Mayslack's Music Lounge
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Phone: (612) 789-9862
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 8am-1am, Sun 10am-1am
Editorial Review for Mayslack's Music Lounge – by Christopher Bahn
In Short
This working-class bar boasts backslapping camaraderie and original decor: pressed-tin ceiling, tile floor, high wooden booths. A mix of Northeast locals whose head adornment ranges from feed cap to nose ring converge on weekends for the live music, including a polka band every Sunday evening. The menu leans to burgers and sandwiches (pork tenderloin, BLT, turkey club), including the famous garlic roast beef sandwich made famous by the now-departed restaurant's namesake.
Editorial content is independent of paid advertisers. Any expenses are paid for by Citysearch.
User Reviews for Mayslack's Music Lounge
04/30/2008 Posted by nordeastlover
I used to go to Mayslack's frequently. When I say frequently I mean once a week! Now, even though I live down the street I go rarely. Tonight was an exceptionally bad experience. We paid way to much money for cheap grocery bought, cooked in the microwave, 'Tyson' stirfry and rice and walleye coated in cornmeal flour that tasted as if it had been dipped in cornmeal and put directly on the plate. It is unfortunate that a place that my friends and I used to love everything about (ie. food, music, atmosphere) has gone so downhill. New ownership is not always pretty. However, even after the infamous Stan Mayslack, the ownership was superb and kept the authenticity. This new owner is trying to turn Mayslack's into some generic bar, which does not blend in with the Nordeast atmosphere that everyone loves. Think twice about going here and go to Mac's Industrial instead.
Pros: Within walking distance
Cons: Everything else
04/24/2008 Posted by jimmyjimereeno
I was there for "trivia night" recently, but it wasn't until I was reminded of the change in ownership that I was able to point to the drastic change in this place. What a shame! If your idea of pub trivia involves a disinterested dude reading truly random and uninspired questions at the rate of one every 15 minutes, head down to Mayslacks. It was 25 cent wing night, too, but a person should earn 25 cents for eating one of their undercooked (who ever heard of flabby skin on a b-wing?) excuses for a chicken wing. Sheesh. Don't get me started on the stoner's nachos. For only someone totally blazed would consider a half-filled plate of chips covered with trace amounts of shredded cheese and fried onions (??) nachos. Man oh man. But the drink special was generous as hell, so they've got that going for them. Sure do miss the old bar, but that's the way it goes.
Users Like You Also Viewed
Christine's Cleaning Service
2650 Nicollet Ave Ste 404
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Saint Anthony Main
219 Main St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414-2149
