1881 Eating House

09/02/2026

VIP all access passes for 1881's Oktoberfest celebration now on sale!

Available for all day Saturday, September 26th which include:
All you care to drink (from any of our featured Oktoberfest tap beers)
All you can eat (any of our featured Oktoberfest menu items)
& your own personal Beer Stein

Early bird pricing is $77, but hurry this great deal goes away on September 12th, when prices will go up.
Use link below for full info & to get your VIP all access pass

www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=1375273&restref=1375273&experienceId=793838

Explore upcoming events and specials at 1881 Eating House. Join us for live music, Easter brunch, and our unique Glizzy Tower. Reserve your table today.

08/24/2026

We are excited to announce our Oktoberfest 2026 celebration featuring:
Live music, traditional German food, beer from local breweries, games & free give aways!

General admission is free with VIP (all you care to drink) tickets available for Saturday, Sept. 26th (full details coming soon)

Click link below to show interest in this thrilling new event & to be entered in our free raffle drawing.

www.1881eatinghouse.com/oktoberfest

07/08/2026

Looking to get out on a nice summer evening, our Bottles & Boards special just might be what your looking for.

Every Wednesday evening from 3pm to close we are offering 1/2 off select bottles of wine & discounted sharable boards.

Perfect to pair a nice crisp white or full bodied red along with one of our exciting new boards & enjoy the unique ambiance the Union Depot can deliver!

Details here: www.1881eatinghouse.com/events-specials

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05/16/2026

We've been so excited to have our patio open for a couple of weeks now, and to have some gorgeous weather as well. If you have not stopped by yet, here are a few reasons to come out below.

Patio Hours:
Wed. - Fri. (3pm - 9pm)
Sat. (10am - 9pm)
Sun. (10am - 2pm)

Closed Saturday (May 16th) for some necessary updates.
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05/07/2026

Mother's Day is right around the corner! For those looking to treat all the special moms in their life and are looking for a unique experience we have some spots still available for our special Mother's Day Brunch, Sunday (May 10th, from 10am to 2pm)

Featuring delicious options like our decadent Croque Madam (pictured) and an ambiance like no other place around.

We now have our picturesque outdoor patio open as well!

https://www.opentable.com/r/1881-eating-house-saint-paul

We would love to see you Sunday, but hurry time and spots are running out!

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05/06/2026

Best laid plans as they say. Today was the day we were planning on opening our picturesque patio, but Minnesota weather had different plans. The patio will be closed today (May 6th), so we are moving our opening date to tomorrow (weather permitting).

Here are some of our exciting new patio menu items coming to pique your appetite, so we hope to see you later this week.

05/03/2026

It's officially patio season! After a long winter we are so excited to open up our gorgeous patio. This season we will be offering a host of new drinks & a unique patio menu. Savory sharables, light salads, hearty burgers, pizza, & many more new favorites to try.

Weather permitting the official opening date is this Wednesday, May 6th. Come on out to our patio, in front of the Union Depot, & take in the views of the great city of St. Paul.

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05/02/2026

It's Kentucky Derby time and 1881 has something exciting in store. To help capture the feel for the big event we are introducing our version of the classic mint julip.

The Tastes Like Another. Made with rum, coconut, lime juice, mint, cucumber, and Chareau Aloe, its as delicious as it is beautiful.

Come on in, have some great food & order up a refreshing Tastes Like Another. We will see you at the Depot!

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05/01/2026

Friday night at Union Depot & 1881.
Lowertown Bike Shop is hosting their DJ Dance Ride and everyone taking part is invited for snacks & drinks after the ride at 1881.

This exciting event is sure to be a fun time. With a group bike, multiple dance stops with DJ Dev, and after party with complimentary drinks & food at 1881. The event is open to anyone, just stop in to the Union Depot at 6pm. Ride starts at 6:30.

More info at https://www.facebook.com/lowertownbikeshop/

04/17/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? Union Depot will be part of the huge St. Paul Art Crawl, hosting dozens of eclectic artists & sellers out in front of the restaurant. Come in & grab some food & drinks at 1881 while you check out all the great local artisans.

The event will be held:
Friday, April 17: 5-9PM
Saturday, April 18: 10AM-7PM
Sunday, April 19: 12-6PM
https://www.uniondepot.org/event/spring-art-crawl-2026/2026-04-17/