Cleveland drinks guideUpdated October 5, 2026

Best Cocktail Bars in Cleveland.

Twenty-eight cocktail bars across Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, ranked with our latest Hype Scores. Compare the drinks, atmosphere and local sentiment before choosing your night out.

How we rank: Hype Score compares local buzz and editorial signals within this guide. Sentiment reflects recent reviews and local conversation. Both are Cleveland Guides scores out of 100, separate from Google ratings. Details and hours can change, so check with each bar before going.

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Porco Lounge & Tiki Room in Tremont

#1

Porco Lounge & Tiki Room

Tremont · Cleveland

A full tiki bar on West 25th in Tremont, with fresh-squeezed juice, house orgeat and falernum, and more than 300 spirits behind the bar. The menu marks how strong each drink is, and the big bowls are made for a table to share.

Best for: A group splitting a scorpion bowl

Good to know: Open Wednesday to Saturday evenings only. Book ahead for weekends.

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MonClosed
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Wed5 to 10:30 PM
Thu5 to 10:30 PM
Fri5 to 11:30 PM
Sat4 to 11:30 PM
SunClosed

2527 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113

Cloak & Dagger in Tremont

#2

Cloak & Dagger

Tremont · Cleveland

A dark, bookish bar on West 11th in Tremont whose cocktail menu is printed like a novel and swapped out for all-new drinks each season. The kitchen is fully vegan, and a small welcome pour often shows up before you order.

Best for: A themed night out with friends who like trying new drinks

Good to know: Tables are held for two hours. Reservations go quickly, especially when a new menu drops.

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MonClosed
Tue4 to 11 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri4 PM to 12 AM
SatClosed
Sun4 to 11 PM

2399 W 11th St, Cleveland, OH 44113

Velvet Tango Room in Tremont

#3

Velvet Tango Room

Tremont · Cleveland

Cleveland's classic cocktail lounge, on Columbus Road in Tremont. Every drink is made from scratch with the bar's own bitters, and the menu is arranged by the year each classic first appeared. Live jazz and piano are part of the evening.

Best for: A slow, dressed-up drink before or after dinner

Good to know: Cocktails run about $20. Reservations through OpenTable. Hats come off inside.

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Mon4:30 PM to 12 AM
Tue4:30 PM to 12 AM
Wed4:30 PM to 12 AM
Thu4:30 PM to 12 AM
Fri4:30 PM to 1 AM
Sat5 PM to 1 AM
Sun4 to 10 PM

2095 Columbus Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113

Bar 32 in Downtown

#4

Bar 32

Downtown · Cleveland

The rooftop bar on the 32nd floor of the Hilton Cleveland Downtown, looking out over Lake Erie and the lakefront. Signature cocktails and small plates, and sunset is the time to go.

Best for: Sunset drinks with out-of-town guests

Good to know: 21 and over, no reservations. A 20% gratuity is added to the bill. Happy hour Tuesday to Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m.

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MonClosed
Tue4 to 11 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri4 PM to 12 AM
Sat4 PM to 12 AM
SunClosed

100 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114

Flower on Freeman in Duck Island

#5

Flower on Freeman

Duck Island · Cleveland

A small lounge on Freeman Avenue in Duck Island, full of fresh flowers and pouring floral cocktails built on house syrups and shrubs. Tell the bartender what you like and they'll make something to match. Tea service, caviar and small plates round it out.

Best for: Date night

Good to know: Open Wednesday to Saturday evenings. The room is small, so come early on weekends.

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MonClosed
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Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri4 PM to 1 AM
Sat4 PM to 1 AM
SunClosed

2102 Freeman Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113

The Fairmount in Cleveland Heights

#6

The Fairmount

Cleveland Heights

A Cedar Fairmount standby in Cleveland Heights with a patio and late hours. The Moscow Mule gets house-made ginger beer, and the mint for the mojito comes from an indoor herb garden.

Best for: Patio drinks and a late bite on the east side

Good to know: Open every night until 2 a.m. Happy hour 4 to 6 p.m. on weekdays. Reserve for weekends; it gets loud when full.

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Mon4 PM to 2 AM
Tue4 PM to 2 AM
Wed4 PM to 2 AM
Thu4 PM to 2 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat4 PM to 2 AM
Sun4 PM to 2 AM

2448 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106

Vault in Downtown

#7

Vault

Downtown · Cleveland

A speakeasy in the old bank vaults under the Cleveland Trust Rotunda on East 9th. The list is split by spirit, and the bartenders will build something around what you like.

