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BRUNSON’S PUB — SERVING ST. PAUL — SINCE 2017

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Scratch-Made
Food & Drink

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Open for Dine-In, Take-Out, and Good Times

NO RESERVATIONS

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Hours & Location

Hours
Sun–Thu: 11am–11pm
Kitchen: 11am–10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am–12 midnight
Kitchen: 11am–11pm

Brunch
Every Saturday & Sunday, 11am–2pm (full menu also available).

Location
956 Payne Ave, St. Paul, MN 55130

Notes
Yes, we’ve got a parking lot. And yes, it’s free.

We take a few days off: Easter, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Day, Super Bowl Sunday after 3 pm, plus the Tuesday and Wednesday after Labor Day.

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Our Menu

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Brunson’s Pub serves up St. Paul comfort food done right: scratch-made, approachable, and full of flavor. Burgers, sandwiches, salads, and shareables all get Chef Torrance Beavers’ creative touch, making every bite a neighborhood favorite.

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WHAT’S ON AT THE PUB

Tuesday

  • Trivia Mafia — 8:30pm. Schell’s & Summit specials start at 8:30, with Late Night Happy Hour at 9.

Wednesday

  • Chef’s Weekly Feature — a new dish every Wednesday.

  • Brunson’s Wednesday Wing — one-day-only flavor drop, while they last.

  • Wine & Whiskey Wednesday — rotating pours and features.

Sunday

  • Chopped Cheese Sundays — Harlem-inspired, St. Paul-perfected. Available after 4pm.

Weekend

  • Weekend Brunch — Sat & Sun, 11am–2pm. Featuring Lovejoy’s Bloodies, fresh-squeezed mimosas, and scratch-made classics.

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Happy Hours

Mon - Thu: 2 - 6pm

Fri: 2 - 5pm

Sun - Thu: 9pm - 11pm*

Fri & Sat: 10pm - midnight*

*Food specials run until the kitchen closes; drink specials keep going.

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Get More For Your Pour

19 Taps, Creative Craft Cocktails, and a Curated Wine List

Whether you’re after a local pint, a fresh cocktail, or a glass of something smooth, we’ve got you covered. Our bartenders keep things creative, familiar, and always poured with care.

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FOLLOW ALONG

New special this week: Cajun Mac & Cheese 🤤 Cavatappi noodles, Andouille sausage, roasted corn, bell peppers, okra, and roasted tomatoes tossed in Cajun cheese sauce topped with a blackened chicken breast, seasoned bread crumbs, and green onion
Find your seat, settle in, and sip something worth your time. 🥃
Brunch hits different at the Pub. Pulled bacon benedict, breakfast burritos, quinoa pancakes, mimosas in three flavors, and Lovejoy’s legendary bloody marys... all the good stuff, all weekend long. Grab your crew and pull up on Payne. Saturdays
’Tis the season for festive pours. Try one, try both, and ease into the holidays. ☕️ Mocha Chocha Latte Keepers Heart, Buffalo Trace bourbon cream, coffee, chocolate sauce, crème de menthe whip 🦌 Rudolph’s Tipsy Spritz Bubbles,
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