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498 Selby Ave
St Paul,
MN
55102
44.9465
-93.1211
Neighborhood: Summit - University
What People Are Saying About Happy Gnome
The Editor
Molly Priesmeyer
Citysearch
The Happy Gnome brings a hip, classy edge to this burgeoning St. Paul neighborhood. Sleek and elegant without being alienating or overwhelming, the Happy Gnome brings a sophisticated edge to the typical neighborhood joint. The bar side offers soft lighting, bulbous and comfy booths, a dark-wood bar and a fireplace that dances with warm flames in the corner of the room. And the Gnome classes up the dining side, too, without going overboard on stuffy style. Sure, there are a few modern chandeliers and a fireplace, but the Happy Gnome is all about good food, great drinks and a chat-over-a-brew…
11/24/09
Great Place!
by HLOKT at Citysearch
The building was once an old firehouse and they turned it into a cute little restaurant. They have a huge beer selection and excellent food! I recommend this to anyone who likes to eat and drink! Don't forget the ice cream! It is from Izzy's on Marshall.
- Pros: Beer Selection, Food
- Cons: Busy
06/20/09
Price verses quality
by bbeerlovr at Citysearch
Ambitious menu with inconsistent delivery. Huge kitchen and enormous number of staff, but not polished considering the premium beverage and food prices. Prices align with top restaurants, but the setting and service devalues the experience. Beer prices pay the overhead so avoid entrees.
- Pros: Beer selection, location
- Cons: Price, service
05/17/09
Great Food, Great Beer
by Bww at Citysearch
The food was spectacular, the beer selection is great, the service was attentive and helpful. The Happy Gnome is a great neighborhood bar.
- Pros: The Beer Selection
- Cons: Seating
The Details on Happy Gnome
Parking:
The Happy Gnome is blessed with a huge dedicated parking lot--hard to come by in Cathedral Hill.
Where to Sit:
The spacious multi-tiered patio with outdoor bar is popular during nice weather, but the view from the booths in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows can't be beat when the snow flies.
The Extras:
A large room upstairs is available for private parties up to 125 people.
When to Go:
The Happy Gnome is also known for its great beer collection. Not only does it feature more than 70 draft beers, it also offers up tastings, brewmaster dinners and limted-release beers.
Know Before You Go:
The chef here has worked with some of the best: Dennis Marron worked at W.A. Frost and the Craftsmen before developing the lovely new-American menu at the Happy Gnome.
Category:
Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Neighborhood Bars, Singles Bars, Taverns
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
