The best bars & nightlife in Duluth

16 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Altitude Cocktails

Nightlife

Altitude Cocktails is a Duluth cocktail bar mixing classics and avant-garde sips with fresh, high-quality ingredients curated by a team…

2631 W Superior St · ✓ checked Jul 30

“Altitude Cocktails is a Duluth cocktail bar mixing classics and avant-garde sips with fresh, high-quality ingredients curated by a team that clearly loves tinkering. Grab a seat, let them steer you toward something bold or beautifully balanced, and make this week’s nights feel like mini expeditions.”

From the Duluth newsletter, August 4, 2026

Round Up Bar & Grill

Nightlife

Burgers, bar bites, beer, and live music highlight this easygoing haunt offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

415 E 4th St

“Burgers, bar bites, beer, and live music highlight this easygoing haunt offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner.”

Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake

Nightlife

Classic English-style haunt for beer, pub grub, a patio with a view & live music most nights.

805 E Superior St

“Classic English-style haunt for beer, pub grub, a patio with a view & live music most nights.”

The Flame Nightclub Duluth

Nightlife

Casual LGBT+ nightclub with a dance floor offering drag shows & a basement lounge in laid-back digs.

28 N 1st Ave W

“Casual LGBT+ nightclub with a dance floor offering drag shows & a basement lounge in laid-back digs.”

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The Reef

Nightlife

Casual, no-frills watering hole with pool tables, dartboards, popcorn and pull tabs.

2002 London Rd

“Casual, no-frills watering hole with pool tables, dartboards, popcorn and pull tabs.”

The Rathskeller

Nightlife

Warm, romantic basement bar serving a long list of varietals alongside wine, beer & craft cocktails.

132 E Michigan St

“Warm, romantic basement bar serving a long list of varietals alongside wine, beer & craft cocktails.”

Duluth Cider

Nightlife

Brewery featuring craft ciders, flights and a taproom, plus a patio for outdoor seating.

2307 W Superior St

“Brewery featuring craft ciders, flights and a taproom, plus a patio for outdoor seating.”

Bent Paddle Brewing Co.

Nightlife

Craft brewery offering pilsner & black ale among its flagship beers, with tours & a taproom.

1832 W Michigan St

“Craft brewery offering pilsner & black ale among its flagship beers, with tours & a taproom.”

Anchor Bar & Grill

Nightlife

Memorabilia-laden hangout with a laid-back vibe for self-described "cheap" burgers & microbrews.

413 Tower Ave (Superior)

“Memorabilia-laden hangout with a laid-back vibe for self-described "cheap" burgers & microbrews.”

Duluth Tap Exchange

Nightlife

Electronic beer bar featuring a wall of 30+ taps for pouring your own drinks, plus a full-service bar.

1905 W Superior St

“Electronic beer bar featuring a wall of 30+ taps for pouring your own drinks, plus a full-service bar.”

Fitger's Brewhouse

Nightlife

Artisanal pub grub & house-brewed beers served in a loftlike space with a festive atmosphere.

600 E Superior St

“Artisanal pub grub & house-brewed beers served in a loftlike space with a festive atmosphere.”

The Boreal House

Nightlife

Cozy neighborhood bar serving craft beer, cocktails, and snacks.

330 N 57th Ave W

“Cozy neighborhood bar serving craft beer, cocktails, and snacks.”

Vikre Distillery

Nightlife

Craft distillery offering tours, tastings & seasonal cocktails made with house gin, aquavit & vodka.

525 S Lake Ave #102

“Craft distillery offering tours, tastings & seasonal cocktails made with house gin, aquavit & vodka.”

Black Woods Grill & Bar

Nightlife

Neighborhood eatery known for its upscale takes on comfort fare, such as seafood dishes and burgers.

2525 London Rd

“Neighborhood eatery known for its upscale takes on comfort fare, such as seafood dishes and burgers.”

Tavern on the Hill

Nightlife

Chill haunt with Greek wood-fired pizza & other clever, seasonal bites, plus TVs & an outdoor patio.

1102 Woodland Ave

“Chill haunt with Greek wood-fired pizza & other clever, seasonal bites, plus TVs & an outdoor patio.”

310 Pub

Nightlife

Relaxed hangout with pub grub, a full bar, TVs & games such as pool, ping pong, corn hole & more.

310 S Lake Ave

“Relaxed hangout with pub grub, a full bar, TVs & games such as pool, ping pong, corn hole & more.”

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