Appetizers, Guinness and a soccer match playing on tv make for a perfect happy hour at McGovern's! The pub has a historic Saint Paul charm that is cozy and inviting and makes the Guinness taste that much better. The appetizers hit the spot. Classic bar food that isn't overly fancy or trying too hard. The burger was juicy and the battered fries were my favorite. read more

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We went on a Sunday night and were able to get right in. Food 3/5: we got a peach old fashioned, beer, buffalo wings, hot turkey, and turkey Reuben. The old fashioned was very sweet, the buffalo wings were flavor wise okay but overcooked and a bit dry, and overall the turkey on both the hot turkey and the turkey Reuben was dry but covered in sauce. Service 3/5: we sat for awhile until someone came over and apologized that our server changed. We did get a beverage but it took almost 20+ minutes for someone to take our food order. Ambiance 3/5: it was nice to be able to sit outside, the flip side was we were swatting flies the entire time. We loved the water feature, but my husbands arm was getting spritzed the entire dinner. Overall they have good options and a ton of seating, but food quality, service and ambiance could use some work. read more

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We love coming here and sitting on their beautiful patio! The food is always very good and they have the best servers. Everyone is always so friendly and they greet you as soon as you come in, even the ones not directly waiting on you take the time to say "hi". read more

Patrick McGovern's Pub & Restaurant - Irish coffee - Pubs Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Not crowded on a rainy Wednesday. We stopped in before an event. My husband ate every bite of the hot open faced turkey sandwich. It was very good. The Jonny says guacamole mayo. It is really mayo with a hint of green. The sandwich would have been better with either avocado or guacamole. It was just ok as is. Service was prompt and friendly. read more

Patrick McGovern's Pub & Restaurant - Open faced turkey - Pubs Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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In town for business in Saint Paul, my colleague and I went to McGovern's for dinner after having late arriving flights. Fortunately, McGovern's serves food late and had plenty of tables open on the patio near the waterfall, with the Vikings/Bears game on. (Gotta love the hometown enthusiasm of Vikings fans!) I opted for the turkey Reuben, and it was delicious! The smoked turkey was probably the best I ever had, the crunch of coleslaw for a topper was fun and upgrading to the sweet potato fries was a delicious choice! Our server Matt was prompt and friendly. I paid with my corporate card and sent the receipt via email. Unfortunately, likely due to my company's spam filters, the email never arrived. My company has a strict no alcohol purchasing policy and requires itemized receipts, so I was in hot water. Via the web form, I contacted McGovern's and asked if there was any way they could find me a copy. Just a few short minutes later, Kelly emailed me and sent me the receipt! What terrific customer service! Next time I'm in town I'm definitely stopping by for another meal. Thanks McGovern's! read more

Patrick McGovern's Pub & Restaurant - Turkey Reuben - Pubs Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Went here for St patty's day. Line was very long going in. Most popular place I've seen in the Twin Cities for st Patrick's. Place is pretty huge with multiple levels. Drinks were a bit expensive but understandable for the occasion. I recommend coming for st Patrick's read more

It was my first time here as I'm from out of town (MI). It was a Tuesday night and I'd say semi busy. The sign inside said "seat yourself" so since there was an empty table right in front off the bar by the TV. I sat there, no waitress or bartender in sight. Sat for about, 5 mins before I saw a bartender. She immediately started helping people at the bar (I get it no complaints). Waitress came and asked me what I was drinking, I went with the Minnesota Black and Tan. Spoiler alert, it tasted like a black and tan, maybe a little worse as I like Harp or Bass with my black and tans. Being as I like to try multiple things when I eat. I got the large pretzel as an app and the Westened burger. After ordering food came out in 10:47 (I set a timer), so pretty fast.. The pretzel, I liked it, it was served with a cheese sauce and a spicy mustard. Even without the sauces it was a decent pretzel. Now the burger, this burger comes with onion, lettuce, bacon, cheese and BBQ sauce. I enjoy bbq sauce on burgers. They did not ask me how I'd like it prepared, I'd say it came medium well. I tried it with all the toppings, and it's a very tasty burger, I give it a 6.8. But with so many toppings that add to the flavor, I like to try just the patty. The burger itself, was very average, not much flavor, not juicy, I give it a 5.5. The fries I liked quite a bit, crispy and fried just right (for me at least). Overall a good visit, if I am back in the area I'd come back to try other things. read more

