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Northbound Brewpub
Brewery, Bar, Eatery, Beer-to-go
2716 E 38th St
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55406-3004
United States
(612) 208-1450 | map
northboundbrewpub.com
Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub opened in September 2012 with much anticipation. Unlike most brewery taprooms, Northbound is a bonafide full-service brewpub with a restaurant and full bar that includes a great whiskey selection. Northbound continues to grow and evolve with its scratch kitchen, equipped with two industrial smokers and also by consistently pumping out adventurous top-notch beers.
2716 E 38th St
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55406-3004
United States
(612) 208-1450 | map
northboundbrewpub.com
Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub opened in September 2012 with much anticipation. Unlike most brewery taprooms, Northbound is a bonafide full-service brewpub with a restaurant and full bar that includes a great whiskey selection. Northbound continues to grow and evolve with its scratch kitchen, equipped with two industrial smokers and also by consistently pumping out adventurous top-notch beers.
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Reviewed by Pivopijak from Washington
4.25/5 rDev -0.9%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.5
4.25/5 rDev -0.9%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.5
A small, neighborhood brewery and smokehouse restaurant. Had a smoked brisket sandwich with delicate, homemade onion crisps, which was quite smokey and really tender. Tried 4 beers and all were at least a 4 rating. Went to 13 breweries in the St. Paul/Minneapolis area, while visiting from out of state and this was my all around favorite.
Sep 18, 2021Reviewed by cratez from Canada (ON)
3.3/5 rDev -23.1%
vibe: 3 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3 | selection: 3.5
3.3/5 rDev -23.1%
vibe: 3 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3 | selection: 3.5
Came here during a recent work trip to Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
Tried the following:
Northbound Jabrowni (draft)
Northbound Light Rail Pale Ale (flight sample)
Northbound Smokehouse Porter (flight sample)
Northbound Granola Girl (flight sample)
Northbound Dank Juice IPA (flight sample)
Beers ranged from below average to excellent. Standard, bare-bones atmosphere, very much a neighbourhood spot (bordering on parochial), quite busy on my visit. Service was underwhelming as I had to wait a while to order drinks and the waitress was a bit surly / unwelcoming. Good conversation could’ve made up for that, but the bar patrons were not interested in chatting. In sum, while the beer was solid, my overall experience was disappointing, and I don’t think I’d come back.
Apr 10, 2020Tried the following:
Northbound Jabrowni (draft)
Northbound Light Rail Pale Ale (flight sample)
Northbound Smokehouse Porter (flight sample)
Northbound Granola Girl (flight sample)
Northbound Dank Juice IPA (flight sample)
Beers ranged from below average to excellent. Standard, bare-bones atmosphere, very much a neighbourhood spot (bordering on parochial), quite busy on my visit. Service was underwhelming as I had to wait a while to order drinks and the waitress was a bit surly / unwelcoming. Good conversation could’ve made up for that, but the bar patrons were not interested in chatting. In sum, while the beer was solid, my overall experience was disappointing, and I don’t think I’d come back.
Reviewed by zeff80 from Missouri
3.94/5 rDev -8.2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4 | food: 4
3.94/5 rDev -8.2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4 | food: 4
This is a fairly small place. It expands nicely when they can use the patio in warmer weather. The beers are solid. They have interesting styles for seasonal options. The food was all pretty good.
Jul 09, 2017Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado
4.2/5 rDev -2.1%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.25
4.2/5 rDev -2.1%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.25
this place was great, the beer and food was fantastic, and i cant believe it took me so long to finally get in here and check it out. the place is smallish, mellow, and clean, with a rather mod feel, a full and large bar, and an equal focus on the restaurant aspect as the beer aspect. cool outside patio too, garden vibe, and a whole heap of solar panels! awesome! they are a smokehouse, and they are doing some incredible things with both food and beer. they had a maple brown ale brewed with maple syrup that they smoked in house! it was awesome, but their other beers were quite good as well, a range of basic styles done well and more ambitious beers, even a barrel aged offering. the food we ate was amazing, a trio of smoked fishes, including pike, which you just dont see too often, and it was just delicious. the smokehouse aspect seems to be in everything they do, and i am super into it. im not sure they sell kegs out of this place, i have never seen their beer on tap anywhere in the twin cities, so you might have to go here to drink it, but its worth doing for sure. service was sort of irrelevant, didnt enhance or detract from the experience either way. i will get back in here soon for a more substantial meal and a few more beers. everything in here was quality, and fairly priced too! under the radar, but they shouldnt be!
May 25, 2017Reviewed by DavidSchaal from Minnesota
4.63/5 rDev +7.9%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5
4.63/5 rDev +7.9%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5
Great place with a great vibe. One of my favorite brewpubs!
Popular place, can get crowded and and there can be a wait -- that is well worth it.
Full bar and onsite brewed beers. Excellent dining and pub food.
Great neighborhood pub!
Mar 11, 2017Popular place, can get crowded and and there can be a wait -- that is well worth it.
Full bar and onsite brewed beers. Excellent dining and pub food.
Great neighborhood pub!
Reviewed by Umdrunner from Wisconsin
4.41/5 rDev +2.8%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.75 | selection: 3.5 | food: 4.5
4.41/5 rDev +2.8%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.75 | selection: 3.5 | food: 4.5
Love this place! My favorite Brew Pub in Minneapolis! Always releasing great seasonal beers and have some excellent staples. Big Jim IPA is my favorite. I could eat their fresh cut fries and smoked pork all day! Fun urban vibe with killer happy hour ($3 house pints)!
Nov 28, 2015Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio
3.99/5 rDev -7%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4.5 | selection: 3.75 | food: 4.25
3.99/5 rDev -7%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4.5 | selection: 3.75 | food: 4.25
The Northbound Brewpub was decent......it had a neighborhood feel and every table was full upon our arrival......based on the location this meant that it has staying power as the locals are the primary source of income. The beers were decent....but the food outshines the beer. The service was fine once they warmed up to us.....I think since we were obviously not local.....There was plenty to choose from on the menu and they had 8 beers on tap. The pulled pork was amazing! Worth a visit???? Ah Yeah!
Oct 06, 2015Reviewed by brewnic from Minnesota
4.06/5 rDev -5.4%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4 | food: 4.5
4.06/5 rDev -5.4%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4 | food: 4.5
Great place to sit outside and have a beer. As of 2014 you could have dogs on the patio. Beer selection in solid and easy to find at least 1 or 2 good taps. Food is great highly recommend the Wings. Only issue with NB is inside is small and at times can get crowded and it doesn't have much room to stand and wait.
Mar 06, 2015Rated by mwcyclops
4.95/5 rDev +15.4%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 5
4.95/5 rDev +15.4%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 5
Great place to enjoy beer and food, or food and beer. Depends on your desired order of ingestion!
Feb 25, 2015Reviewed by pat61 from Minnesota
4.5/5 rDev +4.9%
4.5/5 rDev +4.9%
This is a friendly little neighborhood place with good beer made on site and a smokehouse. The only place I know of where you can get a smoked egg salad sandwich and a house brew.
Sep 13, 2014Rated by brapp55 from Wisconsin
4.25/5 rDev -0.9%
4.25/5 rDev -0.9%
Nice selection of beers and good food. Friendly staff.
Aug 16, 2014
Northbound Brewpub in Minneapolis, MN
Brewery rating:
3.92 out of
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354 ratings
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