Best for: Taking visitors somewhere unusual downtown

Good to know: Dress code applies. Open until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The private vault rooms can be booked for groups.

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Mon5 PM to 12 AM
Tue5 PM to 12 AM
Wed5 PM to 12 AM
Thu5 PM to 12 AM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat5 PM to 2 AM
Sun5 PM to 12 AM

2017 E 9th St, Cleveland, OH 44115

Amazonia in Lakewood

#8

Amazonia

Lakewood

A Latin-themed cocktail bar in a converted house on Hopkins Avenue in Lakewood, with seasonal menus that rework the classics and a wood-fired pizza oven. The espresso martini is the drink people come back for, and the zero-proof list has won awards of its own.

Best for: Espresso martinis and pizza with friends

Good to know: Happy hour Sunday to Friday, 4 to 6 p.m., with $2 off menu cocktails and half-price pizza. Book a table on OpenTable.

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MonClosed
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat4 PM to 2 AM
Sun4 to 10 PM

1640 Hopkins Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

The Witch Doctor in Old Brooklyn

#9

The Witch Doctor

Old Brooklyn · Cleveland

A botanical cocktail bar on Broadview Road in Old Brooklyn that opened in September 2026 and makes its own bitters and vermouth. Drinks come off a medicine-cabinet menu, and the kitchen sends out charred cabbage and octopus.

Best for: Adventurous drinkers who want something new

Good to know: 21 and over. Open Wednesday to Saturday. Walk-ins welcome; reservations only for parties of eight or more. Prices aren't printed on the menu, so ask.

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MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 11 PM
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri5 PM to 12 AM
Sat5 PM to 12 AM
SunClosed

3314 Broadview Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109

Encore in Playhouse Square

#10

Encore

Playhouse Square · Cleveland

A small cocktail bar on Euclid Avenue at Playhouse Square, set up for a drink before or after the show. Each Encore Experience cocktail comes with a paired bite, and the espresso martini gets the most praise.

Best for: Before or after a show at Playhouse Square

Good to know: 21 and over throughout. No reservations. Closed Mondays.

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MonClosed
Tue4 to 11 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri4 PM to 12 AM
Sat4 PM to 12 AM
Sun3 to 9 PM

1580 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115

Literary Tavern in Tremont

#11

Literary Tavern

Tremont · Cleveland

A Tremont tavern on Literary Road with a seasonal cocktail list that shows the ABV of every drink, from a low-proof spritz to a miso vodka sour. The pasta, meatballs and calamari hold up their end.

Best for: Dinner and good cocktails in one stop

Good to know: Open until 1 a.m. every night but Sunday. Small and loud when it fills up, so reserve on weekends.

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Mon11 AM to 1 AM
Tue11 AM to 1 AM
Wed11 AM to 1 AM
Thu11 AM to 1 AM
Fri11 AM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 1 AM
SunClosed

1031 Literary Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113

All Saints Public House in Edgewater

#12

All Saints Public House

Edgewater · Cleveland

A public house on West 76th in Edgewater with one of the west side's best-loved patios and a seasonal cocktail list built on house infusions like sage limoncello and cilantro mezcal. The upstairs rooms host comedy and trivia nights.

Best for: Patio cocktails on the west side

Good to know: Closed Mondays. House cocktails run about $14.

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MonClosed
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 to 11 PM
Sat4 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM

1261 W 76th St, Cleveland, OH 44102

Never Say Dive in Old Brooklyn

#13

Never Say Dive

Old Brooklyn · Cleveland

A high-low bar in a 1920s tavern on Broadview Road in Old Brooklyn, with dive bar looks, sharp cocktails and a kitchen known for fried chicken and burgers. The menu also runs draft cocktails and house seltzers.

Best for: Good cocktails without dressing up

Good to know: Monday is ramen night. Reservations online.

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Mon5 to 11 PM
Tue5 PM to 12 AM
Wed5 PM to 12 AM
Thu5 PM to 12 AM
Fri5 PM to 1 AM
Sat2 to 8 PM
SunClosed

4497 Broadview Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109

Harmony Hi-Fi in Ohio City

#14

Harmony Hi-Fi

Ohio City · Cleveland

A vinyl listening bar on Fulton Road in Ohio City that opened in 2026 in the old Kyuu-juu space. Every house cocktail is named for a song, and the specs lean on amaro, hojicha and aquafaba foam.

