Very cool historical tavern. The mural is beautiful as is the stained glass chandelier over the bar. Service was excellent!

Always have to stop here for a couple of drinks. It's a time warp back to the 1800's. A must do! Love this place.

This is a historic bar with interesting interior design ( you have to see the stained glass overhang above the bar). I came in on a Saturday morning after walking around the Calumet farmers market. A board advertising bloody mary's beckoned me inside. Apparently that is a new thing for Shute's. I could tell this was a community gathering place. Lots of people were there enjoying conversation and drinks. I had a good time getting to know Calumet locals. Drink prices were fair. read more

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Unique. Oldest existing bar in Calumet. Woodwork is beautiful! Really a neat experience. I highly recommend if you are in the area.

Visited this Super cool old bar around noon. Beautiful wall, lights and stained glass above the bar. Bathroom is old too so the cleanest. Drinks were decently priced, not a huge selection but not bad. Bartender was friendly and recovering from the night before. read more

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The bar is very chill and historic. You can tell it is an old spot as soon as you walk-in. Stained glass hangs over the bar which has a pretty cool look + impact on the bar. Super big mural on one side of the bar. Bar tender was nice. Cool spot to have a drink. read more

What COOL historic bar! The inside of this place is absolutely gorgeous- an amazing relic of the prosperous times during the mining boom in the Keweenaw. Important note: One of the Yelp reviews said to make sure you order their long island, so I did. They don't have a house long island; they just use a store-bought mix. I mentioned the Yelp review and she said they haven't had a house-made long island in the several years she's worked there. The review was old, so to anyone else reading these- ignore that piece of advice and order something else lol. (P.S. It's pronounced "shooties", not "shoots") read more

The famous stained glass bar canopy is a must see for returning and new visitors. The woodwork and other decor from the heyday of the Copper County is superb. read more

This bar was so great. I'm from the mitten and we took a road trip up to the UP and this was probably the best bar we stopped at. A great old building with so much character. It's an old Italians drinking house that had a brothel in the upstairs. There is a mural on the wall that is a depiction of Calumet. The stain glass above the counter is beautiful and so unique. The bar itself has so much character and is so beautiful. The bartender was great. We stopped in late October and no one else was there so great service. George was a hoot and had all the knowledge of the place. I would recommend stopping in for a couple drinks and settling in at the bar. They had lots of beer in bottles and cans and a also some on tap. You are bound to find something you will like. read more

Besides having the most interesting and historic decor, Shute's is a warm and friendly bar. The bartenders know their stuff, and the owner, George, is awesome. read more

Arrived in Calumet for vacation and first stop was Shute's! George took great care of us, cold brew, beautiful old bar, and he shared some history too! Loved the Pick Axe Blonde! read more

a must stop when you are on the area. very nostalgic. great drinks and friendly service

This is a wonderful hole in the wall. A true Gem and throw back to the days when copper was king. Karaoke on Fridays is well attended and good to listen too. Locals are friendly and welcoming. The interior is meticulously maintained and the woodwork throughout and back bar are stunning. read more

If you find yourself in the You. Pee. of Michigan, head to Shute's, find a water pipe that runs the along the walls from floor to ceiling and cozy up against that pole like a stripper working hard for some money -because congratulations you have found the warmest spot in all of Northern MICHIGAN! Shute's is a nice quite tavern, with all of the old charm from the 1920's. If you are looking for historic this is the one place you need to visit. read more

Best bar in the area! Old time feel with GREAT staff, great drink, and just all around best place. If your in the neighborhood you should stop by. ANY company that I have visiting Shute's is the bar I take them. So glad it's back open. I was surely missed my me. read more

So glad it is open again. Beautifully restored 1890's bar. We stopped in for a quick drink. Quiet on a Saturday afternoon so we chatted with bartender. Friendly, great atmosphere. Local draft beer, a soda, and a little souvenir cost $6.00. He said they have live music often too. Great place. Everyone who visits Calumet should pay a visit. read more

The bar is laid back, has reasonable prices, and a fantastic interior.

