The best bars & nightlife in Washington County

Relaxed bar & grill offering American comfort fare along with a regular happy hour & a patio.

3rd Act Craft Brewery nails the neighborhood combo with craft beer plus wine, brick-oven pizza, wings and more, all in an award-winning family taproom. Keep an eye on their tap and event lineups, then claim a table and let the week melt away.

From the Woodbury newsletter, October 8, 2026

When you want no-fuss burgers, tacos, and a cold drink without crossing half the metro, Cloverleaf Bar & Grill hits the spot. Cozy bar vibes, beer, wine, and cocktails, plus paper and electronic pull tabs that benefit the Cottage Grove Athletic Association... easy win for weeknights.

From the Inver Grove Heights newsletter, September 10, 2026

Burgers, wings and other comfort eats (like the Rubin) are served at this low-key spot.

Family-friendly eatery serving casual food such as sandwiches, wings & pizzas, plus happy hours.

Craving classic, zero-pretense bar grub this week? Sgt Peppers delivers the goods with cheese curds, deep fried pickles, wings, stacked burgers, walleye sandwiches, and that bottomless-feeling popcorn. It’s the neighborhood spot you hit when you want comfort, a cold drink, and easy conversation.

From the St. Paul newsletter, August 6, 2026

Casual restaurant specializing in Mediterranean staples such as gyros and wraps.

Cozy, casual wine bar offering a menu of small plates and desserts, plus a monthly wine club.

Wild Boar Bar and Grill does the east metro right with smash burgers, St. Paul Flatbreads made with St. Paul Flatbread Company dough, and a tap list that keeps local favorites flowing.

From the St. Paul newsletter, August 22, 2026

Relaxed family-friendly chain bar & grill serving American fare, plus deep-dish pizzas.

When you need legit wings and classic comfort without overthinking dinner, Ray J's American Grill delivers with saucy favorites, hearty sandwiches and a bar that makes catching the game easy. They also cater and host parties, so your next get-together basically plans itself.

From the Woodbury newsletter, October 22, 2026

Mana Brewing - Oakdale pours small-batch brews fermented on-site, from crisp pilsners to hop-forward IPAs, and turns out legit Neapolitan-style pies with San Marzano tomatoes from a blazing stone oven. This week, grab a seat for Premier League matches or trivia, then let the pizza-and-pint combo do its thing.

From the Woodbury newsletter, August 26, 2026

Angelina's Kitchen Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar nails cozy Italian vibes with a wine list, and it was a Woodbury Magazine Best of 2025 winner for Best Place for a Date Night. When the week’s packed, Carry Out, Family Style Meals and Take & Bake save dinner, and lunch has fresh wraps and grain bowls.

From the Woodbury newsletter, October 15, 2026

When you need a quick reset close to home, Saint Croix Vineyards pours award-winning local wines crafted since 1992, served in a relaxed tasting room nestled in the St. Croix Valley just outside St. Paul, with that slow down and savor vibe your week has been begging for.

From the Woodbury newsletter, August 22, 2026