Kieran's Irish Pub

1/25/2008 7:21:34 AM, friday, january 25, 2008
Basic beers and more notable for their whiskey selection. Food is decent but not noteworthy.

7/15/2007 3:02:30 PM, sunday, july 15, 2007 [ Updated sunday, july 15, 2007 ]
Having just arrived in Minneapolis to 90+ fahrenheit temperatures and finding an initial stroll around the downtown dstrict to be a very thirsty business, when this place hove into view it was hard to resist. I knew it had Finnegans Irish Amber, which I might struggle find elsewhere, so that was good enough for me. As far as other beers go there were Summit Extra Pale Ale and a couple of Leinenkugels, which were new for me, but no doubt pretty commonplace for locals. Didn’t really take much notice of the "Irish" selection but I’m pretty sure it was just the usual macro suspects. We sat on the terrace outside, which seemed to be pretty popular with the after work office crowd, and didn’t actually set foot inside the place, so can’t really comment comprehensively on the decor or ambience. However, the terrace was a pleasant place to sit and watch the world go by. Considering the joint was really busy, service was swift and attentive. Didn’t eat. Not worth a special visit, but downtown Minneapolis isn’t exactly overloaded wth beery options and you are bound to come across this place in your wanderings so its a better pitstop than many of the alternatives.

11/30/2006 3:50:35 PM, thursday, november 30, 2006
One of the more authentic Irish pubs in the metro area. The beer selection is minimal; with the standards to find on tap and in pints (e.g., Black and Tan, Smithwicks, Guinness, Harp, etc). They also carry crappy beer like Budweiser, Miller, and other wastes of resources. Finnigan’s is their moniker. It is an ale made from potatoes. It is very malty smooth with a mild hop bitterness. These go down easy, too easy. Intermingle shots of Irish Whiskey and you have trouble. Mix with Irish Whiskey and you have a car bomb. Although not authentic Irish cooking, the food comes close to what might be found in Irish restaurants. Large, reasonably priced dishes and abundant on the menu. The atmosphere is very "pub-like." The staff are courteous and friendly. Live Irish music is frequently played. There are also other "Irish" events which make for fun evenings. I tend to visit Kieran’s about once a week and each time I leave satisfied.

4/15/2006 6:02:16 PM, saturday, april 15, 2006 [ Updated monday, november 06, 2006 ]
Not really a ratebeer-worthy place, but it is good enough on its own. Strongbow; Guinness; Harp; Bass. Nothing exciting. Good atmosphere as an upscale bar. Food was OK, and service was good. I would recommend this place for a drink or dinner but not for beer; I don’t think it should be in the database.

8/12/2004 4:03:53 PM, thursday, august 12, 2004
For Beer Selection it’s lacking, but it’s a very nice modern Irish Pub.. Live music and Irish Theater every week...Service is very good..

1/14/2004 11:24:39 AM, wednesday, january 14, 2004
As a beer place Kieran's leaves something to be desired. Typically they have one or two obscure Irish labels (I had a Molings last time there), but since Irish beer is hit or miss to begin with, that might not mean a whole lot. The ambiance is outstanding. It really has a nice old world feel to it. If you like cool bars, check it out. If you're just looking for good beer, Town Hall brewery is 2-3 miles over.

1/4/2004 10:48:13 AM, sunday, january 04, 2004
Not much for the true beer geek. Only a few unusual beers, mostly macro. The suroundings are fantastic. If you just want to be in an Irish pub, this is great. Might I recommend St. Patrick's day here: three bands!