Ted's Bar — Restaurant in Saint Paul

Was eating at Key's Cafe with dear 'ol Mom and the Mrs. and spotted this place across the street and I was drawn to this time-capsule, art deco-ish building. Did a google search and found a phone number. Called, and very gruff staff member answered and I asked what time they closed (as from looking at the place, it looked like it had closed forever in 1977). “2o'clock”, he replied. Good, now I know I can drink there. I just hoped there wasn't some sort of trap door inside that led to a skeleton filled dungeon and a cell mate that looks like Sloth from the Goonies. I went there last week with a buddy of mine and what I can say is if you want to develop a drinking problem, this is the place to start. It’s so gloomy but it’s a charming sort of gloom- just like any Minnesotan should love, or at least appreciate. A lonely pinball and dartboard linger in the corners while the one pool table is front and center. Rush River, Fultons and Hamms on tap……I said it….Hamms!! I live in DT Mpls and we are in DIRE need of more seedy watering holes like this! So come thirsty, bring your favorite sob story and emotionally disturbed friends as you will fit in better than fried Twinkies at the State Fair. Ted’s is the place to be….or not to be, if that’s what you’re...

My first time here. It’s a tiny little local bar. They keep their old tradition as cash only, which the bartender explained, even though card option would’ve been nice since the atm and my bank both will charge fees withdrawing cash. Found out the hard way, but you have the option to leave if you don’t like it , no one is forcing you stay. bartender is a nice guy and made me...

We have been coming to Ted's for 3 years. We have loved this place until today. The Reggae bartender that served us today was unprofessional and rude. He told us the customer has no value. Jerry & Eve gets a 5 Star review from us. The new, inexperienced bartender we met today is poison to any business. Get ride of him or you will lose your...