Pub Night - Twin Cities!

[DeadBishop]

I'm up for trying someplace new.  Never been to any of the places mentioned. 

[Gauwyn of Bracknell]

Has anyone been to Jake O'connors in Excelsior (we slipped into town a couple weeks back for a football game at Concordia - my nephew played for the visiting team.  We did not have a lot of time, that is why we did not give notice (or warning ))

Anyway, we thought there food was good and decent atmosphere.  And they take reservations (even for larger groups)

[Marietta Graziella]

http://www.finnegans.org/?p=1215

This is a link to the Finnegans website and a contest they are having called, Drink Like You Care.  Should we give this a go?!  Could be major fun! If we do it at a pub and let them know what we're doing, we might be able to get in on some specials. 

[auntiegiggles]

http://www.finnegans.org/?p=1215

This is a link to the Finnegans website and a contest they are having called, Drink Like You Care.  Should we give this a go?!  Could be major fun! If we do it at a pub and let them know what we're doing, we might be able to get in on some specials. 

LOVE IT!   

[Charlotte Rowan]

Has anyone been to Jake O'connors in Excelsior (we slipped into town a couple weeks back for a football game at Concordia - my nephew played for the visiting team.  We did not have a lot of time, that is why we did not give notice (or warning ))

Anyway, we thought there food was good and decent atmosphere.  And they take reservations (even for larger groups)

We went to Jake's once. I personally love it but I don't think everyone else shared my opinion. I like the Dubliner in St Paul. It's right off 94 and there's a business park across the street that doesn't mind Dubliner customers using their parking lot after work hours.

[Kiss-me-Kate]

I don't know about anyone else, but St. Paul is too far to travel on a "school night" for me.  I would have to leave about ten minutes after I arrived there.  It is an hour drive at least for me, and 6:30 am comes so quickly.   
I have always thought Plymouth/Maple Grove is a good compromise.  It is about half way for most of the pub night regulars.  However, don't let me be a deciding factor.

The pub in Excelsior is nice, but I think it is out of most people's way.  Plus, parking is not ideal there either. 

[Charlotte Rowan]

Maple Grove is fine with me. Just throwing out another suggestion.

[white trillium]

There's also the Cooper in St Louis Park (part of the West End development), there's lots of parking available there.

[Leyla]

I'd love a pub night too! Just waiting for someone to set the date.

[auntiegiggles]

 Tuesday the 8th? or would people prefer this week?

[Ms Trish]

Tuesday the 8th? or would people prefer this week?

I'd be in for a pub night on the 8th.

[Lady Spicer]

I can only make Thursdays with classes

[auntiegiggles]

Thursday the 10th works for me.  I was just throwing out a date to get the conversation going 

[Lady Spicer]

That would work for me - and I'll bring someone with me (in addition to Lord Spicer) if its closer to Maple Grove... or Coon Rapids... (how about Blaine  !)

[Kiss-me-Kate]

Thursday works for me, as well.  I can't make Tuesdays-the Girl has dance class in Buffalo until 9.