The best bars & nightlife in Akron

30 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Vino Volo

Nightlife

Stand-alone & airport wine bars offering lunch, dinner & small plates with custom-paired wines.

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, 5300 Riverside Dr (Cleveland)

Stand-alone & airport wine bars offering lunch, dinner & small plates with custom-paired wines.

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Multi-use venue for live music, sports on flat-screens, pub fare & wine in a hip space with a patio.

11609 Detroit Ave (Cleveland)

Multi-use venue for live music, sports on flat-screens, pub fare & wine in a hip space with a patio.

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Family-run tavern offering burgers and pizza, plus an extensive beer selection, and a patio.

8761 Snow Rd (Cleveland)

Family-run tavern offering burgers and pizza, plus an extensive beer selection, and a patio.

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Porco Lounge & Tiki Room is your midweek mini-vacation, with award-winning tiki cocktails built on fresh-squeezed juices, house-made…

2527 W 25th St (Cleveland)

Porco Lounge & Tiki Room is your midweek mini-vacation, with award-winning tiki cocktails built on fresh-squeezed juices, house-made syrups, and a ridiculous 300-plus spirits lineup.

From the Cleveland newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Perfect Pour Akron is veteran owned and proudly calls itself Home of The Flights, so grab a bourbon or martini flight and settle in with a…

376 S Main St

Perfect Pour Akron is veteran owned and proudly calls itself Home of The Flights, so grab a bourbon or martini flight and settle in with a craft cocktail, whiskey or cold beer. Pair it with a burger and that friendly downtown vibe you keep meaning to enjoy this week.

From the Akron newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Formerly Secret Society Comedy, Henceforth Comedy keeps the city laughing with curated lineups that pop up at cool spots around town. Keep…

2190 W 37th St (Cleveland)

Formerly Secret Society Comedy, Henceforth Comedy keeps the city laughing with curated lineups that pop up at cool spots around town. Keep an eye on their rotating calendar for showcases like One More Joke at The Winchester Music Tavern on August 4, then go discover your new favorite local comic.

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The Treehouse

Nightlife

Irish pub with a tree-adorned bar, offering pints, hearty fare, games on TV & live music.

820 College Ave (Cleveland)

Irish pub with a tree-adorned bar, offering pints, hearty fare, games on TV & live music.

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Neighborhood joint with stone-&-wood interior serving brews & pub grub, with live music some nights.

1848 W 25th St (Cleveland)

Neighborhood joint with stone-&-wood interior serving brews & pub grub, with live music some nights.

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Cozy bar for beer, wine, and cocktails, plus live music, trivia nights, and karaoke.

20 N High St

Cozy bar for beer, wine, and cocktails, plus live music, trivia nights, and karaoke.

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Darby's on 59

Nightlife

Hip nook for seasonal American pub grub, such as sliders & flatbreads, plus craft beer & cocktails.

2764 Front St (Cuyahoga Falls)

Hip nook for seasonal American pub grub, such as sliders & flatbreads, plus craft beer & cocktails.

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Bad Medicine

Nightlife

Classic and creative cocktails served in a hip venue alongside elevated bar fare.

13334 Lorain Ave (Cleveland)

Classic and creative cocktails served in a hip venue alongside elevated bar fare.

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Cozy, casual tavern with a celebrated burger, Italian dishes, a late-night menu & 40+ beers.

614 Frankfort Ave (Cleveland)

Cozy, casual tavern with a celebrated burger, Italian dishes, a late-night menu & 40+ beers.

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Laid-back cafe-bar featuring a menu of dishes from classics to specialties, plus 700+ board games to play.

115 E Market St

Laid-back cafe-bar featuring a menu of dishes from classics to specialties, plus 700+ board games to play.

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Tiered 350-seat theater featuring local & national comedy acts plus cocktails & light eats.

2035 E 4th St (Cleveland)

Tiered 350-seat theater featuring local & national comedy acts plus cocktails & light eats.

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Cent'Anni

Nightlife

Snug bar focused on handcrafted cocktails and wine, plus pizza and charcuterie.

12403 Mayfield Rd (Cleveland)

Snug bar focused on handcrafted cocktails and wine, plus pizza and charcuterie.

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Rowley Inn

Nightlife

Neighborhood watering hole since 1906 offering local beers & regional grub, plus arcade games & TVs.

1104 Rowley Ave (Cleveland)

Neighborhood watering hole since 1906 offering local beers & regional grub, plus arcade games & TVs.

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Craft beer on tap & elevated American comfort food offered in laid-back, industrial-chic surrounds.

21 W North St Ste TL 1

Craft beer on tap & elevated American comfort food offered in laid-back, industrial-chic surrounds.

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Stylish tasting bar using self-serve wine dispensers, with charcuterie boards, and a monthly featured wine.

6800 Detroit Ave (Cleveland)

Stylish tasting bar using self-serve wine dispensers, with charcuterie boards, and a monthly featured wine.

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Upscale eatery with a patio, known for wines, whiskies and cocktails.

3236 State Rd Ste A (Cuyahoga Falls)

Upscale eatery with a patio, known for wines, whiskies and cocktails.

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Wine shop and bar offering various wines, short pours, and pre-selected flights, plus snacks.

5712 Detroit Ave (Cleveland)

Wine shop and bar offering various wines, short pours, and pre-selected flights, plus snacks.

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Casual bar featuring coin-operated pinball machines from several decades, plus a few video games.

6500 Detroit Ave (Cleveland)

Casual bar featuring coin-operated pinball machines from several decades, plus a few video games.

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Intimate, wood-lined wine bar & boutique with 800-plus bottles, small plates, salads & flatbreads.

2287 W Market St

Intimate, wood-lined wine bar & boutique with 800-plus bottles, small plates, salads & flatbreads.

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Industrial-chic brewpub serving a menu of carefully sourced American fare & housemade beers.

2043 E 4th St (Cleveland)

Industrial-chic brewpub serving a menu of carefully sourced American fare & housemade beers.

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BLU Jazz+

Nightlife

Casual jazz club with exposed brick & rafters showcasing live performances & signature cocktails.

47 E Market St

Casual jazz club with exposed brick & rafters showcasing live performances & signature cocktails.

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Iconic microbrewery with house suds, an updated American menu, free tours & a patio.

2516 Market Ave (Cleveland)

Iconic microbrewery with house suds, an updated American menu, free tours & a patio.

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Wine bar & shop with a large assortment of wines & craft beers, plus lots of cheese & a warm vibe.

710 Jefferson Ave (Cleveland)

Wine bar & shop with a large assortment of wines & craft beers, plus lots of cheese & a warm vibe.

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Casual, historic bar and grill serving up comfort food such as ribs and brisket in a cozy, lively space.

1481 S Main St

Casual, historic bar and grill serving up comfort food such as ribs and brisket in a cozy, lively space.

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Cozy bar serving an impressive array of bourbon and whiskey, plus craft beer and cocktails.

1947 W Market St #109

Cozy bar serving an impressive array of bourbon and whiskey, plus craft beer and cocktails.

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Southern-style venue featuring live country music, a bar, and friendly staff.

1054 Old River Rd (Cleveland)

Southern-style venue featuring live country music, a bar, and friendly staff.

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Burgers, steaks & draft beer in a lively American standby with happy hour, a patio & sports on TV.

6007 Brookpark Rd (Cleveland)

Burgers, steaks & draft beer in a lively American standby with happy hour, a patio & sports on TV.

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