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Went here in the spirit of Saint Paul's winter carnival. Social media had informed me that participating locations would have special drinks for the event! Upon arriving, no special drinks were mentioned, so I just ordered off the existing beverage menu. I like pomegranate, punch, and Moscow mules, but ordering the Pomegranate Moscow Mule Punch made me realize maybe those are 3 things that should stay separate. Almost everything on the menu has bacon, which I don't normally eat, but I was in the mood for a burger, so I got the equivalent to a regular cheese burger and gave the bacon to my boyfriend, who had ordered a plate of gravy. Just kidding -- he had the so-called famous hot turkey. Reported it was good, but might not have been without the gravy. My burger and fries were reminiscent of the Sysco warehouse they likely once called home. The location of this place is conveniently located if you're looking for something convenient before/after a Wild game, but nothing to go out of your way for. read more

Patrick McGovern's Pub & Restaurant - Pomegranate Moscow Mule Punch - Pubs Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Wow--can't believe I've never been here before! We visited around 12:50pm and sat on their amazing patio. It seriously felt like we were at a resort--definitely not your typical patio. We started with the artichoke dip, and it was the most interesting-looking one I've seen, but wow--it was fantastic. So creamy and flavorful, and the pita chips and bread bowl were perfect. For lunch, we shared Dave's Corned Beef Melt. Holyyyyy yummy! The corned beef was super tender, there was a generous amount of melty pepper jack cheese, and the horseradish sauce added the perfect zing. Our server was friendly, but not super attentive. Nothing major, just something to note. There's a small parking lot, otherwise it's street parking. Overall, such a great experience--and that patio alone is worth coming back for, especially because I don't live too far from here! read more

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In town from California. Played 40 bucks worth of pull tabs. Won a G. Bought dinner and was a hero. This place is cool.

Another successful day at McGovern's for hockey day our 3rd year and had great service throughout the day drinks were plentiful and the food is always good. See you again next year! read more

Patrick McGovern's Pub & Restaurant - Hockey Day - Pubs Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Joe- bartender was so quick with attending to us. He was very nice. Bar smells like an old bar... has that sour smell. Saw a mouse run behind the bar I didn't make it out to the patio but friends that I was with said it's very nice. It's a fun bar. Had their own parking lot which is a bonus for downtown read more

Patrick McGovern's Pub & Restaurant - Chicken Fingers - Pubs Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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McGovern's on a Monday? Yes, please. Purse/Yeti bingo with the gals, martini in hand (stuffed with blue cheese olives made to order by Brittany, the queen of servers), and enough TVs and pull tabs to keep the party rolling. Cozy fireplace? Check. Killer spinach artichoke dip and a Reuben that will ruin all other Reubens for you? Double check. Saint Paul vibes at their finest-this is the spot for laughs, drinks, and making Monday feel like Friday. read more

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Very tasty and would go again for sure! Well priced and the beef special was so warming on a cold day. Also got the beet salad which was excellent. read more

Patrick McGovern's Pub & Restaurant - Beef bourguignon - Pubs Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Fabulous food and drink, was packed both days I went but still managed to get a seat at the bar lots of sports on but still manageable to have a conversation will def visit when I'm in town again! read more

Patrick McGovern's Pub & Restaurant - Meatloaf - Pubs Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

First stop when I visit Minneapolis/St Paul! My company is based in the Twin Cities, so I fly back there every month. My flight always lands around lunchtime, so I jump in the rental car and drive to Patrick McGovern's in downtown St Paul! Entree: Walleye Sandwich ($19.50). I've tried several of their Irish dishes and they are authentic (I lived in Ireland for almost a year), but I keep coming back for the Walleye! Perfectly grilled, on a grilled Hoagie bun. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! The Sandwich does come with a Side. I've tried all five (Fries, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Cottage Cheese, Chips). Skip the Cole Slaw! Potato Salad is my choice. Chips are similar to kettle baked, so they're good. Cottage Cheese is hard to screw up, and Fries are decent. I'm deducting a STAR because the Sides are not that special. Service: Always fast, attentive, and friendly! Ambiance: It's a HUGE place with indoor and outdoor seating--and even in winter, the outdoor seating is completely covered and cozy. The waterfall outside the west windows is nice. Parking: I'm GIVING BACK A STAR because they have their own free parking lot. Parking in downtown St Paul can be a hassle and expensive. Overall: I stop here every month, so obviously, I give them my HIGHLY RECOMMENDED rating! read more

