Turf Club

In Saint Paul on University Avenue rocks the little turf club! This fine establishment produces excellent bar, food beverages, and is a great venue for real live music.Parking is not that great .The light rail is really close by .Plan accordingly .

Staff is always great. By far my favorite small cap music venue in the cities. Also has my vote for best Tots in town, pro tip, order them with the dry rub.

The Turf Club is one of my favorite venues in The Cities; it's small enough to feel like it's an intimate concert but big enough to have some space if you need to. The raised stage usually provides a good view from anywhere in the venue (unless you get stuck behind some tall folks). We'll usually arrive early enough to snag a table, which means we'll have a server for the evening. Everyone we've ever had has been so great, they're attentive enough without interrupting the show too often.The Turf also has good food! Their fries and tater tots are so, so tasty. The other bar fare has been pretty standard (a 'normal' burger, etc.). We tried the cheese curds last time, which were also decent but not mind-blowing (my fault for trying them after waiting too long). I really appreciate the variety of shows as well; there are all genres, as well as local bands and larger (but not huge) artists. We live close enough that we'll look up a performer day-of and just walk over for the show, since tickets are always reasonably priced. The Clown Lounge also provides a nice escape if you need to step away from the crowd for a bit. There are tables and a full bar, along with their food options.My only complaints: I'm almost always cold inside. Knowing that ahead of time, I definitely add layers (even in the summer). I know it's a concert venue, but it's also REALLY loud, so I would recommend bringing or buying ear plugs. That being said, this place rocks :)

I am reserving the 5th star because I didn't get any food the night I was there; it may well earn it on the next visit. Servers and staff were attentive and helpful with all my newbie questions. Most important, it's a great place to rock out with local bands. It has a bit of dive bar atmosphere while avoiding the ick factor some of those have, e.g. I did not step in any puddles and the bathroom was clean. My main purpose was to see Fenix Dion and they killed it! The support bands were all good in their own way, too, would not mind seeing some of them again. I am sure I will be back as it's only a bit farther than downtown Minneapolis and has lots of free parking.

I'm not a huge concert fan and I'm not the biggest fan of being sardined with so many other people in a small room, soooo, maybe I'm a bit biased in this review? But you know what, when you want to hear a certain band live, you do what you have to do.The Turf Club is pretty well known venue and it is a perfect example of a dive bar. Small, packed, and not much on the aesthetics. Its more about the people and the history. I've had a few drinks here but never the food because trying to wade into the mass of people doesn't seem worth it. You basically find yourself a spot, grab a few beers, and cement yourself to that location. The building is longer than wide so it makes things a little interesting when watching a show. I do have to give the audio crew some credit, the sound is always good. I don't make it a habit, but if someone I like is there live, I might just give them a chance. Just get ready to wade through the people. But I guess that is the glamour of a dive bar to begin with, right?

An excellent no-frills music venue. Went to a show last night and had a great time! Started in the Clown Lounge for dinner and made our way upstairs for the show. Pros:- Parking lot in the back. - Table service during shows in the bar.- Solid food! I had the buffalo chicken sandwich.- Pretty affordable. Cons:- Service downstairs was a little spacey. - Took a bit of time to close out at the end of the night. Tabs from tables don't transfer to the bar.

One of the coolest places to catch a local or national band. This place has been around for what, maybe 80 years? Super cool vibe, and attentive bartenders even on the busiest of evenings, make this place a must-see. Parking can be a pain, but the light rail is nearby, so you can jump on over from MPLS without any worries.Need a break from the noise, amble downstairs to the clown lounge, and eat, drink and be happy. Food is your basic bar fare, but plenty good drunk or sober ;)

I love Turf Club. This is a classic music venue with great service. I have been there a few times now and have never had a bad experience. The stage is elevated a bit so even if you're in the back, you can see the performance. This place isn't huge, so you get a very intimate setting. Great options at the bar for drinks and they have food, even though I haven't tried anything yet. Looks good though! I could not believe the service we got the last time we were there. We had a table and our server was so on top of everything. Never had to wait long for a drink refill. He was so nice and funny. Really added to the whole experience!I always keep an eye out for events at Turf Club because I'll take any excuse to visit here!

The Turf is among the best and most legendary bars/music venues in Minnesota! Love everything about this place.

This was my first time visiting the Turf Club. The Main Squeeze was playing on a Wednesday night and I couldn't wait! Doors opened at seven, the opener played at eight and the main act played about an hour and a half later. We got there around 8:20 and it was pretty busy already. There is free parking behind the venue but it fills up fast. The venue itself is pretty small but that's what gives it character. It's longer then it is wide, with the stage set at the very back on the left side. The bar runs the length of the right side. There is limited seating and most were standing for the show. I'd recommend getting there early if you want a seat. My only dislike was the location of the bathrooms. They were behind the stage so everyone has to walk in front of the stage to get there. Sort of an inconvenience for spectators I think. The sound was surprisingly impressive throughout the bar. I really enjoyed this little music venue for smaller, unique shows!