About Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub
Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub is a neighborhood brewpub and smokehouse in Minneapolis. It opened in 2012. Unlike most taprooms, it is a full-service brewpub with a restaurant and a full bar.
The owners call the food upscale blue collar. The menu includes Southern BBQ, an 18-hour Porketta sandwich and smoked wings. In the brewery, the barrel-aging and lager programs have grown.
The bar pours whiskey, spirits and craft cocktails alongside the house beer. A remodel in November 2021 added a redesigned bar. Servers come to your table, so there is no order-here counter.
The brewery says it has won several awards for its food and beer, and that it has appeared twice on Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Northbound also runs a food truck and a catering service.
From Northbound's own website, read November 9, 2026.
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Questions people ask
Is Northbound just a taproom?
No. It is a full-service brewpub with a restaurant and a full bar. Servers bring food and drinks to your table.
What kind of food does Northbound serve?
The kitchen serves Southern BBQ, an 18-hour Porketta sandwich and smoked wings. The owners describe the style as upscale blue collar.
Does Northbound do catering?
Yes. You can order take-and-go, book the food truck or hire a full-service plated meal or buffet. The pop-up brewpub can also bring a full bar to an event.
Can I order online?
Yes. Online ordering is on northboundbrewpub.com, along with gift cards.
Which breweries are close by?
Venn Brewing Company is 1.2 miles away. The Lab - Pilot & Quality Testing Facility in St Paul is 2.4 miles away, and Dual Citizen Brewing Company in St Paul is 2.6 miles away.
Answers come from Northbound's website, read November 9, 2026.
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Before you visit Northbound
Expect a sit-down restaurant and bar, not a counter taproom. Settle in at a table and let the server come to you. The kitchen closes before the bar does, so plan your meal first.
Check northboundbrewpub.com for the menu, current hours and news before you go. You can order online there too.
Venn Brewing Company is 1.2 miles away. Dual Citizen Brewing Company in St Paul is 2.6 miles away, and it makes an easy second stop.