Patrick McGovern's Pub
West SeventhUpdated Aug 4, 2026
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 3 PM – 6 PM·Sun, Sat 12 PM – 4 PM
$3 Guinness pints
$4 well whiskey
$5 Irish coffee
+1 more specials
PatioNear Arena
Happy Hours Near Grand Casino Arena(formerly Xcel Energy Center)
Pre-event drink specials within walking distance of Grand Casino Arena (formerly Xcel Energy Center) in St. Paul — perfect before a concert, Wild game, Lynx game, or any event at the arena.
Grand Casino Arena (formerly Xcel Energy Center) hosts the Minnesota Wild (NHL), Minnesota Lynx (WNBA), and major concerts and events year-round. The bars along West 7th Street are the classic pre-event destination, just steps from the arena entrance. Plan to arrive 90 minutes early to snag a spot and still enjoy happy hour prices.
Walking distance (under 0.5 mi)
Cossetta Alimentari
West SeventhUpdated Aug 4, 2026
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 3 PM – 6 PM
$3 draft beers
$5 house wine
Half-price pizza slices
PatioNear Arena
Eagle Street Grille
West SeventhUpdated Aug 4, 2026
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 3 PM – 6 PM
$3 pints
$4 well drinks
Wings 50¢ each
Near Arena
Parlour
West SeventhUpdated Aug 4, 2026
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 4 PM – 6 PM
$8.50 loaded fries
$8 wine / $9.50 cocktail of the day
$5 local beers / $4 Miller High Life
PatioNear Arena
Palace Pub
DowntownUpdated Aug 4, 2026
Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 3 PM – 5 PM
$2 off house wine and appetizers
$2 off tap beer and well drinks
PatioNear Arena
Truck Park
DowntownUpdated Aug 4, 2026
Sun 11 PM – 8 PM·Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 3 PM – 6 PM
All-day specials every Sunday
$2 off all drinks
PatioDog-friendlyNear Arena
Mickey's Diner
DowntownUpdated Aug 4, 2026
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 2 PM – 5 PM
$3 burgers
$2 off all drinks
Near Arena
Smorgies
DowntownUpdated Aug 4, 2026
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 3 PM – 5 PM
2-for-1 house wines
2-for-1 rail drinks and tap beers
Near Arena
Emerald Lounge
DowntownUpdated Aug 4, 2026
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 5 PM – 6 PM
$1 off wine and beer
$2 off select food
PatioDog-friendlyNear Arena
The Gnome
West SeventhUpdated Aug 4, 2026
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 3 PM – 6 PM
$3 well drinks
$4 craft drafts
$5 house wines
+1 more specials
PatioDog-friendlyNear Arena
Great Waters Brewing
DowntownUpdated Aug 4, 2026
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 3 PM – 6 PM
$3 pints
$5 house wines
$4 well drinks
Near Arena
A short drive (0.5–1 mi)
Amsterdam Bar & Hall
DowntownUpdated Aug 4, 2026
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 4 PM – 8 PM
$4 craft beers
$2 off all cocktails
Barrio St. Paul
DowntownUpdated Aug 4, 2026
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 3 PM – 6 PM·Sun, Sat 11 AM – 3 PM
$5 house margaritas
$7 cocktails
Half-price queso & chips
Patio
Sweeney's Saloon
Grand AvenueUpdated Sep 3, 2026
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 3 PM – 6 PM
$5.25 Summit taps
$1.75 tacos
PatioDog-friendly
Saint Paul Brewing
Cathedral HillUpdated Aug 4, 2026
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 4 PM – 7 PM·Fri 3 PM – 6 PM
$1 off all pints
$5 brewery flights
$6 pint + pretzel deal
PatioDog-friendly
Pizza Lucé
Cathedral HillUpdated Aug 4, 2026
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 3 PM – 6 PM·Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 10 PM – 11:59 PM
$5 tap beers all day Tuesdays
$2 off select apps
$5 tap beer and house wine
PatioDog-friendly
White Squirrel Bar
West SeventhUpdated Aug 4, 2026
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 3 PM – 6 PM
Drink and app specials
$4 beers
Patio
Dark Horse Bar & Eatery
LowertownUpdated Sep 4, 2026
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 3 PM – 5:30 PM
$7 spaghett / $4 Jell-O shots
Half-price wine bottles
PatioDog-friendlyNear Field