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Dining: The hot five for Sept. 25

Last update: September 24, 2009 - 6:30 PM

THE HOT FIVE

Enjoy the weekend at a brewpub.

BARLEY JOHN'S BREW PUB

Draw a wild rice brown ale, order the beer-battered catfish and chips and relax.

781 Old Hwy. 8, New Brighton,

651-636-4670, www.barleyjohns.com

GREAT WATERS BREWING CO.

Downtown St. Paul's beer central features rich cask-conditioned ales and lively drafts and a crowd-pleasing menu of all-American favorites, all served in a corner of the one-and-only Hamm Building.

426 St. Peter St., St. Paul, 651-224-2739, www.greatwatersbc.com

HERKIMER PUB & BREWERY

Lyn-Lake's hospitable hang focuses on lagers (with a few ales). Love the grilled cheese fondue, the pretzels and the mini-burger platter. Check out weekend breakfast, served to 3 p.m.

2922 Lyndale Av. S., Minneapolis,

612-821-0101, www.theherkimer.com

MINNEAPOLIS TOWN HALL BREWERY

A beautifully made selection of everyday taps and seasonal choices (plus a few off-the-premises labels) paired with a mostly $10-and-under menu (love those goat cheese nachos) and served in handsome surroundings.

1430 Washington Av. S., Minneapolis, 612-339-8696, www.townhallbrewery.com

ROCK BOTTOM RESTAURANT & BREWERY

Camp out at the pool tables and enjoy the ever-changing variety of brewed refreshment.

800 LaSalle Av. S., Minneapolis,

612-332-2739, www.rockbottom.com

RICK NELSON

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