Bars:
Black Water Lounge- Martini bar. Live jazz.
Caddy Shack- Golf simulators and metal shows.
Carmodys- Where most people seem to end up at the end of the night.
Curly’s- Chill dive bar.
Dubh Linn- Irish pub. Comedy nights.
The Flame (Duluth)- More of a college dance bar these days.
The Flame (Superior)- Chill queer friendly bar.
Jade Fountain- Hip cocktails in an old Chinese restaurant.
Main Club (Superior)- Queer friendly. Variety of shows and naughty bingo on Sundays.
The Rathskeller- Basement speakeasy style. Live jazz.
Breweries:
Bent Paddle- Regular live music.
Blacklist- More Belgian style than the others. Axe throwing.
Earth Rider (Cedar Lounge) (Superior)- Regular live music.
Hoops- Lots of varieties.
Lake Superior Brewing- Fancier plates.
Ursa Minor- Wood-fired pizza.
Cafes :
Amity Coffee
Dovetail Cafe
Duluth Coffee Company
Empire Coffee (Superior)
Wussows- Also a great live music venue in the evening. Serves beer and wine as well.
Cannabis:
Cann-A-Lounge: Bent Paddle’s THC/CBD bev lounge.
Ciders:
Duluth Cider
Wild State Cider
Distillery:
Vikre- (vee-kruh) Great Northwoods gins and Aquavit.
Restaurants:
Anchor Bar (Superior)- Burger Dive.
At Sara’s Table- Local farm to table.
Burger Paradox- Fancy burgers, beers and cocktails.
Corktown Deli- Sandwiches, beers and cocktails.
Duluth’s Best Bread- Amazing almond croissants.
Duluth Grill- Farm to table breakfast and lunch.
The Hammond (Superior)- O.G Wisconsin steak house.
Jamrock- Jamaican.
Lake Ave Cafe- Fancier bites .
New Scenic Cafe- Date night.
Northern Waters Smokehaus- Get the Cajun Finn (with a Jean Jacket if you like cilantro).
OMC- BBQ and Whiskey.
Pickwick- O.G. Minnesota steak house.
Pizza Luce- Great pizza and weekend Bloody Mary bar.
Sir Benedicts- Great sandwiches and soups. Excellent beer selection. Best Patio.
Va Bene- Italian. Solarium seating overlooking the Lake.
Zeitgeist- Fancier bites. Supports Arts non-profit.