Rex

Customer service is awful at best. Step into the place and your made to feel like your inconveniencing the bartenders.
Total waste of time

Well, if you can find it, the Rex is a fun place to spend a night. More of a divey place than Red Star or the Brew House upstairs, the Rex seems kind of right at home in the basement of the Fitgers complex. Give yourself some extra time to find the place if you don’t know where you’re going. We popped in the other night for a show and found a large, spacious place with a good beer selection and friendly bar staff that pour a good drink.
The room itself is pretty much one big empty space with some games and things lining the walls (that are not lined by the bar) and then tables in the middle and the stage and dance floor up front. It’s dark, it was a bit raucous, and it was a pretty good time. The stage is really low, so it’s easy to get right up front and see the band up close if there’s someone playing that you want to see. Sound quality was fine.
In all, we had a pretty decent time. I will say that I thought there was some inconsistency with the drinks served — some were served in plastic, others in real glasses. Someone at a table near me broke a glass and cause a bit of a mess while someone had to go fetch a broom and a mop, etc… I was honestly surprised they serve any glassware here. But minor detail. Just thought I’d mention.

Everytime we stay at Fitger’s Inn we go here to see live music but the bands always suck. Wish they’d start earlier too.

How does this place not have more reviews?! The Rex is one of the best places in Duluth! The owner is amazing. He’s a truly great guy, and he has made that location an absolute gem. Anytime I visit home, I make sure to stop by for a beer.

The Rex is a bar in the basement of Fitger’s. Cheap happy hour every day from 4 – 8 (2 for 1s). Pretty cheap prices, very laid back atmosphere. Bar has darts, pool, ping-​pong, video games, etc. The main area is pretty big, with a stage for live music on the weekends and some nights.
There is a great patio overlooking Lake Superior for when it’s warm enough to go outside. The owner is a nice guy and seems like he genuinely appreciates the business of everyone who walks in.
Free parking if you get your ticket from the ramp validated. The only downside as another reviewer said was that there is no Fitger’s beer on tap.

Great bar in the basement of the Fitger’s complex… But unlike the Brewhouse upstairs, it is unbelievably simple, cheap, and enjoyable to get a beer.
The owner is friendly and the atmosphere is comfortable. (I particularly enjoy the stained glass piece placed behind the bar.)
Rex’s offers a variety of games to pass the time: billiards, darts, and some popular arcade games like, «Big Buck Hunter». In addition, it has a wonderful stage area that hosts weekly local talent.
Give Rex’s a shot, you won’t regret it.