Bars in Cleveland

Great Lakes Brewing Company in Ohio City is Ohio's oldest craft brewery, founded in 1988, presenting its historic taproom and beer garden in the original saloon building where Eliot Ness once drank, at the heart of Cleveland's brewery district.

JACK Cleveland Casino's casino bar in the historic Higbee Building on Public Square is a craft cocktail destination integrated into one of Ohio's premier casino properties. Set in a restored Art Deco department store building at the heart of Cleveland's downtown, it serves the city's casino gaming community within the growing entertainment ecosystem around Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and the revitalized lakefront.

Market Garden Brewery across from the West Side Market in Ohio City presents a rooftop beer garden and taproom, one of Cleveland's most popular craft brewery destinations.

Platform Beer Co. is Cleveland's most innovative craft brewery — a Ohio City taproom known for pushing creative boundaries with flavored sours, creative stouts, and limited releases that consistently generate national buzz. Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood, anchor of the city's remarkable craft beverage renaissance, creates the ideal environment for Platform's experimental approach.

Porco Lounge is Cleveland's most acclaimed cocktail bar — a Tremont neighborhood tiki-influenced lounge that has appeared on national best bar lists for its outstanding tropical cocktail program and genuine hospitality. Its commitment to craft and its Tremont neighborhood community have made it one of Cleveland's most beloved evening destinations.

Spotted Owl is Cleveland's most acclaimed cocktail bar — a downtown Cleveland establishment consistently ranked among America's best bars for its exceptional seasonal cocktail menu and creative approach to Ohio's beverage culture. Its quality and consistency have helped establish Cleveland's reputation as a serious cocktail destination in the American Midwest.

Winking Lizard Tavern's downtown Cleveland location is part of a regional Ohio sports-bar chain known for its extensive beer selection and wing menu, serving as a popular pre-game gathering spot near the sports district.