50 Best Bars near South Saint Paul

“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“

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

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

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

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“Absolutely fantastic speakeasy style pub, it really feels like it has old bones. The music was fantastic and its a very intimate and we look forward to heading back when we visit next year. The food upstairs and Lucky's was pretty good as well.“

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

“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!“

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

“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!“

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

“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.“

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

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

“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!!!!“

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

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

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

“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.“

“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😁🍺“

“Awesome staff and fabulous patrons!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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“

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

“Good atmosphere, good drink prices. Love the karaoke Friday and Saturday nights..“

“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.“

“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“

“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 food, great employees nice atmosphere“

“*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?“

“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.“

“Beer flights at the Minnesota state fair that change daily. A very cool way to check out some Minnesota beers at the fair. Buy a flight ticket from the booth first then pick which flight option you want. There is also a booth with merchandise there too.“

“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.“

“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“

“Awesome service and the food was excellent. We had our 50th Wedding Anniversary there a couple of weeks ago.Had a great time. Also, went to main bar for karoke, lots of fun. Great place for a party. Janet handled our party. Very impressed with her and her dedication to getting the job done. Jess was our bartender, great job and Matt did the food.Great people and service.“

“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!!! 💞“

“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!“

“Fantastic food - the menu looks fairly standard for American bar/restaurant food however the dishes are definitely elevated when it comes to flavor and higher quality than your typical restaurant with similar menu options. I was blown away at how tasty everything was. We ordered buffalo wing., nachos, a burger and a salad and everything was excellent. Our server was also very good, stopping by frequently to check in on us. I'll definitely be a return customer.“