The best bars & nightlife in Canton
45 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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The Dive Bar
NightlifeIf your ideal night is cold beer, unfussy cocktails, a game of pool, and live music pretty much every week, The Dive Bar nails it. Locals…
The Dive Bar
NightlifeTwenty/20 Taphouse
NightlifeIf you like options, Twenty/20 Taphouse pours twenty craft and twenty draft with a rotating lineup of regional and national brews, plus a…
Twenty/20 Taphouse
NightlifeErie Street Pub
NightlifeUnfussy sports tavern featuring pub fare, daily breakfast & a large outdoor area with a chill vibe.
Erie Street Pub
NightlifeLoby's Bar & Grille
NightlifeIf you want a spot where the burgers and wings are the stuff of neighborhood legend, Loby's Bar & Grille nails it. Think cold drinks,…
Loby's Bar & Grille
NightlifeWest Park Tavern
NightlifeFor a laid-back night that still feels a little special, West Park Tavern leans into rotating seasonal drinks, premium pours, and gourmet…
West Park Tavern
NightlifeOLINDA
NightlifeOlinda at Gervasi Vineyard is a sleek, lively hangout for handcrafted cocktails, playful seasonal sips, and a fresh take on American plates…
OLINDA
NightlifeFalcone's Tavern
NightlifeGame-day hangout with wide screen TVs, a roomy patio & live music at this comfort eatery & bar.
Falcone's Tavern
NightlifeTwo Friends Brewing
NightlifeFounded by two chemists who brew with brains and heart, Two Friends Brewing keeps 12 taps rotating with everything from crisp German…
Two Friends Brewing
NightlifeMillie's Cocktails
NightlifeMillie's Cocktails brings the Waterloo Arts District a tight list of creative pours like the Tzatziki 'Tini and Lake Erie Elixir, plus…
Millie's Cocktails
NightlifeVino Volo
NightlifeStand-alone & airport wine bars offering lunch, dinner & small plates with custom-paired wines.
Vino Volo
NightlifeThe Brothers Lounge
NightlifeThe Brothers Lounge keeps your week humming with a lineup of live bands, jazz, comedy, and sing-alongs across its Concert Hall and cozy…
The Brothers Lounge
NightlifeWagon Wheel Pub
NightlifeNeed a no-fuss spot that nails the classics this week? Wagon Wheel Pub is your neighborhood go-to for juicy burgers, crispy wings, and…
Wagon Wheel Pub
NightlifeNuthouse Saloon
NightlifeFrom insane Loaded Fries and hot pepper cheese balls to The Nut Cracker Burger with jalapenos and secret sauce, Nuthouse Saloon hits that…
Nuthouse Saloon
NightlifePorco Lounge & Tiki Room
NightlifePorco Lounge & Tiki Room is your midweek mini-vacation, with award-winning tiki cocktails built on fresh-squeezed juices, house-made…
Porco Lounge & Tiki Room
NightlifeThe Crush House at Gervasi Vineyard
NightlifeThe Crush House at Gervasi Vineyard nails the industrial-chic vibe and backs it up with seasonal pastas, sandwiches, and hearty plates…
The Crush House at Gervasi Vineyard
NightlifeFormerly Secret Society Comedy, Henceforth Comedy keeps the city laughing with curated lineups that pop up at cool spots around town. Keep…
The Treehouse
NightlifeWith an actual tree over the bar and a pint of Guinness poured the way it should be, The Treehouse nails the cozy-meets-rowdy pub vibe.…
The Treehouse
NightlifeOld Angle Tavern
NightlifeNamed after a 19th-century Cleveland Irish neighborhood, Old Angle Tavern nails the neighborhood-pub sweet spot with stone-and-wood…
Old Angle Tavern
NightlifeThe Still House at Gervasi Vineyard
NightlifeBy day, The Still House at Gervasi Vineyard pours its bold Gervasi Caffé roast with pastries and light bites. Come evening, it flips to…
The Still House at Gervasi Vineyard
NightlifeBad Medicine
NightlifeClassic-meets-creative cocktails and elevated bar bites are the move at Bad Medicine. Think a cucumber-bright Archangel or bourbon-kissed…
Bad Medicine
NightlifeJohnny's Little Bar
NightlifeJohnny's Little Bar is a hidden Cleveland gem with thick, juicy burgers and freshly made fries in a cozy dive vibe that wins over regulars…
Johnny's Little Bar
NightlifeThe Brownhoist Cider Company LLC
NightlifeFrom their NE Ohio orchard to your glass, The Brownhoist Cider Company LLC makes crisp, dry ciders with non-GMO, pesticide-free apples and…
The Brownhoist Cider Company LLC
Nightlife410 Lounge
NightlifeVintage vibes and serious craft collide at 410 Lounge, Downtown Canton's upscale martini and cocktail spot specializing in the classics and…
