This is always a MUST DO when we're in Duluth. It's the cutest distillery I've ever been to and…read moreyou know how much they love what they do when they painstakingly take the time to craft the most beautiful menu (each menu has a cool theme) and of course the most beautiful cocktails. The theme of the menu this past time was board games. The drink I had on my most recent trip was Princess Lolly and an Espresso Martini. My previous trip was mini cocktails. Mac was my most recent server, and she was not only friendly but very helpful on selecting a beverage. Drinks were divine! I also love their lounge with comfy chairs and fun games. On the previous visit, they even had live music.

Came here with friends on a Saturday night, really great cocktails! We were added to the waitlist…read moreand told there were two parties ahead of us but not given an estimate of how long the wait might be. We walked out to the end of the pier at Canal Park and then got just across the lift bridge before we were up, maybe 20 min? Went as a group of 5 and each got 2 drinks and passed them around so we could try as many drinks as possible. Every single drink was good, the balance and flavors were fun and delicious. All the cocktail glasses are mismatch thrifted which is super cute and fun! This is a distillery in spitting distance from the lift bridge so the cocktails were pricey, but definitely got bang for your buck. Realizing now that I did not take a picture of the menu which was a mistake because a quick google informed me they must mix up their menu pretty often! The theme when I went was Boardgames so there was Clue, Yahtzee, Candyland, etc. themed drinks. All were good, I got one called The Longest Road (or something like that) that had walnut bitters and it was just so smooth and delish. Excited to come back another time to try another themed menu!

If we could some up our experience at 218 Taphouse in one word it would simply be "amazing". The…read morestaff we've talked with all says they love working there. They are friendly and very helpful. The drinks are well made and if you don't like it they are happy to make a new one usually free of charge. The "tap wall" is a fun way to try local brews and an affordable price and the duckpin bowling was very fun although had some minor issues. While we recognize this is not a 218 tap house issue and is an issue with the bowling company. It is the only reason they are getting 4 out of 5. The customers we have interviewed love going to 218 tap house for trivia, the tap wall, bowling, the atmosphere and the friendly staff. It's recommended by all and enjoyed by all. The names of employees and customers will remain anonymous.

This place has great energy and a great vibe! Came here with 3 others for drinks and a Saturday…read morenight comedy show. Workers were awesome and drinks were great! I got a flight of beer free with a Yelp check-in, and it was awesome! It was a great way to try 4 local beers. The comedy show is a genius idea and such a fun concept. Nothing better than drinks and great laughs. As we left it was getting much busier than earlier, but the crowd was young and seemed like a great time.

Frankly, Guinness in a plastic cup is blasphemy…read more Seriously, serve the typical Bud, Bud Light, and Miller in your plastic cups but you NEVER serve Guinness in a damn plastic cup.

Loved the friendly staff and drink options. Their food trucks and nearby restaurants were a great…read moreoptions for the kiddos.

I had heard great things about Bent Paddle Brewing's taproom - and it did not disappoint. A huge…read morestage with music set up outside and the inside was extremely expansive. Bent Paddle Brewing Company is a family-owned and operated craft brewery and taproom in Duluth, Minnesota. The brewery opened in May 2013 and uses Lake Superior water to brew it's beers and hemp beverages. Bent Paddle's mission is to create a unique craft beer experience while also being sustainable for the business, employees, environment, and community. And they deliver on it all. I got a flight to enjoy some of their more limited offerings. Munchin Pretzels: An Oktoberfest beer brewed with traditional German Malts and Hops. I get toasted bread malt character with a bit of sweetness, but rounded out by a hop bitterness. The malt profile is definitely the forefront and I wished I had a pretzel to go with it. Infinity Stuf: An Oatmeal Stout that they went all out with 100 pounds of Oreos. Nutty oatiness, chocolate, and medium fullness. I appreciate it not being a Pastry Stout, but still get lots of Oreo character. A Beer of Their Own: A Hoppy Pale Ale brewed in collaboration with a Bar Of Their Own in the Twin Cities. Tropical fruit forward - primarily melon and cantaloupe, with a nice finish. Stratarado: A Hoppy Pale Ale brewed with Strata and El Dorado (get the name?). Tropical fruit, pineapple, some sweetness on the tongue. Liked this one a lot. ______

Extremely nice Bartender?? they've got Pool by the hour. They have both 7 foot and 9 foot tables…read more You can get food, but it looks like it's most things that you expect for a bar food. They also have TouchTunes however, when I was there, it was Paws and pulltabs. They do have ATM on site

