50 Best Bars near Saint Paul Park

“Was passing through from red wing and stopped in on a Saturday. Wonderful atmosphere and Dani was amazing!!! Highly recommend stopping in for a drink and some pulltabs!“

“I have a son who has Celiacs Disease and eating out is always a challenge. Not only is it hard to find places that can accommodate his dietary needs, it’s even harder to find places that have ‘staples’ that actually taste like he remembers before he had to cut out gluten. I heard about this place on a GF Facebook page and my wife I decided to make the 40+ minute drive from home as an end of the week treat. We couldn’t have been more pleased. The menu was actually hard for him to choose from so we almost let him try it all. We started with fried pickles and cheese curds, one of which was completely new to him, and the other which is a rare thing to find because of the batter and non-dedicated fryers. Both were amazing. For his main course he did fried walleye and tater tots. There was so much food that he was able to make it into two more meals the next day and they reheated perfectly in an air fryer at home. For dessert he had GF deep fried Oreos and ice cream. That dish was completely devoured with no leftovers remaining. My wife’s and my meals were not GF, but there was more options than we could handle and those dishes were also amazing.

The ambiance was typical of a small town sports bar/pub, which is again a rarity in terms of finding that kind of food in that type of establishment. Our server was very friendly and the person who delivered the food was equally friendly. I suspect he was an owner or the manager and he answered additional questions we had about the food prep and handling of the GF ingredients and cooking. We will definitely be making the trip back!“

“What a great place to be! Was just in town for a couple days on my own and had the pleasure to have Ryan as my bartender. He was so helpful and genuine. This place really makes home feel not so far away! Thank you Ryan for making me feel so welcome and loved!“

“Loved the space, great band (The Comebacks), and the craft cocktails are awesome. Don't miss the drink called Hot Dog Water. It's great!
It would be nice if they offered even bar snacks, chips, a Heggies ..something. But it's great either way!“

“It's a dive bar so ambiance isn't amazing but every single thing else is fantastic about this place. Great food, attentive staff, it is cash only but they have an ATM. I recommend coney dog with cheese if your ever interested in trying it out“

“Nov 30 We cannot figure out if you are only open for events or daily for? Food or ? Need more places to support and eat/ s St. Paul“

“Stopped in around 9pm on a Monday night in early January 2026. Kitchen was still open, we called ahead so they knew we were coming and said kitchen stays open until 30 minutes prior to closing which was midnight that night. Sofie was our bartender/sever/hostess/pull tab lady. She does it all! Prices are very reasonable, food was great we had pizza, wings & shrimp. The best part of the night was walking in and adding $20 to my etab machine and hitting $150! Will definitely be back!! Thank you Sofie & please thank the cook for us.“

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

“I love this bar, it's my kind of place. Just walking thru the front door puts a big smile on my face.“

“Friday nights karaoke 730 til 1130pm Great sound, friendly fun place...“

“Check out the Saturday afternoon specials in the bar.“

“Fast friendly service. Food was hot and delicious!“

“Consistent quality and value at the St. Paul Hotel is guaranteed without the hoopla but more so by the incredible effort of the staff that is effortless. From my early arrival to in-room and venue dining to the daily interactions ~ I am always satisfied.“

“Best bartenders ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Best Dive Bar Around and Best Bartenders Ever!!! Definitely a place to check out when you’re in the St Paul area.“

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

“Good friends, Meat Raffles on Wednesday’s and Fridays, Happy Hour Specials.“

“Classic St. Paul neighborhood bar!!! Chill atmosphere, darts and pool table!! What really makes this place a gem are the bartenders. Natasha and Scott are amazing! They are so fun and welcoming. Bonus they will remember your name and your order. It's like Cheers but better!!!!“

“We came here for dinner, and it was great! We have no complaints. Sam W. was our server; she was fantastic! We ordered chicken tenders, a double burger, and a chicken sandwich. All were cooked perfectly and were delicious. We’ll definitely visit again and maybe catch a movie.“

“Great bartenders! My friends and I always have fun everytime we come😁🍺“

“We have shot at Royal golf club many times and the staff and venue are incredible. We highly recommend them to host your wedding! The outdoor space is beautiful and by the lakeside and the indoor space is updated and modern with bright white walls and large stunning windows overlooking the course. The food is outstanding and the space is perfect for hosting your wedding“

“My 4 year old had so much fun in the arcade!“

“Stepped out on a Monday just to be outside for a little bit on a late night. Hey, don't have cognac, but josh.The server was extremely nice.
And put out some good vibes. I didn't try any food maybe next time but they do have a pool table in the dark board pool tabs. So maybe next time on that too“

“Open mic karaoke on Saturdays“

“This has become a favorite happy hour hang out. Great value and the best bartenders. Kendrick is amazing.“

“The atmosphere was amazing from the get-go! Everyone was warm, friendly, and professional. Our experience was one thousand times amplified by the excellent service from Annie; she was friendly, personable, knowledgable, and amazingly attentive. Anyone who values good service should spend their time at Cossetta’s“

