457827 Tue Nov 06 09:38:54 -0800 2007 6 8 Midwest 0 3099932 My girlfriends 30th birthday is in December. I'm planning to have a party on Sat Dec 1st. I was wondering if any of you have any suggestions as far as a party place to rent out. I'm looking for something along the lines of a party room kinda like the Independent (that's where she rented out for my 30th). I initially was going to rent out the party room at Nami in downtown, but that seems to be booked for the 1st, so i'm out of luck there. Looking for a nice place, either a bar, or resturant/bar. Cash bar and food is optional, if I have to order food with the place I will, but if not that's fine also. Around 50-75 people. Thanks! Tue Nov 06 09:38:54 -0800 2007 140686 definityto 1 3099966 Check out this recent thread.... http://www.chowhound.com/topics/453010 Tue Nov 06 09:47:10 -0800 2007 3099932 12826 bob s 1 3100767 Try the private rooms at the Happy Gnome or Sweeneys in St. Paul. They have full bar service, although I think if you want food, you have to order that separately and it isn't required. Tue Nov 06 12:45:06 -0800 2007 3099932 132264 SoozySnowFlake 1 3103608 Cafe Lurcat. Fantastic atmosphere, good food. It is a bit pricey, but there is a separate room, and cash bar options. Wed Nov 07 10:47:16 -0800 2007 3099932 141016 sareenDK 1 3104602 Azia might be a fun option as well. They have a room, fun drinks, and appys Wed Nov 07 14:39:36 -0800 2007 3099932 18536 St Paul Susie 1 3106064 We had my husband's 50th at McGovern's on w7th in St. Paul. They had a few different rooms you could use and you could flow out into the hall. They didn't charge for the room and didn't have a food and drink minimum. They were so great to work with and the food was wonderful that we ordered. We were allowed to bring in cake too. (I think they might have charged a plating charge for it). We were very happy with the space. Sweeney's was nice to as we had looked at that also. You could have live music there as the space is much bigger. There was a minimum food/beverage charge and I think there's a space charge also. Check on their website as I think all the info is on there. Janice Thu Nov 08 05:00:24 -0800 2007 3099932 87680 janiceh 1 3108107 There is an article in the Pioneer press that addresses this question - for holiday parties - but the info is still perfect for your needs. Good luck! and have a blast Thu Nov 08 14:04:42 -0800 2007 3099932 18536 St Paul Susie