Traci   Minneapolis -- 2001-02-11

This bar hasn't changed much since it's beginings. It is a STRONG drink bar. It's a throw back into time. I think it even has the original bar inside. The walls have pictures of when the bar was new. Port holes decorate the walls. The walls are covered with a wood paneling. It's a neat bar. Two pool tables, juke box, a front and back bar (back bar is only a few years old.)

Barb Grider   -- 2002-08-03

The Schooner is the blue collar worker's type "Cheers." Everybody does indeed know your name, and are quite friendly.

Beer Drinker   Minneapolis -- 2002-12-02

The Schooner is a dive,Bruce the bartender is a few beers short of a six pack.The new owner is kind of nice and i wouldent mind getting down her pants.E-mail me and give me some feedback dsfile@aol.com. I cant belive that bars been around since1937.LOL

Beer man   S.Minneapolis -- 2002-12-04

The schooner is nothing but trouble.Bruce the tender is a little slow too.

Pinto   Minneapolis -- 2003-06-20

This bar has the oldest liquor license in Minneapolis.

Gene the Bartender   Schooner -- 2003-12-16

There is a lot of history to the "ship of fools." Back in the 1980's a kind soul that was a regular, was shot on his birthday there. He thought it was a gagg, it cost him his life. Another time in about 1985, the bar was robbed about 11:30PM (just after shift change at the police station accross the street). Only the two robbers didn't seem to notice most of the men in the bar wore black shinny shoes, blue pants and t-shirts.
Bruce is an OK guy. Past bartenders like TOM or Gene (ex boxer) really gave the place color.

The Duke of Earl   -- 2004-02-05

I think there's something of a waterfront dive aura to the Schooner.

Bruce The tender   Minneapolis -- 2004-03-10

I've been working at the schooner for some time now.
E-mail me and let me know what you think.

J D FLEISCHHACKER   San Pedro, Calif -- 2004-11-26

Moving back to the Twin Cities in
March 2005. Been gone for 40 years.
Definitely gonna stop in for a few
cold ones.

Charlie B.   Brown Institute student (mid '80s) -- 2005-01-05

When Brown Institute was on Lake Street, a bunch of us students used to hang out at the Schooner. I remember Al and Janelle the bartenders and Vi, who was the owner's mother and bookkeeper in the cubby hole in the back. I remember some regulars like: Ron Carlson, Dennis, Phyllis and Fat Bob. I was there the night after the guy got shot in '87. He thought the whole thing was a birthday gag on him and chased the guys down the street, but was fatally shot. What a bummer.

Anonymous   Minneapolis -- 2005-02-12

I believe the Schooner was opened for the patrons of the Minneapolis Moline tractor factory that was in the spot where the Target and Cub foods is now. I also believe that the factory men went to the schooner, while the upper levels of management went to the IOOF building.

David   Minneapolis -- 2006-02-08

Rumor has it live music may soon be had at the bar. I hope it is like the stuff they do at the Hex bar some Thursday nights. Maybe something like a live Karaoke band but with good musicians. We can only hope. Do they have Summit on tap?

Mickey   Twin Cities -- 2006-02-16

The rumours are true. The Schooner is now featuring some of the better roots and blues bands in town.
Look for COOL DISPOSITION
Friday 2/17/2006 (old school rhythm and blues)
www.cooldispo.com

Anonymous   -- 2006-11-04

It was my uncle that was shot that night in 1987. I will never forget it.

Anonymous   -- 2006-12-29

The Schooner bar is one of the best in Minneapolis! Everyone does know your name, and if that don't they soon will. All the bar help is friendly.

??????   minneapolis three blocks away -- 2007-11-15

I HAVE BEEN GOING TO THE SCHOONER FOR ALMOST 13 YEARS AND I HAVE HAD A LOT OF FUN THERE AND I HAVE MADE A LOT OF FRIENDS THERE TOO. THE BEST PERSON I MET THERE IS MY NOW BOYFRIEND THAT I HAVE BEEN WITH FOR ALMOST 12 YEARS NOW. WHO SAID BAR RELATIONSHIPS DONT LAST? I ENJOY THIS PLACE AND I WILL BE GOING THERE FOR MANY MORE YEARS TO COME. THANKS TO EVERYONE THERE FOR YOUR YEARS OF GREAT SERVICE!!!

Dive Bar Diva   Minneapolis NE -- 2008-07-09

This is one of the best places to go in Mpls for an easy going fun time. Pete is the best bartender by far so be sure to tip him well. See you down there soon. New happy hour on Wed night... lasts til Midnight from what I hear...