In the heart of the Midwest, St. Paul has a thriving nightlife scene. In the city, there are countless spots to eat, drink, shop and be entertained. If it's a drink that you're after, you don't have to search far. There are bars downtown and along the Mississippi River that are prime locations to quench your thirst as well as get a bite to eat if you're hungry.
Mexican food and drink fanatics, rejoice. There is a gem straight out of Mexico right in the heart of downtown St. Paul. Barrio Tequila Bar offers a dizzying array of tequila (106 varieties, including tasting flights) and Latin street food like tacos, guacamole, empanadas and salsas. Happy hours feature deals on off taps and rail drinks, as well as half-price specialty cocktails.
Latin accents such as a large metal bull, lucha libre masks, red bull murals, and metal star lanterns light up the industrial chic space.
Barrio Tequila Bar
235 E. 6th St.
St Paul, MN 55101
651-222-3250
barriotequila.com
Walk three blocks north from St. Paul's waterfront and you'll reach 7th Place Mall, an outdoor promenade lined with eateries, shops, and from June to October, a farmer's market. At the corner of the mall is Wild Tymes, a sports bar and grill. A full menu of bar food, with a focus on burgers and pizzas, rounds out a lengthy list of domestic bottled beers and a rotating selection of imported and domestic drafts.
The bar also boasts a full calendar of live music. During late spring and summer, tables set up on the outdoor patio are prime spots for people-watching.
Wild Tymes
33 W. 7th Place
St Paul, MN 55102
651-224-8181
wildtymes.net
Across the courtyard from Wild Tymes is Great Waters Brewing Co., a microbrewery in the historic Hamm Building. You'll find only house microbrews here, but there's a draft to please almost every palate.
Deep, dark stouts are served in pint glasses beside light, refreshing pale ales. Cask-conditioned ales include Great Waters House Ale, Black Watch Oat Stout and The New Centurion. Pushed beers (pushed from a draft tower with carbon dioxide) include Brown Trout Pale Ale, Golden Prairie Blonde Ale, St. Peter Pale Ale and Frederick.
Great Waters Brewing Co.
426 St. Peter St.
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-224-2739
greatwatersbc.com
