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. ______

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. ________

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS PLACE! The menu is diverse, flavorful, and has something for everyone, while…read morethe staff is incredibly welcoming. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to! CRISPY BRUSSEL SPROUTS Sweet and spicy soy glaze with sautéed red peppers and scallions. These were a little too heavy on the sauce for my liking, but otherwise very good. If you're not a fan of sweeter flavors, this one may not be for you. BUFFALO MAC & CHEESE Cavatappi pasta tossed in a creamy mac sauce, topped with crispy buffalo chicken, blue cheese crumbles, and onion straws. We added bacon and chicken, and this was a top pick for us! The buffalo sauce had the perfect balance--not overly spicy, but enough flavor to complement the creamy mac and cheese. CPB CO. FISH AND CHIPS Craft beer-battered haddock served with Northcoaster fries and house-made tartar sauce. Another top pick for us! The fish was crispy, flavorful, and perfectly fried. Honestly, one of the best fried fish dishes I've had in Minnesota. Unfortunately, I can't report on the beer as I'm not a big drinker...Sorry! Overall, a fantastic experience with great food, welcoming service, and plenty of variety. Definitely one of my favorite spots in Duluth!

We had a great experience at Canal Park Brewing Company! Our server was friendly and attentive, and…read morethe food was delicious. The beer selection was a little smaller than we expected, but there was still a nice variety of styles, so everyone in our group found something they enjoyed. They also have a full bar with specialty cocktails. The food menu was surprisingly large with lots of unique and fun options to try. The only small downside was that the Brussels sprouts were still a little undercooked for our taste, but everything else was excellent and more than made up for it. Excellent brisket, fish n chips, and build your own burger! The garlic aioli and IPA mustard sauces were definitely memorable. Overall, it's a great spot for good food, craft beer, and a fun atmosphere located right on the pier. We'd definitely come back!

Fantastic pizza and some good beer too!…read more First time to this brewery and I already love it. The beer, the food, the atmosphere are all amazing. Can't say enough about the pizza. The crust is perfect, thin and slightly crispy while still being soft and chewy. The pizza sauce is so tasty without overdoing anything. I hate it when a pizza sauce is too acidic and you will not find that here. We really enjoyed all three of the pizzas we ordered. I don't want to overlook the beer. Excellent selection of craft beer. All different styles and flavors. I ordered the Oatmeal Stout and their Pils. Both were very good. Looking forward to going back to try more soon. They have a live music schedule, a kids area, excellent selection of games, and an outdoor patio. Highly recommend a visit to Ursa Minor!

Ursa Minor was another great stop on our pub crawl through Duluth. Even with the rainy weather, we…read morewere able to enjoy their covered patio while listening to live music, which made for a really relaxing atmosphere. The staff took the time to recommend beers based on what I was looking for, and every suggestion was spot on. Between the great service, live entertainment, and welcoming environment, it quickly became one of the highlights of the day. I'd definitely recommend making this a stop if you're exploring the local brewery scene.

Hoops is a gem of a brewery in Canal Park. The beer is always on point, and there's lots of space…read moreto hang out. On my last visit, I built my own flight. You pay by the glass, so you can try as many beers as you'd like! I tried the wood-smoked wheat, chili pepper ale, cranfest, and beermosa. They were all great, but the chili pepper was my favorite. It had a nice, spicy aftertaste. They don't have food (aside from pretzels and other bar snacks), but you can order outside food to enjoy with your drinks.

Self-guided US Hop Passport TourStop (I lost count) for MN, which is already a claimed state in the…read moreAmazing Brewery Race 2025 We stopped in on our HD Lake Superior Circle Tour for a break - it's cool, rainy, windy & foggy - good time for a brew! $8 / 2 after the Passport bogo I had the #99 Wood Smoked Hefe Hubs had #88 Stout - between both of our ratings for both brews, they came it a 4 average. Staff were nice enough & informative, including filling us in on their favorites & recommendations for other stops along our planned route. Which reminds me, time to move to the next stop

This was a must-visit place for my husband. We were able to find a parking spot in the lot at 4:30…read moreon a Friday, but the lot was pretty tight. Many people were outside and on the deck on a nice June day. The ordering process was fast; my husband bought a flight, which he really enjoyed.

