The best bars & nightlife in Kent
26 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Water Street Tavern
NightlifeKent State fans gather here for pregame drinks & stay for the 20 TVs, live music & rooftop patio.
Water Street Tavern
NightlifeRay’s Place
NightlifeA convivial draft beer specialist serving burgers, salads & other familiar fare.
Ray’s Place
NightlifePulp Juice and Smoothie Bar
NightlifeLocal smoothie & juice chain with diverse beverage options, plus health-minded eats such as wraps.
Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar
NightlifeCellar 59 Wine Bar & Wine Shop
NightlifeCellar 59 Wine Bar & Wine Shop is that cozy spot when you want a relaxed glass and a bottle for the couch later. Solid lineup of wines to…
Cellar 59 Wine Bar & Wine Shop
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
NightlifeFlight Cleveland
NightlifeFeeling wine-curious this week? Flight Cleveland in Gordon Square keeps things adventurous and approachable with pre-selected flights,…
Flight Cleveland
NightlifeSuperelectric Pinball Parlor
NightlifeCasual bar featuring coin-operated pinball machines from several decades, plus a few video games.
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
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
NightlifeWine bar & shop with a large assortment of wines & craft beers, plus lots of cheese & a warm vibe.
La Cave Du Vin
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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