Best for: Records and a stirred drink on a weeknight

Good to know: No reservations. Private events sometimes close the room, so check before heading over. A service charge is added to the bill.

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Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 1 AM
Sat4 PM to 1 AM
Sun4 to 11 PM

2054 Fulton Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113

Bad Medicine in West Park

#15

Bad Medicine

West Park · Cleveland

A moody cocktail bar on Lorain Avenue in West Park that plays only vinyl and pours a list heavy on sherry, amaro and mezcal. The menu runs house originals, remastered classics and a zero-proof section, and the sandwiches and small plates get as much praise as the drinks.

Best for: A late drink on the west side

Good to know: Open Monday to Saturday, 5 p.m. to midnight. Tuesday is tiki night. The records can get loud and heavy.

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Mon5 PM to 12 AM
Tue5 PM to 12 AM
Wed5 PM to 12 AM
Thu5 PM to 12 AM
Fri5 PM to 12 AM
Sat5 PM to 12 AM
SunClosed

13334 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44111

Quintana's Speakeasy in Cleveland Heights

#16

Quintana's Speakeasy

Cleveland Heights

A hidden bar behind Quintana's barber shop on South Taylor Road in Cleveland Heights, reached by buzzer. House originals sit next to the classics, with infusions like orange bourbon and peach mezcal, and there's a bourbon room upstairs.

Best for: A quiet date night

Good to know: The room is small, so book ahead on weekends. Live music on Thursdays and a monthly cocktail class. Closed Sundays and Mondays.

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MonClosed
Tue3 PM to 12 AM
Wed3 PM to 12 AM
Thu3 PM to 12 AM
Fri3 PM to 12 AM
Sat3 PM to 12 AM
SunClosed

2200 S Taylor Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

Cent'Anni in Little Italy

#17

Cent'Anni

Little Italy · Cleveland

An Italian cocktail bar on Mayfield Road in Little Italy where every cocktail is built around an amaro. Order an amaro flight or one of the negronis, with wood-fired pizza on the side.

Best for: An after-dinner amaro in Little Italy

Good to know: Dog-friendly patio. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Check the bill for an added gratuity.

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MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri4 PM to 1 AM
Sat1 PM to 1 AM
Sun1 to 11 PM

12403 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106

Western Reserve Distillers in Lakewood

#18

Western Reserve Distillers

Lakewood

A Lakewood distillery on Madison Avenue whose cocktail list is built on its own organic whiskey, gin and agave spirits, from seasonal drinks to signature old fashioneds and martinis. It also runs cocktail-making classes.

Best for: A cocktail class or a whiskey night with friends

Good to know: Tables have a two-hour limit. Whiskey and wings on Wednesdays. Closed Sundays and Mondays.

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MonClosed
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 PM to 12 AM
Sat12 PM to 12 AM
SunClosed

14221 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

Millie's Cocktails in Collinwood

#19

Millie's Cocktails

Collinwood · Cleveland

A woman-owned cocktail bar on Waterloo Road in Collinwood that pairs clarified and infused cocktails with Hungarian comfort food. The Tzatziki 'Tini, clarified with house yogurt and feta, is the one people talk about.

Best for: Something different on the east side

Good to know: Open Monday and Thursday to Saturday evenings. The room is small.

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Mon4 to 11 PM
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri4 PM to 12 AM
Sat4 PM to 12 AM
SunClosed

15515 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH 44110

Clandestina in Ohio City

#20

Clandestina

Ohio City · Cleveland

A mezcal and tequila bar on West 25th in Ohio City with a speakeasy-style room downstairs that stays open late. Signature agave cocktails lead, the Manhattan has fans of its own, and there's a full alcohol-free list.

Best for: Late-night mezcal in Ohio City

Good to know: Open Friday and Saturday only, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Walk-ins only. Ask about the off-menu drinks.

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Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat5 PM to 2 AM
SunClosed

1865 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113

Seeing Double in North Olmsted

#21

Seeing Double

North Olmsted

A strip-mall speakeasy on Brookpark Extension in North Olmsted with a cocktail menu that changes every month, a long bourbon list and tasting flights. Around the holidays it turns into a Christmas pop-up.

