A friendly neighborhood pub with a sports-bar type feel. They have a good list of beers on tap, cocktails, and wine. I recommend the braised brisket tacos served on blue corn tortillas, and make sure to check out all the hot sauces! read more

Brunson's Pub - Bloody Mary - Burgers Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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This place is a hidden gem that is for sure!!!! This was in our pub pass and it isn't our typical place we'd go but we are happy we did. Our first time was last year and we were greeted with VERy nice people. A lady with curly hair who ran the food and the bartender I believe named Stephen. We had beer and cheese curds. They were the best cheese curds we've had in awhile. And the 2 sauces that they have with them were amazing!!! A little spicy so you dip both together. AMAZING! Last week we stopped back to get our 2022 stamp and had curds and the chips and dip. So good. We had the rose cider and the indeed pistachio beer and both were great! This place may look like a hole in the wall (some of the best places are) but man they have amazing food. Great service as well. read more

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My husband & I come here often, as it's a great little spot with super friendly staff, a wonderful beer selections, and really good food.

First time here, we're looking for a good burger. Husband got the double patty and said it was really good- not great but really good. Nice flavor, cooked well, nice bun. I had the bean burger and like most bean burgers it was mushy but had decent flavor and the goat cheese was awesome. Service was good and interior is great- nice long bar and what looks to be a really nice patio (wait was too long so we sat inside). If we were in the neighborhood we would for sure go back. Not at all close to us so doubt we would go out of our way to head back. All in all a decent place! read more

This is my favorite spot in St. Paul. Their food is unmatched and they have a great patio. I highly recommend the maple soy wings - so dang good. Also a big fan of their cheese curds and cocktails. read more

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Wonderful neighborhood bar with an unsuspecting scratch kitchen with so much more then you standard pub fare. A small group of us stopped in for a late Saturday night dinner. The service was prompt and friendly. We ordered a variety of appetizers including the "Brunson Wings" which are actually thigh "wings". These were fantastic. Huge, meaty, juicy chicken thighs perfectly fried with a crispy, crunchy bite. We had the Dry Rub and Maple Soy, both outstanding. For my meal I went with the Bandito Burger. Oh boy! Double angus patties, pepper jack cheese, onions, tortilla strips and cilantro with a chipotle salsa, cumin lime aioli on a pillowy milk bun. This monster was an explosion of flavor. I will absolutely be visiting Brunson's again and again! read more

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Wow! Such a great experience there today. It was my first time and I had expectations that I would be getting typical bar food --- greasy and mass produced. The food was amazing! And not just because of my expectation, but it was absolutely delicious! I was skeptical of getting shrimp and grits, but so glad I made the decision to do so. I can be a snob about shrimp and grits --- and this met my expectations! The sauce was flavorful without being overly salty, the grits were a perfect consistency, and the loads of Jumbo shrimp. It was a cold and dreary day so I wanted comfort food and this meal did not disappoint. Our server was kind and attentive, and the owner (he gave me I own this place vibes) stopped by at our table to make small talk. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Hidden burger gem in St. Paul! Food: 4/5 The burgers were to die for! Very fresh and well-seasoned patty's. I love the kettle chips on the side. The mac and cheese was so gooey cheesy too! Service: 4/5 We had a super nice and sweet waitress. She was attentive and met our needs. Very positive vibes from every staff I met that day. Ambiance: 3/5 Very well-kept restaurant with dimmed lightings. Lots of tables and chairs. Great music and happy vibes only. FYI: Food pictures to come! read more

Love the ambiance and vibe of this establishment and so did everyone else as it was a full house! All of their food was restaurant recipes and not frozen food type if you know what I mean and I wanted to try everything on the menu! We narrowed it down to their wings, I was skeptical of chicken thigh style wings but pleasantly surprised they were amazing, lightly battered and meaty!!! The burgers were double patty, fresh bakery buns and delicious; side choices house made chips or fries. Guests next to me had fresh battered fish and the cheese curds, they gave two thumbs up too and said they do date night here every week Service was friendly and professional and a little slower to take our food order but again they were slammed not their fault. Food came out promptly. Now onto the drinks, they had a house beverage list with plenty of options but I will say for $12-$13 a drink that came with a huge ice cube I had it devoured in a few sips; I'd like more bang for my buck here and due to that I refrained from ordering another drink and resorted to a beer. I can't wait to come back and try everything on the food menu! Desserts I was too full for but nice house made options. read more

