The Commodore

In terms of historical bar value, it would be difficult to surpass this St. Paul institution, which once featured a secret basement watering hole and hosted F. Scott Fitzgerald during Prohibition. These days, the art deco antique space, impressively maintained, is every bit as glamorous. The cocktails still flow like they’ve been banned, too. Classics, such as sidecars and a gin and lemon concoction named after Fitzgerald himself, are the name of the game here. And there’s a full menu, as well, perked up by the recent association with lauded chef Lenny Russo.