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
Halibut Ceviche Tostada...15
with tomatillo, olives, avocado and amarillo aioli
Salami & Brie Cheese Plate...25
sharp white cheddar, spanish chorizo, fruits, nuts and crackers
Hummus Bowl...12
with pepita crunch with salt and vinegar chips
Crispy Cauliflower & Brussels...12
with caramel popcorn, chili garlic honey and muzquiz peanuts
Crispy Chicken Sandwich...15
with garam masala, lettuce, tomato and pickles
Beef Burger...15
with caramelized onion, provolone, arugula, mustard aioli and pickles
French Fries...8
with parmesan zahtar spice
WINE
Anne Amie Pinot Gris,
Willamette Valley, Oregon...11 / 17 / 55
Chalone Chardonnay,
Chalone AVA, California...15 / 24 / 75
Long Shadows Riesling, 'Poet's Leap',
Columbia Valley, Washington...12 / 19 / 60
Mt. Beautiful Sauvignon Blanc,
North Canterbury, New Zealand...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
Marsuret, Prosecco Extra Dry,
Treviso, Italy...12 / 19 / 60
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
Bonita y Basica...13
tequila, aperol, strawberry, lime, sugar
Brooklyn Fog...15
earl grey-infused tea, coconut rum, sherry, rice milk, cinnamon
Grape Expectations...15
lillet blanc, cocchi rosa, pisco, riesling reduction
Hot Girl Summerr...14
scotch, passionfruit liqueur, lemon, strawberry, honey, hazy IPA
The Musician and Pepo...13
bourbon, amaro, watermelon, lime, sugar
Township Rebellion...13
vodka, aquavit, orange liqueur, pineapple, lemon, sugar
Ask your server about additional cocktails and spirits
BEER
Pearl...5
Alamo Amber...5
Hitachino Nest White Ale...8
Lonestar Light...5
Michelob Ultra...5
Modelo Especial...5
North Coast Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout...9
Schilling Excelsior Imperial Apple Cider...7
Shiner Bock...5
True Vine Daddy's Juice Box Double IPA...8
