Sweeney's Saloon offers one of St. Paul's most casual patios, perfect for summertime anchor-dropping. With select $4 taps and $6 appetizers, the nightly 9 p.m.-to-close happy hour lets customers linger at this Summit- University staple. The next round always tastes sweeter when it doesn't dig deeply into your pocket.

96 N. Dale St., St. Paul • 651-221-9157 • www.sweeneyssaloon.com

Michael Rietmulder