Council Will Vote on Camaraderie Social House License
The Eau Claire City Council is scheduled to decide on a new liquor license application on October 13, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Eau Claire City Council will vote on October 13, 2026, regarding a liquor license application for the proposed Camaraderie Social House. The business seeks to occupy the space formerly held by Dooley's Pub on Water Street.
Why it matters
The transition represents a significant change for a long-standing local venue that served the area for over two decades. The council's decision will determine the future commercial use of the site following the recent closure of its predecessor.
The proposed business plans to hire 30 employees, with 15 designated as bartenders. The application involves a combination class B intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverage license.
The players
Evan Brown
He is the agent on the liquor license application and also owns and operates the Phoenix Taproom on Graham Avenue.
Eau Claire City Council
This is the governing body responsible for reviewing and voting on local business permits and liquor license applications.
Dooley's Pub
This business operated on Water Street for 21 years before closing its doors in October 2026.
The details
Camaraderie Social House intends to operate as a supper club with kitchen hours scheduled from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday. The venue would also provide weekend brunch service to the Eau Claire community.
Timeline
A fire destroyed the building in 2001.
Dooley's Pub closed on October 9, 2026.
The City Council will vote on the liquor license application on October 13, 2026.
Market Landscape
The potential opening of Camaraderie Social House aligns with broader efforts to redevelop key commercial spaces within the Water Street district. This shift reflects ongoing industry trends where long-standing establishments are replaced by modernized venues that focus on updated dining models.
Local residents and visitors can expect potential changes to dining availability on Water Street if the license is approved. The new supper club model aims to introduce consistent daily kitchen hours and weekend brunch options to the area.
The takeaway
The proposed project highlights the shift from traditional pub settings toward supper club dining formats in the city. Community members interested in the local dining landscape should monitor the council's upcoming decision for updates on the venue's status.
What happens next
The Eau Claire City Council is set to convene at 4 p.m. on October 13, 2026, to conduct the vote on the liquor license application.
Further reading
For more information on other local business changes, visit Eau Claire Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Weau.
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