50 Best Bars in Saint Paul

“Reeeeeeeally wanted to give this 5 stars. Knocking off a star because both my friend and I got food poisoning after eating and this was the only meal we shared that day. Will give this another chance in the future and revise.

Service is stellar. Like seriously. We didn't have a reservation but they were still able to accomodate us at peak dinner time. Very patient in explaining their menu. Checked on us frequently, changed our plates with clean ones after every round, cleaned any spills on our table, always seemed to bring out the next course piping hot just as we finished the last one.

Food tasted phenomenal. I wanted to order literally everything on the menu. The gnocchi poutine was definitely the most unique. Restaurants usually skimp on desserts but not here - make sure to check it out. Price wasn't even that bad considering how amazing the food was and how stuffed we were afterwards.

Street parking. Location is a little odd being right under an apartment complex.

Definitely coming back, but I would be supremely disappointed if I get sick again.“

“i haven't tried the food so i can't say. but i got in a disagreement with the bartender this evening, and said that i was leaving, i'm a hair short of six feet and 250 pounds and i'm loud, usually unintentionally, and people always think i'm angry. So i'm sure the bartender took it that way. so he instantly gave my card back and said no need to sign i'm good to go. very friendly about it too. this was after an evening of exemplary service from him, but he didn't give me a chance to tip since we were disagreeing. what and excellent and principled thing to do. i like this bartender and can't wait to go back, also i did insist on tipping.“

“Very Flavorful fine dining“

“Anna is the best bar tender that I have ever had the pleasure of being served by her! She is super friendly a great conversationist that makes you feel very comfortable when you are in this establishment. I will be returning to this place. Thank you Anna.“

“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.“

“Great meal today while watching Vikings beat down the first half at Green Bay!
Our waitress was phenomenal, the food perfect and the atmosphere just what was needed to enjoy our time!

Parking: Can park in Burrito Mercado lot behind building, no time limit on Sundays for street parking. Please be careful for kids!!!“

“Absolutely phenomenal! Menu changes often so there's always a reason to come back. Their service is top notch and the food is some of the best I've had. See mussels with curry squash and a mini pumpkin with duck and everything else good. *Chef's kiss*“

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

“Yes - a Warm Inviting Atmosphere and greeted by the owner! Music and drinks Great 5 stars ⭐️ from me !“

“After looking at multiple other restaurants in the airport. Even sitting down and leaving one, we found Ike's. Which is hidden upstairs. We had amazing food and wonderful service from Matt. This will be our go-to spot whenever traveling through MSP. Andy's kitchen burger is the perfect blend of flavors. The friendly in person service is what we look for. Thank you for not having an order from an app.“

“We came here with the promise of some great Coneys, and we were not disappointed. Yeah the place is a bit of a dive, but that definitely adds to the charm. The apps we had (fried mushrooms and mozzarella sticks) were delicious, but those Coneys... OH MY GOD!!! Absolutely delicious! I had 2 but I could've easily downed 2 more. So good, and what was especially impressive that every one of the 5 total that we had looked exactly the same. The consistency of the cook is often overlooked at other places, but not here. Top notch! Also, our bartender Jade (sp?) was super friendly and always on top of anything we needed. Very funny too. A little bit of humorous commentary made for an even better experience.

As I said, the Coneys are to die for, but I would also recommend the Reuben egg roll. I got one after I was finished with the dogs, and it was absolutely amazing!

Gopher Bar is definitely the place to check out if you are a Coney Dog fan. And if you're not, there's plenty of other options to try that all looked incredible when I scanned the menu. Also, and this is yet another reason to choose The Gopher, the prices are very cheap. I wouldn't have expected to get full for under $20 anywhere these days, but they certainly did it! I'm actually getting hungry again just typing this! 😅

FYI, cash only. They do have an ATM though. 👍“

“This is the best live music venue in Saint Paul. They do not have a food menu, but if you want some snacks they can help you out. The patio is pet friendly and an awesome tucked away space with huge pine trees and a fire pit. If you want live music this is the place with having multiple shows on many nights. The early shows are even on weekdays and from 6-8 pm. You don't have to stay up late to enjoy the live music scene.“

