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    4.5 (23 reviews)
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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Inside vibes
    Rikkita K.

    This is a great cocktail bar, the ambiance is top tier and the servers really know their stuff! Inside is super vibey and cool, with fun lighting and great music playing all evening. They have a "confessional" booth where you can add secrets, and it's really fun to peruse after having a drink or two. The cocktails are really good and balanced, I accidentally drank 2 within the first hour and was pretty close to getting a third, they're that delicious. 21+ only, so not family friendly, but the patio is dog friendly which is nice! Really fun spot to lose yourself in for a few hours over some great drinks.

    Seasonal drinks
    Greg W.

    I hadn't been here since the new owners took over and all I can say is: wow, they absolutely killed it! The atmosphere was cozy, the service warm and welcoming, and the drinks were top notch. Got a neat pour of their whiskey which was a nice, sweet, sipper. High corn in the mash bill. I also picked up their seasonal N/A mocktail, the "Higher Love" that was amazing. Really well balanced with rich turmeric, punchy ginger, warming five spice, and fresh herbs. My highlight, though, was definitely the "Devil's Egg". It's essentially a fantastically well constructed jello shooter, but I recommend taking it in 2/3 bites so you can experience it more. Another masterclass in flavors and texture. You just have to get one to experience it for yourself; trust me. I definitely plan on grabbing some food on the way and making a bee-line back for one, or two, more Devil's Eggs.

    Emilee K.

    We went to Crow Bar for a spontaneous post-dinner cocktail and we loved the entire experience! Unique eclectic interior design and furniture. I love how it preserved some of the old Hamm's aesthetic and history. The staff were super nice and helpful. Cocktails were tasty and strong in the best way. They also have a nice mocktail menu! There are plenty of lounge areas whether you're there for an intimate date night or group event. I am looking forward to their patio this summer :) We ordered 4 different cocktails; favorites were Heads Will Roll and Prix Fixe. Highly recommend CrowBar - make sure to add it to your list!

    Ben K.

    Saw a few early social media posts about this spot, and happen to FREQUENT the brewery next door, so we stopped in...and we found our FAVORITE place to drink in the Cities. Parking is a bit of a hot topic, but as of now, there is a lot near this spot where you can park. Once you enter the space, you are transported to an edgy, retro, thrift store of controlled chaos. It's easily one of the most fun spaces I've been to in a while! We took seats in what I'm calling the Crow's Nest, a slightly elevated set of tables. There are plenty of seating vibes to match your group's intentions, from comfy couches to hardtop tables. You absolutely can't miss the Confessional Room during your visit. The staff was tremendous! It was so fun to chat with them about how the space came to be, the fun features on the menu, and what we liked best! One of the owners even stopped by to make sure we had everything we needed. Now for the best part...the drinks! We sampled five different drinks during our visit and each was more unique and tasty than the last. I also appreciate that they put as much effort into their NA options as their cocktails. The winner for most unique goes to the Heart Beet with Rye Whiskey. You could NEVER get me to order a Beet cocktail without some heavy coaxing and after some strong recommendations from staff, I can say that I was so wrong...it was absolutely delish! I can't wait to run back to this spot and try another five. A must-stop visit for cocktail or mocktail enthusiasts in the Cities.

    Deviled egg Jell-O shot
    Brittney B.

    Had a really nice time while at Crow Bar. We did not try any food, not even sure if they serve any because I think this place is in one of those food hall type buildings with multiple places you can go to. Anyway, place is LGBTQIA friendly and service was fab. Waitstaff were very friendly and we were able to order quickly. Drinks arrived within a decent amount of time. We were very comfortable waiting on the couches we were seated at with our little coffee table. They played alternating Beyoncé and Kesha all night so that was fun. The deviled egg shot is so unique. I believe it was actually a passion fruit flavor. It looked exactly like a deviled egg but tasted chewy and sweet. We also tried a few mixed cocktails which were strong and not super sweet. I really enjoy sweet, fruity tasting drinks and I don't really think that's this bars thing. Drinks were very mature and probably geared towards serious drinkers who enjoy actual flavor profiles of different alcohol.

    Elise D.

