Douglas House Saloon

While I was up at Tech this was pretty much the place to be for the college laid back crowd. Now that I am just a visitor I find that I go back time and time again for cheap beer, pickled eggs, and the same old songs on the jukebox. The atmosphere has a certain quality that is like memory lane every time I step back in the bar. Its a great place to fill up on popcorn or even spend the whole night drinking and somehow not spending more than 30 or 40 dollars. I would tell anyone who has a moment to make sure they stop on in, grab a pickled egg with some tabasco, salt and a jalepeno slice.. drink a cheap beer...listen to some Stones on the jukebox and if "T" is still working there make sure you say hi because he's the best bartender ever!

A must stop for all tourists looking for the Houghton feel. This bar is small but has a great German pub feel. Yes its crowded on the weekends but most places in Houghton are. Most students and locals gather here around 8 and are gone around midnight. Weekdays are a great time for getting a beer and a pickled egg without the hassle of a crowd.

The Dog (as the Douglas House Saloon is known) is the standard by which I now measure every neighborhood dive bar.  

To really appreciate the Dog I think you have to live in Houghton.  The greatest thing about it is the Cheers-like atmosphere - you are guaranteed to run into people you know when you go there.  Friday and Saturday nights are basically college night and get really crowded, but I always really enjoyed hitting the Dog on random weeknights, when things are a little more mellow.  Furthermore, the bar tenders are a little cliquey - once you get to know them, though, the service is top-notch.  Once they know you're not a douche and tip well, you'll get great drinks FAST.

The drinks are incredibly strong and CHEAP.  Not just cheaper than other cities, but cheaper than most other places in the Houghton-Hancock area.  It has never cost me more than $20 (that includes tip!) to get drunk here, and I can hold my own.  The historical decor makes for a cool atmosphere, and the free popcorn helps soak up a bit of the booze or beer you are downing.  

If smoke bothers you, don't show up here on a Friday or Saturday night!  If I ever come back from somewhere smelling like cigarette smoke, I still saw "Ew I smell like the Dog!"