“This is an absolutely wonderful male dive bar, it's quiet and has quick service... if you are a female watch out for Steve(married) and be ready for probably too much attention because it's all older men and a couple biddies around.“

“When I eat I drink Bloody Mary's they just taste better with my food if I feel like a drink, let me tell you I had a very reasonable priced Bloody Mary and it was on Point I could taste everything in the drink a first for me and it had all the fixings as well, I appreciated that. They also have a place too eat Pop's and Son grill I ordered 4 wings and a brisket topped Baked potato I asked for my wings hard didn't get that but they tasted ok and the brisket was not a lot but also good I didn't bring my wings back because they seemed real busy they brought me someone else's food at first them my order and I appreciated Who I assume was Pop came and talked to his customer's checking on them and their food they gave us A 1 service I work in kitchen's and understand things happen sometimes it's how you react to the situation and after that matters the most and they gave the all. I will try them again because they food is good, and they fact they was busy, busy so that let me know a lil sum People like they food I was also asking people in the line about food and if they been here before and I got more yes than no and good food I heard ok Pop and Sons I'll be back..the bar also had karaoke A good time was had Thanks Cheers“

“great food, great employees nice atmosphere“

“They never had anything for half time to snack on. Beers were cold..“

“Excellent food and service, but they rush your dining enjoyment, pushing your main meal while still enjoying appetizers, suggesting they want higher table turnover over customer satisfaction. We felt rushed, likely won't return.“

“The breakfast was incredibly delicious, and I couldn’t resist overindulging.

Exceptional service ensured prompt attention for everyone. The warm and inviting ambiance created a delightful atmosphere.

Wishing the legion employees a joyful Easter Sunday. Let’s express gratitude to the Lord for this wonderful, sunny day.“

“Highly recommend! Excellent. The restaurant is cozy and tropical and you feel like you’re on vacation. But the showstopper is the food. Pricey but worth every penny! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Just went a couple weeks ago for a concert. It is a smaller venue but definitely a decent one. I love the vibes as they are very friendly and very inclusive. I cannot speak on the food as I did not order anything. They do offer water stations for free which is huge as most places only do bottled water. The bathrooms are gender neutral and full of cool stickers and writing on the walls. Highly recommended place just based off first impression.“

“Diverse atmosphere with great bartenders. I love the strong comradery from the local patrons and the whole decor and vibe. The owner is amazing:)“

“Not too many places left where you can grab a $5 Bell's Two Hearted, but then again, it's a cash only bar, so that maybe makes up the difference.

Lots of different events going on for going in for cheap eats and cheap drinks.

We were surprised at how welcoming and inviting the bartender and the folks there were. We were expecting a very different environment but it's a very friendly place!

We went in on a Tuesday night and it was very quiet, will have to visit again on a weekend.“

“We were in town for the game. and our new friends brought us here. It was SO fun!!The beautiful bar tender who loves Harleys was absolutely lovely!! Just the vibe I needed that night! Hope to come there again! Thank you!!! 💞“

“We came in on the 19th of October for my son's birthday with a limo full of people and we had the best time we are all dressed up in costumes and they had had a costume contest the night was just so much fun you really had a good time thank you opinion“

“Looooooooooove coming here! I live 4.5 hours from St. Paul and stop before leaving town. The marranitos are to die for, their food is hands down the best, selection of products is top tier. Thank you for being a place of comfort, nostalgia and family orientated!“

“Sweeney's was fantastic for hosting our large event. Their Oak Room space was perfect for a group of 120ish people, event staff were extremely helpful in setting up food, drinks, and fun for our guests and took great care of us the night of. Highly recommend as both a neighborhood bar, and as a place to host an event of any size.“

“I love the Mediterranean wrap and gyros! They have excellent cocktails and our bartender/server (Aiden or Haiden?) was lots of fun!“

“AWESOME BURGERS!!!!!!!! 🍔“

“Absolutely the worst service. This is affiliated with University Club of Saint Paul notoriously known for terrible service. No attention to detail. We were served the wrong food. The service was significantly delayed and the food was mediocre at best. Don’t spend your money here until they fix this problem.“

“Friday nights karaoke 730 til 1130pm Great sound, friendly fun place...“

“The space is beautiful and inviting. Staff seem excited by the new venue and the offerings which are delicious (we tried the beef and chicken patties, goat curry and chicken. Everything came with generous sides). We can't wait for the winter ski-in/walk- in/bike-in hot soups and coffee service.“

“Papas Bravas 😍 u must try them.“

“the best food ever and the service is awesome 👌 love it“

“They always have delicious food. Sloppy hot dago, chef salad, and daily specials are always my favorites.“

“I never take the time to stop and fill out any comments for restaurants. I always felt that my tip was enough. But after yesterday,I feel compelled to do so. A group of ten can be very hard to accommodate. We sat there for some March Madness games. I’m sure we were very demanding. Please change the channel. Can I have…. ECT. The service that we got was a ten. I love it when the staff all work together as a team to help out even if it’s not there table. Thank you very much, Great food and even better service.“