May 2010
Music in Mears is Back!!!
Music in Mears returns Thursday nights in Lowertown. Starting Thursday June 10th!!!
Join us on the June 17th, July 8th and August 12th dates when we"ll be selling our famous "Vienna Beef Hot Dogs" along with PBR tall boys, Bell's and Lake Superior beers.
Come on out to See - Pippi June 17th - Communist Daughter July 8th - and the Unknown Prophets August 12th!!!
See you there!!!!!
Check out the website to see the Bands and when the "Movies in Mears" begins right after the music!!! www.musicinmears.com
May 2010
JAZZFEST is coming!!!
Jazzfest is once again taking over Lowertown. Join us and the Members of the Lowertown Entertainment District (L.E.D.) as we help sponsor Twin Cities Jazzfest in Mears Park again. We are also closing off 6th street in front of the Bulldog and Barrio for a special "Liquor Lounge" for Jazzfest.
Check out the schedule at www.twincitiesjazzfest.com
August 2009
One of the Top 5 Tavern Style Burgers in Mpls/St Paul Magazine.
Tavern Style burgers - Tavern-style burgers weigh in at a third- to a half-pound, incorporate a generous fat-to-lean ratio (“greasy” seems harsh), and taste best when cooked on a seasoned flat-top griddle. These need to hit certain criteria of quality but don’t benefit from flights of fancy or too much locavore earnestness... Our five favorites:
5. The Bulldog Lowertown
85.67 points
...half-pounders here, served on our favorite bun (potato flour) in town... beefy, nicely seasoned, and delectably charry... We love the Dog’s thin fries and killer cheese curds as well. And they offer a beer or 90.
By Adam Platt
http://www.mspmag.com/dining/features/theyearoftheburger/153803.asp
January 5th 2009
The Twin Cities' best places to renounce those foolish New Year's vows
The third and latest in the popular Bulldog chain, following south and northeast Minneapolis locations, this 'Dog is the nicest yet, with big, roomy booths, a large center bar, and views of lovely Mears Park across the street.
...opening in late October, providing something that's been sadly rare: a downtown St. Paul bar that's regularly full...
-CityPages
December 22nd 2008
Drink of the week: Dark Beer Lovers Flight
The new Bulldog in Lowertown is an ideal winter destination-- for Sunday football, happy hour, an inexpensive dinner, or just an excuse to leave the house. Once you arrive, you will be greeted by other hearty Midwesterners, all enjoying the beautiful view of Mears Park, twinkling with holiday lights.
Then there is the beer list, a novel really, with exceptional beers from all over the world. If you love trying something new, yet wonder if you would be better off with an old favorite, don't worryl...
-CityPages
December 11th 2008
New Beers!
The Bulldog is now carrying 2 organic ciders and 1 gluten free beer
November 14th 2008
Times might be tough, but the third Bulldog is a hit
... The Bulldog isn't any old neighborhood bar. It's become a Twin Cities favorite because it keeps things simple: Great bar food, even better beer.
Two weeks after opening, the crowds haven't let up. Even happy hour can be SRO...
-Star Tribune
Also on StarTribune.com, Bulldog Owner Matt Lokowich and Kelly Moeller are tested on their beer knowledge with a taste test. 
Watch the Video
November 11th 2008
Small Bites: Bulldog lets of with a big bark in Lowertown - and it's really loud
... This new bar and restaurant at Sixth and Wacouta across from Mears Park is just what was missing from the area.
-St Paul Pioneer Press
October 29th 2008
Opening Day is: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 4pm.
We will be open at 4pm each night until Monday, November 3 when we start our regular hours: 11am-2am.
October 23rd 2008
New nightspots pouring specialty drinks to tap emerging niche markets
..Matt Lokowich's decision to specialize in custom beers has been such a hit that next week he's opening a third branch of his Bulldog bar and restaurant in St. Paul's Lowertown with more than 100 kinds of suds.
When he opened his first restaurant in Uptown 5 1/2 years ago, Lokowich knew he wanted to stand out from the everyday beer and burger joint. So he brought in Belgian, German and English craft beers that are made in small batches.
"There are a lot of unique beers we carry that most people wouldn't be able to get their hands on," said Lokowich. "I think the beer lovers have always been around but they end up going to bars and having the same things over and over."