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Birch's on the Lake

1310 Wayzata Blvd. W., Long Lake, Minnesota 55356

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Birch's combines classic recipes with modern ingredients. Familiar yet fresh, the menu offers crispy flatbreads, generous sandwiches, and signature "Buckhorn" fried chicken.

$$$, $20 and Under, American, Brunch, Dinner, Dinner, Entertainment, Kid-friendly, Locations, Lunch, Menu, Notable, Outdoor Dining, Private Dining, Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week February 2019, restaurant week February 2021, Restaurant Week October 2017, Restaurant Week October 2018, Restaurant Week October 2019, Suburbs, Taproom

Uncommon Loon Brewing

10825 Lake Blvd., Chisago City, Minnesota

Flagship and specialty beers flow from no fewer than 16 taps in this big taproom, which is big enough that there’s also room for yoga, bingo, or trivia, depending on which night you land.

Dog-friendly, Outdoor Seating, Outer Twin Cities, Taproom

River Siren Brewing

225 N. Main St., Stillwater, Minnesota 55082

Formerly known as Maple Island Brewing, this brewery has new owners and a refreshed feel that includes a fantastic riverside patio, long tables, and new brews.

Dog-friendly, Outdoor Seating, Stillwater, Suburbs, Taproom

Boathouse Brothers Brewing

16211 Main Ave. SE, Prior Lake, Minnesota

The soul of this taproom can be summed up in two words: lake life. Find around 18 taps that fill nice crowlers for when you’re ready to hit the water.

Prior Lake, Suburbs, Taproom

Lupine Brewing

248 N. River St., Delano, Minnesota

Small-town brewing allows for all kinds of community involvement. You can get a Murder of Cranberries oatmeal stout and pick up your CSA share at the same time.

Dog-friendly, Outdoor Seating, Suburbs, Taproom

Schram Haus Brewery

3700 Chaska Blvd., Chaska, Minnesota

Nestled in the hills above Chaska Creek. This brewery’s Germanic heritage proves out with great Dopplebock and huge Bavarian pretzels.

Dog-friendly, Outdoor Seating, Suburbs, Taproom

Fergus Brewing Co.

1683 Ottertail Dr., Fergus Falls, Minnesota

The taproom at Fergus is, like its beer, a modern take on an old bit of history. The structure was renovated by artists and creatives so that you might enjoy your Mexican Chocolate Imperial Stout in style.

Dog-friendly, Outdoor Seating, Outstate MN, Taproom

22 Northmen Brewing at Carlos Creek Winery

6693 Cty. Rd. 34 NW, Bldg. B, Alexandria, Minnesota

This is a twofer. Or a three-fer, really. A craft brewery in a Minnesota winery is already a bonus, but then add a pizza kitchen, an outdoor pub, and a burger-lovin’ food truck. What’s that, a five-fer?

Dog-friendly, Outdoor Seating, Outstate MN, Taproom

Minnewaska House Brewing Co

24895 MN-28, Glenwood, Minnesota

There should be more supper club breweries, because then we get a tenderloin steak sandwich along with a Knuckle Sandwich American IPA. And instead of meat raffle, a Redhead Creamery cheese raffle! Level up.

Outdoor Seating, Outstate MN, Taproom

Goat Ridge Brewing

17 Central Ave. W., New London, Minnesota

A good time on Crow River can be found in “That Dam Taproom.” Live music on the riverside stage is boosted with pizza, tacos, and Brother Buzz (a true dank beauty of a double IPA).

Dog-friendly, Outdoor Seating, Outstate MN, Taproom

Talking Waters Brewing Co.

205 S. 1st St., Montevideo, Minnesota

Find sophisticated and complex beers at this little spot just west of Willmar, plus tons of community spirit with local biz collab brews, pint night fundraisers, and block parties with live music.

Dog-friendly, Outdoor Seating, Outstate MN, Taproom

Junkyard Brewing Co.

1416 1st Ave. N., Moorhead, Minnesota

Junkyard is rolling out incredibly weird, incredibly delicious one-offs, and the most cutting-edge stuff can be found rotating in and out of its taproom in Moorhead: cheesecake sours, milkshake IPAs, Snickers and Butterfinger stouts.

Dog-friendly, Outdoor Seating, Outstate MN, Taproom

Bub's Brewing Co.

65 E. 4th St., Winona, Minnesota

OK, so Bub’s (pronounced “boobs”) isn’t a brewery anymore, but for 130 years, it was essential to the town. This bar private-labels a number of beers with the Bub’s brand to honor the past.

Outstate MN, Taproom

Reads Landing Brewing Co.

70555 202nd Ave., Reads Landing, Minnesota

These guys mill their local grain on-site, not just for beer but for the bakery that makes their burger buns. The riverside patio is a favorite stop for eagle watchers year-round.

Outdoor Seating, Outstate MN, Taproom

South by SouthEast Minnesota Brewing Co.

51146 Hwy. 52, Pine Island, Minnesota

You can’t miss the cozy taproom in the blue barn off of Highway 52. Don’t skip South by SouthEast’s radlers—beer and soda concoctions like its Woodsman Porter + house root beer—for something new.

