Bloody Mary Review: Grumpy's Bar & Grill

Place: Grumpy's Bar & Grill

Location: 1111 Washington Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55415

Day: Friday, March 16th
Time: 4:50 p.m.
Temperature: 77 degrees
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor

Grumpy's isn't a place I frequent more than once a year.  Not because it's an unlikeable place, but because I just don't find any reason that draws me over to that part of town.  In truth, the place itself is a nice, almost hometown feeling, bar with an eclectic crowd that lends to a feeling of comfort.  Every here and there you can see attempts to show throwback homage to 1950's diners.

Seating is bar fare, and depending on the time of day you get there, can be limited.  With pool tables, darts and pinball ( 2 of each ) set to entertain the masses, it can make for an enjoyable getaway or an everyday watering hole.

The service at Grumpy's ( at least while my friend and I were there ) was excellent.  The Bloody Mary had great taste with a bit of a kick, and was perfect in consistency. The salt ring was flavorful and blended well with the mix of the drink.  The extras were 'moderate' at best, consisting of just a pickle and an olive.  A beer chaser, however, was offered ( and accepted ) and had a similar flavor to Miller High Life.

If you make the journey, I recommend the chilli.  It was just what the doctor ordered.

End results:
Location : C
Parking: Street metered & good parking in a lot around back
Bar/Restaurant Appearance: B  ( It's a bar, seriously, but clean )
Staff: A
Bloody Mary Appearance: B ( just kind of average )

Bloody Mary Extras: C

Bloody Mary Itself: A

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As an added bonus, my friend ordered a Summit Oatmeal Stout.  

His review "Delicious" "Comparable to Guiness"