    I was ready to give this place 5 stars before I even got a drink because the aesthetic was so cool. Eclectic, modern but also historic, and if you're paying attention, a sense of humor. Thankfully, the drinks were phenomenal so I could give this place the 5 it deserves. The drinks here are so unique, and SO good. The fun thing about CrowBar is they're not afraid to experiment with flavors and the result is a cocktail menu you're not going to find anywhere else. Think savory, spicy, sweet, earthy... but with a twist. I highly recommend the Scarlet Witch. It's unlike anything you've ever had. Also, the deviled eggs are cocktails. I swear, it's on the drink menu. It's like a Jell-O shot, but way cooler. Definitely get one or two. It's not often I find a place where I want to try every drink on the menu, but I want to try every drink on the menu. I can't wait to come back! Also - please please please keep the 21+ policy. I work with kids all day and it's nice to have a place where I can just be around other adults. There are plenty of kid and family friendly places, it's rare to find an adults only spot. Thanks for the little haven!

    Carly G.

    Checked out this new cocktail bar in Saint Paul! They use Voliere spirits. It is located right by St. Paul brewery parking lot. They did a great job with interior design where you can sit on high top tables, low tops tables, comfy couches or at the bar. The decor is super eclectic with fun lights, sculptures, and old school, beer cans hidden around the space. They do not take any reservations and you seat yourself. A server comes to get your order. Being so new, everything went very smoothly for us. They play great music and it was a very relaxing night. We ordered the prix fixe and bird bath. The birdbath comes with a fun fire trick when they serve it. Both were very yummy drinks! Definitely a must try!

    Our corner seats
    Tippy P.

    This bar is cool, very unique and burlesque feels. We parked in the industrial parking area and walked through the alley, around the corner you'll see the bar. Lawn full of chairs and tables, reminds me of someone's yard. Once inside, there was a closed curtain, we weren't sure to enter or someone will come and get us. We walked in anyway, and the bar was so colorful and chill. We found a couch in the corner, server came out to greet us and brought us water. We ordered couple of cocktails and appetizers. My drink was fun, it was the drink of the month. The devil eggs were actually a dessert, I couldn't eat them. Love devil eggs savory.

    Yes please!!
    J. S.

    My wife and I were here for a WWW event Got there a little early had some of the best gin drink drinks I have had in recent memory We happen to meet the owner and the mixologist both very attentive, informative, and made us genuinely feel welcome By the time we left, the place was packed Had a couple different drinks, all of them Top notch A little on the pending side, but well worth it These women are kicking ass and taking no prisoners!! We will be back J&J

    Bird bath
    Christopher H.

    They did a great job reviving a portion of the old Hamms brewery into a fun relaxing cocktail bar. The space has really nice exposed bricks, a smaller bar and tons of unique seating. The drinks were really good. Ended up getting the bird bath, which was a riff on a Mai Tai with a fun presentation. Look forward to coming back in the summer to also experience the large (dog friendly) patio!

    Luke W.

    NEW DISTILLERY/COCKTAIL BAR ALERT @crowbar_hammstown is less than a month old and I had a stellar experience there with @lookuplove Co-owners Liza Sterletzke and Regina Clapp purchased the former 11 Wells Distillery right next to @stpaulbrewing and transformed it into a beautiful space that will be sure to create memories for anyone who steps inside! By purchasing 11 Wells, they acquired their whiskey barrels and make their own spirits (vodka, gin, rum) under the new label of @volierespirits Distilling is led by Seth Reid! The cocktail bar has so many different unique decor items, I had a blast just wandering around. Be sure to check out the "confessional" room! They put an emphasis on having quality N/A cocktails available and I was quite impressed with the selection! (Hint: you can get a recommended spirit to put in one of the NA options if you'd like). Drinks: -Heads Will Roll: Blackberry-Infused Voliere Gin, Voliere Gin, Voliere Sky Blue liqueur, blackberry, lime, charred rosemary -N/A Hello, Basil: Clementine, lime, lemon grass, thai basil, champagne vinegar, soda (I asked for a spirit recommendation and bartender Riley suggested Gin. Thanks Riley!) - (Bird Bath) Yes, it's served in an egg glass and lights on fire :) Voliere dark rum, allspice, mango, tamarind, toasted oat or heat, lime, - Devil's Egg (shot) Voliere white rum, mango, sweet coconut cream, passion fruit creme, patisserie, persian lime. A shout out to bartender Shannon as well! What a wonderful time here! I can't wait to head back in! Crow Bar plans on getting a food menu, but people can order food from St Paul Brewing just across the parking lot. They are open Wednesday through Saturday! Cheers friends @visitsaintpaul #crowbar #cocktail #voliere #stpaul

    Beer wall
    Joey S.

