Skarda's Bar

Skarda's is a great little dive bar located on West 7th in St. Paul. This is exactly the type of place that comes to mind when you say Minnesota dive bar. Bunch of old guys bellied up at the bar drinking domestic beers or whiskey. No kitchen but there is a vending machine as well as Heggies Pizza. Pool tables and darts to the side. I met with a friend for some drinks and had a nice time. The bartender was super friendly and engaged in our conversation. I ordered 3 drinks and my friend had 2. I picked up the tab for us both and all 5 drinks came to a manageable $19.75. WOW! I love a good cheap bar.

If you are a true dive bar enjoyer like I am then this place is right up your alley. As someone who's explored up and down west 7th, this is my favorite on the strip. The bartenders provide good service with the drinks being very fairly priced. There's two dart boards and a pool table which means there's usually not too much of a wait for either given the size of the place. The back deck area is beautiful in the summer and is a great place to chat with the other locals. TouchTunes is available and the music is kept at the perfect level of loud but not overwhelming. If you're hungry there is pizzas available and bags of assorted small snacks which has come in handy many times. We had a larger group together in last night and enjoyed drinks ranging from shaken shots, cocktails, and beer. The shaken shots were good quality for a dive bar and our group never had to wait long for a drink. We will definitely be back.

Bartender got mad I didn't tip on my second round and refused to serve me after that. When I tip at the end instead of every round. Never will get my service stuck in the hole bar

Stopped here on a bike ride with a group. Friendly Service and nice outdoor space to sit. Emma is a treat.

On one hand I understand because I don't know how "St.Paul" bars work. On the the other hand...shouldn't matter. I showed up at 12:15. Had 3 Mich. Golden lights. Had been drinking but not drunk. On all three beers I left the bartender a $5 tip. (Where I come from...) I went to try to smoke. The bartender said "not out that door with your beer" I said " okay, can you set it back there for me until I get back?"Seriously going to be outside for like 2 minutes. Don't want to chance getting drugged or something. And she says all bitchy "sure" and I watch her place it back on the bar!!! I said okay, I just tipped you $5 each on three beers! You can't set my beer "aside" right back on the bar! for a minute?! She looks me straight and says I can't watch every beer!I wasn't asking for her to watch my beer. Just asked to put it out if crazy reach so I wouldn't get dragged! Single woman...out alone... and $5 tip a beer wasn't "enough" for her to set my beer behind the bar for 3 minutes!!First time there...I will never go back.

The staff is insular and rude to customers who aren't regulars. They have only junk beer on tap as well. Stay clear.

Cheapest drinks on West 7th and Dawn is one of the best bartenders in the neighborhood!

So I usually only write reviews when there is something above or below average as I know people have bad days and the majority of the time people will write bad reviews more than positive ones but this has now gotten out of hand. Missy the bartender at Skarda's is bad news! This is now my fourth and final visit. At first I thought it was just me as she treated me poorly but now after visiting 3 more times due to my friends talking me into it and watching how she treats approximately 70% of the customers it has ended. She is disrespectful, rude and snotty. Cute? yes. But that doesn't make up for the bad service. To owners of Skarda's...you are definately and positively losing business due to Missy. It is too late for my business but you can do better! I know I don't visit much but over the years your business seems to decrease. Maybe your poison is obvious. Look at the other posts as well. I only quickly scanned them but I definately noticed her name. Good luck Skarda's!