The best bars & nightlife in Cleveland

Long-running bar & grill, known for its pizza & other hearty American fare, with nightly specials.

24850 Center Ridge Rd (Westlake)

Small wine shop and bar with a back porch, live music, and a weekly tasting event.

7932 Main St (Olmsted Falls)

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

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, 5300 Riverside Dr

Cozy, longtime shop for wine and craft beer selections (including seasonal taps), plus growlers and beer-making supplies.

14900 Detroit Ave (Lakewood)

Petite bistro, centered around a cherry wood bar, for varied nibbles & mains with European flair.

19110 Old Detroit Rd (Rocky River)

Popular bar with a robust beverage list for cocktails and beer, for example an Old Fashioned.

26880 Brookpark Ext (North Olmsted)

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

11609 Detroit Ave

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

8761 Snow Rd

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

Wine Bar Rocky River backs its award winning wine list with seasonal plates from artisan cheese boards to an award winning burger, plus…

1313 Linda St (Rocky River)

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

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

820 College Ave

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

1848 W 25th St

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

13334 Lorain Ave

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

614 Frankfort Ave

Stylish destination with an extensive global wine list, plus a menu of Italian nibbles & pizza.

15400 Detroit Ave (Lakewood)

Corner bar offering wings, tacos & other finger foods, plus a pool table & TVs tuned to sports.

18500 Detroit Ave (Lakewood)

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

2035 E 4th St

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

12403 Mayfield Rd

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

1104 Rowley Ave

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

6800 Detroit Ave

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

5712 Detroit Ave

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

6500 Detroit Ave

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

2043 E 4th St

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

2516 Market Ave

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

710 Jefferson Ave

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

1054 Old River Rd

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

6007 Brookpark Rd