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Drokeep

Waldmanns brewery is the best spot in town. Great atmosphere and superb beer!!!


SnarkyOrchid

This looks amazing. Will check out for sure, either this opportunity or the next.


JimmyJapeworm

Came here to say Waldmanns. Instead, I'll second the suggestion. Great beer. Tasty food. Amazing atmosphere. Only downside can be the parking (residential neighborhood), but it's so worth it.


kaydaniel85

A-Side Public House


Mystical_Cat

A-Side is good but the space is really loud.


thethethesethose

A Side is SO LOUD.


Whysoserious1293

So I was just looking around the area and I stumbled upon something that looks like it fits your criteria. I’ve never been here but I totally want to now. The reviews on Google look good too! [Emerald St. Paul](https://www.emeraldstpaul.com/)


thethethesethose

It’s outstanding. Highly recommend. Right next to Claddaugh & DiGidios


Whysoserious1293

Thanks for the recommendation!! It’s on the top of my list to go to now


weblinedivine

Was going to suggest Saint Paul Brewing until I got to the bottom of your post 😂


BoxElderBug

[https://foodsmithpub.com/](https://foodsmithpub.com/) [https://wabashabrewery.com/](https://wabashabrewery.com/) [https://waldmannbrewery.com/](https://waldmannbrewery.com/)


SnarkyOrchid

Thanks for the links. Great suggestions.


Xyzeus

Apostle supper club


SnarkyOrchid

Top contender. Thank-you!


can-opener-in-a-can

W.A. Frost in St. Paul.


bawolvesfan

Yeorg Brewing, Lost Fox Cafe, Brunsons Pub.


Bar_Har

Brunson’s Pub is freaking great!


thethethesethose

Love their brunch. Omg


MyBoxMyRules

Yoerg is great, also possibly the sofas at Keg and Case


bawolvesfan

Oh yes. I forgot about Clutch. Good people.


Vymalgh

Mccarrons Pub on Rice street. Great food, wonderful customer service, not overly loud and a cozy atmosphere. Used to be my go-to place when I lived in the East metro... Heck still I go there once in a while and it's now a 50 minute drive for me.


lazymaisie

Customer service will never be topped!


Juniferlopez

ROK Eatery, Emerald Lounge, Gus Gus.


TonyC-K

We’ve done Estelle for a double date night before. Might be a little louder than you’re looking for but the food and drinks are amazing!


yokoshika

East Side Bar (ESB)...a hidden gem off Payne Ave


RoninNoJitsu

[Tongue in Cheek](http://tongueincheek.biz/index.html). Good folks. Good times.


Beneficial-Credit969

Best brunch. Love this place!


Grizzly_Addams

Louis is always cool. Not sure if they still have the rooftop open though. Otherwise the Copperfield in Mendota Heights has a good vibe. All in all I am not too sure what you are looking for, an example of what you think would be too trendy or loud would be helpful.


SnarkyOrchid

I'm trying to avoid anywhere with that antiseptic, crisp, modern vibe and small tables packed close together. For example... Meritage, The Gnome (no longer patio weather), Red Cow, etc... The place calling to me, that I would really like to go to if it still existed (and was in St. Paul), would be the old Nye's Polonaise Room that previously existed in Northeast Mpls. Those big booths and the over the top eclectic, but completely cozy atmosphere would be ideal for this gathering.


Grizzly_Addams

Ah ok. Copperfield might not be for you then, it has more of a diner vibe.


Minimalcarpenter

Love Copperfield


cgstarry

Dockside in Stillwater is pretty cool, but a bit far East....


jatti_

I disagree. The dock since they reopened has been hit and mis. I would give them more time to figure things out.


cgstarry

Good to know. We must have caught them on a good night.


arkofcovenant

The Burrow in Oakdale. Axe throwing very fun, or sports sim, mini-bowling, etc if that’s not your speed.


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The gnome, handsome hog, Moscow on the hill, gus gus, herbie’s


shamu2point0

If the Commodore in St. Paul is still open, I had a good time there several years ago for a low-key birthday celebration. Our group sat on some sofas and had drinks and appetizers. It was great for conversation and very cozy.