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User Rating:

3.4 out of 5 (from 51 users)

Address:

96 Dale Ave
St. Paul

Tel:

(651) 221-9157

Parking:

street parking

Outdoor Seating:

none

Smoke Level:

none - ordinance

Sweeney's Saloon

Happy Hour & Drink Specials

Updated on May 5th, 2008

Happy Hour: $1 off ALL drinks, $3 Tacos & Select Appetizers

$5 off Domestic Pitchers, $3 Fries Basket, $.50 Wings

1/2 Priced Bottle Wine

$6 Martinis, $3 Pints & Rails

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Average User Rating: 3.4 out of 5 (from 51 users)

Sweeney’s is a popular bar with its regulars. It is the Neighborhood Bar, no frills attached. The interior is a bit small and elongated, nestled in between several other neighboring businesses. They almost always play classic rock over the stereo. The interior is nicely lit and they have old brick walls, a small fireplace, and wooden booths. Even the bar is old antique wood, giving it the appearance of a classic watering hole. That’s why, for the life of us, we can’t figure out why they line their walls and ceilings with hanging banners for Sweeney’s and Chaing O’Hara’s (same owner). It takes away from the classicalness of its interior and makes it much less comfortable. Anyways, the music is classic rock and the crowd is on the older side, especially during the daytime hours. They also have a pretty good tap beer selection with your normal 10 and then about 5 specialties. THRIFTY TIP- Mon, Tues, get $1.50 burgers with a drink purchase.

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The place was once great. (Different ownership.) Fortunately for the new Sweeney owners, there are still people in their late 20's to early 40's that actually remember a down to earth bar with a nice waitstaff. I have been there three times in the last year, and each time have had really poor service. The pitcher prices are insane. I truly believe that if this place did not have a nice patio out back, they would shut down.

-- Mike gave this bar a 1 out of 5 at 11:31 01.06.09

Sweeney's is okay, but probably my least favorite bar in the Dale St. area. The pitchers of beer are painfully overpriced.

-- meh gave this bar a 2 out of 5 at 14:40 12.30.08

This place lives on with me based on past great times and people. I still enjoy the atmosphere but never get good vibes about the service. Never the less, I'll still patronize it a couple times a year.

-- Kawishiwi gave this bar a 4 out of 5 at 12:18 09.18.08

I have to give Sweeney's a five as it holds a special place in my heart. Can't beat the patio and the service is usually passable. There are at least two bartenders there that I really enjoy. The food is sub-par, but the people in there are usually quite friendly and lively.

-- too_drunk_to_dream gave this bar a 5 out of 5 at 09:00 08.14.08

Decent food, good beer, not so great service, pretty good atmosphere, somewhat high prices. Would probably give it a 3 in the winter, the pretty patio w/ huge fireplace and outdoor bar definitely improves the joint.

-- Jill gave this bar a 4 out of 5 at 13:59 06.25.08

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