Dog-friendly, Outdoor Seating, Outstate MN, Taproom

Fat Pat’s Brewery and BBQ

500 E. Main St., Spring Grove, Minnesota

Bill’s Pils is a perfect match to this brewery’s roster of Texas BBQ. Get smoked meats by the pound and try The Fattest Pat: a brisket or pulled pork sandwich with slaw and cheese on top.

Dog-friendly, Outdoor Seating, Outstate MN, Taproom

Red Wing Brewery

1411 Old W. Main St., Red Wing, Minnesota

The original RWB survived Prohibition by selling ice, vinegar, and cider, only to close in the late 1930s. This new iteration, opened 75 years later, respects and builds on the history of brewing in the area.

Outstate MN, Red Wing, Taproom

Pearl Street Brewery

1401 St. Andrew St., La Crosse, Wisconsin

In the city where beer grew into Big Beer, an independent brewery uses the same ingredients to more stunning effect with small beer.

Taproom, Western Wisconsin

Thesis Beer Project

1929 SW 2nd St., Rochester, Minnesota

The very stylish taproom with a dedicated live-music stage has a mission that’s bigger than beer. For the Good and Thirsty is its fundraising arm, which partners with a new nonprofit every three months.

Dog-friendly, Outdoor Seating, Outstate MN, Rochester, Taproom

Karst Brewing

315 1st St., Fountain, Minnesota

Just one block from the beginning of the Root River bike trail, this brewery uses the beautiful and pure well water from the area to make a lot of good beer.

Dog-friendly, Outdoor Seating, Outstate MN, Taproom

Three Oak Vineyards and Winery

73505 225th St., Albert Lea, Minnesota

Award-winning Minnesota-grown wines should be tasted, but don’t pass up a chance for pizza nights, classic car shows, live music, and food truck hangs at a vineyard.

Outdoor Seating, Outstate MN, Taproom

Take 16 Brewing Co.

509 E. Main St., Luverne, Minnesota

Ol’ Highway 16, which used to stretch from Detroit to Yellowstone, passes right in front of this taproom built by the community. Find everything from kölsch, sours, and seltzer to its OPE! Brown Lager.

Dog-friendly, Outdoor Seating, Outstate MN, Taproom

Gravity Storm Brewery

309 N. Main St., Austin, Minnesota

Everything this cooperatively owned nano-brewery produces is designed to be gluten-reduced, removing all but 20 parts per million (which is TINY). Still taking memberships!

Outstate MN, Taproom

Forbidden Barrel Brewing Co.

900 3rd Ave., Worthington, Minnesota

You can thank the teetotaling zealotry of Professor Ransom F. Humiston—born July 3, 1822—for the existence of Forbidden Barrel, our southernmost brewery in Minnesota.

Dog-friendly, Outdoor Seating, Outstate MN, Taproom

Klockow Brewing Co.

36 SE 10th St., Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Grand Rapids’ first and only brewery and taproom. Owner/brewer Andy Klockow’s Nordic touches show his HammerHeart Brewing DNA. Check out the smoked Lundr’s Lager.

Dog-friendly, Outdoor Seating, Outstate MN, Taproom

Voyageur Brewing Co.

233 Hwy. 61 W., Grand Marais, Minnesota

You’ll find nothing but crisp air, big lake, and cold beer while sitting on the rooftop deck of this Cook County brewery. Join the Canteen Club and just move up here already.

Dog-friendly, Outdoor Seating, Outstate MN, Taproom

Bemidji Brewing

211 America Ave. NW, Bemidji, Minnesota

After you take your photo op with Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox, walk three blocks to the town brewery for a solid list of ales, a few sours, and a big oatmeal stout worthy of lumberjacks.

Dog-friendly, Entertainment, Outdoor Seating, Outstate MN, Taproom

Boathouse Brewpub

47 E. Sheridan St., Ely, Minnesota

This is the before-and-after spot for your BWCA crew. Before, fill one of its plastic portage-approved growlers. After, refill your calorie count with a wild rice beer brat or burger.

Outstate MN, Taproom

Castle Danger Brewery

17 7th St., Two Harbors, Minnesota

Your beer friends in the city consider this their cabin. These brewers are the big fish on the North Shore, with 30 lines in the taproom and statewide distribution, but the vibes remain hometown.

Dog-friendly, Outdoor Seating, Outstate MN, Taproom

Lake of the Woods Brewing Co.

104 Main Ave. NE, Warroad, Minnesota

This brewery and taproom in Warroad, on the shores of the northernmost lake of the Lower 48, has two North American siblings.

Outdoor Seating, Outstate MN, Taproom

Wooden Ship Brewing Company

3300 W. 44th St., Minneapolis, Minnesota

It’s a tiny taproom and patio, but the neighborhood treats it like a backyard party.

Dog-friendly, Linden Hills, Minneapolis, Outdoor Seating, Taproom

Wooden Hill Brewing Company

7421 Bush Lake Rd., Edina, Minnesota 55439

A full kitchen and a quiet industrial park patio make this a family favorite.

