Private Events at Snively’s Lounge in Duluth

An intimate cocktail lounge inside Duluth’s original 1889 City Hall, perfect for small private gatherings, celebrations, and relaxed group events.

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Intimate Private Events at Snively’s Lounge

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Snively’s Lounge is an intimate private event space in Duluth, offering a warm, inviting atmosphere that blends small-town comfort with big-city style.

Located inside Duluth’s original 1889 City Hall, Snively’s is designed for guests who want a relaxed yet refined setting for meaningful gatherings, thoughtful conversations, and memorable celebrations.

Location: Historic City Hall • Downtown Duluth

Capacity: Up to 40 guests

Venue Style: Intimate • Cozy • Refined

Ideal For: Family occasions, business meetings, holiday parties, small social gatherings

Perfect for Small Gatherings & Private Reservations

Interior of a bar with a wooden counter, black chairs, blue walls, and decorative wallpaper. There is a flat-screen TV, bottles of alcohol on shelves, and a chalkboard menu in the background. Artificial lighting includes multiple ceiling lights and a chandelier.

Snively’s Lounge is ideal for:

  • Family celebrations and milestone moments

  • Business meetings and small corporate gatherings

  • Holiday parties and seasonal get-togethers

  • Casual watch parties and game-day reservations

  • Intimate social events with friends and colleagues

If you’re looking to reserve a cozy space that feels personal and relaxed, Snively’s is a natural choice.

Capacity & Lounge Layout

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Maximum Capacity: Up to 40 guests
Recommended for Private Events: Up to 30 guests

The lounge layout allows guests to mingle comfortably while still offering plenty of seating for conversation, meetings, or watching the game together.

Private Event Rates & Minimums

Entire Venue Rental (Available until 9:00 PM)

  • $150 rental fee

  • $500 food & beverage minimum (per 2 hours)

  • $100 food delivery/setup fee

  • 23% service charge added to food and beverage total

Our team will help you customize menus and timing to fit your event needs.

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Fitger’s Brewhouse Food & Beverage

All private events at the Barrel Room feature food and beverages from Fitger’s Brewhouse, Minnesota’s oldest brewpub.

Minimum order of 20 servings per item. Pricing may be adjusted to accommodate larger group sizes.

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Private Event FAQ

  • Submit an inquiry through our online form and our team will follow up with availability and next steps.

  • Yes. We can craft signature cocktails specifically for your celebration.

  • Yes, catering will be provided by Fitger’s Brewhouse.

  • Yes. You can play your own playlists through our in-house system.

  • Snively’s Lounge fills quickly, especially Thursdays through Saturdays. We recommend booking at least 4–6 weeks in advance.

  • Absolutely. Walkthroughs can be scheduled by request.

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