“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.“

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

“Dive bar atmosphere country environment“

“Probably the best breakfast at the airport but for sure the best airport food I’ve had. Who can beat a good old fashioned diner breakfast?! Staff is friendly and, as I found out, willing to support dietary restrictions to the degree the can in the environment they’re in. Even if I flew into a different terminal next time, if I had the time, I would walk back over here just to get so good food.Honestly I’d probably just make this my connection Airport from now on“

“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 finally came when there when it wasn't a soccer game and I probably had the best time I've had at a bar in a long time! Was a fantastic time, I'm definitely coming again <3

The aesthetic is great, its chill, and when things start bopping it's an exciting time, absolutely amazing <3“

“This place is great even if everyone don't no my name I'm ok with that drinks are great ...

Parking: It's street parking right now where getting the train put in so construction has been making parking harder otherwise walking great 2 blocks from home.“

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

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

“Awesome staff and fabulous patrons!“

“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.“

“Just good all around place for food and drink“

“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. ❤️🎵“

“steak night every Wednesday night 6pm“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Camp is an overall great bar! From their awesome and attentive servers (Britt, Josh, Nate, Frank, Tim and Brian) to their awesome selection of tap beer and mixed cocktails, darts, pool, trivia and live singing nights to their comedy cabaret next door, they have a little bit of everything (plus Heggies pizza)! The bar is very, VERY LGBTQIA+ friendly, the vibe is chill and it's a great place to hang.“

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

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

“I am sure many reviews begin this way, but it’s true here: I rarely write reviews. We visited the Rochester location on 5/18, and we were immediately pleasantly greeted. The entire menu looks so tasty, so I ended up ordering a Wedge Salad, the Five Cheese Macaroni & Cheese to split, and a 60/40 with Truffle Fries. I LOVE Wedge salads, but this one, this one was special - the most delicious wedge salad I’ve ever eaten. The addition of the dill was unexpected but soooo welcome. The macaroni portion, even as split, was so generous and very tasty. The truffle fries were very flavorful, and the burger - I am ashamed to say I can’t attest to it because my eyes were much larger than my stomach & I had to take it to go. The rest of the crew with me all agreed their food was also delicious. If we ever have the fortune to travel back to the area, we agreed we would all come back to Red Cow. Our service was also top notch, I wish I could remember our server’s name. She was very sweet!“

“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“

“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!“

“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.“

“Great fun place with great service!“

“Recently met our son at Frank's Levee Tavern for happy hour. Have been to Cossetta's multiple times, but first time visiting Frank's Tavern. Loved the atmosphere and food we had. The service from Daniel was exceptional. Will definitely be back.“

“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.“

“If you love old world supper clubs. The "Lex" is for you. Sadly I can not give it 4 stars until they up their game and get an espresso machine. Imagine a beautiful brass Espresso machine sitting behind the bar! Anyone who remembers the old Williams Cafe in Uptown knows what I am talking about. I can't think of another restaurant in their price range that does NOT offer Espresso in the Mpls-St. Paul area.“

“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.“

“I can't say enough positive things about this place. We had an excellent server, amazing drinks, delicious calamari and pastas. Reasonably priced and an enjoyable experience. We will be back!!“

“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 ?“

“I don’t usually spend much time or money at airport bars, and this one isn’t much to look at. HOWEVER, if your layover has you at MSP International, DO YOURSELF A FAVOR! Sit down at this funky, bisected little family-operated bar/restaurant. The prices are low, the drinks are strong, and the staff… I’ll get back to them.

The food is affordable and elevated. This little place is punching way above its weight. As for the staff, I’ve never felt more cared for. Airport bartenders are not necessarily known for their interpersonal amiability; however, Lindsay, my server and bartender, was truly attentive to all my silly quips. She even suggested pairing my meal with tomato soup.

The tomato soup was fantastic, as was the cheese sandwich. But the real gem was the burrata salad. It featured very fresh arugula, freshly sliced cherry tomatoes, fire-roasted sweet peppers with balsamic glaze, and a fist-sized portion of the freshest mozzarella I’ve ever had in my life.

I don’t typically pull out my phone to review airport bars, but this place is really something else!“