Mortimer's

08/19/09

Not for the Maple Grove crowd

by JameskeeDee

The thing I love most about Mort's is that there's no bouncer at the door checking everyone's walking papers. At the same time there is a bouncer in the building or on the patio and will bounce fools that cannot act their age. I have lived in Minneapolis my whole life and there is always someone i recognize enjoying a beer.

The Sierra Nevada pitchers are always right on time and served up with a smile. Its been a while since i've been carded in there because its very hard to not get to know the staff. Most of them are south minneapolis residents.

Morty's is not for everybody though. Don't be surprised if you dont get served right away if it's your first time there. You might have to mosy up to Olivers if the main bar is packed and the barkeeps dont recognize you. The regulars make the bar what it is and the staff treat them so. If you have never been there, try going with someone who goes there somewhat regularly. That way you'll fit right in and be directed to the free popcorn and darts.

Tip your waitresses and they'll love you forever.

• Pros: Jukebox, Buck hunter safari big screen, Pitcher specials
• Cons: Will not consider having karaoke

02/10/08

Great bar - if you know how to behave in one.

by MountainHigh

This bar is fantastic. Always has been. The regulars are great and the bartenders are great. You just have to remember, when you're in their house - do as you're told. If they ask for ID, show it. No worries. This is a real neighborhood bar, not your local Applebees. If you want that atmosphere, I suggest you stay in the suburbs.

If you want cheap drinks and a decent jukebox, this is your place. Their pizzas and burgers are pretty good too.

• Pros: cheap drinks, good jukebox

02/10/08

Avoid this place -- go to Red Dragon across the street instead

by jac67

This place is really lousy -- the bartender the night we were there was verbally abusive to two women with our rather large group. Both women had ordered beers early on and later, when they tried ordering water, were told to show ID. One of them just asked why the ID for water, and the bartender insulted her, calling her a stupid b**ch. He said he needed ID from the other woman, too. The other came up to show her ID, and he called her a dumb b**ch and stupid c**t. Both were thrown out of the bar. A guy from our group who ordered water was not carded, and neither was anyone ordering drinks. We complained to the bar manager the next day, but he wasn't hearing it -- he was standing by the bartender, even though he knows what the bartender said. The bartender has an attitude against women. Avoid this place -- go to The Red Dragon across the street instead.

• Cons: poor service, staff are extremely rude