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The Local

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The Local is a renowned Irish pub on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, offering soccer fans a welcoming place to watch Premier League, Champions League, and Minnesota United matches. Known for its authentic Irish atmosphere, impressive 80-foot bar, and extensive whiskey selection, the pub combines sports viewing with quality food and drinks. Its central downtown location and early openings for weekend matches make it a popular destination for soccer supporters.

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The Local is a genuine Irish pub founded on Nicollet Mall in 1997, built around an 80-foot bar with a hand-carved back bar. It has long been a downtown fixture for soccer fans, and for years it poured the largest volume of Jameson in the world.

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The Local is an authentic Irish pub located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis on Nicollet Mall. Since opening in 1997, it has become a favorite gathering place for soccer fans, regularly showing Premier League, Champions League, and Minnesota United matches on its screens. The pub features a handcrafted 80-foot bar, comfortable seating areas, and a dedicated Whiskey Lounge that enhances its traditional Irish character. Guests can enjoy classic Irish dishes including fish and chips, bangers and mash, flatbreads, and whiskey-glazed salmon, paired with a wide selection of beers, cocktails, and whiskeys. With early Saturday openings and a vibrant atmosphere, The Local remains one of Minneapolis' top soccer-friendly pubs.