A dozen or so cohorts and I gathered for last week's Vikings/Packers game and the service was spectacular. We arrived 15 minutes before kickoff and as you can imagine the place was being overun with purple jerseys. To accomodate our large party the manager opened up the previously roped off back room and gave us free rein of the joint. It seems like the obvious play but you'd be surprised how many bar managers don't see the value in going the extra mile for bigger parties.
Our table shared a plate of nachos (A-), cheese bread (B+), and soft pretzels (A+) before diving into beer breads (A++) and burgers (B). It's not high brow fare but it is bar food done right.
As a Minnesotan I'm probably totally biased when it comes to reviewing a Vikings bar but I truly believe that the beer bread and Hop Knot are elite, regardless of where you're from, Wisconsin goofs included.