What You Will Do
Alcohol and St. Paul are like peas and carrots - there really is no better pairing. Since the very early days when famed bootlegger “Pig's Eye Parrant” served off-duty soldiers from Fort Snelling, imbibing has been a part of this city’s culture, and you’ll learn it on this three-hour bar crawl of our capital city.
In this walking tour you’ll discover four bars and learn the city’s history as you do so. One of the best ways to discover a city is through its watering holes, and you’ll do just that as you find the walk (or stumble) your way through St. Paul’s story.
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NOTE: This tour visits the four best bars on the day of your departure. Your tour guide will customise your route based on the group size, the time of year, and the weather. Bars listed above are indicative of the types of bars we visit, but we will only visit four bars in total.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
We meet outside the 7th Street entrance to iconic St Paul institution, Cossetta's.
Note: This tour is not affiliated with Cossettas, so staff won't be able to help you find your guide. Please sit tight and your guide will be there shortly, or call us with questions.
1
Cossetta
30 minutes
The original Italian destination, we'll head to their upstairs Louis Bar for a slice of true St Paul history
NOTE: Advertised bar stops are indicative of the kinds of places we visit. Each tour your guide will pick 4 of their favorite bars, and this is the kind of place we'll take you.
2
Patrick McGovern's Pub
30 minutes
It's hard to find an independently-owned-and-operated, multi-generational establishment this close to the massive Xcel energy Center, but somehow this family-run bar had maintained its independence through decades of development.
NOTE: Advertised bar stops are indicative of the kinds of places we visit. Each tour your guide will pick 4 of their favorite bars, and this is the kind of place we'll take you.
3
Parlour St. Paul
30 minutes
One of the original craft cocktail bars in the Twin Cities, Parlour will impress with delectable drinkable delights.
NOTE: Advertised bar stops are indicative of the kinds of places we visit. Each tour your guide will pick 4 of their favorite bars, and this is the kind of place we'll take you.
4
Bad Weather Brewing Company
30 minutes
Making arguably the best-tasting beers in the Twin Cities (and that's really saying something), this industrial brewpub has tons of board games to keep the fun going.
NOTE: Advertised bar stops are indicative of the kinds of places we visit. Each tour your guide will pick 4 of their favorite bars, and this is the kind of place we'll take you.
5
Keg and Case Market
30 minutes
Located in the hull of the iconic and massive Schmidt Brewery, a craft brewery now occupies this space surrounded by a makers' market.
NOTE: Advertised bar stops are indicative of the kinds of places we visit. Each tour your guide will pick 4 of their favorite bars, and this is the kind of place we'll take you.
6
Waldmann Brewery
30 minutes
The oldest brewery in St Paul, this place is so old that it predates the State of Minnesota. It's so old they run the wood-burning stove in cold winter days. It's so old they follow original German techniques when making their hefeweizens.
NOTE: Advertised bar stops are indicative of the kinds of places we visit. Each tour your guide will pick 4 of their favorite bars, and this is the kind of place we'll take you.
7
Mancini’s Char House
30 minutes
Preserved in amber of it's 1980s "Goodfellas" vibe, this red-pleather, dinner-theater seating bar is a Minnesota establishment, and a place to rub shoulders with well known St. Paulites
NOTE: Advertised bar stops are indicative of the kinds of places we visit. Each tour your guide will pick 4 of their favorite bars, and this is the kind of place we'll take you.
8
White Squirrel Bar
30 minutes
Owned by the co-owner of a massive music venue, this small, indie music bar features live music 7 nights a week.
NOTE: Advertised bar stops are indicative of the kinds of places we visit. Each tour your guide will pick 4 of their favorite bars, and this is the kind of place we'll take you.
9
Burger Dive on Bay Street
30 minutes
A rough-and-tumble, classic dive bar, this is the kind of place where everybody knows your name.
NOTE: Advertised bar stops are indicative of the kinds of places we visit. Each tour your guide will pick 4 of their favorite bars, and this is the kind of place we'll take you.
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Saint Paul
The capital of Minnesota is where this tour takes place.
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