I'll probably regret this for being so helpful, but I'm a Keweenah peninsula aficionado and my favorite indoor watering hole when the weather sucks is Shute's. Why? The atmosphere makes me feel I just stepped back into the roaring 1920s with the long, dark bar. Plus, they always have some killer microbrew on tap that is hard to find, such as Sierra Nevado Torpedo or the vaunted Bell's Hopslam. The bottled selection is a good blend of German and craft brew. Not to leave anyone out, they also carry mass produced horse urine such as Busch Light for those that have facial tattoos and wear their baseball hats backwards hoping to convince some young lass they used to tour with Tupac. I don't think they have any food beyond potato chips, but with Michigan House Cafe right next door, who cares? If it's warm and sunny outside, go to Fitzgerald's in Eagle River and sit on the deck. If it's dark, rainy, cold or dreary, go to Shute's. In the Copper Country, that means advantage Shute's about seven months per year. read more

Great old time neighborhood bar, saw a show at the calumet theatre next door and then came in for a drink. Very reasonable prices and good local beer. They have wifi. read more

Hannah at the bar and Buckshot running karaoke (every Friday night!!) was a winning combo. Great atmosphere and friendly patrons made for a welcome environment for out-of-towners. Drink prices are VERY reasonable, especially compared to big city prices down in Chicago. Good selection of local and regional craft beer as well as old standards. Try the house Long Island... read more

Shooty's (as it is locally known) is my favorite place in the Keweenaw to have a drink. The interior is beautiful turn-of-the-century Victorian style. The bathrooms have fun antique plumbing fixtures. And you can get just about any kind of alcoholic beverage here (they even have absinthe! which they serve with a sugar cube and a real absinthe spoon!) Of course they also have cheap beer for those who just want that. It is right next to the Calumet Theatre, and is often filled with performers and patrons of the Theatre before and after shows. There are other cosier and down-to-earth bars in Calumet, but Shute's is the grand old lady who, though might be showing her age, can still carry it off. read more

Had to be served outdoors. MI just closed down taverns for Covid. Oh well. Will always go back there. Always great atmosphere inside.

Not just great food and drink...but the ambiance as well as the history speaks volumes...not to mention the tiffany overhanging the beautiful bar! :) read more

I often visit Upper Michigan to hang out with wife's old friends. In the UP, in the former mining boom town of Calumet, there is a great little bar that been around since the 1920's. Its called Shute's Bar. It was owned by Bernie Shute, Bernie has sold it and is now happily retired to Phoenix, AZ. he often returns for a visit in the summer time. The new people who are running it now has preserved it exactly as Bernie had it. They still have all the old decorations, the old piano, the old long bar, same sign out front says "SHUTES". There is an ordinance in town that requires this place to be called "Shutes". The new owner is a young fella, very friendly, very homey. The beers are all on tap now, some in bottles, When I was there this winter, the after church crowd walked in, one guy sat at the piano and played old broadway showtunes, This place has the most atmosphere of any old pub, best beer, most legacy of anyplace. Watch out for the restrooms, they have not been updated since the 1950's. read more

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Great bar with good drinks, friendly bartenders, great atmosphere and really fantastic bands on most weekends! Tuesday night open mics are great! read more

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Old and kept that way, perfectly! What a stained glass piece over the century old bar. Maybe my great aunts and uncles drank there in beginning of the 20th century. Great ambience and friendly folk! read more

Cool atmosphere. Good beer selections. Great service (thanks Hannah!).

Every time we go to the Calumet Theater for a show we have to go to Shute's Bar first and after. Hope they have open mic when we go on July 15th or Kareoke. read more

If, for no other reason, you need to visit Shute's for it's historical value. The Tiffany style stained glass canopy over the bar is awesome, and I believe it dates back to the 1890's. Food menu is very limited but sitting at the bar, enjoying a beer, and visiting with the locals is timeless! read more

I spent one beautiful, sweaty karaoke night at Shute's and I've always dreamed of going back. Despite being packed, I never had to wait too long for another drink. This place has all of the charm of a yooper bar without the threatening glares of hostile locals. read more

The most beautiful bar you will ever see. Great customer service, huge selection of beer, at least 50 different kinds and the largest liquor selection in the area. This bar is a must see, I know whoever goes in to Shute's 1890 Saloon will enjoy themselves. read more

Had a couple of beers here recently. Best KBC Widow Maker since the lines are clean and short and beer is slightly cooler. Great Bartender too! read more

The historic atmosphere (complete with Tiffany glass canopy) and friendly staff make it well worth a stop. The historic and lovely Calumet Theater is located right next door, making Shute's convenient for an after-show drink. Live music many weekends. read more

awesome service they can make you anything here really pretty at nightime great people old style seating easy to find the bathroom can talk to anyone and they don't get mad. sometimes they have karaoke here too! read more