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for the 3rd time, they had the short "event" menu (we avoided coming yesterday due to Wild playoff hockey game) and found yet another event menu (dental convention this time). waiter asked if he could bring drinks when we arrived. After he brought my diet coke, he informed us that there was an event and wait time was 30 minutes. We ended up declining to wait, but he still charged me $4.50 for the untouched die coke. I'm done with this place. read more

My husband & his dad come to McGovern's for every Vikings game & I tag along sometimes; the patio space is massive & is really cozy, even through the winter. It's fun that they decorate for the different holidays as well! The servers are usually very attentive, even when the space is busy. Their menus tend to change or be limited depending on the meal & sporting events going on, so keep that in mind. Their food is decent, though, with a wide selection for breakfast, lunch, & dinner, as well as a huge drink menu! read more

My friends and I visited McGoverns for st paddy's day celebrations this year and it was definitely the place to be! We got there early (3pm ish) so that we could get a table which definitely helped because the bar got CROWDED as the day went on. Drinks were reasonably priced. It was a bit hard to order drinks once it got busier, but I don't think that's out of the ordinary for bars on a holiday. We got hungry mid afternoon and ordered some food as well. We were pleasantly surprised how good it all was! The mozzarella sticks were crunchy and had a great cheese pull, and the chicken tenders with fries were whole chicken breast served with a side of bbq sauce. The bar space itself had lots of space with multiple different rooms (including a terrace area and a tent). Super fun and will be back next year! read more

Patrick McGovern's Pub & Restaurant - Pubs Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Wow! Great place to stop to get a bit to eat! Came here for lunch and had a great experience! I got an old fashioned, and it was pretty good. I ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich and omg it was good! The potato salad was also to die for! I will definitely be coming back! read more

Patrick McGovern's Pub & Restaurant - Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with Potato Salad - Pubs Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

We chose a random restaurant with burgers and they did not disappoint. We almost left because of the prices despite the food being pretty basic. $17 for a chicken wrap is bizarre, but we took a chance. Also a little odd that there weren't waffle fries, but they definitely made up for it with those fries that look like they've been in grease that's seen it all and fried some of everything, those fries are friggin delicious! And their ranch sauce, I'd literally drink it. I got two to go. And I don't even dip my fries in ranch! But I had no idea what else to eat it with so the fries were the winner and it didn't disappoint. Our host was awesome and patient, but also on it. We went around 4 and it was pretty empty so it was quiet, it was also a Thursday evening so it made sense. It started picking up I would say around 7ish. They did turn on the fire place which was nice. We unintentionally sat under the tv and noticed about halfway through that it was pretty dusty. I feel like that should be dusted, but I guess a little extra flavor never hurt anyone. My Baja burger, lemonade, and side of fries came up to around $27. The burger was pretty good, but not really memorable. read more

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Great place to stop at before the Wild game! We went in looking for a quick bite before the Hockey game and found it packed with no seating available; the host stand told us to go upstairs where it had open seating. We found a spot at the bar and Steve (the bartender) took great care of us; told us to order quickly as the kitchen was getting backed up. Then came back to take our drink orders and kept us filled the whole time. Food was excellent and came out in a timely manner considering how slammed they were. Great game-time atmosphere that made us want to stay as long as we could before heading off to the game. Highly recommend making this your stop! read more

Yes, great place, they had a fire a few days ago ago, but we're open and functioning perfectly! I had the Cher Buger and it was great! The service was top notch! The food was great and timely as we are headed to the wild game!! We were seated on the second floor with a great view of 7th street! read more

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We stopped in after getting picked up from the airport and I was amazed at the size of the place! It looks like a normal restaurant/bar, but walk to the left and it opens up to a cool atrium!!! It rained the day we were there and the roof louvers kept the intense rain out! It was great! The food was delicious and seasoned perfectly!!!! I highly recommend this place for hanging out or a casual dinner! Beautiful ambiance!!!! read more

The food is disgusting services poor and management is absolutely worthless. The owner's probably the worst of all.

