The best bars & nightlife in Lorain
32 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Two 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
NightlifeESP Brewing Company
NightlifeESP Brewing Company is brewing on site with the kind of quality-first styles that make after-work plans easy. Grab a seat, sample the beer…
ESP Brewing Company
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
NightlifeDawg 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…
Formerly Secret Society Comedy, Henceforth Comedy keeps the city laughing with curated lineups that pop up at cool spots around town. Keep…
Ghost Tree Brewing Company is the spot when you want creative house beers like Ghostberry Blonde or Morning Buzz with a personal pizza that…
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
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
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
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
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
NightlifeSpeak of the Devil
NightlifeDowntown gem Speak of the Devil mixes proper craft cocktails, a deep whiskey list, and live music into the kind of Lorain night that sneaks…
Speak of the Devil
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
NightlifeBeaver House
NightlifeWhether you grew up on perch dinners or just want the real Lake Erie catch, Beaver House serves dockside favorites like walleye and perch…
Beaver House
NightlifeSet in a historic shipyard, Lorain Brewing Company and Event Center pairs in-house seasonal beers with an Americana menu, plus a taproom,…
Open Hearth Club
NightlifeRight up the road, Open Hearth Club is the spot for craft cocktails and a tight, curated wine list, mixed by bartenders who actually know…
Open Hearth Club
NightlifeTrent's Joint on the River
NightlifeWhen you want a low-key spot on the river, Trent's Joint on the River delivers drinks, rotating food trucks like Wacky Walleye, and special…
Trent's Joint on the River
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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