Snively’s Lounge, a new cocktail bar located in Historic City Hall on 132 E. Superior St., officially opened its doors on June 1. The establishment is the latest addition to the Brewhouse Family, which includes notable venues like Fitger’s Brewhouse and The Oliver Inn.

The lounge occupies a spot that formerly housed Wasabi sushi restaurant, which closed down earlier this year after six years. Following Wasabi’s departure, the Brewhouse Family decided to invest in renovations rather than search for a new restaurant tenant. The area has been transformed to include cocktail seating, maintaining the vintage ambiance and enhancing the space with natural lighting from large windows. A new outdoor patio is planned to be added soon, pending new furniture.

Named after Samuel F. Snively, Duluth’s longest-serving mayor (1921-1937), the lounge has a cozy capacity of up to 45 guests. According to Brewhouse Family’s Marketing Director, Dan Grew, Snively’s Lounge provides a warmer, more casual atmosphere compared to its lower-level counterpart, The Rathskeller. It features live music on select nights from a mix of genres including jazz and folk, enhancing the lounge’s laid-back vibe.

The drink menu, crafted by manager David Thompson III, features a selection of “cocktails of the era” inspired by Duluth’s history, including options like the Edmund Fitzgerald and North Shore Mule. In addition to these creative cocktails, the menu also offers fresh-squeezed drinks, house-made botanical infusions, craft beer from Fitger’s, and non-alcoholic choices.

Snively’s Lounge will also offer a charcuterie selection from the nearby Rocket Deli, further diversifying its options for guests to enjoy pairings with their drinks.

The legacy of Mayor Snively continues to be honored through the bar’s name and its commitment to community engagement. He was instrumental in developing scenic park drives in Duluth, enhancing the city’s natural beauty and tourism appeal.

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