HOURS :: Blue Door Pub St. Paul: • Daily 11a - 1a Blue Door Pub Longfellow: • Sun - Thu 11a - 11p • Fri - Sat 11a - 12a Blue Door University: • Sun - Thurs 11a - 12a • Fri - Sat 11a - 1a
In March of 1941, James Freeman O’Gara opened the doors of this tavern providing a wholesome atmosphere for conversation and camaraderie. Initially food and liquor was served to the local residents who fought World War II at home by manufacturing supplies and munitions for those overseas. You could even get a haircut from Carl Schulz, whose son, Charles gained international fame with the cartoon strip “Peanuts.” Schulz’s original shop was located in what is now the Shamrock Room. Gradually, the O’Gara reputation for serving excellent food and drink at a fair price became known and has ensured an ever-growing trade. In fact, O’Gara’s is the oldest family owned operation of its kind in Saint Paul still at the original location. Several people lay claim to employment at O’Gara’s of 35 years or more. The bar has always been an Irish haunt by virtue of its name and clientele, but the family has burnished that image over the years, and they’ve seen the bar become perhaps the busiest place in town on St. Patrick’s Day. The tradition continues with the third generation of the O’Gara clan. Dan, Tim’s son, started learning the business at an early age and grew to share the same passion for providing great food, fine spirits, and entertainment to thousands of people. Dan and his wife Kris now carry on the O’Gara’s tradition since Tim’s retirement in March of 2003. The expansion of O’Gara’s is the fulfillment of a dream by Tim, who succeeded his father Jim in 1972. Tim’s knowledge and desire to satisfy has resulted in the expansion of new rooms, including the Shamrock Room and The Shanty. The main bar, The Shamrock Room, established in 1982, hosts jazz/big bands and acoustic sing along music with traditional O’Gara hospitality. This room has played host to many banquets and private parties. O’Gara’s Garage was established in 1985 and renovated in 2011 to become The Shanty, one of St. Paul’s premiere music clubs, featuring the Twin Cities finest local/national acts. You can also find O'Gara's at the MSP Airport in concourse F, and at the Minnesota State Fair.
The original Green Mill that started it all! One of the first restaurants to be located in the heart of St. Paul on historic Grand Avenue. We have a variety of customers that range from young college students to their grandparents. We have an amazing party room newly named The Hamline Room fit for big celebrations to small business meetings. We also offer Trivia Mafia game night on Tuesday's (with $1.92 Nordeast's on tap) at 9pm and Bingo on Wednesday's at 9pm. Come in and visit with one of our bartenders as you play! So if you are looking for a fun, family-friendly place the Green Mill on Grand is your spot.
An amazing drag show at the Jewel of the Midway, in St. Paul MN. Every wednesday we have a fabulous cast twirling for your entertainment pleasure. Your show director and emcee for the Pumps & Pearls girls is Miss Lily White. Every wednesday we have NO COVER, $6.00 Pitchers of beer, an amazing show, plus a DJ to spin the tunes till close after the show is over. Show starts at 10pm on wednesdays and runs till about 1230a. The event is 21+. And Cash only at the bar **There is an ATM!!**
The Celtic Junction's two performance spaces host concerts, dances and private events with seating of up to 250 people in the larger and a cozy 75 in the smaller. This top notch facility boasts a state-of-the-art sound system, stage lighting, projection capability and sprung floors for comfortable dancing. House ambiance and decor are comfortably eclectic and highly versatile allowing for concert or cabaret style seating. Fully accessible building amenities include a welcoming lobby and reception area featuring a rotating gallery of original artwork and wi-fi internet access. Catering welcome. Beer and wine sales available for many events, proceeds of which benefit local area non-profits.