Restaurant, Bar & Entertainment
218 TapHouse for Sale
in Cloquet, Minnesota
Cloquet, Minnesota
A self-pour taphouse and duckpin bowling venue in Cloquet, offered as an asset sale with the equipment in place and a management team handling daily operations.
Overview
An established Cloquet venue
218 TapHouse opened in 2024 in Cloquet, Minnesota, and operates as a restaurant, bar, and entertainment venue.
The bar is built around a 29-tap self-pour system with rotating craft beers and ciders, alongside a full bar and bar snacks.
Three lanes of duckpin bowling give the venue a second draw, and it is a regular choice for group outings and community events in the Cloquet and Duluth area.
A management team handles day-to-day operations, and current ownership is largely absentee. The business suits an owner-operator or a semi-absentee investor.
The Property
The space on Highway 33
The leased space at 918 MN-33 measures approximately 2,400 square feet and includes a full bar with customer seating, three duckpin bowling lanes, a kitchen with coolers and dry storage, and restrooms.
The building sits on Highway 33 South, one of Cloquet's main commercial corridors, in a complex anchored by Premiere Theatres with neighboring retail and entertainment businesses. Interstate 35 is close by, connecting Cloquet to the Duluth area. The lease is $2,000 per month.
Included in the sale
What transfers with the business
218 TapHouse is offered as an asset sale. The furniture, fixtures, and equipment are included at a current fair-market value of $201,727, along with approximately $5,000 in inventory.
- Self-pour and beverage system. Automated 29-tap self-pour beer wall, walk-in beer cooler, bar fridge, and glasswasher.
- Entertainment. Three duckpin bowling lanes.
- Kitchen and food service. Unox Speed Pro oven, dishwasher, ice maker, appliances, and smallwares.
- Furniture and fixtures. Tables and chairs, bar and lounge seating, and glassware.
- Technology and security. Toast POS system, televisions, and a security camera system.
- Exterior. Illuminated outdoor sign.
A full itemized asset schedule with current fair-market values is available upon request.
Buyer profile
Who this opportunity fits
Owner Operators
Buyers who plan to run the venue day to day, with the concept, equipment, and staff already in place.
Semi-Absentee Investors
Buyers who would keep the existing management team, which is how current ownership runs the business.
Hospitality Operators
Bar and restaurant operators adding a location in the Cloquet and Duluth market.
First Time Buyers
Buyers entering ownership with a fully equipped, operating business at a manageable price point.
Next Steps
How a buyer moves forward
A clear path from first inquiry to detailed review, structured to protect the seller and to keep serious buyers moving without wasted time.
Submit Your Request
Send your details through the form, or call the broker directly. Every inquiry is reviewed personally.
Sign the NDA
A non-disclosure agreement protects the seller’s employees and customers while the business operates.
Review the Full Package
Financials, operations, and the full scope of the opportunity are released once the NDA is signed.
Meet and Move Forward
Questions, a seller conversation, and a facility visit when appropriate, then offer and diligence.
Buyer Questions
Questions buyers ask about this listing
What does the asking price include?
218 TapHouse is offered as an asset sale. The $206,727 asking price reflects the current fair-market value of the furniture, fixtures, and equipment at $201,727 plus approximately $5,000 in inventory. The space is leased, so no property is included.
Is the real estate included?
No. The approximately 2,400-square-foot space is leased at $2,000 per month, within a Highway 33 complex anchored by Premiere Theatres. Lease terms are reviewed with qualified buyers once an NDA is signed.
Can the business be run semi-absentee?
A management team runs day-to-day operations, and current ownership is largely absentee. A buyer can operate the venue personally or keep the team in place.
What information do I receive after signing an NDA?
Once a non-disclosure agreement is in place, we provide detailed information about the business including financial performance, the full itemized asset schedule with current fair-market values, lease terms, and the full scope of the opportunity. Until then, details remain confidential to protect the seller’s employees and customers.
Who is this opportunity best suited for?
Owner-operators, semi-absentee investors who would keep the management team, and hospitality operators in the Cloquet and Duluth market.
Get Started
Serious about this one?
Send your details and the listing broker will follow up directly. Every inquiry is reviewed personally, not routed to a queue.
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