The Rube- GoldenHas donated $ to the upkeep of GPL
Downtown Houghton:
Townie bars:
B&B: dingy, locals only, never have seen tourists outside of this group. Cheap-arse drinks.
Douglass House (aka “The Dog”). Same as above, but a little more fun atmosphere.
Mid-level bars:
The Downtowner (aka The DT): Bro-bar. Known for cheap Long Island Pitchers (they don’t bother with glasses, it’s literally a pitcher with 2 straws). This past summer, they cost $9.50. Beautiful deck, decent wings. Edit: the pitchers are Thursdays only.
Keweenwa Brewing Company: cheap beer compared to here, and equally as good. No food served, but BYO is allowed, and some places deliver there. Nice looking space.
Higher end:
The Ambassador (aka The Ambo): Great food, calm/relaxed atmosphere. Tostada Pizza and a fishbowl (drink of choice) is the way to go.
The Library: Ditto for atmosphere, but even better food, and they make a mean Old Fashioned.
The gem is still Fitzgerald’s in Eagle River. Inn/restaurant, and it’s ALL top notch. RIGHT on Lake Superior (we’re talking feet from the deck to the lake). It’s my Zen.