Brewhouse Family
Private Event Venues
Fitger’s Barrel Room
Capacity: 45 (Back Room Only) or 75 (Entire Venue: Back Room + Bar Area)
Located in the historic Fitger's Brewery Complex on the Lake Superior shore, right across the hall from our flagship establishment, Fitger's Brewhouse Brewery & Grille, The Barrel Room is full of rich brewing history. Carved out of original blue stone and designed to be comfortable and social like an old-fashioned beerhaus, The Barrel Room is an inspired choice for fun social gatherings, where the focus is on good times, excellent beer, and hearty food.
Ideal for family occasions, business meetings, holiday parties, or if you're looking for a place to reserve so your best mates can watch the game. We serve award-winning Fitger's Brewhouse ales and lagers and offer full bar service, along with a catering menu adaptable to just about every kind of event.
Portable bluetooth sound system and microphone available for $50 and complimentary use of the TV in the room.
Rates:
Back Room Only: $150 rental (per 2 hours) + $800 Food/Beverage Minimum
Entire Venue (Back Room + Bar Area): $300 rental (per 2 hours) + $1,600 Food/Beverage Minimum
23% service charge added to pre-tax food/beverage amount.
The Rathskeller
Capacity: 60 (Cocktail seating only)
Located underground beneath Duluth's original 1889 City Hall building, The Rathskeller was once a holding cell for the municipal court one floor above and it also served as a coal furnace room during the building's time as the center of city government from 1889-1926. Rumors abound that the space was once used as a speakeasy during prohibition and patrons have reported ghostly sightings inside the bar.
Known today as one of Minnesota's top whiskey bars, The Rathskeller offers an amazing selection of craft cocktails, smoked whiskey, wine, and craft beers from Fitger's Brewhouse. This one-of-a-kind event venue includes a full service bar, PA system, and projector/screen for sharing photos/videos. The beautiful carved natural bluestone interior and rich history makes this a sophisticated and provocative space for events, including bachelor/ette parties, holiday/corporate parties, networking events, and other gatherings for groups of up to 60. Partnered with Fitger's Brewhouse, we also offer options for appetizers and hors d'oeuvres that will add flair to your special occasion.
Rates:
Mon-Thurs (Available until 8pm): $250 Rental (per 2 hours) + $800 food/beverage minimum + $100 food delivery/setup fee
Fri-Sat (Available until 8pm): $500 Rental (per 2 hours) + $2,000 food/beverage minimum + $100 food delivery/setup fee
*Contact us directly for full night rental quotes.
*23% service charge added to pre-tax food/beverage amount.
The Oliver Inn
The historic Oliver Inn, located directly above The Rathskeller, is set in Duluth’s original 1889 City Hall overlooking Lake Superior, and blends timeless luxury with modern comforts for a unique Duluth experience.
The Grand Chambers Suite (once the City Council Chamber Room) is our largest and most luxurious room with an airy feel, large windows that cover 2 walls reaching up to the 14ft ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a one-of-a-kind intricate skylight. This Suite provides a multitude of features allowing for space to stretch out, a six-person dining table, and multiple other seating areas, so you are bound to find your cozy place for your informal meeting, or small get together. You can even fix yourself a drink at the (unstocked) dry bar.
Our Grand Chambers Suite is available to be rented as our largest hotel room and as a private event venue for a unique setting for bridal parties to get ready, business meetings, birthday parties, and more.
Room may be rented at regular hotel room rates, which fluctuate but can be found by visiting theoliverinn.com to use the room between 4pm and 11am. Contact us directly for mid-day rental quotes.
Upon request, a small cash bar may be provided for your event in the room with a limited selection of beer, wine, and liquor. There would be a setup fee of $250, along with $25/hour for staffing, and a $200 beverage minimum.