Was in search of a late meal on a Thursday night (8pm). Surprised to find not many places open that weren't serving Italian. Since there was football on, decided to go sit at the bar and order some food and adult beverages. Can't say they have a heavy pour at all, kept asking for less mixture in order to have some.e influence of the vodka drink I requested. Three drinks in I gave up asking. Onto the food. Its an Irish pub but it's warm outside so decided to go with meatloaf, a nice heavy meal that will tell me a lot about the chefs cooking the food. I start with Wisconsin cheese curds, really good. . Then the meatloaf came out...even the bartender laughed as he said he has never seen that much on one plate before. As the picture shows its a mound of bread on bottom, mashed potatoes, brown gravy smothering the two meatloaf slices and potatoes. Here is the problem, as good as it looks there was no flavor. NONE. I added salt pepper and repeated. No flavor. It was tender and the potatoes were the right amount of lumpy creamy goodness, but not much flavor. The place served its purpose but I see why others don't rank it high for food quality. Bartender was great to talk with as well. read more

Patrick McGovern's Pub & Restaurant - Deep menu - Pubs Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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We came here before a Shania concert at the Excel center and we were very pleasantly surprised with how much seating was available (there's an upstairs), the menu, and the service. Our waitress was efficient and the service was prompt. It was extremely busy too. I was also impressed with it being a major event and busy that they still offered the full menu. The sandwich and fries I had were pretty solid and the prices decent for being downtown! read more

Patrick McGovern's Pub & Restaurant - Chicken Artichoke Sandwich - Pubs Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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I've only ever been to McGovern's to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but I've been coming for 3 years now and it's definitely the spot to be to celebrate the holiday! The restaurant itself is spacious, with a front bar and seating, heated patio bar and seating, plus a back bar and seating - they even add a heated tent and port-a-potties to accommodate during the holiday! Beware that it get's packed quickly, but the drink prices are reasonable ($24 for a seltzer & 2 specialty shots) and the music is fun. Only watch-out is that it's normally cash only and it's crowded so it takes a while to get a drink/go to the bathroom/etc. Will be back to celebrate again - and maybe I'll even make the trek for a pre-Xcel meal! read more

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McGoverns is a staple in the St. Paul restaurant scene. They have lots of seating, including a great covered patio. Plus, a nice parking lot that really adds to the convenience of the location. Their menu has lots of variety, with many really good handhelds. Their wait staff are very friendly and they really seem to enjoy what they are doing. They seem to have a lot of regulars - which is always a good sign for a restaurant. read more

First time visiting and it won't be the last! We stopped in before a concert and were seated immediately. Our server greeted us right away and was so friendly and attentive. We started with a round of drinks from their specialty menu - highly recommend! For food we went their bacon burger and the turkey Rachel with fries. The cheese pull on the Rachel! Everything was super fresh, so well seasoned. I just wish I had more room in my stomach, the portions were huge! We ordered another round before heading out to the concert, and our server again was right there when we needed her! They had a variety of 80s/90s music playing while we were there and it was just a great experience overall. You can expect to pay between $40-50 a person with two drinks. The booth we sat in was super comfy and the tables were clean and well stocked. Can't wait to stop again and try out some of their other popular menu items! read more

Patrick McGovern's Pub & Restaurant - Bacon Burger - Pubs Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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I wasn't expecting to love my take out from McGovern's so much today. I stopped by on my way home from work and was craving turkey. If you didn't know, this is the place for all things turkey all year round. I ordered the simple turkey and Swiss sando and a turkey garden salad. The only reason I'm not giving it five stars is bc it's expensive, $16.50 for a sando and fries, but it was so good. They're carving your lunch out of an actual turkey that has been roasted to perfection that very day. Very fresh ingredients. The salad could've used croutons but again, with that turkey, I didn't really need anything else but ranch and lettuce. It was also quite huge. The squishy bun that comes with the salad is quite decadent as well. I didn't take a photo bc I didn't think it would slay me, but I'll be returning! read more