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I've been here several times but we took our out of town friends to show off STP and the server couldn't have been more snarky and condescending. My friend has a gluten allergy and he kept repeating yes something was gf and looked super annoyed. Then I ordered a burger and he said medium and said well yeah but more well done and he said so not medium again in his rude voice. The burger had zero pink which I wanted. I once worked at a restaurant that the owner told me after the first bite you check with the table to ensure the food came out okay. Sound advice. This server never asked us and next time he came was for the bill. He wasn't even that busy. Plus my bacon burger was half bacon fat and inedible. Super bummed. read more

Brunson's Pub - Bacon fat - Burgers Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

One of my fave places on the East Side! Smallish seating area inside, get there during happy hour during the nice months and snag a seat outside on the patio. Always ask about the specials. They usually have something different every week. More recently, they do chopped cheese on Sunday evenings. My favorite thing is the fried chicken sandwich. Don't sleep on the chip and dip side. Bartenders are fun and they have some great taps and cocktails. read more

We stopped here before a St Paul Saints game for appetizers and beer. It was a stop on the pub pass. I have to say, I'm not sure I would have found this place without the pub pass so glad the pass is helping us find new places. I love dark beer and opted for the Deschutes Stout. For apps, we shared cheese curds, dry rub wings, and bacon Mac n cheese. When we asked the server what food they were known for and he said 'bacon', well then, we had to choose something with bacon it it. Everything was great. The food did take a little while to get to the table so allot yourself enough time if you are headed somewhere after as we were. We were seated upstairs which was also quieter and great for us as we wanted to chat. Parking was on the street but not too hard to find a spot. Great experience. read more

Brunson's Pub - Deschutes - Burgers Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

It was my first time there , and it was awesome ! Service was great! I had the brisket sandwich and the potatoes chips with the dill dip- the dill dip was amazing taste so good with the potato chips and they're not your ordinary potato chips . I also had a cocktail, it was called ready for the party it was so refreshing- definitely a good warm weather drink . I will definitely be back read more

I like this place a lot, especially for happy hour to get appetizers. My favorite is the Chicken Wings. They come in both Maple Soy and Dry Rub. Both are excellent and so flavorful as it is chicken thigh. They also have a great drink menu with specialty cocktails and local brews. I recently had the IT'S ABOUT THAT THYME cocktail and was very good as I like pineapple. It's made with the following: flor de cana 4yr rum, pineapole amaro, lime crema, honey clementhyme syrup, lemon. read more

Brunson's Pub - It's About That Thyme - Burgers Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

We came here on Saturday for an early dinner. It was pretty busy. It has your neighborhood pub feel to it, casual. We got mac and cheese for our kids and asked for another bowl and they split it up for us which was nice. Of course they didn't eat much but I thought it was really good. My husband had the bandito burger with the salad that he said was really good. I had the reuban burger with their homemade chips and dip. I think i still prefer the basic reuban but this reuban burger was still really good. It was good and we'd go back. read more

Brunson's Pub - Burgers Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Food is good. Nicely decorated. Wait staff is attentive. Great patio that welcomes dogs.

Stopped in here to see a World Cup game , and have some drinks and apps. Was a great place with a wide variety of beer. Appetizers were delicious and the service was amazing! Bartender gave us a shot of their homemade Disco shot , and it was phenomenal! I would come back here just for that. read more

Brunson's Pub - Vanilla porter and cheese curds! - Burgers Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

It's exciting to see what has happened with this location. It previously was a typical hometown dive bar / pool hall converted into a bar and grill / restaurant. For those that remember the original location it's really nice and the new owners have put a great twist on it. The atmosphere is very inviting and the staff and the owners are always pleasant and accommodating. The menu is full of great items that suit all tastes their salads are amazing and their burgers will leave you speechless. My favorites are the "No Payne no Gain" the "classic double" and the "Schweitz burger"(and homage to the previous namesake Schweitz's bar also the wedge salad is beyond amazing. The prices are pretty standard, and their drink/liquor menu is pretty extensive for a hometown bar. I honestly don't have anything bad to say with the exception that if you're looking for a decent glass of wine this is probably not the place for you I had two glasses of different red wines each and it wasn't what I'm accustomed to but again this isn't a wine bar but I do love my whiskey and they definitely know how to make a classic and "mean" Manhattan or old fashioned. As far as the space / ambience the main floor you have your choice of sitting at the bar sitting in the bar at a high top or in the tucked away dining area, you also have the majority of the top floor if you don't mind taking stairs and there's plenty of cozy seating for date night or if you wanted a little bit quieter place for a small group. They also have an amazing patio for those summer months. If you haven't been this needs to be one of your"need to try"locations It is definitely on my list of go to's!! read more

