Best Spots In Minnesota For A Father's Day Drink With Dad
We've been celebrating Father's Day in America for over 100 years. Sure, getting him the latest power tool or something from a "Club of the Month" catalog is great, and Dad can always use more toys, but it's about more than just a clever gift. It's about spending time with him, and it's also just a good excuse to kick back and enjoy a cold drink together. You don't want to go someplace noisy, rowdy, or flashy. You want to go to one of these bars and celebrate the man who has been in your life since day one.
Cuzzy's
507 Washington Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 339-6211
www.cuzzys.com
You can take Dad to the hip North Loop neighborhood and show him where all the kids are hanging out, and then step inside Cuzzy's, where it is impossible to not feel comfortable. A true dive in the midst of the Twin Cities' trendiest neighborhood, Cuzzy's excellent bar food, cheap drinks, and all around good time vibe make it an ideal place to relax with pop.
Obb's
1347 Burns Ave.
St Paul, MN 55106
(651) 776-7010
www.obbsbar.com
Your dad is a sports fan. As was his dad before him. And his dad before him. And they might've all been to Obb's at one point or another, as it has been standing on St. Paul's East Side since 1932. For the best sports bar atmosphere, with tasty no-frills, food and cold beer flowing freely, Obb's delivers every time. It's the type of place you walk into and immediately feel a sense of camaraderie with everyone there, and especially with Dad standing next to you feeling the exact same way.
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The Saint Paul Grill
Lobby Bar at The Saint Paul Hotel
350 Market St.
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651) 224-7455
www.stpaulgrill.com
If your dad is the martini type, or the type that enjoys elegant settings with a glass of scotch and appreciates old-world swank a la "Mad Men," the serene sophistication of the Saint Paul Grill will be perfect for that Father's Day drink. It's never too noisy and, while being the epitome of St. Paul old-world luxury, never snooty or snobbish. Your dad will be treated right at this downtown institution, just as he deserves to be.
Mac's Industrial Sports Bar
312 Central Ave. S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 379-3379
www.macsindustrial.com
Classic grub in a classic setting. You want a big, greasy, delicious burger, or, since Father's Day falls on a Sunday this year, some of their awesome beer cheese soup that is only served Sundays. But there are different specials every day of the week, sure to make dad's of all type happy, so you can make a tradition out of it. "Hey dad, want to go celebrate your day at Mac's like we did last year?" It's something to look forward to; a place to celebrate your father with something hot to eat and cold to drink.
Muddy Pig
162 Dale St. N.
St Paul, MN 55104
(651) 254-1030
www.themuddypig.com
Remember playing board games with dad when you were still a kid? Well, now that you are older, you can throw some beer into the mix while playing games at St. Paul's Muddy Pig. They have the classics, Sorry and Monopoly, or if trivia is your thing there are options as well. You can relax and stay as long as you like, through however many rematches you need, and never get bored with the beer list. The whiskey selection is strong as well, if dad isn't a beer drinker.
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Adrian Schramm is a resident Saint Paul writer with a passion for all things local. Through his work with Saint Paul Almanac and Minneapolis Examiner at Examiner.com, as well as in the kitchens of bars and restaurants around town, he has discovered what truly makes the Twin Cities tick.
