Saint Paul's top 4 dive bars to visit now

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Casper's and Runyon's Nook

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Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top dive bars in Saint Paul, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.

Fall is the top season of the year for consumer spending at bars and lounges across the Saint Paul area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of reputation management and business analytics for small businesses. Estimated daily customers at Saint Paul-area bars and lounges climbed to 27 per business in the fall of last year, 10% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Casper's And Runyon's Nook

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First on the list is Casper's and Runyon's Nook. Located at 492 Hamline Ave. South in Highland, the dive bar, which offers burgers and more, is the highest-rated dive bar in Saint Paul, boasting 4.5 stars out of 896 reviews on Yelp.

2. Turf Club

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Next up is Midway's Turf Club, situated at 1601 University Ave. West. With four stars out of 94 reviews on Yelp, the dive bar, music venue and New American spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Ted's Recreation

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Como's Ted's Recreation, located at 1084 Larpenteur Ave. West, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the dive bar five stars out of 10 reviews.

4. The Spot Bar

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The Spot Bar, a dive bar in West 7th, is another go-to, with four stars out of 13 Yelp reviews. Head over to 859 Randolph Ave. to see for yourself.

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