Patrick McGovern's Pub & Restaurant - Dave's Corned Beef Melt - Pubs Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

This is always a great place to hangout for food, drinks, sports and especially green beer on St Patrick's Day. I haven't been here in about 10 years and the main area still looks the same, but now they an outdoor area to the left when walking in and is covered and has heaters above the tables. I would say the heat was pretty intense where we sat. The food still looks great and there is a ton of seating. read more

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Mandate Compliance Surcharge huh? Haven't seen this since the COVID restrictions. A staff member told us that the higher-ups won't say what it's for.... They're apparently told to "phrase it a certain way" when customers ask about it. This is an incredibly sketchy way to get an extra 4% from every tab, especially when there's no warning of it ahead of time. Avoid this place and go elsewhere for a $9 beer. read more

Patrick McGovern's Pub & Restaurant - Pubs Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Went on a concert night, smaller menu so don't have your heart set on anything from the normal menu (no wraps, slim pickings on dinner plates) but we got the shredded pork sandwich and the spinach artichoke dip chicken sandwich and both were good! read more

Went to Patrick Mcgovern's for St Patricks Day. It was the worst service and experience ever! The bathrooms were totally disgusting. At 11:00 pm they came to tell us they had to move everyone (a ton of people) on the top floor downstairs, so they could clean. As we were moved like cattle we arrived downstairs only to be told that we were being exited directly outside into the cold with no reentry. I will never return to this establishment, and they should be ashamed of their service, hygiene, and customer treatment! read more

I've frequented here on and off for food and drinks throughout the last 10 years. Went for a nightcap with a friend and ordered two speciality cocktails- an espresso martini and their version of a winter Paloma. It was about 11pm after a MN Wild game, but it was pretty quiet and we we're seated at a table. The waitresses dropped our cocktails down and they looked like shots in cheap plastics cups. Not what you would expect for a $12 cocktail. She circled back asking brusquely if we wanted food and I politely said no thank you, but asked if it was possible to get a real glass for the espresso martini and was told curtly "no, it's event glassware only." A little surprised to hear that since we were seated at a table, but we tried the drinks. They were fine. She circled back again asking if everything was okay and I mentioned we were just really still thrown off by the $12 drinks in this glassware (after even politely asking for different earlier). And she replied sorry but it's event glassware and walked away. Again we were seated at a table not walking around. Overall, will never order a nicer cocktail again here. Stick to beer or rail drinks. If a customer asked twice for a real glass for their expensive cocktail, give it to them or don't charge full price when glassware is an important part of the drink. I sent a photo to my friends and everyone was jaw dropped laughing that they would serve nice cocktails like this, especially after a customer mentioning politely twice they would prefer a real glass. Waste of money. I don't want to drink an espresso martini like a shot. Sorry. Photo to show. read more

Patrick McGovern's Pub & Restaurant - Espresso martini and winter Paloma - Pubs Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

The encounter that was had with the owners daughter, when being directed to park in the lot for a local event, has me never wanting to be a patron in this eat ever again. She was rude, vulgar and all around unprofessional. Not at all how an owner of a business should act when representing her family business. If this were an employee, acting this way, they would be fired! #nolongerapatron read more

Hey anyone, I'll pay to get the recipe for the dinner rolls served at McGowan's , I love them so much, they are most delicious I've ever had and they are just great with the wonderful homemade soups they serve, please someone tell me how to make those because I live in California and only get to enjoy them when visiting family on st Paul, thank you so much. read more

Nice, clean Irish pub. A tad on the expensive side. One beer, one coke and two cups of soup (turkey dumpling and chili) was just over $30. The chili was good but &8.50 for a cup is a bit much. read more

Patrick McGovern's Pub & Restaurant - Pubs Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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In St. Paul for business and my hotel is just a block away. After checking in the valet attendant recommended this place for a nice lunch. I ordered the fish & chips. The fish was 3 strips of cod beer battered and fried. Served with creamy coleslaw and seasoned fries. The breading on the fish stayed on even when I cut into it. I don't like when the breading separates from the filet. The coleslaw was sweet and creamy. Malt vinegar was provided on request. read more

Patrick McGovern's Pub & Restaurant - Smithwick's Irish Ale. - Pubs Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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