Apostle Supper Club in St. Paul Closing Permanently

Although it has only been in business for less than three years, it has become a well-known and popular supper club here in Minnesota. And now, this retro restaurant is closing its doors for good.

These days, sadly, it seems like you almost need a scorecard to keep up with the number of restaurants that have either recently closed or have said they're closing permanently here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

It was just earlier this year that the Dark Horse Bar & Eatery in St. Paul announced it was closing for good on Valentine's Day. Before that, diners in Woodbury and Lake Elmo were shocked when The Machine Shed, the longtime restaurant that had been open for over 20 years just off I-94, posted a sign on its doors saying it was now closed.

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And these closings aren't just limited to restaurants, either. It was just a few weeks ago that news broke of another business that's not only closing its Minnesota location. Outdoor retailer The Sportsman's Guide announced back in early April that it was closing its warehouse and distribution facility in South St. Paul and moving out of state.

And another classic restaurant has suddenly announced it'll be closing for good soon, as well. That was the word from Brian Ingram, founder of Purpose Restaurants, which owns the Apostle Supper Club in St. Paul. He just posted word on his social platforms that the restaurant on Kellogg Boulevard near the Xcel Energy Center will be closing in just a few weeks:

Apostle Supper Club to Close: A Heartbreaking Decision in a City We Still Love Deeply - It is with an incredibly heavy heart that we announce the permanent closure of Apostle Supper Club in downtown Saint Paul, effective June 1, 2025.

The post cites several reasons for the permanent shutdown, among them being what it calls St. Paul's 'downtown core in crisis', referencing the number of other businesses that have also recently closed in St. Paul, as well as what the post refers to as 'public safety issues' in Minnesota's capital city.

The Apostle Supper Club's location near the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. (Google Maps)

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The post goes on to say that Purpose Restaurants will continue to operate its other establishments, which include Hope Breakfast Bar (with locations in St. Paul, St. Louis Park, Eagan, Edina, Woodbury and Minneapolis), along with Hope Express at Gillette Children's Hospital in St. Paul, The Gnome Craft Pub in St. Paul, and Salt and Flour in Minneapolis.

While they may seem to be more prevalent recently, business closings aren't a new phenomenon. Keep scrolling to check out 50 beloved retail chains that also closed their doors and aren't around anymore.