7 Best Dive Bars near Newport

“Nice staff and pretty good food.“

“We love Tin Cup Plus for its welcoming atmosphere, beautiful decor, and wonderful food from an extensive menu. We are vegetarians, and the veggie sampler is fabulous. We also love the fact that cocktails are available from the gorgeous sparkling, long bar. The booth seating is so comfortable. And we appreciate the easy parking - the lot is right out the front door. Visit this special place soon!“

“small town bar atmosphere. great drinks, nice people.“

“A True neighborhood staple.

You ever step into a place that somehow feels like home, even though you’ve never set foot in the state before? That’s exactly how I felt walking into Gopher Bar.

The original wood interior and walls packed with memorabilia make it clear this isn’t just a bar—it’s a living piece of St. Paul history. It feels worn in, but in all the right ways… like generations have laughed, argued, celebrated, and made memories here.

While I was sitting at the bar, I heard an older couple behind me reminiscing about coming here when they were college kids. That says everything. This place has been a cornerstone of the community for decades, and you can feel it the moment you walk in.

It’s authentic. No pretense. Just a damn good neighborhood bar with roots.

If you want a true St. Paul experience, skip the trendy spots and head to Gopher Bar. You’ll understand why locals keep coming back.“

“The food was excellent , hats off to the chef , this son and Mom were sitting next to us their chicken dinner looked fab, will be going back for that , my friend and I had burgers , onion rings and chips the rings were cooked perfectly. Prices for the food were fantastic , not expensive at all. Loved all the Hamm's Bear stuff, my dad retired from there . Great place keep up the good job!!“

“What a great place! The 2025 Vulcan Krewe loves it.“

“Just good all around place for food and drink“