Happy Hours in West Seventh

West Seventh—Fort Road to old-timers—is one of St. Paul's most characterful drinking corridors, a long diagonal street lined with neighborhood taverns, taprooms, and restaurants that have anchored the area for generations. This is working St. Paul, unpretentious and loyal, and the happy hour crowd runs the gamut from longtime regulars to newcomers drawn by the corridor's growing food-and-drink reputation.

The street's proximity to Grand Casino Arena is a defining feature. On Wild game nights and concert evenings, the West Seventh spots closest to the arena fill early with a pre-game crowd, and the whole corridor takes on a buzzing, sports-bar energy. If you're not headed to the game, either arrive well before puck drop or aim for a quieter weeknight. The street is well served by bus, and parking is easier the farther you get from the arena.

Patio season brings out the corridor's relaxed side, with outdoor seating scattered along the length of the street. Browse the venues below to plan around the arena schedule and the neighborhood's easy rhythm.