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.