Hospitality is the watchword at Sternewirth, Hotel Emma’s tavern and club room. A dramatic 25-foot vaulted ceiling soars over intimate groupings of sofas, easy chairs and banquettes arranged to encourage conversation, celebration and business deals. Enjoy a restorative cocktail, a notable wine or sturdy craft beer. Come for the city bar authenticity, classic cocktails made without gimmicks, and hearty small plates that satisfy your appetite for flavor and substance.
The Privileged Few
The bar is named for the Sternewirth Privilege, which entitled employees of 19th Century breweries to free beer during the workday. Prohibition killed the tradition, except at Pearl Brewery, where workers frequented the taproom until the 1990s.
True story: in the 1950s, a “tight” worker was scolded by a Pearl Brewery manager for getting drunk at work. The worker replied, “Respectfully, sir, I did not get drunk on the job… I was right drunk when I got here!”
Sternewirth Tavern & Club Room
HOURS:
Monday-Thursday: 3pm-12am
Friday: 3pm-2am
Saturday: 12pm-2am
Sunday: 12pm-10pm
CULINARY TEMPTATIONS
Smoked Salmon & Caviar...15
with goat cheese, burgundy cabbage, cauliflower and crispy capers
Salami & Brie Cheese Plate...25
sharp white cheddar, prosciutto, fruits, nuts and crackers
Hummus Bowl...10
with radishes, celery, carrots, pickles and chile pepita crunch
Crispy Cauliflower & Sprouts...10
with caramel popcorn, chili garlic honey and muzquiz peanuts
Grilled Turkey Sandwich...13
with provolone, tomato, kale and sunflower seed pesto on grain toast
Beef Patty Melt on Rye...13
with caramelized onion, gruyère, mustard aioli and pickles
Beef Short Rib Fries...18
french fries, cheddar cheese, green onions and aioli
WINE
Anne Amie Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon...11 / 17 / 55
Chalone Chardonnay, Chalone AVA, California...15 / 24 / 75
John Anthony Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, California...12 / 19 / 60
Stolpman Roussanne, Santa Barbara, California...14 / 22 / 70
Argyle Sparkling White, Willamette Valley, Oregon...14 / 22 / 70
Badenhorst Secateurs Rosé, Swartland, South Africa...10 / 16 / 50
Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noir Rosé, Carneros, California...14 / 22 / 70
Browne Family Malbec, Columbia Valley, Washington...15 / 24 / 75
Daou Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California...13 / 21 / 65
Goldschmidt Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Yardstick, Napa Valley, California...17 / 27 / 85
Guido Porro, V. Pari, Dolcetto d' Alba, Piedmont, Italy...11 / 17 / 55
Yount Mill House Pinot Noir, Carneros, California...13 / 21 / 65
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
The Three Emmas...12
pearl beer & rose cordial, amontillado sherry, botanist gin, grapefruit juice, lemon juice
La Babia Margarita...12
blanco tequila, orange liqueur, lime
Kingfishers Catch Fire...15
scotch, honey liqueur, spiced pear liqueur, lemon, lime, sugar
Lucile's Day Out...13
bourbon, banana liqueur, amontillado sherry, orange, lemon
Hot Girl Summer...14
scotch, passionfruit liqueur, lemon, strawberry, honey, hazy IPA
Professor McGonagall...14
gin, coconut rum, honey, lime, ginger beer
Spicy Pampeloma...14
corazon barrel select reposado tequila, grapefruit liqueur, lime, sugar, jalapeño
Ask your server about additional cocktails and spirits
BEER
Pearl...5
Alamo Amber...5
Blue Owl Tropícal Brut...8
Tupps IPA...5
Michelob Ultra...5
True Vine Daddy's Juice Box Double IPA...8
Modelo Especial...5
Real Ale Swifty APA...6
Shiner Bock...5
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Sternewirth, Interior Sketch