Food trucks available outside otherwise they don't serve food. The bartender seemed a little…read morepreoccupied and not attentive to customers. Seems like it could be a fun place.

Absolute 5 star experience here. We entered right at they opened at 11 on a Saturday. I told our…read moresever that I had an event coming up at noon so we'd be ordering right away, and by golly, the staff took care of us. Drinks, followed by poutine 5 minutes later, then food about 10 minutes after that. We were all done within 30 minutes! The food was fantastic, too. Delicious poutine, with oozy gooey squeaky cheese curds. I had the smoked fish salad; it had the right amounts of everything and felt like a distinctly Duluth dish. My husband had the fish and chips. I had a bite of his fish, and it was perfect, with great batter and flavor. I would happily come here again on a visit. I can see why this is a city institution.

Intrigued by their homemade wild rice burgers, we decided to visit Fitger's Brewhouse for a dinner…read morewhile in Duluth. When we arrived a bit after 7PM, we had quite some trouble finding parking and ended up having to park a couple of blocks away after circling for 20 minutes. Walking in, the place wasn't too busy, perhaps 50% capacity. We were interested in ordering the fried cheese curds, but the server told us they weren't battered in house, so we passed on them. Smoked Fish Salad (Market Price, $18.99) - This is a pretty salad - all ingredients are arranged in rows along the dish. Mixing things together is a bit of a pain, but I appreciate the dressing on the side to add to preference. The dressing is an interesting blend of mayo and other ingredients, perhaps BBQ sauce, that make it slightly tangy and very sweet. There's an undertone of smokiness throughout, which tastes somewhat like liquid smoke rather than the dressing actually being smoked. It is on the sweeter side of dressings. Other than greens, there's a row of wild rice, dark and snappy, completely broken cultivated rice. There's also a bit of house smoked trout, nice and smoky. (4/5) Classic Wild Rice Burger ($16.99) - This is one of the tallest burgers I've seen in quite a while, mostly due to the inclusion of fresh vegetables including onion and tomato, and alfalfa sprouts. For some reason instead of using larger tomatoes, they use small roma tomatoes, including three small slices. They also used red onion that's chopped into a variety of different shapes instead of whole slices. It's really strange - I guess this saves on cost? Unfortunately smaller pieces means things fall out while eating. The patty is larger than the bun. It has plenty of broken wild rice bits giving some additional crunch and that signature wild rice taste. It's charred on the griddle well and it keeps its structure, not falling apart or becoming mushy at any point. I love how it's distinctively a rice burger and doesn't try to be a meat substitute. Two slices of American cheese are melted on top that gives some fattiness to the dish. The bun is toasted without butter and there's a flavorful garlic mayo spread on the top. It would be nice if they had also applied the sauce to the bottom bun as I found the patty to not have enough moisture or fat incorporated. The burger comes with some thin commercial fries. There aren't any issues with the level of fry and they are otherwise unremarkable. (4/5) Fitger's Brewhouse serves some solid good old fashioned Midwestern American food. Not much else to say. Bathrooms - Larger ones shared with the rest of the business in the building Food: [4/5] Service: [ ] Other: [ ] Final Rating: 4/5

Very good pesto chicken pizza. Great crust and plenty of cheese and toppings. We would definitely…read moretry more menu items as they offered a variety of options.

I stopped by Thirsty Pagan in Superior after a long road trip, and it was exactly what I needed…read more The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, making it a great place to unwind after being on the road. I ordered the calzone, which was delicious and definitely lived up to the recommendations, and the drinks were just as good. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and helped me with some great menu options. Overall, it was a great experience, and I'd definitely stop by again the next time I'm in the area.

Went with my wife to see a concert here. It is definitely worth checking out a show here if you…read morehaven't been. Can't go wrong with a good outdoor venue. Especially one that's a little away from the usual clustered hustle and bustle of other breweries etc. The sound, drink and merch booths were all handled very well. Security could have gone a little smoother to get in but other than that I can't complain. I tried a variety of their drinks throughout the night. The tap shack Caribbean lager with lime was really good! The coffee stout was also up there, and the IPA and hemp and hops were good, but pretty standard as far as those go in my opinion. Really good stuff!

If you're in Duluth and looking to find a great place minus all the traffic. Or just looking for a…read moregreat local brewery. Earth Rider brewery is a great place to check out. Great beers with the Wisconsin vibe too go with it.

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!