Alary's Bar & Barbeque

I recently stopped by Alary's in downtown St. Paul on a Chicago Bears game day, and the energy in the place was absolutely electric! As a Bears bar here in Minnesota, it's a great spot to catch the game with other fans--it felt like a mini Chicago right in the heart of St. Paul.I tried a few things off their menu, starting with the Ketel One Blueberry Mule, which was refreshing and tasty--a perfect drink for unwinding.For food, I had the Brisket & Smoked Queso Sandwich, which was hands-down my favorite. The brisket was tender and flavorful, and their sauces took it to another level. Speaking of sauces, I also tried their Smoked Wings, paired with a variety of their house-made options: Mississippi Comeback, Strawberry Jalapeño, Jerk BBQ, and Petey's BBQ Championship. Each sauce had its own unique flair, but the Strawberry Jalapeño stood out for its sweet and spicy twist.I heard they make a killer banana pudding, so that's definitely on my list for next time! The ambiance of Alary's is another highlight--you can feel the history in the space, which gives it a charming and authentic vibe.The service was also top-notch. The staff were attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed, even on a busy game day, which really added to the experience.One thing that makes Alary's stand out is the convenience they offer. They provide validated evening and weekend parking in the ramp next door, and even run shuttles to and from all major events in Saint Paul, including Wild games, Saints games, concerts, and downtown events. You can park for free and ride with them, which is such a game-changer.If you're into trivia, don't miss their Bar Trivia, which isn't just limited to evenings. It's a great way to enjoy some good food and drinks while testing your knowledge any time of day!Whether you're here for the food, drinks, or the lively atmosphere, Alary's is definitely worth a visit, especially on game day. I'll be back soon to try that banana pudding!

I work super close to this restaurant and have been called to dine here since I smell all the wonderful smells of their grill! I checked it out on the weekend and was presently surprised by how spacious the restaurant is and the vibe! It's very much a sports bar that you can come hang out with friends or family. The service was quick and nice! The food was good! I probably would not get their Mac and cheese again but the wings and fries were great! They have so many sauces to choose from so your wing experience may be different every time you come!

Great place for the London Vikings game. Solid breakfast menu with their smoked meats. I went with the breakfast sandwich with brisket on an English muffin and it was solid. By the end of the game the place was packed with bears fans for the noon game. Would definitely return both for the food and the cool history of this old St. Paul bar.

Bartender was totally fun and super fast to serve us on a Saturday night when we stopped in before a concert. Tons of beers on tap, and good cheap appetizers. We had a relaxing chill drink here and moved on -- but I'll be back in the future.

This is a quaint little bar located on the outskirts of downtown St Paul. There is a commercial parking garage located right door and there is metered street parking available within a reasonable walking distance. The place seems a bit old and has a decent sized dinning area and bar seating with a full bar. You will also find a decent fenced in patio out back. They are TVs around the bar, as well as the dining area, and while I was there they were all playing the Minnesota Wild hockey game.There is a couple of pool tables, some pinball machines, a pull tab dispenser, dart boards, a digital jukebox and a video gambling game on an iPad device. A woman won big on that device while I was there.The bar prides itself on its tap beers. There have a ton of them. They also serve some food. I ordered a grilled cheese with a side of tots. It took about 15 minutes for me to get my food and it was pretty good. Very tasty and cheesy. I would recommend getting it.The bartender/server was very friendly and helpful. Very personable. This is a decent spot to catch a drink and get a quick bite. It is very low key and was very slow the day I was there. If you are looking for some action or a party type atmosphere, you may want to try somewhere else.

The best kept secret for any Wild game night. Park in the ramp directly attached to the bar. They validate your parking. A $6 ticket for the shuttle to and from the Xcel is then used for a discounted beer when the shuttle drops you off. The food- GREAT burgers and GREAT fries! Not so great coleslaw, The food comes out quickly. Friendly servers and bar staff. 30+ tap beers to choose from. Tons of TVs showing all sporting events. Clean bathrooms, huge outdoor patio. I love this place in downtown town St. Paul. No idea why a low-ish overall average, but try it out for the next Wild game, or any event at the Xcel.

Yup, I am the Duke.Borderline creep? Certainly.I am not alone.Is Alary's a huge sausage fest? Absolutely. Does it keep me from coming back? Hell No!When I lived closer to town, I was much more of a regular. What is there not to like about cheap beer and skimpily clad bartenders and beer tub servers? Back when I first started going here, it was always easy to get on the pool table or dart boards. No such luck anymore. It is heterosexual male butt-to-nuts any weekend or Wild game night.Most often these days, I am there before and/or after a Wild Game. Cheap shuttle to and from the Xcel. Gets super crowded on game nights, weekend or non-weekend. Had to wait for the third shuttle back tonight after the game. Seems like there is always more of a Thunderdome atmosphere for the Alary's shuttle than any other shuttle from any other establishment. Always, dude heavy.Why not five stars? Lack of food. Heggie's Pizza and the on and off food truck does not cut it for me. If they had a standard pub grub menu, this place would get my high five seal of approval. To each their own. It is definitely not for everybody. But what has two thumbs and likes Alary's? - THIS GUY!

New ownership has done a really nice job, new look ambiance and drink menu is excellent. Peteys BBQ I'm kitchen is the best BBQ I've had in MN, 10/10!!!

Manager is an absolute prick! We parked in the spaces right next to the building. Had our meal and came out to find we had been blocked in by a car. Went inside and the manager (?) said that it was employee parking only and it would cost me $20 for him to move his car so we could leave. He insisted there was a sign saying "Employee parking only". So I paid the extortion and we went out to move car. I asked the jerk where the sign was that said no parking and he walked out to the entrance and said "well, it's supposed to be here". He refused to refund the extorted money. What an asshole! I will never go here and will only badmouth this place until the day I die.Oh, and the wings were dry and the blue cheese was runny.

They were extremely rude and did not service us. Also kicked my friend out for no reason after two drinks. Very rude and slow service to would not recommend to anyone.