Brunson's Pub - Burgers Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Cool bar! Cheese curds were awesome. The double cheeseburger had sweet pickles, but other than that very good. Fry seasoning also had a little sweetness to it. Everything had its own touch. Would go back! read more

Overpriced drinks with up charges. Food is good but I've had better for a $100 charge on apps and drinks. read more

If you're on the East Side...even if you're passing by the East Side you must stop @ Brunson's!!! Your palate & belly will THANK YOU!!! A hidden(?)... nah.. a blended gem of Payne Avenue!! I've only ever lunched here, so the small-ish digs aren't bustling. But when I do stop in I can be sure of a few things... I will be cheerily greeted by owner Tom @ the host stand before he shows me to a table. Unfortunately I am a creature of habit... so I haven't tried much of the menu! My solid go-to's are... the Banh Mi, the Brunson Wings, wasabi soy!! The Classic Double burger. I only ventured to the burger because several years ago City Pages wrote it up as one of The Best Burgers of the East Side. I've had the cheese curds a few times.. delicious!! Not greasy like state Fair curds. The best things about the wings and curds? Their sauces are scratch! I don't know what the wing sauce is, but it is so much better than boring ranch! Years ago on my first visit, I discussed the menu w my server who highly recommended the tacos. She was convincing but I still haven't tried them. I am by no means a wing person.. I think it's too much work for a little meat. I find myself arguing? Debating? with wing connoisseurs that these ARE wings. Brunson's serves all thighs.. I am a fan!!! The sandwiches standard side is chips. I am not a kettle chip fan but believe in trying them before writing them off... glad I did. Brunson's has the best kettle chips I've ever had! While you're there; take in the history.. the old bar and old black/white photographs. There is street parking on Payne or Case, there is also a small parking lot behind the pub. Be sure to check out their beverage menu. They have a great small selection of craft beers and some stellar scratch cocktails. The kitchen is in the SE corner of the bar so the last thing I do on every visit is hit the restroom, en route I pass by the kitchen... I lean in to their plastic partition to loudly declare over it "fellas...as always, you provided me with the most delicious meal, thank you!!!" I usually get a chuckle and a thank you. To which I reply: no, Thank you!!! Brunson's covers all the bases! Delicious food, friendly staff, comfortable location and rad owners. Thanks Brunson's for consistently feeding me a delicious meal, brought out by fun and friendly staff that leaves me questioning... why I deprive myself by spreading out my visits too long? Cheers!! read more

Get the wings!! These are no ordinary wings as they are thigh wings that have the most moist and juicy bites. You really get a bang for your buck with the amount of meat on the bone and surface area for the sauce. As a 20 something, the trivia was a little challenging and ran very late. It doesn't start until 8:30pm! Service was great as the place was packed for trivia. The waitress even brought in our soaked food and drinks in from the patio during the thunderstorm that was passing through. read more

Came here for dinner on a Friday night. Ambience was very relaxing and not too noisy. There's a bar seating, hi-tops and table seating. Our waitress was amazing, as she took our order and gave me recommendations on some of her favorites. I had the Cajun Tuna Sandwich with the house fried chips and green onion + dill dip. It's a blacken tuna steak with Cajun slaw and aioli. Amazing and definitely the best tuna sandwich I've had thus far. I love how the slaw balances with the tuna for a perfect crunch! Chips were perfect, crunchy and that dip was also great with the chip. Will be back to try the "pulled bacon" dishes and wings. read more

Brunson's Pub - Cajun Tuna Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Best burger I've ever had. Cheese curds were amazing too. Friendly and attentive service by all the staff. Dive bar feel made it an authentic and enjoyable experience. read more

Excellent food. Great servers. Super upbeat place with a great bar and patio area! Would definitely recommend it and will return on the next trip! read more

Great pub food and also great service! We had the maple glazed Brussels sprouts and split the Bandito burger. House chips with the dill dip on the side for the win. And bread pudding for dessert! They're serving Liftbridge's Fireside Flannel on tap right now - huge bonus! read more

