I've only been a guest here, but after attending my second event in this space, here's deets:…read more I attended a wedding + reception, and the Visit Saint Paul Annual Tourism Celebration event here! The signage is a bit confusing, and I could see others struggling to find it too - you enter at the front of the building and walk down a very long hallway to get to it. The space is conducive to receptions and events: the first space has a bar and open area, and the second area is totally blank so can be transformed into a wedding, seating for a speaker, or a tabling event. At both, the bar and catering were great! One thing that bothered me at the recent event I went to: there's a beautiful glass garage door that's the focal point and backdrop of the space: it's where speakers would stand, or the couple would stand. At the recent event, there was a car parked right there, and it's a concrete slab with a gate. I know some of that is out of their control, but might be worth telling folks not to park there so you're not looking out at someone's Toyota Corolla.

Great wedding venue (from a guests perspective!) with a cocktail / holding space and Ceremony space…read morethat turns into dinner! Bar was nice, and the outdoor "patio" is appreciated! Was well temperature controlled and lots of natural lighting! And a brewery attached, score!

I love Urban Growler! Always lovely people on bar! A nice…read morevariety of drinks (beer and more!) I love their patio!! Perfect for a chill night with friends.

Crossroad IPA is not bad. They have a lot of cheesy berry,…read morelatte, lemon, seltzer... stuff, if you're into that. What ever you want, you have to stand in line to order it. i was last there on a Friday, so it was crowded.

GusGus is a staple in St.Paul! I try to come here often as I can because the food is just amazing…read more We ordered the Tuna crudo and beef tartare to start off. The tartare had so much flavor to it. It had a nice mussel aoilo that really brought it together. The crudo was great as well. Had a little spice to it but felt fresh to eat. Entree: we ordered the double cheeseburger and Poutine. Have no words to describe how amazing it was and I've tried burgers all over the twin cities. The patty was cooked medium/medium rare, with carmelized onions, pickles and mustard aioli. Every bite was so delicious and flavorful, how a burger should be. The poutine was also amazing! The cheese, gnocchi and ox tail was such a wonderful and unique combo. Dessert: we ordered the dark chocolate mousse cake. It was topped with whip cream and had a piece of chocolate on top. It was amazing! Chocolate wasn't too overly powering and the whip cream balanced it out. The service was great! Checked in how we were doing and asked if there was anything needed. We were seated at the bar, which was a little spacious, but could be cramped if there are others around. The ambience there was good! It is dim but still has enough light to look at the menu. Parking can be tough as well, but honestly the food makes up for it! I would highly recommend GusGus to anyone!

We'd heard the hype, so we had to check it out!! What I'll say off the bat, this restaurant…read moreobviously knows its shortfalls, as they are highlighted on the website, and mostly out of their control! I don't think it should stop you from going, but you should be aware before you go! Parking can be a challenge, but we found street parking about a block away. Give yourself time, have some patience, and maybe skip the high heels...they don't really match the aesthetic of this spot anyways ;) The interior is cozy and inviting: bustling service members catering to a full house of patrons in a color-drenched teal setting with adorable and whimsical wallpaper. It's absolutely a small spot, which they do their best to give you space but it's loud and can easily be overstimulating. Pair that with the warm summer months and it was uncomfortably hot in the space as well. I think I would have enjoyed this spot much more in the Fall or Winter when you're craving the comfy warmth of a crowded space. It was a bit awkward that there's no clear direction on a host stand or welcome area...you walk straight in to the restaurant and it's unclear what you're supposed to do or where you're to go. We aimlessly wandered around the restaurant looking for a host stand until some waitress said we are just supposed to wait by the door...This kinda set the tone for the service aspect of the restaurant. The servers were incredibly friendly, but I found the timing to be a bit off and the rhythm never really landed...we were waiting for our server often. The food was delicious! We started with the hand pie, chips and Speck, and poutine. All were incredibly flavorful, savory, and cooked wonderfully. The hand pie was the star for me...just a perfect package of umami goodness! The gravy on the poutine was delectable and they didn't skimp on the cheese! The fried gnocchi was a fun spin on the classic dish! Might have just been what we ordered, but I thought the whole meal was very salt-forward, which I appreciated but could see where others might not. Lastly, we had the famous Double Cheeseburger. Now, I'm hesitant to agree with others that it's the BEST burger in the Cities, but it is very good. No shortage of classic supporting characters: oozy gooey cheese, caramelized onions, and pickles. Definitely an "eat with fork and knife" style burger! Overall, a great spot for soul-filling comfort food! A few challenges that they can't overcome due to location and space, but a few kinks they can sort out on the service side would elevate this spot to the next level!

Such a great spot! This space is so beautiful both inside and out. They have a wide variety of…read moreparking and it's nearby both a coffee shop and food. I really love coming here with friends, sitting outside, and ordering pizza from next-door. Recently we went before a loons game And it was so fun and packed with people. I really enjoy their stout and their apple cider ale. A great brewery in the heart of the city!!

Friendly staff, lots of beverage options, plenty of seating. Attracts a fun crowd! Good beer. Add…read moreit your st paul brewery crawl!

Came here on Tuesday to watch the World Cup game. The tacos for taco Tuesday were great and a good…read moredeal. The mango lassi was a great nonalcoholic bev I would recommend but can't same for the ube shake (I guess ube and sour beers don't belong together, might go better with a vanilla vodka or something on the sweeter / nuttier end). The beers were all good overall but average overall.

Plant Bingo is a must!…read more Check the website to RSVP. You have to RSVP online to hold your spot. You can still come and hangout even if you don't play bingo or if it's full but recommend RSVPing in advance It's fun- 10 rounds and a coverall at the end You win plants but if you tie with someone you usually get something- ex. Candy :) Check in at 5:45pm. Recommend getting there early to get a good seat especially if you have a bigger group Couch areas, tables, bar seating A vendor comes around with homemade burritos, tacos, tamales and rice for a good price! And they are tasty! Sometimes they have a food truck. Everytime I go to bingo the burritos are there. Vending machines in hallway available Lots of drink options and good seltzers if you don't drink beer Free parking lot, free street parking or nearby lots Connected to cancan wonderland and other businesses

I absolutely love coming to events at the Varsity Theater. It's in the perfect location in dinky…read moretown with lots to do before and after a show. I've attended a bunch of concerts here and the atmosphere is chill, fun, and intimate. Bar staff is fast and I like the selection of drinks they offer. Most recently they even had 2 huge jugs of ice water and cups for self service was a huge plus in my opinion. I never have to wait to get into this venue and really have never had a negative experience.

We aren't kids, but had a great night dancing in a crowd of them!…read moreWe had seat tickets in the upstairs balcony just in case we wanted to rest or have a drink. Worth the extra cost. Plus the people up there with us were older. (Not older than us, but older than the kid crowd. ;) Neat venue and area! Would go to another concert here again!

It's my first time, and I'm already a fan. This is a small venue made for fans of the local and…read moreniche. Someone on Reddit described it as feeling like a coffee shop, and the description is apt. It's clean, unfussy, and made to showcase the artist. (Good acoustics, too!) The service is great--friendly, helpful, and efficient--and the menu way more impressive than I was expecting. (They have beer, wine, and a stellar set of zero proof beverages. Love to see it!) They have a super group of artists tonight and an impressive set of shows coming up. Definitely check them out!