Ely's Local Bar & Lounge

Crafted drinks,
real food,
no pretense.

On the quiet stretch of East Sheridan Street, Dee's has been pouring good cocktails and serving honest plates to a regular crowd that shows up because it feels like home.

  • Craft Cocktails
  • Full Kitchen
  • Live Music Nights
Warm bar interior with amber lighting and wooden fixtures Close-up of a handcrafted cocktail on a marble bar top
Dee's Bar & Lounge welcoming interior with patrons at the counter

Our Story

A neighborhood staple that never rushed

Dee's Bar & Lounge opened its doors on East Sheridan Street with a simple idea: serve drinks and food that respect the people who make the effort to show up. No gimmicks. No overpriced menus. Just a well-kept tap list, a kitchen that actually cares, and the kind of atmosphere where your bartender knows your name by the second visit.

We've built this place around the people of Ely β€” locals, travelers passing through the Boundary Waters, and anyone who wants an evening that doesn't feel rehearsed. That philosophy hasn't changed, and honestly, it doesn't need to.

10+ Years serving Ely
30+ Draft beers on tap
Daily Fresh kitchen menu

Find Us

Come on by

Dee's Bar & Lounge
17 E Sheridan St
Ely, MN 55731
(121) 836-53896

Hours

  • Monday – Thursday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Saturday12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Sunday12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Hours may vary on holidays. Call ahead to confirm.

Join Us

Your table is waiting

Whether it's a quick drink after work, a weekend dinner with the family, or a night out with friends β€” Dee's is open and ready. Walk in, or give us a call.

Get in Touch

We'd love to hear from you

Have a question about reservations, private events, or just want to say hello? Drop us a message and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

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