My Family & I decided to try this place on a weeknight as we heard they have a beautiful patio, awesome drinks & wonderful food. It definitely did not disappoint! Beautiful patio between 2 buildings & very private. What we ordered: *Cheese Curds - Typical Midwestern Cheese Curd. Good flavor & delicious balsamic aioli, we used that sauce with everything! *Bacon Mac - This was super great! I love good Mac & Cheese. Awesome cheesy goodness with a wonderful panko crust on top. Super good! Would definitely order this again. *Maple Soy Wings - I could not stop eating these. My sister ordered but she shared & I would definitely order my own next time & not share lol *Wedge Salad - loved everything about this salad but the dressing. Next time I will ask for another dressing as I am not a huge green goddess fan. *Bandito - Hubby ordered this but wasn't a fan. Wouldn't order it again. It was one of the most reviewed & loved burgers but he just didn't like all the different combos of flavor. Drinks: *Tap that A#s (Moscow Mule Variation on Tap) - Flavor was really great but very strong. Not complaining, but just a heads up. *Green Lantern- Hubby ordered this & he loved it. I am not a fan of Jalapeño in drinks but he loves that kind of stuff. read more

I visited 3 of my friends at Brunson's Pub on a Tuesday evening. We were able to park close to the pub on the street. There was a good amount of seating and we sat a high top table. There was trivia going on which was a bit loud but we were able to talk over the noise. I wanted to visit Brunson's Pub as it was on the Pub Pass. We all ordered about 2 drinks each. They do not make their own drinks, but rather serve other breweries drinks. They had a really well rounded list of options and I enjoyed both my drinks. Our server was very attentive and fast which we all appreciated, especially given the Pub was relatively busy. This place had a fun atmosphere and was exactly what I would expect from a Pub! read more

Brunson's Pub - Bar - Burgers Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Honestly, one of the best bar sandwiches I've ever had. It's hard to stray from a burger at a bar, but the Pulled Bacon BLT is incredible. It's perfectly balanced. The pulled bacon has pulled pork texture, but it's not overly wet or overly salty either (maybe something you'd expect from bacon). The sandwich feels healthy; tomato, egg, and Avacado lighten it up. They are known for their pulled bacon. The three entrees that exhibit it the most are the Pulled Bacon BLT, the #No Pain No Gain burger, and the Bacon Mac n Cheese. I will definitely be coming back to further explore the menu! read more

Brunson's Pub - Pulled Bacon BLT - Burgers Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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This place is everything you want a neighborhood pub to be. The staff was really friendly, remembered my name and gave warm greetings. The food was excellent: I had the #nopaynenogain burger with the house made chips and dip. My friend had the special - fish burger. Knocked it out of the park. I also appreciate the historical tie-ins to the neighborhood. Brunson created the first maps/surveys of Saint Paul and there are lots of little nods to him and city history in the menu. I will definitely be back! read more

Brunson's Pub - #nopaynenogain burger - Burgers Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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I've been hearing about Brunson's Pub for a while now and finally made it here to check out the food and drinks. I remember back in the day, you wouldn't think of going down Payne Avenue in St. Paul but times have changed and now it's home to some very good restaurants, e.g. Tongue in Cheek, etc. Brunson's can hold it's own with elevated pub food. I met some old college buddies that I haven't seen for several years. Brunson's is an unassuming location with street parking (2 hours free) and on the side streets. After saying hellos, we grabbed some drinks - Tito's and IPAs. There's a full bar so I'm pretty sure they can conjure up any sort of cocktail you want. We grabbed some pub pretzels (nice spice) and house popcorn (sweet and salty mixed w/ corn chex, a nice touch). Then we ordered some wings - half maple soy and half buffalo (hot). The maple soy are sweet, tangy and sticky while the hot are well, hot! I've been reading about the Brunson Wings because well, they aren't wings - they're actually chicken thighs, so they're more flavorful, juicy and have more meat w/ a nice breading. Finally we ordered dinner (yes, that was a lot of food to begin with), I was initially thinking of the pulled bacon BLT, but opted for the braised beef due to the guidance of a server. He said the pulled bacon BLT, which has a fried egg, is a little messy. The braised beef was good - brisket, swiss, mushrooms, onions, arugula, red pepper aioli, and telera on a ciabatta bun. While a very filling and good portion sandwich, it was also messy and kind of fell apart (maybe a pretzel bun would have held things together better?) Sandwiches come with house-fried chips, which are very good, and our server brought me a side of the DIP - onion dill, it was terrific! One of my friends got the Italian sandwich and the other got the BBQ brisket burger - that's a lot of food. Overall, Brunson's has a lot of good options - I want to go back and try the dry rub wings, loaded fries, deviled eggs, Brussel sprouts, bacon mac & cheese, Schweitz burger (has a sausage patty), and of course the pulled bacon BLT. By this wish list, I think it's safe to say I recommend Brunson's and will be back! Can't forget to say the service was great and I was surprised how small the kitchen area is - very efficient! read more

