Est. 1890 · Back open since 2025
Fri 4p–close · Sat 11a–close · Sun 11a–8p
Friday
4 pm – Close
Saturday
11 am – Close
Sunday
11 am – 8 pm
Meat Raffle
Sundays at 3 pm
Our Story
John Lutgen opened the doors in St. Nicholas in 1890. For more than a hundred years after that, the bar stayed in the family, passed from brother to son to grandson.
The tin ceiling, the back bar and the old wood came back to life in the remodel, so the building still feels like the one your grandparents knew. The beer is just colder now.
Before-and-after photos and the whole project from start to finish.
Happenings
Sundays · 3 pm
Grab a stool, buy a few paddles and take home dinner. Come for the raffle and stay for the game.
Every open hour
Paper pull-tabs and electronic e-tabs are available whenever we’re open. You must be 18 or older to play.
Seasonal
Live music out back on summer nights, Santa at Christmas, St. Paddy’s and more. Watch Facebook for what’s next.
We post upcoming events and the week’s news on Facebook first.
Food
Private Parties
The saloon is available for private parties Monday through Thursday. Book it for birthdays, reunions, retirements, team parties or a celebration of life.
Around the Saloon
Hours & Directions
| Monday | Closed · private parties |
| Tuesday | Closed · private parties |
| Wednesday | Closed · private parties |
| Thursday | Closed · private parties |
| Friday | 4 pm – Close |
| Saturday | 11 am – Close |
| Sunday | 11 am – 8 pm |
The Store Saloon
15904 County Road 21
Watkins, MN 55389
320-248-7613
mike@lutgensbar.com