Brewhouse Family
Private Event Venues
Snively’s Lounge
Capacity: 30
Located inside Duluth’s original 1889 City Hall, Snively’s Lounge is an intimate cocktail lounge that blends small-town warmth with big-city style. With lush seating, natural light, and a curated drink menu featuring botanical infusions, fresh-squeezed cocktails, Fitger’s Brewhouse beers, and fruit-forward mocktails, it’s the perfect setting for private gatherings of up to 30 guests.
Ideal for showers, networking events, birthdays, and small celebrations, Snively’s offers a relaxed yet refined atmosphere.
Rates:
Entire Venue (Available until 9pm):
$150 rental + $800 food/bev minimum (per 2 hours)
23% service charge added to pre-tax food/beverage amount.
$100 food delivery/setup fee (per 2 hours)
Free rental fee on Mondays
The Rathskeller
Capacity: 60 (Cocktail seating only)
Tucked beneath Duluth’s original 1889 City Hall, The Rathskeller once served as a holding cell and coal furnace room—and is rumored to have been a Prohibition-era speakeasy. Today, it's one of Minnesota’s top whiskey bars, offering craft cocktails, smoked whiskey, Fitger’s Brewhouse beer, and wine.
With natural bluestone walls, a full bar, PA system, and projector, it’s an unforgettable space for private events up to 60 guests—from parties to corporate gatherings. Catering from Fitger’s Brewhouse adds the perfect touch.
Rates:
Mon-Thurs (Available until 8pm): $250 Rental + $800 food/beverage minimum + $100 food delivery/setup fee (per 2 hours)
Fri-Sat (Available until 8pm): $500 Rental + $2,000 food/beverage minimum + $100 food delivery/setup fee (per 2 hours)
*Contact us directly for full night rental quotes.
*23% service charge added to pre-tax food/beverage amount.
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 shores of Lake Superior, just steps from Fitger’s Brewhouse, The Barrel Room blends brewing history with cozy beerhaus charm. With original bluestone walls and a laid-back vibe, it’s perfect for gatherings focused on good beer, hearty food, and great company.
Whether it’s a family celebration, business meeting, holiday party, or game day with friends, we offer award-winning Brewhouse beer, full bar service, and flexible catering options for any occasion.
Portable bluetooth sound system and microphone are available for $50 and complimentary use of the TV in the room.
Rates:
Back Room Only: $150 rental + $800 Food/Beverage Minimum (per 2 hours)
Entire Venue (Back Room + Bar Area): $300 rental + $1,600 Food/Beverage Minimum (per 2 hours)
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.
