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Mac's Brewbar, Northern Steamship Company Brew Bar

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Frommer's Staff

Welcome to what was once the headquarters of the Northern Steamship Company, some 135 years ago. Today, it's a bar but it still sits on the atmospheric  wharf-side edge of Britomart. Those who come to down a pint of ale, end up marveling at the funky lighting on the ceiling—dozens of old table lamps in a myriad of styles have been cleverly hung upside down to spectacular effect. Thursday through Sunday nights a DJ comes in to spin tunes.