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498 Selby Ave. St. Paul, MN 55102

651-287-2018

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Best Brewpub
Award Winner 2009

Cuisine(s): American, Fine Dining, New American
Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining
Reservations: Accepted

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St. Paul beer connoisseurs flock to this Cathedral Hill stalwart, known for updating its tap beer menu daily. Scotch and whiskey drinkers can also get their fix, as the Happy Gnome features more than 300 of them. Housed in a former fire station, the bar features ample rail space and cozy booths that run along tall windows overlooking Selby Avenue.

2009 | Best Brewpub

Ah, the Happy Gnome. A veritable who's-who, or rather what's-what, of esoteric craft brews, equally keen on imports and domestics. Forty-four draft beers line three separate rails. Every other day or so, a new brand of keg replaces an old. Not a wide enough selection for you The St. Paul watering hole also boasts more than 300 bottled beers--91 from Belgium (the Holy Land of ales) alone. Forty-four of them are listed as "rare and/or in limited supply." It's a long, tall order, sampling... More »
2008 | BEST NEIGHBORHOOD BAR (ST. PAUL)

The Gnome is all about choice. To begin with, you have three options as soon as you walk in the swank, wooded interior of this Cathedral Hill tavern. Do you park yourself in the classic bar section, with its long, L-shaped wooden counter and a basketball game playing on the muted TV In the more pub-like sit-down area, with its creative and reasonably priced dining menu, featuring dishes like chicken and wild mushroom cigars ($8 for a mix of Thai spring rolls with a State Fair chicken... More »

Top 5 beefless ways to celebrate National Hamburger Month

By Mo Perry | Mon, May 7, 2012

In addition to being National Toxic Encephalopathy and Chemical Injury Awareness Month and International Audit Month (goody!), the Internet tells us that May is also National Hamburger Month. Far be ... More »
Firkin Fest returns to the Happy Gnome

By Michael Agnew | Thu, February 16, 2012

Cask-conditioned beer enjoyed under a tent on an early spring afternoon; this can only be Firkin Fest at the Happy Gnome. The annual celebration of British-style real ale returns to the St. Paul beer ... More »
Furthermore Knot Stock at the Happy Gnome packs a spicy punch

By Michelle Leon | Fri, October 8, 2010

Furthermore Knot Stock $6 The Happy Gnome 498 Selby Ave., St. Paul 651.287.2018 Furthermore Beer in Spring Green, Wisconsin, has created a nice brew for the season with Knot Stock, a black-pepper-i... More »
Odell Brewing tasting dinner tonight at The Happy Gnome

By Michelle Leon | Tue, August 24, 2010

Tonight, The Happy Gnome welcomes Doug Odell, from Odell Brewery in Fort Collins, Co., who will be on hand to answer questions, and try a choice new brew-- 420 IPA --made with the help of Minnesota d... More »
Happy Gnome's Beer Flights: 100 Favorite Dishes

By Rachel Hutton | Fri, April 23, 2010

As a countdown to the Best of the Twin Cities 2010 (online and on newsstands now!), The Hot Dish is serving up a hundred of our favorite local dishes. Send your own nominations to hotdish@citypages.co... More »
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schmidty2129 | Minneapolis, MN | 28 Reviews

| Mon, December 6, 2010

Great food and beer selection in a historic neighborhood!
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johnkuehl233 | South St. Paul, MN | 18 Reviews

| Fri, November 6, 2009

Good food, and a massive beer selection. While the service varies, it is worth the trip for the summer patio.
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ValerieH | Saint Paul, MN | 6 Reviews

| Fri, November 6, 2009

this is one of my most favorite places to eat or have a drink. endless selection of beers on tap and great burgers. classy little joint!
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