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:
Mon-Tues: Closed
Wed-Thurs: 3pm-12am
Friday: 3pm-2am
Saturday: 12pm-2am
Sunday: 12pm-10pm
CULINARY TEMPTATIONS
Smoked Salmon on Toast...11
with goat cheese, burgundy cabbage, pickled cauliflower and caper relish
Salami & Brie Cheese Plate...25
sharp white cheddar, prosciutto, fruit, nuts and crackers
Country Pork Terrine...11
with stone ground mustard, pickles and ciabatta
Hummus Bowl...10
with radishes, celery, carrots, pickled cauliflower and pumpkin seed relish
Crispy Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts...10
with caramel popcorn, chili honey and muzquiz peanuts
Turkey Breast Sandwich...13
with provolone, tomato and sunflower pesto on seeded toast
Local Beef Burger...12
with american cheese, lettuce, tomato and thousand island dressing on toasted bun
Savory Pumpkin Beignets...10
with dulce de leche, cotija cheese, onion, cilantro and urfa chile
WINE
Anne Amie Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon...
11 / 44
Jordan Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California...14 / 60
Stags' Leap Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, California...13 / 60
Chateau d'Esclans Cotes de Provence Whispering Angel Rosé France...14 / 56
Le Dolci Colline Prosecco Brüte, Veneto, Italy...12 / 48
Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Brut Rosé, Alsace, France...14 / 56
Daou Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California...
15 / 60
J Vineyards Pinot Noir, Sonoma, California...13 / 52
La Posta Fazzio Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina...11 / 44
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
The Three Emmas...12
pearl beer & rose cordial, amontillado sherry, botanist gin, grapefruit juice, lemon juice
La Babia Margarita...9
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
People of the Sun...12
mezcal, dolin blanc vermouth, fernet-vallet, lime, cucumber, sugar
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