410 Lounge
NightlifeGeorge's Lounge
NightlifeSince 1959, George's Lounge has been the Arts District hangout for local grassfed burgers with gourmet twists, hand-cut fries, and live…
George's Lounge
NightlifeHilarities 4th Street Theatre
NightlifeHilarities 4th Street Theatre keeps national stand-up rolling through, and you can make it a full night with cocktails at Kevin's Martini…
Hilarities 4th Street Theatre
NightlifeCent'Anni
NightlifeWhen your week needs a mood lift, Cent'Anni brings Cleveland’s Little Italy to life with a cozy cocktail bar vibe, Italian drinking…
Cent'Anni
NightlifeKrackpots Comedy Club
NightlifeWhether you want polished touring headliners or to cheer on hometown comics, Krackpots Comedy Club over in Massillon keeps the laughs…
Krackpots Comedy Club
NightlifeThe Barrel Room
NightlifeThe Barrel Room is the neighborhood bar that makes unwinding effortless, with thoughtfully picked wines, local craft beers, and high-end…
The Barrel Room
NightlifeRowley Inn
NightlifeRowley Inn is that food-driven neighborhood bar pouring local brews and turning out Cleveland-twist plates that actually hit the spot, and…
Rowley Inn
NightlifeChristie's Cabaret Canton
NightlifeWhen the week needs a plot twist, Christie's Cabaret Canton delivers with world-class entertainers, VIP bottle service, refined cocktails,…
Christie's Cabaret Canton
NightlifeWyne Tasting & Cocktail Bar
NightlifeWhether you're wine-curious or a card-carrying grape nerd, Wyne Tasting & Cocktail Bar lets you sample by the sip with self-serve…
Wyne Tasting & Cocktail Bar
NightlifeThe Cave at Gervasi Vineyard
NightlifeThe Cave at Gervasi Vineyard is an intimate, barrel-room hideout where guided tastings make Canton nights feel fancy without trying too…
The Cave at Gervasi Vineyard
NightlifeFlight Cleveland
NightlifeFeeling wine-curious this week? Flight Cleveland in Gordon Square keeps things adventurous and approachable with pre-selected flights,…
Flight Cleveland
NightlifeGatsby's Pub South
NightlifePart gentleman’s club, part corner pub, Gatsby's Pub South keeps things relaxed and a little bit glitzy, the kind of place where Canton…
Gatsby's Pub South
NightlifeSuperelectric Pinball Parlor
NightlifeSuperelectric Pinball Parlor is a casual bar packed with coin-operated pinball machines from several decades plus a few video games. Order…
Superelectric Pinball Parlor
NightlifeButcher and the Brewer
NightlifeButcher and the Brewer pairs housemade beers with carefully sourced American fare in an industrial-chic setting that feels equal parts…
Butcher and the Brewer
NightlifeAllegro Spirits
NightlifeAllegro Spirits is that after-work spot where the bartenders actually care, pouring high-end bourbon, whiskey, tequila and smart signature…
Allegro Spirits
NightlifeRoosters Wings
NightlifeRoosters Wings keeps it simple, saucy, and fun with craveable chicken wings and American comfort food in a casual sports bar vibe that’s…
Roosters Wings
NightlifeGreat Lakes Brewing Company
NightlifeGreat Lakes Brewing Company keeps the pints interesting with a dialed-in tap list, a lively brewpub for pairing beer with bites, and patio…
Great Lakes Brewing Company
NightlifeLa Cave Du Vin
NightlifeLa Cave du Vin is a cozy wine bar and shop with a deep bottle list, craft beers for the hop-inclined, and plenty of cheese to match. Voted…
La Cave Du Vin
NightlifePutt Street Social
NightlifeAt Putt Street Social, chef-driven Mediterranean-inspired shareables, house-made pastas, and a polished cocktail program meet two immersive…
Putt Street Social
NightlifeThe Auricle - Venue & Bar
NightlifeBig craft beer selection offered in cool environs with a trivia nights, live music & outdoor seats.
The Auricle - Venue & Bar
NightlifeGrapes in a Glass
NightlifeThis week, Grapes in a Glass pairs an upscale-urban vibe with a sommelier-curated lineup boasting over 70 wines by the glass or tasting…
Grapes in a Glass
NightlifeWelcome To The Farm
NightlifeWelcome To The Farm brings live country at a proper volume plus big-game energy, with smoky BBQ and cold drinks to match. It’s Chase Rice’s…
Welcome To The Farm
NightlifeCharacters Sports Bar & Grill
NightlifeCharacters Sports Bar & Grill has been serving Parma for over 20 years, and their awesome wings are the kind you start craving before…
Characters Sports Bar & Grill
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