    I don't normally post but this place is amazing. They've just opened and I've already been here six times. I can't find a single flaw. Every cocktail has been amazing and on point and I've been through them all. My favorite is actually a beet mocktail with Rye. I truly love this place.

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    Cute new cocktail bar! The drinks were really great and creative. I do wish they had a few small bite options to go along with the drinks.

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    Ended up getting the bird bath, which was a riff on a Mai Tai with a fun presentation.

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    Emerald Lounge

    Emerald Lounge

    4.6
    (52 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    100/10 experience here, food and drink are both amazing! The staff is so friendly and…read moreknowledgeable! Don't be afraid to ask questions about the menu! They have an amazing cocktail menu along with a cocktail and martini of the day! Very exciting to see the creative freedom from the team! The mussels are to die for! You can tell the menu is very well thought out, I will be back to try more! The entire place is just a great vibe! Truly a gem worth trying and will leave you wanting to come back for more!! Thank you for the amazing experience to everyone there!

    I have been here a few time before and definitely thought I had already written a review, but I…read moreguess not. I have been here two times in the last week and lemme tell ya.. this is quite the spot. I do suggest making a reservation because everytime I go here it is popping! What a vibey place, the lights aren't too bright, it gives a hip, fun, light energy and is not too pretentious but has INCREDIBLE FOOD AND DRINKS. Right now, one of their specials is whitefish toast.. if you enjoy fish at all, you need this. The fish is light and fresh, they put fresh dill on top and it is placed on top of some toasted sourdough bread perfectly. The fish is flavorful, a lil earthy and I feel as if there are capers or olives in in the fish mixture, whatever it is is fire! The burrata, beets, and citrus is a nice lovely, fresh, light app, the burrata is perfection with the beets and fresh, juicy citrus, drizzled with some oil and random pieces of garlic mixed in, YUM. I suggest ordering bread on the side with this one! The wings here are a staple and always delish. Crispy, hot, and coated perfectly in a light sweet chili sauce.. they hit the spot everytime. The housemade ranch is a perfect dipper. The other day I tried the chorizo and scallops... oh my goodness gracious.. it was a lil spicy and creamy with the bean puree and the scallops were buttery, light and divine! 10 outta 10 would do again. Finally, got the goat cheesecake, gluten free ginger snap crust with poached pears. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE I want this now and in every lifetime! The cheesecake was light, yet decadent, deep, creamy with a light, unassuming flavor. The crust was delicious and the poached pears added that perfect fruit component. I got Liam as my server both times, he was helpful, attentive, had good suggestions when asked questions and didn't interrupt at all, amazing! This is the spot for any occasion!

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    The White Squirrel Bar

    The White Squirrel Bar

    4.4
    (32 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    The White Squirrel Bar was just okay to me. There was live music going on, which was a nice touch…read moreand probably the highlight of the visit. The inside of the bar is pretty small and felt a bit cramped, especially with how busy it was on a Sunday. They do have a back patio that is fairly large, which I appreciated, but during the day it did not feel very inviting. Without lighting or much going on, it came off a bit plain. As for drinks, I tried a non alcoholic half and half with lemonade and iced tea, which I actually really liked. I also had a mojito style cocktail that was not my favorite and tasted a bit too strong for me. The overall vibe just was not really my thing, but I could see it being more fun at night or with a bigger group.

    Bad Julia. I was so busy enjoying myself that I failed to take pictures. Anyway, this is an awesome…read moreplace. I came in to enjoy some live music with a couple of amazing local bands, and I am absolutely sold. Highlights include: tons of street parking nearby, superior selection of drinks (more on this later), and awesome people. Everyone, from the folks behind the bar to the other patrons, was ultra welcoming. I'm pretty sure this is the neighborhood Cheers. Seriously--amazing vibes, and it's great for solo people. (I realize that might be ambiguous, so what I mean by "great for solo people" is that you won't feel uncomfortable coming here alone. It's easy to chat with people if you want to; it's easy to just enjoy the music if you want to.) Okay, I know you want to hear about the drinks. They have a great selection of beer on tap. They have tons of cocktails, including a selection of barrel-finished cocktails. Not drinking tonight? They have plenty of THC and even a CBD-only option (winning!), along with some non-altering choices that include switchel(!). There's a huge outdoor patio with fire pits that I will probably check out next time. Anyway, this is a great spot!

