One of the most reviewed brewpubs in the country, we conveniently stayed at the Holiday Inn next door to make a couple of visits. The beers are above average with the occasional great one. A fairly long bar, and additional tables added in the back. It was crowded at lunchtime, after supper was much better. Good service, big beer turnover so all if fresh,and growlers available for take-out. Some of the beers were a bit cold and needed to warm, I don’t know whether that’s because its so cold everywhere in this city after Fall, or people want it this way. Great variety, experimention, house taps. Only criticism is that it in no way seemed like "one big happy family of regulars" like a staff member told us.

Visited on Saturday evening 3/15/08. This was a cool bar / brewpub - very laid back with a great variety of folks coming and going. The beer was good as was the service. Unfortunately there was not anything too interesting on when I was there, but the Masala Mama was more than enough to keep me happy all night. They had a nice list of Belgian guest beers, which was nice to see. I did not eat, but the food that was coming out of the kitchen looked and smelled great.

Very cool, old atmosphere, great service, and a large collection of MTH beers to taste. I believe that I tasted about ten during my one stop there. The food was also good, so this is a definite on a Minneapolis beer tour.

Great ambiance, and the servers are knowledgable and generous with sample tastings. Did have lousy service there recently, and that is starting to be a trend - too bad. Selection isn’t huge, but they have a decent amount of great beer options. Food is just okay, and prices are a little high.

Town Hall was the only beer spot I had time to visit in Minneapolis. Located on a super busy corner just outside downtown. Parking sucks. Almost no meters and the garage was $7. Kick in the nuts for someone on a travel budget. 9 different beers on tap, organized into 5 regulars and 5 seasonals but the fifth seasonal spot was empty. The expensive ($11) seasonal sampler subbed in a cask Hope and King or Masala Mama for the empty spot. Place gets crowded. Service was fine. Food is nothing special but solid and prices aren’t too high there. Overall a solid brewpub but find a ride/bus because of the parking and they need to price the samplers fairly.

Great atmosphere. Looks like a well preserved old bar. Not a ton on tap, but the quality is high. Decent food and attentive service. Glad I stopped in.

I’ve been to Town Hall a few times. I don’t quite dig the atmosphere, it seems a little cold and forlorn. Also, the pool tables and constant college crowd wears on me a little bit. I feel like beer isn’t quite the focus enough. Often, it has come across as rather impersonal. I’ve had some good beers here, but have had a better experience with the Town Hall crew at festivals.

A must stop in Minneapolis while in town for Darkness Day. I was super excited to visit this place and had been for quite some time, however sadly I came away disappointed with my experience. I had the regular sampler beers and was really disappointed. The West bank was solid, the Masala Mama was totally off flavor wise and the other 3 were meh at best. The rotating beers were the biggest disappoinment of all. They had NOTHING good at all on tap. Its DARKNESS people, have good stuff here for us. None of their highly regarded beers at all, some chili beer and other dribble not worth mentioning. You guys really crapped the bad on this on pleasing out-of-towners. Before I had planned a weekend to just come to this place, now I wouldn’t bother. The atmosphere was decent, big and spacious. The food was good and well priced. The server was a total tool. He was not engaging at all, didn’t chat, when asked questions gave one word responses and offered no suggestions with any substance. I get it your busy, but you gotta know beer people are going to be in town, we’re going to ask questions. Maybe an off day for MTH, but between the service and lack of special beers this place that I was hoping held a special place in my heart proved to be nothing more than a slightly above average brew pub.

Visited July 5, 2004 (closed on the 4th, dammit!) with my friend Kathy and happened to run into BitterPoet there. Nice layout, decor, nice large outdoor area. Took a little while for staff to notice us (they had just opened) but service was good thereafter. Had the sampler (of course) and must say I wasn’t blown away, though everything was decent. I think the selections just weren’t that exciting when I visited. Really excellent walleye sandwich and fries, good prices. I’ll be back next time I’m in the area.

Quite simply, this place kicks ass - if I lived in the Twin Cities - this would be my regular stop - especially before a Twin’s game. They bring you 8 glasses with your sampler - at least 4-6 oz each - how can you not love that. The beer was above average, and not your standard BP amber, porter etc - some exciting selections. Food was so-so - but I only had the wings. Even though it was quite crowded before a Twin’s game - still received pretty decent service. Check it out if you are in the Twin Cities area.