Restaurant
Unclaimed profileParlour St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Parlour St. Paul runs a cocktail-first program with 12 named drinks, a rotating 'Soup' of the Day, and spirit-forward staples like the Parlour Old Fashioned, Parlour Manhattan, and Barrel Roll. Beer gets equal attention with 12 tap lines, local Minnesota breweries, and a rotating tap. Wine is a compact bubbles-to-red list, and the non-alcoholic section stands out with named zero- and low-ABV cocktails. Cocktail classes and the Bacardi-sponsored Daiq Off add a layer of engagement beyond the menu.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Parlour Old Fashioned or the barrel-aged Barrel Roll, then explore the rotating 'Soup' of the Day. For a non-alcoholic option, the Pepino Fresca clarified milk punch is a standout.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone who cares about a well-made cocktail and wants a serious beer list alongside it, as well as non-drinkers looking for more than a token mocktail.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is a good time to try the $10 High Ball or the $10 Snack Pack with two Montucky Cold Snacks, while ticketed cocktail classes and the Daiq Off competition are for planned visits.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $15–$16.50; wine is $13–$15 by the glass and $52–$60 by the bottle; tap beer is $6–$9 and bottles and cans $5–$8.50. NA cocktails are $11–$14, and the Beer & Bump pairing is $12.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A 12-cocktail menu with barrel-aged options and a rotating 'Soup' feature, plus a Bacardi-sponsored daiquiri competition with guest bartenders and ticketed classes led by named bar staff.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A 12-cocktail menu spans spirit-forward stirred drinks and barrel-aged originals, with a rotating 'Soup' of the Day. The Daiq Off competition and ticketed classes led by Tyler Ward and June Yerry show active programming beyond the list.
Menu strengths
- — Broad, rotating cocktail list with named originals and barrel-aged options.
- — Active cocktail education and competition programming led by named bar staff.
Standout selections
- — Parlour Old Fashioned: Overproof Bourbon & Rye Whiskies, Piloncillo, Trinity Bitters.
- — Parlour Manhattan: Angel's Envy Bourbon, Vermouth, Cherry Bark Vanilla, Angostura; served up.
- — Barrel Roll: Barrel Aged Paper Plane with Bourbon, Amaro, Aperitif, Lemon.
Pricing: Cocktails $15–$16.50; cocktail classes $95 per person; Daiq Off $20 per person.
Wine
A compact list organized into Bubbles, White, Rosé, and Red, with by-the-glass and bottle pricing. Selections include Cava, Prosecco, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Tempranillo.
Menu strengths
- — Wine list spans bubbles, white, rosé, and red with by-the-glass and bottle options.
- — Happy hour menu lists House Sparkling, House White, and House Red among $10 items.
Standout selections
- — Cava, Blanc de Blancs, Freixenet, Spain — $13/52.
- — Tempranillo, Rioja Crianza, Bodegas Muriel, Spain — $14/56.
Pricing: By the glass $13–$15; by the bottle $52–$60; happy hour house pours $10.
Beer
Twelve tap lines include a rotating tap and local Minnesota breweries, plus a bottles-and-cans list with Montucky Cold Snack, Miller High Life Pony, Coors Light, and Grain Belt Premium. Non-alcoholic beer and a Beer & Bump shot pairing round out the options.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse tap list with local Minnesota breweries and a rotating tap.
- — Includes non-alcoholic beer options and a beer-and-shot pairing.
Standout selections
- — Modist Supra Deluxe Lager — $8.50.; Fair State Roselle Sour — $9.
- — Summit Oatmeal Stout Nitro — $8.; Miller High Life Pony 7oz — $5.
Pricing: Tap beers $6–$9; rotating tap $8; bottles and cans $5–$8.50; non-alcoholic beer $8–$9.50.
Nonalcoholic
Three named zero- or low-ABV cocktails, including a 0% ABV clarified milk punch and options using non-alcoholic spirits like Undone No. 8 and Three Spirit Livener. Two mocktails and non-alcoholic beers from Athletic and Ostri(chi)zed are also listed.
Menu strengths
- — Named zero- and low-ABV cocktails with non-alcoholic spirits (Undone No. 8, Three Spirit Livener).
Standout selections
- — Pepino Fresca: 0% ABV clarified milk punch with Cucumber, Mint, Kiwi, Sunflower, Date, Lemon.
- — Sailing Stone: <0.03% ABV Undone No. 8 Not Wine Aperitif, Three Spirit Livener, Honeydew, Vanilla, Lime.
- — James Baxter mocktail: Cranberry, Ginger, Grapefruit, N/A bitters.
Pricing: NA cocktails $11–$14; mocktails $10.50; non-alcoholic beer $8–$9.50.
Spirits
Spirits are presented mainly through shot pairings: a Beer & Bump with Evan Williams Bourbon, Cimarron Blanco Tequila, or Jeppson's Malört, and a $5 Fireball add-on to any beer. A full bar is listed among the amenities.
Menu strengths
- — Named spirit pours available as shots and pairings.
Standout selections
- — Evan Williams Bourbon in the Beer & Bump pairing — $12.
- — Cimarron Blanco Tequila in the Beer & Bump pairing — $12.
- — Jeppson's Malört in the Beer & Bump pairing — $12.
Pricing: Beer & Bump shot pairing $12; Fireball bump $5.
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