Dog-friendly, Edina, Outdoor Seating, Suburbs, Taproom

Wild Mind Ales

6031 Pillsbury Ave. S., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419

Wild Mind lives up to its name with a variety of experimental and nontraditional beers, crafted with wild yeasts gathered from around the state. A must for the adventurous drinker.

Dog-friendly, Minneapolis, Outdoor Seating, South Minneapolis, Taproom

Waldmann Brewery

445 Smith Ave., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102

With classic German brews, a real sausage program, and a bier garten to be jealous of, this tiny spot sees a lot of business.

$$, Dinner, Dog-friendly, European, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, St. Paul, Taproom, West Seventh, Wine & Beer Only

Waconia Brewing Company

255 W. Main St., Waconia, Minnesota

Barnwood and corrugated tin give the taproom a rustic, country feel, perfect for a brewery in the heart of a small town.

Dog-friendly, Outdoor Seating, Suburbs, Taproom, Waconia

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Venn Brewing Company

3550 E. 46th St., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406

With a sleek aesthetic, a casual atmosphere, and a globally inspired list of beers, this taproom also serves coffee at 7 a.m.

Dog-friendly, Minneapolis, Nokomis, Outdoor Seating, Taproom

Utepils Brewing

225 Thomas Ave. N., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405

Named after a Norwegian word for that first beer outside after a long, cold winter, Utepils has a cozy cabin-up-North vibe.

Bryn Mawr, Dog-friendly, Minneapolis, Outdoor Seating, Taproom

Urban Forage Winery and Cider House

3016 E. Lake St., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406

Urban Forage Winery and Cider House, the cute little shop that crowdsources fruit and flowers, serves sips out of a taproom on East Lake Street in Longfellow.

Dog-friendly, Longfellow, Minneapolis, Outdoor Seating, Taproom

Urban Growler Brewing Co.

2325 Endicott St., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114

This woman-owned brewery in an old brick warehouse makes award-winning beers and a killer Friday fish fry.

Dog-friendly, Outdoor Seating, St. Anthony Park, St. Paul, Taproom

Unmapped Brewing Co.

14625 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka, Minnesota

The taproom boasts two shuffleboard tables to pair with your sips. It’s family-friendly, so feel free to bring the kids.

Dog-friendly, Minnetonka, Outdoor Seating, Suburbs, Taproom

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Under Pressure Brewing

8806 7th Ave. N., Golden Valley, Minnesota

Nestled in a strip mall off of Highway 55, this charmer is big with the board game set.

Dog-friendly, Outdoor Seating, Suburbs, Taproom

Town Hall Brewery

1430 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454

A Seven Corners haunt, this brewpub serves sandwiches, burgers, pastas, and some surprisingly hot and tasty chicken wings.

$$, American, Dinner, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Locations, Lunch, Minneapolis, Outdoor Dining, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Taproom, U of M Area, University

Surly Brewing Co.

520 Malcolm Ave. SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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The massive Surly Brewing complex packs them in the shiny beer hall, and the good times spill out to the huge patio.

Dog-friendly, Minneapolis, Outdoor Seating, Prospect Park, Taproom

Sociable Cider Werks

1500 NE Fillmore St., Minneapolis, Minnesota

A typical Northeast warehouse a little off the beaten path, the first cider taproom in the state actually features graffs: fermented apple ciders with some hops mixed in. They've also got a few beers of their own.

Dog-friendly, Minneapolis, Northeast, Outdoor Seating, Taproom

Summit Brewing

910 Montreal Circle, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102

The grande dame of breweries, Summit has built out its Ratskeller Hall to become the St. Paul taproom.

Dog-friendly, Outdoor Seating, St. Paul, Taproom, West Seventh

Steel Toe Brewing

4848 W. 35th St., Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

The working man’s taproom, this no-frills space in an industrial park is laid-back and focused on freshly made beer.

Dog-friendly, Outdoor Seating, St. Louis Park, Suburbs, Taproom

Sisyphus Brewing

712 Ontario Ave. W., Minneapolis, Minnesota

With an abundant supply of board games and two shuffleboard tables, it’s known for hosting comedy nights.

Dog-friendly, Entertainment, Loring Park, Minneapolis, Outdoor Seating, Taproom

Saint Paul Brewing

688 Minnehaha Ave. E., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55106

This quirky operation is in the historic Hamm’s brewery, with one of the coolest patios around.

Dog-friendly, East Side of St. Paul, Outdoor Seating, St. Paul, Swede Hollow, Taproom

Pryes Brewing Company

1401 West River Rd. N., Minneapolis, Minnesota

One of the hottest patios, it’s always rocking with block parties and live music. Food on-site and Belgian feather bowling? Count us in.

Dog-friendly, Minneapolis, North Loop, Outdoor Seating, Taproom

Third Street Brewhouse

219 Red River Ave. N., Cold Spring, Minnesota

Cold Spring has a long brewing tradition, and Third Street keeps pushing it forward in the brewery's spacious modern taproom. Another fun road trip from the Cities, plus a lawn/patio set up for drinking and picnicking in the warm months.

Dog-friendly, Outdoor Seating, Outstate MN, Taproom

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