The Happy Gnome, St. Paul, Minnesota
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The Happy Gnome
Excellent based on 36 ratings
Type: Bar

498 Selby Ave.
St. Paul, Minnesota United States 55102 [ print map ]
(651) 287-2018
http://www.thehappygnome.com

Hours: 11-1, 2 on Fri and Sat


Taps: 44
Bottles: 300+



WiFi
Children
Patio
Seasonals
Real Ales
Proper Glassware
Beer To Go/Growlers
BYO 6-Pack/Singles
Available At This Location (arranged by most recent)
Tyranena Painted Ladies Pumpkin Spice Ale 87, Bells Rye Stout 89, Schell 1905 VT 89
More Beers Available Here



36 reviews for The Happy Gnome
 Ambiance 83%
 Service 74%
 Selection 85%
 Food 79%
 Value 15%
 Overall 82%
 Rating 86%
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Scotthops (3), Minnesota
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  86   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/57/1014/15 7/10N/A18/20

August 18, 2009 [ Updated August 28, 2009 ]
My favorite place to get a beer in the cities! Excellent and varied taps - over 30. Great feel to it - slightly older crowd- probably due to their pricier dinner menu- but food is very good for a bar. Great patio in the summer, but service is slower out there.

NickMN (1), ,
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  90   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/58/1015/15 8/10 7/1018/20

June 30, 2009
What a great flipping meal. I was being a jerk and asked the server what beer would they pair with my meal. They paired my appetizer and entree. Shut my big fat mouth and dip into the wallet.

GeneralGao (220), Iowa City, Iowa
  82   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/58/1012/15 8/10 7/1017/20

June 19, 2009
Taken to this place by friends in Minneapolis during a 5 hour layover at the airport. Thanks guys! Lots of great beers on tap. I had Tyranena Pumpkin Spice and Summit Oatmeal Stout from the cask becasue I hadn’t had them before.. We had dinner and the food was very good. Very cool restaurant/pub.

Syd (26), Waconia, Minnesota
  82   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/57/1014/15 9/10N/A16/20

April 4, 2009
I made my first appearance this afternoon, a Saturday at 3:00 PM. The place was quite busy for the rather off hour. I was able to find a string of 3 empty bar stools so that I could sit without having to establish territory. The bar tender was really harried with the situation, since she was getting hit with lots of orders. She was nice enough about it. I ordered a Surly 16 Grit and one of the small plates, a rather outstanding Braised Elk Tartlet. I then followed up with a Surly Furious. The service got better as the rush died down. The atmosphere is great, pub like, and the food I tried was awesome. I will return.

TaydaTot (3), Minnesota
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  80   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/57/1013/15 7/10 5/1016/20

March 30, 2009
I’ve only been here twice so far but I have to say both experiences have been great. The selection they have on tap is wonderful. They even had Surly Darkness in March. I hear sometimes they have problems with the taps and I’m can’t say whether that is true or not but I did have a Surly Mild it it tasted gross, hopefully not how it was supposed too. It is more expensive but the fact that they have an amazing tap selection and an even more incredibly extensive bottle selection makes it worth it. I like the food too. There’s lots of butter in everything but it goes well with beer.

akysylyczyn (8), , Minnesota
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  80   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/55/1013/15 7/10 4/1018/20

March 26, 2009
I love all the beer on tap but sometimes they don’t update the list so I don’t always get what I want. The food is very good but pricey and so is the beer. Overall I good place to go and hang out and have a few beers.

WisconsinBeer (10), St Paul, Minnesota
  68   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
3/57/1013/15 6/10 4/1011/20

February 8, 2009
Nice comfortable cozy place to enjoy a beer. Food menu is solid, but it’s more upscale so it can be pricey at times. Service is attentive and friendly. Amazing selection of craft beers but...... I’ve been here a number of times and had problems with the beers. Beers will be flat, skunked, and off in general. If they could resolve the tap issues it would be great, until then I’ll go down the street to Muddy Pig where I’ve NEVER had a problem with any of the tap beers.

BVery (25), Burnsville, Minnesota
  94   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
5/59/1014/15N/A 6/1019/20

January 12, 2009
My favorite place to go for beers. Terrific selection of great beers, very knowledgable and helpful staff, great patio in the summer. A little pricey, but worth it.

tdaglow (6), Minnesota
does not count - explanation
  92   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
5/57/1015/15 10/10 8/1019/20

October 23, 2008
Amazing food, good service(sometimes), and a beer list that makes me cry. Plus a fire pit in the back. Go, eat, drink, and don’t worry about the bill. Don’t be put off if the service isn’t great and try at least one cheese plate.

mnoutdoors (10), Allover, Wisconsin
  90   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
5/58/1014/15 8/10 7/1018/20

October 8, 2008
Very nice looking palce...awesome selection of good beer..Southern tier pumking was outstanding.food is a little pricey but worth it. Will definitely be back.

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Staff
Very Attentive

Parking
Adjacent lot that fills up quickly