The best bars & nightlife in Erie

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

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Cornerstone Bar & Grill keeps it relaxed and family-friendly with great food, good drinks, and that easygoing Erie vibe. If you need a…

809 E 38th St · ✓ checked Jul 30

Cornerstone Bar & Grill keeps it relaxed and family-friendly with great food, good drinks, and that easygoing Erie vibe. If you need a no-fuss spot where everyone finds something they like, this is your midweek sanity saver.

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Cellar 22

Nightlife

Whether you're craving a dry bold pour or something crisp and easy, Cellar 22 lines up fun wine flights, easy-going live music, and…

3330 W 26th St Unit 12 · ✓ checked Jul 27

Whether you're craving a dry bold pour or something crisp and easy, Cellar 22 lines up fun wine flights, easy-going live music, and visiting food trucks that always smell too good. Call it your midweek reset or weekend catch-up and make it happen this week.

From the Erie newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Long-running bar and grill attracting patrons with live entertainment, karaoke, and bar games.

301 French St

Long-running bar and grill attracting patrons with live entertainment, karaoke, and bar games.

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Casual bar serving up wings in a variety of flavors, alongside fries and beer.

4608 Wattsburg Rd

Casual bar serving up wings in a variety of flavors, alongside fries and beer.

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Casual sports bar offering a variety of chicken wings plus happy-hour specials.

4344 Peach St

Casual sports bar offering a variety of chicken wings plus happy-hour specials.

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Burgers, salads, pizza, wraps & craft beer on tap in a storied, brick building built in the 1800s.

1109 State St

Burgers, salads, pizza, wraps & craft beer on tap in a storied, brick building built in the 1800s.

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Relaxed hotel eatery offering American fare all day in a scenic setting with a patio & bay views.

55 W Bay Rd

Relaxed hotel eatery offering American fare all day in a scenic setting with a patio & bay views.

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Relaxed bar and grill on the waterfront with comfort food and live entertainment.

110 E Dobbins Landing

Relaxed bar and grill on the waterfront with comfort food and live entertainment.

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Relaxed seafood establishment also serving burgers and chicken wings.

1012 Peninsula Dr

Relaxed seafood establishment also serving burgers and chicken wings.

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BIGBAR

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Cavernous space for generous pizzas & burgers, plus alcoholic slushies & live music.

14 E 10th St

Cavernous space for generous pizzas & burgers, plus alcoholic slushies & live music.

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