50 Best Bars in Saint Paul

“We loved our dinner here - generous portions and affordable prices for a night out. Wine list was thoughtfully curated and well priced too. The Jell-O shots were such a fun touch! Especially loved the Goodbye Earl cocktail. We had a number of outstanding dishes. The overall winner was the steak tartare but the grilled prawns and scallops were wonderful as well.“

“Excellent staff, great selection of microbrew beers as well as Domestic beers , large choices of liquor, Homemade pizza available. Great atmosphere , your all time neighborhood gathering place, very clean ,especially the restrooms, I go there time and time again.if your ready to meet your friends or family, or go out alone it's a safe place to be ! 🤗“

“My friends had told me I have to try the coneys at the Gopher Bar. I’m in St. Paul like never, so I have never got to go. I tried to go in July, but they were closed. And with their limited hours, it makes it tough.

I was finally in the area on a Saturday night, and hungry. I stopped in and it was well lit with plenty of seating. Fun, friendly atmosphere with a great wait staff. Fast service for a Saturday evening after 10pm. Got the drinks quickly, got the food quickly. Great service. I might go back just for the service.

I got the deep fried ravioli as an appetizer. Kind of like pizza rolls. They were delicious. I’d get them again for sure.

I also finally got to try the coneys. While they are expensive at $4 apiece, they are delicious. Served hot with a mountain of onions and on special toasted buns specifically for these coneys, it was a great experience. The only knock on the coneys is they don’t come with mustard on them which was odd. I knew they were missing something. I added the mustard and they were great. The dogs have a great “snap” to them when you bite them as they should.

I will definitely be back. Best coney’s in the metro that I’ve found. And I’ve tried a LOT of places.

Just be warned, parking in ST. Paul can be a nightmare and the Gopher Bar only takes cash.

Thanks for the great meal!“

“Great Live Music @ Mikkel Bee Presents👍🥳🥳“

“Dive bar atmosphere country environment“

“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!“

“We’ve had 2 pregames here and had excellent food and service both times. Their fried pickle chips are awesome, wings great even sauceless (got dipping sauces on side), walleye fries were great, the only thing we were so so on were the nachos. Fake cheese was blah but otherwise all good! Service excellent, drinks cold.“

“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.“

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

“Wow! Like stepping into an elegant dream. I don't normally like lobster, but I could down those lobster deviled eggs all day! Be sure to order a Fitzgerald and plan on spending some time here just taking it all in.“

“Just good all around place for food and drink“

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

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

“Best place to play darts! I feel bad that I don’t know the bartender’s name, but she’s absolutely amazing! (11/18/24).. we were honoring our mom who passed and she was incredible! Thank you for the hospitality 🫶 we’ve been there a 1000 times before and we will continue to be patrons“

“Friendly staff and atmosphere..Karaoke with Dj Cowboy is always a blast! Great music, great singers, a lot of fun every time! I wish DJ Cowboy was there every weekend. ❤️🎵“

“Great fun, good mood, and awesome food.“

“Awesome staff and fabulous patrons!“

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

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

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

“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!!!!“

“Simple Bar for a simple good choice. Happy hour: All day, every day! My server was on top of things Great First Experience. OPEN on MONDAY!“

“I love this place! The patio is one of the best around—perfect for relaxing with friends or enjoying community events. The service is always friendly, the vibe is welcoming, and the owner clearly cares about both the bar and the neighborhood. A true gem.“

“My coworker and I popped in there for a couple of drinks last night while in town for the night, just drinks so no opinion on the food. Not many people since it was a Tuesday night, but still groups of people coming in while we were there. Good drink prices, chill environment, and the bartender Tim was cool and fun to chat with. We’ll stop back there next time in town.“

“My first time here. It’s a tiny little local bar. They keep their old tradition as cash only, which the bartender explained, even though card option would’ve been nice since the atm and my bank both will charge fees withdrawing cash. Found out the hard way, but you have the option to leave if you don’t like it , no one is forcing you stay. bartender is a nice guy and made me feel welcome.“

“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“

“Very Flavorful fine dining“

“Great group of Brothers. A Lodge to be proud of.“

“Brian did an awesome job. I actually wasn’t planning to sit down on the bar because my boarding to my flight to Europe was up in 30 minutes but his positivity and energy convinced me to have one beer. Result was 2 beer and 2 drinks he is a great sales Person. Regards to MN 5/5 Stars because of the great Bartender.“

“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.“

“Did not eat at bar but had drinks and the Tony and Jay were our bartenders and were fantastic, very friendly and attentive to our needs. It was my son’s birthday and he enjoyed the great service. There were a lot of customers and it’s nice they just flow don’t make it look like they are over whelmed and serve everyone in timely manner.“

