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 ! 🤗“

“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.“

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

“Dive bar atmosphere country environment“

“Just good all around place for food and drink“

“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!“

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

“Thank you for keeping the North Star Law Group crew fed! We always have such a great time at Gabe's! 💫“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

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

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

“Great vibes and even better service! We had a blast playing pool and catching up over drinks. The bartender was very welcoming, making it the perfect low-key spot to celebrate a friend’s birthday. Definitely the place to go if you want a relaxed atmosphere and a chill night out.“

“Awesome staff and fabulous patrons!“

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

“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. ❤️🎵“

“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!“

“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“

“The hours are wrong on Google it says they're only open till 12:00 but it's open till 2:00. That means you guys are shorting your regular bartenders AKA Josh and Derek. They are the best! They're getting shorted because people are probably googling this place and being like it's only open till 12:00 but it's open till 2am actually.“

“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“

“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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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.“

“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.“

“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..“

“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.“

“Two linked reasons to visit: the store is exceptionally complete, with a wonderful meat cutting department!
The cafe has the most diverse and authentic Mexican food I have found in the Twin Cities. A walk-up ordering kiosk has replaced the former cafeteria style line. It takes abit of effort to master all the options. The checkout clerk can help. A lovely deli section is close to the cafe seating, allowing you to select some take home things while your food is cooked. Much recommended for any of their offerings!“

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

“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.“

“Food so good I might be addicted to it, ($50 total before tip for 3 people to eat dinner) that's awesome, we love being here.....love the atmosphere..... gender inclusive restrooms are fantastic..... really wish yall had a phone number to call though.“

“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!!! 💞“

“Go there for BINGO, always a fun time ❤️😁“

“What a delightful surprise! Brunch was amazing! Loved the decor. The menu was fun and different. Our server Shannon was a rockstar! Thanks for a perfect holiday gathering if friends“

“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 ?“

“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.“

“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 :)“

“Incredible food & drinks, incredible service! I wish I lived closer because I'd eat here every week!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

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