Brunson's Pub - Braised beef sandwich - a little messy but lots of good things inside - Burgers Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

The food is one thing to talk good about it, but the service is even better!!! The vibe also just makes it so great!

Saturday afternoon, felt like a beer and burger and this place was close to me, so I decided I would try something new. Walked in and the vibe was a little pretentious. Sat at the bar and was brought a water and a menu. Waited five minutes. Saw the woman who came in at the same time to me get served a drink right away. Nobody came up to me. It wasn't that crowded. I left. Sucks not being made to feel welcome when you go to a new place. Maybe it's a spot that prefers regulars. Good beer options though and a nice menu. Might give it another try one day, but not a good first impression. read more

This place is busy every time I come here. They are known for their burgers. Their burger #NoPayneNoGain is an award winning burger. You can see the plaque displayed in the restaurant. I heard two staff members mention that their personal favorite was the Reuben Burger. Wings are also a popular choice. Our host recommended the dry rub and the Thai Chilli. We didn't order any wings but wish to try it on future visits. Based on the award winning recommendation, I ordered the #NoPayneNoGain burger. I loved the pulled bacon in the burger. The flavors of the burger were sweet and savory. My only wish is that they had something in there for some extra crunch/crispy texture. My boyfriend ordered the cajun tuna sandwich with avocado. All of the flavors went together very well. I had a bite of his sandwich and it was really good. It's something I would consider ordering in the future. read more

Brunson's Pub - Award winning burger, #NoPayneNoGain - Burgers Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

First time coming and will def come back soon. Tried the Maple Soy & Dry Rub wings which were delicious. read more

Brunson's Pub - Dry rub & maple soy wings. - Burgers Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

This is our favorite local spot. Great food, great staff, great drinks. Patio is awesome, dog friendly on the patio. read more

Brunson's Pub - Bad hombre - Burgers Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I've been wondering about this place for a while and finally made it in. Nice ambiance, like stepping into 1970 or something with lots of classic decor and overall feel. Bartender was cordial and timely, and the food, (which is the main reason I came) was really good too. At much Larry David like deliberation with the menu, I ended up ordering the #no Payne no gain burger with the house fried chip a doos. The burger was exquisite!! Tall and broad in both taste and size, it was an impressive sight on the plate. The taste combination of the beef with the cheeses, the bacon, married together with the blackberry vidalia jam, all under the cloudy umbrella of the airy milk bun holding the deliciousness all together made for one of the most deliciously unique burgers I've ever eaten. Each bite of this burger was a celebration of many flavors melded perfectly together. The house fried tators were very generous in portion, but slightly over cooked and relatively tasteless..could definitely add some more spices or a dipping sauce option for a nominal fee..but honestly I couldn't have eaten a bite more because the portion sizes were so generous, so maybe just some better seasoning. read more

Brunson's Pub - Burgers Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I love this place. They have a cozy patio when the weather is nice. The character of the inside of the building is quaint and feels like a true pub. They have a great selection of drinks and the food is amazing. I eat here at least once a month and have tried lots of different entrees which have all been flavorful and fresh. I love the chips and dip. It sounds basic, but the flavors are amazing. Staff are always super friendly. They are set up well for families. It's a great spot to grab dinner, for a date or to meet up with friends. This places is such a great addition to East side dining. They also have a really smooth take-out process. We many times did take-out during covid. read more

Brunson's Pub - Wild state guava pineapple cider - Burgers Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Back for a second visit today after reading the write up in the Pioneer Press. We had the fish and chips and the Hot Italian sandwich. Both fantastic. Great spot for food and conversation. read more

Brunson's Pub - Burgers Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

This is a great restaurant whether you are eating in, out on the patio, or ordering take out. The food is always great and the service is awesome. If you are looking for a drink or a great meal, go here! read more