Black Hart of Saint Paul — Restaurant in Saint Paul

I would like to start this by saying me and my partner have been attending this bar for a year and love the inclusion and love in this space. Breaks my heart to write a poor review for a fellow queer space, but it is significantly difficult to avoid the situation that me and my partner faced this evening. The drag queens put on a lovely show and made me proud of my community, shortly followed, was dancing music and a wonderful DJ. However, unfortunately a patron who may or may not work for the bar (was heavily involved in the show) became heavily intoxicated and began to make unwanted gestures toward multiple people. He went as far as touching people who didn't want to be touched, and making severely derogatory comments, as well as getting in a physical altercation. The bar tender was made aware, and ignored the complaints. I am hoping this person was either trespassed or the bartender will begin taking people seriously, but it hurts to say in these times, we don't feel safe at a bar designated for QUEER individuals (one of few spaces left). Hopefully, moving forward it will be safe for others. Sad to say we have to find a different queer...

My girlfriend and I tried coming here last night because of the great reviews we’ve heard. The person at the entrance with short hair and glasses, who was quite unfriendly, told us it would be a $7 cover charge. We thought that was an odd amount and decided to think about it before getting cash from the ATM. While waiting, we overheard this person only charge the woman about a minute or two after us $5. It’s not about the money… but being discriminated against for an unknown reason. We’re assuming they were planning on pocketing the additional $4. You would also think that someone choosing to give you business would be friendly and smiling when people walk in the door but it was the complete opposite (not just with us, with the person behind us as well). I’ll also add that there were only about 40 people inside at this time and there was not a line to get in so it was not busy at all. We decided to go elsewhere for...

Black Hart is many different things - » it is a neighborhood bar with pool tables, televisions, fried food items and good / cheap drinks » it is a soccer bar where you can catch matches from a bunch of different leagues, frequently opening early for European matches on weekends » it is a pre-match gathering spot for Minnesota United Games, conveniently located within a short walk to the stadium and offers gameday specials » it is a queer bar with exceptional programming throughout the week and weekends, including incredibly fun drag shows.

I like going to the black hart, the employees are nice, the patrons are nice. Definitely would recommend for folks looking for a fun spot to...