50 Best Bars near Vadnais Heights

“Pizza is great, service is sometimes inconsistent but overall good. Awesome place to stop for a couple beers and awesome pizza. Don't go in expecting a 5 star service experience. It is what it is. Great food.... Good drinks, and a good place“

“Always one of my faves. Service is always good. Great wine list and love to order multiple small dishes for sharing. Personal favorites are the gem salad, tuna, and shishito peppers. My husband loves the cheeseburger and says it’s in the top five burgers in the twin cities. Go you will have zero regrets.“

“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!“

“Love this place!!! everything is delicious! 10/10“

“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! 🥰“

“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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The best hole-in-the-wall spot for coney dogs! The food is always delicious, and the old-school atmosphere gives it so much character and charm. It’s the kind of place that feels like a local favorite the moment you walk in. If you’re craving a great coney dog and a nostalgic dining experience, this is the place to go.“

“Food is good. Stopped in for dinner last night. 12 bucks for a Sam Adams Oktoberfest on tap seems a little excessive.“

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

“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“

“I cannot speak on the food but I can speak on the people who work for the company and own the business. They are amazing, I saw them on Joshlilj’s Facebook page and they gave him 20 elotes for free to hand out to the homeless and that right there tells me their business deserves a 5 star rating.“

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

“This place is a solid dive bar that takes you right back to the '70s. It's not fancy, just good drinks at great prices. The place is super relaxed, and the crowd is friendly and laid-back. It’s in the heart of downtown. This bar is an adults type place, though—wouldn't recommend bring the kids. If you're looking for a no-frills spot to grab a drink and relax, this is it. Highly recommend!“

“Great tour by Cade. Beautiful facility and even better whiskey. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Great food, great service, very friendly. Date night once a week. This was the place for date night every Thursday for many years with my wife. When I brought coworkers for lunch it became at least once a week meetup till I retired. I still go as often as I can to meet friends, family and the great staff.“

“Friendly staff! Food is awesome!!“

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

“Been intrigued about the Black Hart for a while, and hey, I'm all for hitting up businesses that are accessible on the lightrail. To my understanding, they're LGBTQ-owned, and give back to local organizations. I visited for the Dining Out for Life event, and they specifically donated 33% of their proceeds to the Aliveness Project, a local organization dedicated to education, prevention, and treatment for HIV/AIDs.

So the Black Hart feels like a dive bar in a lot of ways, it's very old school but immaculate and clean. I was honestly astounded by how not-sticky the bar is. They have a wonderful selection of drafts, bottles/cans, and cocktails (including a soft-serve margarita for $8? Hello?) They recently unveiled a new food menu which features a variety of brats, hot dogs, and vegan brats (but please note, per their Instagram, the oil they use is not vegan. They have a very small kitchen, y'all.) I ordered a Japanese brat, which comes with sriacha, kewpie mayo, and fried onions. I was accidentally served a Korean brat (which has kimichi and gochujang) and they let me eat that for free. Don't sleep on the Korean brat: the kimchi they serve is so fresh and has a sweet taste. Sometimes kimchi can be a little too sour/bitter--Idk who their vendor is, but it was good. The brat is also high quality, excellent texture and seasonings. Their cheese curds were also decent! But don't skip the brats!

Service was great. One bartender holding down the fort, and he did a great job at attending to the customers there and checking in with them. ALSO! PLEASE BE SURE TO ORDER AT THE SIGN! It is VERY obvious and I'm seeing some folks leaving negative reviews on not seeing the sign for ordering??? Babe, look up???

All in all, great business, lovely bar. Don't miss out on the cherry rhubarb cider they currently have on the menu. If there's any feedback I could give? It'd be rad if they put their menu on their website. But aside from that, rad place. They also have pool and bocce bar ($5 for 1 hr for the bocce ball.)“

“Great people and cheap drinks! Great band that plays Wednesday’s from 7-9 no cover!“

“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.“

“The new owners are amazing as well as the staff. Kirkwood BBQ has joined them in the kitchen and the food is a must have! Love the outdoor area and the space inside.“

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

“Visited soft open tonight as we saw the info when we were in White Bear Lake on Sat. Service and atmosphere were great, a bit disappointed in menu and pricing as it is the same as the Alchemist. $90 for pizza & 3 beverages!!“

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

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

“I love the Mediterranean wrap and gyros! They have excellent cocktails and our bartender/server (Aiden or Haiden?) was lots of fun!“

“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!!!!“

“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😁🍺“

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

“Our go to bar downtown stp. their fries🔥burgers 🔥 smoking patio 💨 🔥 happy hour 🍻🔥 and as a venue it is great too been to countless shows here. 10/10 would recommend any day for anyone.“

“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!“

“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. ❤️🎵“

“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. ❤️🎵“

“Stepped out on a Monday just to be outside for a little bit on a late night. Hey, don't have cognac, but josh.The server was extremely nice.
And put out some good vibes. I didn't try any food maybe next time but they do have a pool table in the dark board pool tabs. So maybe next time on that too“

“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 in little Canada, let’s go!!“

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

“This place was fantastic. I couldn't recommend it enough. The food was great the people were awesome and even with a wide-aged range of kids everyone found something they enjoyed. We will be back for sure!“

“Open mic karaoke on Saturdays“

“Papas Bravas 😍 u must try them.“

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

“nice atmosphere. friendly people“

“Both my daughter & my meals were good. She had the walleye tacos & sweet potato fries & I had the bbq burger, both were fresh and my burger was juicy!“