The best bars & nightlife in Lakewood

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

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Casual, community-focused brewpub with a large selection of beers on tap, including meads, and burgers.

13368 Madison Ave

Casual, community-focused brewpub with a large selection of beers on tap, including meads, and burgers.

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LBM

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Neighborhood cocktail bar featuring chef-driven plates, happy hour, and special events.

12301 Madison Ave

Neighborhood cocktail bar featuring chef-driven plates, happy hour, and special events.

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Retro, basement bar specializing in classic mixed drinks served by friendly staffers, plus beer.

13200 Madison Ave

Retro, basement bar specializing in classic mixed drinks served by friendly staffers, plus beer.

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Vosh

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Vibrant nightspot with live music serving pizza & elevated bar bites plus cocktails & craft brews.

1414 Riverside Dr

Vibrant nightspot with live music serving pizza & elevated bar bites plus cocktails & craft brews.

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

14900 Detroit Ave

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

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

19110 Old Detroit Rd (Rocky River)

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

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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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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.

From the Cleveland newsletter, August 8, 2026

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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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Bad Medicine

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

15400 Detroit Ave

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

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

18500 Detroit Ave

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

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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

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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

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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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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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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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Butcher and the Brewer pairs housemade beers with carefully sourced American fare in an industrial-chic setting that feels equal parts…

2043 E 4th St (Cleveland)

Butcher and the Brewer pairs housemade beers with carefully sourced American fare in an industrial-chic setting that feels equal parts lively and laid-back. When you're craving a local pint and food that goes beyond the usual, this is your easy win for weeknight plans.

From the Parma newsletter, August 10, 2026

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Great Lakes Brewing Company keeps the pints interesting with a dialed-in tap list, a lively brewpub for pairing beer with bites, and patio…

2516 Market Ave (Cleveland)

Great Lakes Brewing Company keeps the pints interesting with a dialed-in tap list, a lively brewpub for pairing beer with bites, and patio hangs plus events like Emo Night and History Happy Hour. Rally some friends this week and make it your meetup spot.

From the Cleveland newsletter, August 14, 2026

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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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Birdietown

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Casual eatery offering burgers and cocktails plus a mini golf course.

12501 Madison Ave

Casual eatery offering burgers and cocktails plus a mini golf course.

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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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