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    Booths are comfortable and fairly private.
    Booths are comfortable and fairly private.
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    Local Rumor

    Local Rumor

    4.4
    (47 reviews)
    5.3 mi

    The interior of this place is incredible, such a cute spot with moody lighting, intimate seating,…read moreand vibey music. It's a great place for drinks and appetizers. The drinks were good, and they also have a solid selection of beer on tap. The food portion are a bit small imo but I will say the Mac and cheese was pretty darn tasty!

    I'd seen rave reviews about this place, so we decided to go here to celebrate a personal…read moreaccomplishment last weekend! It's a really cozy moody interior, with *no big lights* aka great low lighting and comfy seating options. When we went, there were just a few other parties there so pretty quiet. I liked that we had a whole corner to ourselves with a sectional couch of sorts and some chairs. They close at 10pm on a Friday night, which felt absurdly early for a cocktail bar. But, we were able to order and drink one drink during the ~45 minutes we had. They closed up shop promptly at 10pm. They had a classics and a "rumors" section of the menu. I didn't think the signature drinks were overly unique, with classics like Paper Plane making that menu side. I had a pomegranate mojito which was good! Consensus was that the cocktails were good not exceptional, especially for the $16-17 price point. We ordered churros for the table which were a table favorite! I wouldn't go out of my way to come here again, but we enjoyed our time and could see this being a good option if you lived in the neighborhood and don't mind the early close hours.

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    Bar Cart Lounge And Restaurant

    Bar Cart Lounge And Restaurant

    4.2
    (91 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    My daughter and I were excited to finally try this restaurant in my new neighborhood after walking…read moreby it countless times. Since we didn't have a reservation, we arrived early and were pleasantly surprised to be seated right away. From the moment we walked in, we loved everything about the place. The décor is beautiful, the ambiance is warm and inviting, and the staff was fantastic. The menu offers so many great options, and the cocktails were even better than expected. Our server, Rosie, provided excellent recommendations, and we genuinely loved everything we ordered. They also offer a great happy hour until 6 PM, which is a nice bonus. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience, and I highly recommend giving it a try. One small note: We didn't realize a 20% gratuity had already been added to our bill. That's partially on us for not catching it on the credit card slip, (we tipped in cash) but I do think it would be helpful if servers mentioned it when presenting the check. I typically prefer to tip in cash, so on our $62 tab, we ended up leaving a $34 tip. Even with that little surprise, we'll absolutely be back. The food, drinks, service, and atmosphere were all worth another visit!

    We were in the area and finished with work sooner than planned. My daughter asked for oysters and I…read morefound this restaurant, plus they have oysters on their happy hour menu! Located in the area by the private colleges, they have a small parking lot on the right. Inside of the restaurant is colorful and dimly lit. I see the restaurant is known for craft cocktails and was excited to try. We sat in the front room since we didn't have reservations, I would recommend for party of 4 people or more.

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    The Alchemist

    The Alchemist

    4.2
    (80 reviews)
    9.0 mi
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    We had a friend meet up at this establishment and absolutely loved it! It's very different but they…read morehave really turned this old building into something quite special. I can't wait to come back and sit on the deck during the summer or fall. I had an N/A drink as I was driving. It was really mellow but refreshing. My friend had a bonafide cocktail and also enjoyed the citrus and clove flavor. We had the buffalo chicken dip and fig and prosciutto flatbread. Both really good and clean. By that I mean I had no stomach issues after eating there. Service was good although they could have come by more often. Nonetheless I will be back.

    Say it with me: OVERRATED. The scene is odd, the furnishings…read moreare odd (old office chairs and old wheelchairs for seating) but I could get past all of that if the drinks were actually good... Sometimes you look at a drink menu and are intrigued but a bunch of options, this place was the opposite, not one drink looked good. All of the options are very masculine in nature: vermouth, bitters, etc.. you would think there would be something with like vodka or tequila and some fruit but nope. There was one drink that almost fit that profile but they threw in pink peppercorn and I was told that under no circumstance would they alter the ingredients... makes me think the bartender is either incapable or a complete jerk. In any case, bad customer service. I came here with 3 others and no one liked their drinks.

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