The bottling building that helped define Minneapolis brewing history — now a living monument to the art of the craft.
Est.
Late 19th century
Minneapolis brewery district
The Grain Belt Brewery Bottling Building stands as one of Minneapolis's most significant surviving industrial structures. For generations, this was where the city's beloved Grain Belt beer was packaged, distributed, and shared with communities across the Midwest.
Today, the building continues to serve the Minneapolis community as a destination for food and drink — honoring the legacy of craftsmanship that has defined this location since its founding.
1888
Original construction era
National
Historic Register eligibility
79 NE
13th Avenue — Minneapolis
Ongoing
Community food & drink use
From the early days of Minneapolis brewing to the present, this building has been a cornerstone of local beer culture.
Built during Minneapolis's golden age of brewing, the bottling building was engineered for efficiency and scale — a marvel of late-19th-century industrial architecture.
Grain Belt beer became one of America's top-selling brands, distributed coast to coast. The bottling building was the heart of that operation — where every bottle was filled with pride.
Rather than being left to decay, the building has been thoughtfully preserved and adapted — continuing its role as a gathering place for food and drink lovers in Minneapolis.
The bottling building's robust brick construction and soaring interior volumes speak to an era when industrial buildings were designed to last centuries — not decades. Original details, from exposed brick to heavy timber, have been preserved alongside modern amenities.
The space now serves as a vibrant venue for food and beverage experiences, bringing together the character of historic Minneapolis with the energy of its contemporary culinary scene.
Whether you're a history buff, a craft beer enthusiast, or simply curious about one of Minneapolis's most iconic buildings — we welcome you.
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