Home to one of the oldest and most popular breweries in all of Ohio, Great Lakes Brewing Co, Clevelanders love a good bottle of suds. The North Coast city boasts a number of bars, taverns, clubs, and miscellaneous watering holes where anyone can find a good drink. The Best Bars in Cleveland vary by type and by preference, but locals frequent a few above all others.
Whenever you feel like you have an itchy cork finger, Market Avenue Wine Bar lets amateur and distinguished sommelliers alike indulge their palate. Rent out the back area for a private party or just show up and take a seat at the bar, then match the fantastic tapas with the massive wine selection.
2521 Market Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113.
Phone: (216) 696-9463.
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 69 reviews
This rustic brewery taphouse feels like it hasn't changed much in the past century, even though the business is just a year old. Their craft beers have taken Cleveland by storm, making it the popular place even if there's no food on the menu.
4125 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113.
Phone: (216) 202-1386.
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 61 reviews
Cleveland sports haven't had much to cheer for of late, but that hasn't stopped some of the most loyal fans from gathering downtown at City Tap, the iconic place to watch the Indians, Browns, and Cavs. Their weekday power hour from 8-9 PM features all drafts and bottles for just two bucks.
748 Prospect Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44115.
Phone: (216) 696-2337.
Yelp: 3.5 stars, 91 reviews
The selection of both brews and booze makes Lizardville a popular pit stop for fans of all types of drinks. Their cigar selection makes anyone feel like a tycoon with a good scotch in hand, furthermore, with staff eager to help customers find a new favorite.
25380 Miles Rd, Bedford Heights, OH 44146.
Phone: (216) 364-2337.
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 38 reviews
Cut loose after a long day with trademark drinks, hotdogs, and tater tots. The Happy Dog makes customers feel just as good as the namesake itself.
5801 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102.
Phone: (216) 651-9474.
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 482 reviews
With a name like Dive Bar, you can be certain what you're headed into on a Friday night. Dive has a reputation for being packed full on the weekends with a wide range of music and all manner of people to meet.
1214 W 6th St Cleveland, OH 44113.
Phone: (216) 621-7827.
Yelp: 3.5 stars, 21 reviews
There's no shortage of class at the Society, where cocktails with names like Moscow Mule and French 75 parade across the drinks menu. The atmosphere is polished rather than broken-in, perfect for the erudite drinkers.
2063 E 4th St, Cleveland, OH 44115.
Phone: (216) 781-9050.
Yelp: 4 stars, 103 reviews
Modeling itself as the Cleveland bar that boasts everything, including craft cocktails and local bands, locals agree Velvet Tango is a great place to spend a long night. The interior space lets you get up close or farther away to the bands depending on what you're interested in.
2095 Columbus Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113.
Phone: (216) 241-8869.
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 250 reviews
While the bar itself isn't inside a tree, unfortunately, the arboreal decorations as well as the large exterior patio make the Treehouse a great place to spend a summer evening with friends.
820 College Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113.
Phone: (216) 696-2505.
Yelp: 3.5 stars, 81 reviews
When you're drinking on the company account or when you're looking for a special occasion, the Foundation Room caters to everyone's needs with great drinks, food, and live entertainment.
308 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114.
Phone: (216) 274-3366.
Yelp: 3.5 stars, 14 reviews
Part of the Tremont "drinking neighborhood", Edison's has everything a neighborhood bar could ask for, including craft brews, a large outdoor patio, big roomy booths, and a dog-friendly policy.
2373 Professor Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113.
Phone: (216) 522-0006.
Yelp: 4 stars, 79 reviews
When the brunch menu includes both pitchers of mimosas and Scotch Eggs (rolled in chorizo and deep-fried), you can be certain that you'll enjoy the day's meal while your liver gets put to the test. This brewery is perfect for St. Patrick's Day or just a day when there's nothing on the to-do list.
1947 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113.
Phone: (216) 621-4000.
Yelp: 3.5 stars, 333 reviews
Impress your date with dinner as well as a show at the Porco, where the cocktails come in massive fishbowls and each table is illuminated with tiki torches to create a sensation of intimacy. The drinks are strong and the menu is chock full of tantalizing pork dishes.
2527 W 25 St, Cleveland, OH 44113.
Phone: (216) 802-9222.
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 188 reviews
When it comes time to eliminate the poisons from last night, Restore pumps you full of vitamins and healthy goodness to get you back on your way. There's no shortage of feel-good foods on the menu, from granola to quinoa.
1001 Huron Rd E, Cleveland, OH 44115.
Phone: (330) 806-3893.
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 188 reviews
Labeling itself as a bar where everyone is welcome at the door, Vibe is usually crowded to the brim regardless of what you're looking for. The patio space is small but the drinks are plenty big.
11633 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44111.
Phone: (216) 476-1970.
Yelp: 3.5 stars, 5 reviews
Barcades are on the up and up, and 16-Bit is expanding across Ohio to grab up territory and regulars. Drinkers in Columbus and Cincinnati may be familiar with their blueprint: lots of arcade games and lots of beers in tandem. Cleveland just got an expansion this year and is set to do a lot of drinking and a lot of playing for 2016.
15012 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107.
Phone: (216) 563-1115.
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 74 reviews.
