43 Best Bars in Saint Paul

“Incredible. Favorite restaurant of 2026 so far. Our server (Mark C) was knowledgeable and helpful. The roasted beets were one of the best things I’ve ever eaten and were very flavorful. The English pea gnocchi was also amazing. The cheeseburger lives up to the hype too. 11/10 recommend.“

“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“

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

“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.“

“Dive bar atmosphere country environment“

“Just good all around place for food and drink“

“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.“

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

“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!!!!“

“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.“

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

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

“Awesome staff and fabulous 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. ❤️🎵“

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

“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!“

“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! 🥰“

“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 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.“

“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“

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

“Open mic karaoke on Saturdays“

“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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Listen, we've got to acknowledge the beauty of what we've got here. Great vibes, great snacks, great drinks. It's a hidden gem that more people should know about! The summer rooftop patio is hard to beat. And the giant pretzel rivals New Bohemia's. DO NOT SLEEP ON THE MEZZ!!“

“Had dinner before a concert. The bar scene was relaxed. The food was amazing. The pizza was so good. Almost deep dish and superb. Our bartender “Georgia” made the best margaritas, and she knows so much about Tupelo. Her service was impressive. This restaurant/bar is a must see if you are coming to Tupelo. We’ll be back.“

“*Real bar with actual humans working there.

Yes, I got roasted for taking too long to order on a busy Tuesday night. Yes, the pool tables are confusing if you’re new. Yes, there is almost always some absurd event happening and often an unexpected cash-only cover.

I find myself unable to stay away.

I love drag, pool, beer, & queers. I like a bar without much fluff but a ton of character.

This is that bar. Its consistent. It’s dive-y, yet whimsical. I have yet to try to food; what should I order?“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 ❤️😁“

“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 ?“