“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.“

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

“I happened to find this place when my son had to have emergency surgery...first off, very friendly staff and regulars, could see the stress on my face and were so kind! But the best part, hands down, which is why I'm leaving this review 3 years later is bc Bob's steak sandwich (should be Bob's FAMOUS steak sandwich) was THE F’N BEST sandwich my son and I have ever had - to date! If fact, 3 years later and my son is still talking about Bob's steak sandwich being the best food he's ever eaten! So much so that for his birthday in a few weeks, he doesn't want a party or gifts, just to take a trip to the cities for his favorite dinner!“

“This is a classic St. Paul bar. Don't expect anything fancy, but what it lacks in poshness it makes up in charm. The bartenders are very nice. The patrons are mostly regulars and are down to earth and friendly. If you want to just have a drink at a good price this is the spot. Oh and if you are worried about this place not being accepting and safe, I was here to watch my lesbian sister perform her music and was with my best friend who is a drag queen. My sister is one of the regulars here and her and her wife love it.“

“Let me start by saying I love this place, but I've got some gripes. Horrendous bouncers. The bouncer on 11/8/24 was horrible. I didn't catch her name, but she had no business working her position. After waiting in line outside to check in for the concert, I decided to get a beer at the main bar, when I got inside. Upon returning to the line, she said we had to wait until all other guests got through, despite us interacting with her in the line, and already waiting our turn. Upon talking with other concert goers, we weren't the only ones she screwed. Plenty of other people were told to go back in the line they already waited in, and plenty of people missed a show they paid for. I missed 80% of the show I paid to see due to her not letting me in. Yall can do better, I know you can. I frequent this venue for concerts a lot, and this night was the worst.“

“Highly recommend Holman's Table for events - it's a perfect gem of a space, great for corporate events, special dinners & happy hours, intimate weddings and more. Great service and food was delish.“

“The Country Lounge has cheap drinks and they make a great Bloody Mary! They have pull tabs, a pool table, and a TouchTunes player. It’s definitely a dive bar, but it’s always a lot of fun! You can order Heggie’s pizza here, which are pretty tasty.“

“Service can be spotty. Our server forgot our app sampler and bought it at the end. Everyone makes mistakes but they should have comped part of the cost of the late apps without being asked. We were literally done eating the entree and had to box it.“

“Nothing frilly here. Looking for a $25 designer cocktail? Then the Polar Lounge is not the fit. Looking for a small lounge with that small town feel? Polar Lounge is the place for you. Prices are very reasonable, while the pours are very generous. The Polar Lounge comes with it's own unique cast of characters. After a couple visits you will be warmly welcomed by a group where everybody knows your name. Highly recommend...Cheers ?“

“We celebrated with dinner at the Lexington and it was a perfect spot to try! Our waitress, Grace, was phenomenal and so attentive to us. She helped us celebrate with a surprise photo and ice cream sweet:) She went above to help our experience be wonderful! We loved the valet option and enjoyed our first time at the Lexington! 🥰“

“Nice pool tables and live music :)“

“I would first like to point out our server Shannon was top notch and her personality took it to the next level. Along with GREAT service the food was just as GREAT! We have been here a few time and the staff has never let us down. We cannot say enough positive things about Bella Ciao. All in all a 5 STAR experience.“

“The Cubano was excellent, and the waffle fries and seasoned sour cream are better than other local establishments. I had to give props to the cooks. Most bar food is mediocre, but I was so impressed with their food. We had a great Sunday afternoon here chatting with regulars and the staff. Everyone was very friendly. We will be back!“

“What a wonderful place. My boys took me here for dinner last night and it was fantastic. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and the food was incredible. I will be back again and again. Thank you!“

“I eat at Moscow On The Hill every time I am in town for work. The food is always consistent, high-quality, and the atmosphere is wonderful. There’s not a bad seat in the house and the service is excellent. You should definitely consider a stop here during your time in St Paul. I can’t wait to bring my family from Oklahoma here one day!“

“Went here with my family to celebrate my sister's birthday. I never got his name, but the guy working at OG Zaza was incredibly generous. We got a second pizza for free and my sister got a free ice cream sundae. The pizza was amazing and the old fashioned from King Coil was delicious. If you do your research on how to order food and drinks, you will also have a pleasant experience. Will definitely return again when visiting the area!“

“Great place to hang out before your flight! Andy is a fantastic bartender. Shrimp tacos were excellent.“

“The Jerk Chicken, rice, plantains, and coleslaw were fantastic! I devoured it like a savage and left there feeling bloated from eating too fast. I’d highly recommend! ☺️“