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Poor Richard's Commonhouse

(Now Closed)

Bar and American Restaurant$$$$

Normandale Lake District, Bloomington

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John ReposaJune 19, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Food is great and servers are extremely friendly and if you come enough they actually know what you eat and drink. It's truly the place where everyone knows your name.
Tim VernonJune 21, 2013
New ownership for over a year now. Put a lot of money into it to fix the previous issues. i.e smell New chef, new menu, all very good. Happy Hour specials from 3-6 are worth the trip. Staff is Great!
KatieMay 31, 2013
Been here 50+ times
The burgers are amazing. I'm seriously missing the captain crunch chicken but the food is good all around. The bartenders are great. The servers (Nikki and Mitch in particular) are great. Love PR's :)
Craig TebbeJanuary 16, 2013
Been here 50+ times
This bar smells like lotus petals on a spring morning. But, seriously those days are far in the past and the bartenders and staff make me feel at home. One of my favorite bars around.
Julie JJune 21, 2013
Went there for happy hour last week--absolutely no smell!! Friendly staff, busy happy hour, great new patio furniture! Taco Tuesday is the greatest idea ever!
Niki MussellJune 23, 2013
Been here 50+ times
I have been working here for over a year now, and I could not be more proud of the improvement since the change in ownership. This restaurant is is definitely somewhere you need to be! Come visit!
Gerardo ObietaJune 13, 2014
World Cup happens every 4 years, it's a huge event. I was expecting to watch the game with average food and beers. But seriously, no audio on TVs? 80% of customers here are watching the game! No cool!
John ReposaJune 19, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Tina the server is amazing and always takes care of us. She actually cares about the customer and makes us feel at home. A++++++++++
Craig TebbeJune 1, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Kelly, Arash, and Hannah gave me the best experience. The service and bartenders are incredible. My home away from home.
Dan BantaMarch 24, 2013
Second time we've been here....enjoy the Reuben's!! And guys don't have to give up glancing at sports TV's when they go out to dinner... Nice atomosphere!
Alexandra JensrudJune 12, 2012
Monday at 10 is trivia. If you're not up for trivia and a really loud atmosphere, choose another venue. Otherwise, great service and food.
Erin LJune 7, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Love all the staff! Tammy, Chase, and Jocko are awesome bartenders! Proud to call PR my home bar.
Chelsie PeliJune 3, 2013
Friendly atmosphere and fun staff! Lyssa is the best!! I recommend the calamari!
William MoundJune 3, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Good , fun, safe atmosphere. Some of the best specials around..staff is amazing.
Allison HanleyJune 1, 2012
If you want to redeem the specials, make sure to talk to the waitress/bartenders before checking in!!
Destinee ReinhardtFebruary 12, 2013
Bloodys are tasty! Get one with pepper & cilantro infused vodka! Mmm
Donovan WFebruary 20, 2013
Place looks awesome. Food was fresh and solid. Great lunch spot.
Jacob EdholmJuly 1, 2011
Been here 100+ times
The best bar staff around! But this place has a serious problem with mold and just overall terrible smells as a result. The fresh paint hid it for a while, but it is clear the owners just don't care.
Doug HamlinMarch 9, 2012
Been here 5+ times
This place is fantastic. It's like someone rolled up an Applebee's, Olive Garden and TGI Fridays all in one.
DJ HazelwoodApril 11, 2014
Great wings. Pull tabs are a plus. Good atmosphere.
Todd HuttnerJanuary 10, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Really? A sports bar in Minneapolis suburbs when the Gopher B-ball team is ranked #8, hockey is ranked #1 and they DON'T HAVE THE BIG 10 NETWORK???
Todd HuttnerFebruary 28, 2013
Been here 50+ times
This place REALLY wants to be an American Legion post: bar bingo, meat raffles, $2 burgers, karaoke & beer pong!
Nick HalversonJanuary 30, 2012
The nachos with chicken are great and large (served on a pizza sheet)
Ross NippoldtMarch 8, 2013
Try the crime brûlée. It is to die for.
Sharma KFebruary 16, 2012
They honored the drink with a cosmo and awesome live music.
Jeffrey BowlesJanuary 17, 2013
Been here 100+ times
Try their Bison Chili. It is awesome!!
Troy WasiloskiJune 21, 2013
Great food, great service. Beats anyone else in bloomington!
Jeffrey BowlesFebruary 17, 2013
Been here 100+ times
Try the wings with the their new jerk sauce!
Eric StateMarch 9, 2014
Great beer but they don't have bud light on tap? A little weird
William MoundAugust 8, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Des chutes is amazing. Good atmosphere !!
Todd HuttnerJune 7, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Check out the best-looking happy hour staff in Bloomington!
Mike TMarch 12, 2012
Been here 5+ times
As I walked in I was overcome by the smell. It smells like charcoal and burnt hair. But the food was delicious!!!
Joshua YernbergMay 9, 2015
First time here, & both the bartending staff & serving staff,...rude af! Guess they don't want money spent, cool with me. Won't be back again FRFR!!!
Rene C.December 12, 2010
Cool place otherwise, with awesome happy hours. They just need to get their 4sq shit together.
Signe AndersonJanuary 29, 2012
The food is awful, the cocktails are worse and the place smells terrible. The only saving grace is the free entertainment provided by our awesome, drunk waitress and the hilarious people watching.
Ed KohlerJanuary 30, 2011
What the all you can eat brunch special lacks in quality, it makes up for in quantity.
Mallory BerglandJuly 19, 2012
good food, but slow & forgetful service. I think our server was new, but it really was a poor experience.
Chuck HoleySeptember 20, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Great food and awesome service.
Avery RowellJuly 31, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Get to know bartenders and staff. They're the shit!!!
Joe HaenFebruary 5, 2012
They honored the special for me on a crown on the rocks. I can't afford another one though...
Kevin GreenApril 2, 2013
It's the only bar that still plays Anne Murray.....lol
James ArmstrongJanuary 14, 2019
It’s hit & miss
Kelly SMMSeptember 21, 2010
Baked wings or the Pot roast! Great HH too!
ryan libsonSeptember 26, 2010
It's pretty much Majors with a paint job, if you liked Majors you'll be OK. I sort of expected a decent beer selection due to the name- not so much.
dan RyanSeptember 30, 2010
Sassy Lassy trivia on Wednesday nights at 9pm. Good times
Shelby BuckJanuary 22, 2013
The chili is great!!
Cori KApril 25, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Wednesday is $1 Burgers from 3-6(?)!
Steven POSTLEAugust 22, 2012
I agree about the barnyard smell but recently went there on Aug 22 and it seems like they've done something about it. Smelled fine.
Nick HalversonJanuary 30, 2012
The special is no longer in effect.
Jeffrey BowlesFebruary 9, 2013
Been here 100+ times
If you like things hot...ask for the ghost pepper sauce.

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