The best bars & nightlife in Duluth
34 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Earth Rider Brewery - Production Facility turns Twin Ports tradition into bold, flavorful beer, from the crowd-pleasing Superior Pale Ale…
Central Pub
NightlifeCentral Pub brings an industrial-chic hangout to Central Flats, pouring beers and cocktails next to burgers and Willie’s Famous Wings that…
Central Pub
NightlifeBelknap Liquor & Lounge
NightlifeFrom a constantly updated tap list and seasonal craft finds to a liquor store stocked with new releases, Belknap Liquor & Lounge nails the…
Belknap Liquor & Lounge
NightlifeCarmody Irish Pub
NightlifeCarmody Irish Pub is pouring its own beers again, from People's Pub Ale and Agnes Irish Red to Scanlon IPA and the Black 47 stout, with…
Carmody Irish Pub
NightlifeSuperior Tavern
NightlifeBetween Friday-Saturday live music, Tuesday trivia, and the just-fancy-enough Remedy Room cocktail lounge, Superior Tavern nails that…
Superior Tavern
NightlifeIzzy's Bbq Lounge & Grille
NightlifeIzzy's Bbq Lounge & Grille caters Superior gatherings from laid-back backyard hangs to buttoned-up work events, pairing premium meats with…
Izzy's Bbq Lounge & Grille
NightlifeWine Seller Winery
NightlifeWhether you’re deep into Zinfandel or just figuring out Riesling, Wine Seller Winery is a family-owned micro winery offering a cozy,…
Wine Seller Winery
NightlifeSpurs On First
NightlifeSpurs On First is the Duluth spot when your night needs tequila, dancing, and maybe... more tequila. Check the drink menu, catch a…
Spurs On First
NightlifeGronk's Grill & Bar
NightlifeStacked, messy, and worth it, Gronk's Grill & Bar does large mouth burgers, their World Famous Upside Down version, and plenty of pizza,…
Gronk's Grill & Bar
NightlifeFlame Nightclub
NightlifeFlame Nightclub has been serving Superior’s GLBTAQI2S community since 2006, and it still feels like the spot where friends actually meet up…
Flame Nightclub
NightlifeMr. D's Bar & Grill
NightlifeHalf-pound burgers & other hearty pub grub, plus weekend brunch, served in an easygoing atmosphere.
Mr. D's Bar & Grill
NightlifePlayers Sports Bar
NightlifePlayers Sports Bar is Duluth’s laid-back HQ for Vikings, Wild and Timberwolves games, with 12 TVs, 18 beers on tap and soft pretzels and…
Players Sports Bar
NightlifeThirsty Pagan Brewing
NightlifeCozy microbrewery & pub featuring house beers, deep-dish pizzas & frequent live music.
Thirsty Pagan Brewing
NightlifeThe Spirit Room
NightlifeTucked inside Superior’s historic Old City Hall, The Spirit Room pours thoughtful cocktails and zero‑proof picks in intimate rooms dressed…
The Spirit Room
NightlifeAltitude Cocktails
NightlifeAltitude Cocktails is a Duluth cocktail bar mixing classics and avant-garde sips with fresh, high-quality ingredients curated by a team…
Altitude Cocktails
NightlifeRound Up Bar & Grill
NightlifeRound Up Bar & Grill is that neighborhood spot where burgers and bar bites meet cold beer, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus the…
Round Up Bar & Grill
NightlifeThe Bridge Cocktail Room
NightlifeSettle into worn leather, watch the pinball lights blink, then sip something smart at The Bridge Cocktail Room. Thoughtful craft cocktails,…
The Bridge Cocktail Room
NightlifeSir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake
NightlifeOn the shores of Lake Superior, Sir Benedict’s Tavern on the Lake brings an authentic English pub vibe, 20+ beers on tap, gourmet…
Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake
NightlifeSnively’s Lounge
NightlifeCraving a fresh spin after work? Snively’s Lounge leans into botanicals and craft, pouring classic cocktails with house-made infusions,…
Snively’s Lounge
NightlifeThe Flame Nightclub Duluth
NightlifeCraving a little sparkle this week, Duluth? The Flame Nightclub Duluth keeps the beat alive with live DJs, dancing, karaoke that escalates…
The Flame Nightclub Duluth
NightlifeThe Reef
NightlifeCasual, no-frills watering hole with pool tables, dartboards, popcorn and pull tabs.
The Reef
NightlifeThe Rathskeller
NightlifeThe Rathskeller is Duluth’s cozy cellar for serious cocktails, from classic mules and whiskey sips to well-crafted pours, plus craft beer…
The Rathskeller
NightlifeDuluth Cider
NightlifeDuluth Cider keeps it interesting with unfiltered, real-fruit ciders made on the shores of Lake Superior. Grab a flight in the taproom or…
Duluth Cider
NightlifeBent Paddle Brewing Co.
NightlifeCraft brewery offering pilsner & black ale among its flagship beers, with tours & a taproom.
Bent Paddle Brewing Co.
NightlifeAnchor Bar & Grill
NightlifeMemorabilia-laden hangout with a laid-back vibe for self-described "cheap" burgers & microbrews.
Anchor Bar & Grill
NightlifeDuluth Tap Exchange
NightlifeElectronic beer bar featuring a wall of 30+ taps for pouring your own drinks, plus a full-service bar.
Duluth Tap Exchange
NightlifeFitger's Brewhouse
NightlifeWhether you’re craving a pint brewed with pure Lake Superior water or that iconic Wild Rice Burger, Fitger's Brewhouse keeps it classic.…
Fitger's Brewhouse
NightlifeWild State Cider
NightlifeWild State Cider keeps Lincoln Park tasting fresh with natural craft ciders, cider flights, and creemees, under the biggest plant wall in…
Wild State Cider
NightlifeThe Boreal House
NightlifeCozy neighborhood bar serving craft beer, cocktails, and snacks.
The Boreal House
NightlifeVikre Distillery
NightlifeWildly thoughtful spirits meet Lake Superior water at Vikre Distillery, where tours, tastings, and inventive tipples spotlight house-made…
Vikre Distillery
NightlifeBlack Woods Grill & Bar
NightlifeFrom scratch-made soups and gravies to hand-cut steaks, ribs, and fresh-caught fish, Black Woods Grill & Bar nails those North Shore…
Black Woods Grill & Bar
NightlifeTavern on the Hill
NightlifeLocally owned Tavern on the Hill keeps things fun with hand-tossed artisan pizzas, signature scratch bowls, and housemade moonshine…
Tavern on the Hill
NightlifeDuluth Whiskey Project
NightlifeDuluth Whiskey Project bottles our city’s character with handcrafted, approachable blended whiskeys dreamed up by founder and Marine…
Duluth Whiskey Project
Nightlife310 Pub
Nightlife310 Pub nails the Duluth sports bar sweet spot with burgers and wings that hit late-night cravings, cold drinks, and big screens tuned to…
310 Pub
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