Best for: Bourbon drinkers on the west side

Good to know: Happy hour 4 to 6 p.m. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Reservations taken.

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MonClosed
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 PM to 12 AM
Sat4 PM to 12 AM
SunClosed

26880 Brookpark Ext, North Olmsted, OH 44070

Speak of the Devil in Lorain

#22

Speak of the Devil

Lorain

A family-run cocktail and whiskey bar on West 5th Street in downtown Lorain, with house cocktails at $12 and a big shelf of bourbon, rye and Scotch. The bartenders know their classics and will make whatever you ask for.

Best for: A serious cocktail at a fair price

Good to know: Walk-ins only. The patio is open mid-May to mid-October. Live music some nights.

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MonClosed
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri5 PM to 12 AM
Sat5 PM to 12 AM
Sun3 to 8 PM

201 W 5th St, Lorain, OH 44052

Hemingway's Underground in Medina

#23

Hemingway's Underground

Medina

An underground cocktail lounge on South Court Street in Medina, with a seasonal menu shaped by the bartenders and Greek-inspired plates. Bartenders here will tailor a drink if nothing on the list fits.

Best for: A night out on the Medina square

Good to know: 21 and over. Open Wednesday to Saturday. Reservations through Toast.

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MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 to 11 PM
Sat4 to 11 PM
SunClosed

236 S Court St, Medina, OH 44256

The Pompadour in Fairport Harbor

#24

The Pompadour

Fairport Harbor

A dim small-plates bar on High Street in Fairport Harbor with a seasonal cocktail menu made with fresh ingredients, plus whiskey and wine lists and mocktails. The bartenders build drinks to taste.

Best for: Dinner and cocktails near the lake in Lake County

Good to know: Open Thursday to Saturday evenings. Reservations recommended. There's a new patio.

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Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 11 PM
Sat5 to 11 PM
SunClosed

320 High St, Fairport Harbor, OH 44077

Pickleback's in Medina

#25

Pickleback's

Medina

A speakeasy-style lounge inside the Common Ground Warehouse on North State Road in Medina, with house syrups, seasonal drinks and a pickle margarita. Live music and a smash burger counter share the building.

Best for: Live music and a cocktail in Medina

Good to know: There's no sign out front; go in through the Common Ground. Cocktail classes with Watershed Distillery.

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MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 11 PM
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri5 PM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 1 AM
Sun12 to 6 PM

220 N State Rd, Medina, OH 44256

Westel's in Willoughby

#26

Westel's

Willoughby

A cocktail bar on Erie Street in Willoughby with a seasonal list of signature drinks, classics and martinis, house syrups and its own barrel-pick bourbon. Regulars ask for their bartender by name.

Best for: A bourbon cocktail in Willoughby

Good to know: Dog-friendly patio. The hidden 1920s speakeasy room is for private events. Open late every night.

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Mon4 PM to 1 AM
Tue4 PM to 1 AM
Wed4 PM to 1 AM
Thu4 PM to 1 AM
Fri4 PM to 1:30 AM
Sat12 PM to 1:30 AM
Sun12 PM to 12 AM

4084 Erie St, Willoughby, OH 44094

The Secret at Center in Brunswick

#27

The Secret at Center

Brunswick

A speakeasy-style gastropub on Center Road in Brunswick with signature, seasonal and classic cocktail lists, house-infused vanilla vodka and fresh citrus. Most drinks can be made zero-proof, and the bartenders are happy to go off menu.

Best for: Cocktails and short rib in Medina County

Good to know: Happy hour Tuesday to Thursday, 4 to 6 p.m. Live music some nights.

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MonClosed
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 11 PM
Sat4 to 11 PM
Sun3 to 8 PM

3511 Center Rd Ste d, Brunswick, OH 44212

Crafted Cocktail Company in Wadsworth

#28

Crafted Cocktail Company

Wadsworth

A dim, Prohibition-themed cocktail bar on High Street in Wadsworth with a long menu split into bourbon, seasonal, classic, tiki and dessert sections, made with house shrubs and bitters.

Best for: A craft cocktail night in southern Medina County

Good to know: 21 and over. Seated bar with online check-in instead of reservations. Closed Sundays and Mondays.

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MonClosed
Tue5 to 11 PM
Wed5 to 11 PM
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri5 PM to 12:30 AM
Sat5 PM to 12:30 AM
SunClosed

995 High St, Wadsworth, OH 44281

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