The best bars & nightlife in Lorain

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

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, 5300 Riverside Dr (Cleveland)

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

11609 Detroit Ave (Cleveland)

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

8761 Snow Rd (Cleveland)

Historic setting for posh American eats (with global influences), plus large wine & martini lists.

36976 Detroit Rd (Avon)

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)

Dawg House Bar & Grill serves up savage bar food, cold drinks, and all the games, voted Best Sports Bar in Lorain County for a reason. Hit…

114 Antioch Dr (Elyria)

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)

When the craving hits for Old World plates, Old Prague Restaurant, a Harbourtown staple since 1967, delivers roast duck, bohemian…

5586 Liberty Ave (Vermilion)

Family-friendly brewpub specializing in pizza (including smash-crust).

300 Church St (Amherst)

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

820 College Ave (Cleveland)

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

1848 W 25th St (Cleveland)

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

13334 Lorain Ave (Cleveland)

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

614 Frankfort Ave (Cleveland)

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

2035 E 4th St (Cleveland)

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

12403 Mayfield Rd (Cleveland)

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

1104 Rowley Ave (Cleveland)

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

6800 Detroit Ave (Cleveland)

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

5712 Detroit Ave (Cleveland)

Cozy wine bar featuring a full bar and weekly tastings, plus craft beer.

35840 Chester Rd I (Avon)

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

6500 Detroit Ave (Cleveland)

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

2043 E 4th St (Cleveland)

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

2516 Market Ave (Cleveland)

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

710 Jefferson Ave (Cleveland)

Dockside spot for seafood such as walleye and perch, plus beer and cocktails.

6000 W Erie Ave

Located in a historic shipyard, this industrial-chic complex houses a taproom, restaurant, and more.

500 Shipyard Wy

Casual haunt offering a menu of quick bites including popular chicken wings, plus pool tables.

900 Broadway

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

1054 Old River Rd (Cleveland)

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

6007 Brookpark Rd (Cleveland)