpub is delicious. Just don't order the perfect storm for yourself like I did, lol. All laughing aside I enjoyed the food immensely and am looking forward to my next visit.

Hot damn, does this place suck! I came here for the first time a couple months ago and had a really tasty brisket plate with sides and everything, I think the total came to $26 for it (I could definitely be wrong). Either way, I made the mistake of coming back with my girlfriend - I got a side of fries with my half pound of brisket and she got a side of coleslaw and chili with her half pound of ribs. Add on the soda that she had in the beer that I had and total came to $80 (including taxes and the tip) for two people for what was really mediocre, actually not even mediocre, bad barbecue. We waited for 10 minutes for food that should already already have been cooked? I guess it took them 10 minutes to make the coleslaw, chili, and fries? not to mention the bar was basically empty. On top of that, while we were waiting I saw one of the workers shoveling food in his face in the kitchen, lol, not really sanitary nor something you want to see while you're waiting for your food. The blonde guy at the register was nice and friendly and was as helpful as he could be, but I'm still kind of pissed that they charged me when I asked for bread with my brisket? I guess I'm just supposed to eat a half pound of brisket with a fork... no offering of onions, pickles, or any bread (which is one of the cheapest freaking things ever, why would you charge three dollars for elementary school cafeteria grade shitty bread rolls?). This place is another stupid example of cash grabs by locally owned (OMG!!) businesses in Minnesota and is a part of a trend that I hope dies really quick. At least they have everything named after Norse gods! Did you guys know that people in Minnesota are Scandinavian? This place sucks.

I remember dining at Storm King BBQ off W 26th a few years back. I most remember the personable employees. - [ ] Ordered burnt ends with potato salad and beans to-go. The burnt ends were fantastic. Good smoke and seasoning with proper chew. Appropriately sized, too. On par with best KC burnt ends. The sides were great in their own right. They are the perfect sides for 'cue. I topped it off with the strawberry rhubarb pie. Next time I will stay for a beer. Nice industrial design with patio. Will definitely return next time I'm in the Twin Cities. Highly recommend.

Great place to spend an afternoon. The staff is so friendly. The Ribs and the Nachos were delicious. Loved the Noble Pilsner and the Brown Boot Brown Ale!

Was charged a "service fee" and the BBQ wasn't even that good. Just avoid this place, not worth even trying IMHO.

Great food! We ordered Ribs, Chicken Wings and Peach Cobbler. If I might add, I was thrown off by the almonds in the cobbler, it would have been better but I could manage that crunchy texture in my cobbler.

Got brisket from them twice via Uber Eats (had some coupons). Extremely good and flavorful both times. By far the best BBQ I've tried so far in the Twin Cities. Second time, also had wings which were really good (but it's hard to beat brisket....) Hope to stop by in person one day to eat it fresh and have some drinks.

Outstanding burnt ends and brisket! Pulled pork was great and they were out of chicken by the time we got there. Service was supremely friendly. To me BBQ is best graded on the brisket and the StormKing nails it.