Camaraderie Social House Will Seek Eau Claire License
The new supper club plans to fill the space left by a long-standing local establishment.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Camaraderie Social House has applied for the liquor license formerly held by Dooley's Pub, which closed on October 9, 2026. The Eau Claire City Council will vote on the application on October 13, 2026.
Why it matters
The application marks a transition in the Water Street hospitality landscape following the closure of a business that operated for 21 years. The move signalizes a shift in local service models toward a supper club structure with extended weekend hours.
The proposed operation plans to hire 30 total employees, including 15 bartenders. This follows the October 9, 2026, closure of Dooley's Pub, which operated at the site for 21 years.
The players
Evan Brown
The license applicant who also owns and operates the Phoenix Taproom on Graham Avenue.
Eau Claire City Council
The municipal governing body responsible for the approval of liquor license applications.
The details
The applicant is seeking a combination class B intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverage license to operate as a supper club. Plans for the space include kitchen service from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and a dedicated brunch service on Saturdays and Sundays.
Timeline
October 9, 2026: Dooley's Pub closed its doors.
October 13, 2026: The City Council will vote on the license application at 4 p.m.
Market Landscape
The site holds a legacy shaped by the 2001 fire that destroyed the building and the subsequent 21-year tenure of Dooley's Pub. The current proposal reflects a broader trend of operators repositioning legacy hospitality spaces to meet changing local demand for brunch and supper club services.
Local operators should monitor the council's decision on October 13 for implications regarding liquor license availability and zoning on Water Street. The planned hiring of 30 staff members suggests a significant competitive move that may affect local labor market availability.
The takeaway
The transition highlights the necessity of tracking local council proceedings when planning expansion into vacated hospitality venues. Operators should prioritize monitoring municipal voting calendars to identify shifting competitive landscapes in key commercial corridors.
What happens next
The Eau Claire City Council will meet to vote on the liquor license application at 4 p.m. on October 13, 2026.
Further reading
Track local hospitality changes in Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Weau.
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