Pregame?

[dizlutheastt218]

First year being 21 at the tourney. Where's the best place to hit up for a couple of adult beverages before the game? Can't wait to try my first beer.

[BodyShots]

First year being 21 at the tourney. Where's the best place to hit up for a couple of adult beverages before the game? Can't wait to try my first beer.

Ya, right.

[duluth dave]

best place is probaly at home after game- or at hotel room after game

[dizlutheastt218]

with a name like body shots, i was expecting better... enough with the eye rolls folks, i know everyone cant wait for a brew and chew at the bars now lets have some fun!

[defense]

At home is best, safest and cheaper..mostly keeps me outa trouble, except thedam phone:)... anyway ....

[dulutheastfan]

East Street Grille, The Liffey, Tom Reids Hockey city pub. All are pretty good puds to grab a few before games. People need to live a little...

[Zamman]

How about, it is a high school event. Stay sober or drink at home. But if you must, there is the Liffy, Tom Reids just to name a couple....

[mnmouth]

There are many places to enjoy a cocktail and meal in downtown St. Paul. Expect nearly all places near Xcel (within 4-5 blocks) to be bustling and active on AA Quarterfinal Thursday and Semifinal Friday. Get there early - at least 2-2 1/2 hours before you make the happy trek to the arena.

Though there are many here are 6 (not including those in Xcel): McGovern's, Cossetta's, Eagle Street and Woodfire all across the street from Xcel or just a block or 3 west down West 7th Street. East of Xcel you'll find Great Waters Brewing Co. a few blocks over on St. Peter, and Alary's on East 7th St. Alary's offers 4 shuttles to Xcel on Wild game days - don't know if they offer the same service for state tourney because I am usually at McGovern's.

Bottoms up, dude!

[gitter]

There are many places to enjoy a cocktail and meal in downtown St. Paul. Expect nearly all places near Xcel (within 4-5 blocks) to be bustling and active on AA Quarterfinal Thursday and Semifinal Friday. Get there early - at least 2-2 1/2 hours before you make the happy trek to the arena.

Though there are many here are 6 (not including those in Xcel): McGovern's, Cossetta's, Eagle Street and Woodfire all across the street from Xcel or just a block or 3 west down West 7th Street. East of Xcel you'll find Great Waters Brewing Co. a few blocks over on St. Peter, and Alary's on East 7th St. Alary's offers 4 shuttles to Xcel on Wild game days - don't know if they offer the same service for state tourney because I am usually at McGovern's.

Bottoms up, dude!

Yes Alary's shuttle runs Thursday thru Saturday. I don't think they run for the Wednesday games, but maybe that has changed.