Douglas House Saloon Reviews | Houghton Restaurants & Bars

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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!

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Posted on 08.24.11 Andi P.

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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.

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Posted on 03.20.11 Jason M.

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

To really appreciate the Dog I think you have to live in Houghton. Â The greatest thing about it is the Cheers-like atmosphere - you are guaranteed to run into people you know when you go there. Â 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. Â Furthermore, the bar tenders are a little cliquey - once you get to know them, though, the service is top-notch. Â Once they know you're not a douche and tip well, you'll get great drinks FAST.

The drinks are incredibly strong and CHEAP. Â Not just cheaper than other cities, but cheaper than most other places in the Houghton-Hancock area. Â It has never cost me more than $20 (that includes tip!) to get drunk here, and I can hold my own. Â 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. Â

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

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Posted on 07.15.09 Lindsay W.