Honestly wanted to give this place a shot and have a large group of 11 people that wanted to eat,…read morewatch tv, and a few wanted to shoot pool tonight and then would be back to watch Vikings game in a couple days. I reviewed the website for Break Room and couldn't find any useful info about upcoming events or if a large group needs a reservation (again we're a group of 11). So I called and no one answered. I was going to leave a voicemail and the voicemail isn't even set up so can't leave a voicemail??? Not sure what kind of business has no info on their website, doesn't answer their phone, and also has no voicemail, seemed very odd. So then I found The Break Room on Facebook and sent a message and asked about upcoming events and said no one answered their phone and no voicemail set up. About four minutes later I got a response from the The Break Room Facebook account and Instead of anything useful I got some smart ass response from what I'm guessing is a 16 year old basically making jokes. I hope this is a kid because if this is how the owner acts, WOW this place must be run pretty poorly. So tonight a group of 11 people that would have bought drinks, food, and rented multiple pool tables for at least three hours will take their business somewhere else. Guessing as a group we'd spend around $400 or so and I don't think this loss won't break the business but just seems odd they would work so hard to drive customers AWAY, guessing this isn't a good long term business model and will result in them closing their doors sooner than later. Also looking at other reviews of this place seems there ARE MULTIPLE ONE STAR REVIEWS last few months and good reviews are from years ago.

Hands-down, the coolest cocktail bar in Duluth. Anytime I have friends visiting town. This is where…read moreI take them for a unique experience and wonderful drinks. It's a type of cocktail bar that definitely seems like it belongs in LA or NYC. It's a small spot, but there is about a 10 person bar, couches and lounge seating inside and then there are some tables out on the smaller back patio. It's also located above a very cool boutique outdoor store and there is a hostel located in the same building that partners to do boundary water trips, which is so fun. The cocktails are all unique, come in fun cups, and there is a large selection of items - so something for everybody. It's fun to watch the bartender make all the various craft cocktails and it keeps everything interactive and fun. I've tried a few different cocktails as I like to get something different each time and they always hit. We all enjoyed our drinks and sitting on the cozy couches, relaxing, and taking our time chatting. We ordered the stop and smell the flowers (it had chartreuse in it, which is very hard to come by in this day and after speaking with the bartender, he said that they have actually two bottles at a time each month, which is very impressive!), zero Italian spritz, and the jungle bird.

This speakeasy was amazing. Classic cocktails and specialty ones too. The service was just as…read moreamazing with our bartender. We love talking cocktails while drink one. This is one of those comfortable sized bars where you can get to know other people if you want or sit in a corner or at the corner of the bar and mind your own. Can't wait to come back.

When coming to fitgers this spot hands down is one of my stops. The bar is this tiny-looking room…read morewith a giant bar. They have a great selection of whiskey and stock all of fitgers beers. The ambiance changes throughout the day depending on the people and this place makes a great people-watching location. The bartenders have always been friendly and kind and the service is very good. They do or use to have shows and events in another room that's connected to it and these are fun and can get kinda wild. Lots of the people who come here are here for conversation and watching the game and I have found mostly everyone very easy to talk to. If you have not been here I recommend coming on a Friday or Saturday evening. This is a good spot to pregame or to finish the night.

Their posted menu on website is baloney. They have a couple of burgers, nachos, but NO PIZZA. When…read moreI pointed out the discrepancy to bartender, he said he had no idea and would inform management. Doubtful. I suspect no one has looked at the website for months, possibly years, and likely no one really cares. Sorry this is one of my pet peeves for restaurants, especially touristy ones.

I spent a long weekend eating and drinking my way around Duluth, and my favorite brewery we stopped…read moreat was Blacklist! It has such a fun atmosphere, but also a wide variety of great drinks!! I LOVED the seltzers, particularly the blueberry basil, but the peach hazy IPA and the Razz beer were also amazing! Also, their beers are on the stronger side so take note if you are trying to pace yourself! Now for the fun-- Blacklist also has axe throwing!! It is pretty affordable, too. It cost $100 for my group of 6 to play for an hour. The instructor was also super personable and helpful! He kept it safe but also super fun, and he was able to step in when someone needed help but hang out when we were doing okay on our own. He also ensured no one ever had an empty glass and everyone was having fun!! I would recommend Blacklist to absolutely anyone, and would totally come back when in Duluth!

I had actually never been to Blacklist in Duluth. Now that some of the old Hoops Brewing folks are…read moreover there it gives even more reason to finally make the stop. While walking around Duluth prior to All Pints North I made a pit stop for a flight. Peach Hazy A Hazy IPA with Peach that brings you back to sitting on the beaches of the lake eating a summer beach. No. 15 Pale Ale: A down to earth original Pale Ale with lovely orange and tropical fruit notes, with a nice bitter backbone. Or de Belgique A Belgian Gold Strong with a touch of sweetness with waves of bitterness and malt flavors. Finally We Got our IPA: A West Coast IPA with pleasant notes from California yeast and bright hop notes. ________