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Best Dive Bars in Cleveland.

Neighborhood bars with a longstanding local following.

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#1 · Warehouse DistrictJohnny's Little Bar#2 · FlatsHarbor Inn#3 · West ParkThe Little Rose Tavern#4 · FlatsHoopples#5 · LakewoodCorky's Place
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Best Dive Bars in Cleveland.

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#1
Warehouse District

Johnny's Little Bar

Hype score86out of 100
Sentiment77out of 100

Small Warehouse District tavern on Frankfort Avenue known for its burger, with Italian dishes, a late night menu and more than 40 beers.

  • dive bar
  • burgers
  • late night
  • warehouse district
614 Frankfort Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113Monday: 11:30 AM to 2:30 AM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 2:30 AM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 2:30 AM; Thursday: 11:30 AM to 2:30 AM; Friday: 11:30 AM to 2:30 AM; Saturday: 11:30 AM to 2:30 AM; Sunday: 4 PM to 2:30 AM
#2
Flats

Harbor Inn

Hype score81out of 100
Sentiment76out of 100

Long running Flats landmark on Main Avenue with a big beer list, nautical decor and old school bar games. It is the first stop for a lot of people looking for dive bars in Cleveland.

  • dive bar
  • flats
  • beer selection
  • old school
1219 Main Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 4 PM to 2 AM; Wednesday: 12 PM to 2 AM; Thursday: 12 PM to 2 AM; Friday: 12 PM to 2 AM; Saturday: 12 PM to 2 AM; Sunday: 12 PM to 2 AM
#3
West Park

The Little Rose Tavern

Hype score79out of 100
Sentiment82out of 100

Neighborhood tavern on Lorain Avenue in West Park near Puritas and a west side favorite among dive bars in Cleveland.

  • dive bar
  • west park
  • neighborhood bar
14206 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44111Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 4 PM to 12 AM; Wednesday: 4 PM to 12 AM; Thursday: 4 PM to 12 AM; Friday: 4 PM to 1 AM; Saturday: 4 PM to 1 AM; Sunday: 4 PM to 12 AM
#4
Flats

Hoopples

Hype score79out of 100
Sentiment81out of 100

Vintage bar on Columbus Road in the Flats with a retro feel and an outdoor patio that looks out on the city and the bridges.

  • dive bar
  • patio
  • flats
  • sports bar
1930 Columbus Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 2 PM to 2 AM; Wednesday: 2 PM to 2 AM; Thursday: 2 PM to 2 AM; Friday: 2 PM to 2 AM; Saturday: 11 AM to 2 AM; Sunday: 12 to 8 PM
#5
Lakewood

Corky's Place

Hype score78out of 100
Sentiment60out of 100

Low lit Lakewood bar on Detroit Avenue with karaoke, DJs, pool and a jukebox. Get there early on karaoke nights to get on the list.

  • dive bar
  • karaoke
  • pool
  • lakewood
13302 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107Monday: 1 PM to 2 AM; Tuesday: 1 PM to 2 AM; Wednesday: 1 PM to 2 AM; Thursday: 1 PM to 2 AM; Friday: 1 PM to 2 AM; Saturday: 1 PM to 2 AM; Sunday: 1 PM to 2 AM
#6
Detroit Shoreway

Parkview Nite Club

Hype score76out of 100
Sentiment66out of 100

Old time tavern on W 58th Street in Detroit Shoreway with American bar food, live music and blues jams.

  • dive bar
  • live music
  • blues
  • bar food
1261 W 58th St, Cleveland, OH 44102Monday: 11 AM to 2 AM; Tuesday: 11 AM to 2 AM; Wednesday: 11 AM to 2 AM; Thursday: 11 AM to 2 AM; Friday: 11 AM to 2 AM; Saturday: 11 AM to 2 AM; Sunday: 11 AM to 2 AM
#7
Parma Heights

Post & Beam

Hype score71out of 100
Sentiment60out of 100

Hole in the wall bar on Snow Road in Parma Heights that also serves food.

  • dive bar
  • parma heights
  • bar food
11790 Snow Rd, Parma Heights, OH 44130Monday: 7 AM to 2:30 AM; Tuesday: 7 AM to 2:30 AM; Wednesday: 7 AM to 2:30 AM; Thursday: 7 AM to 2:30 AM; Friday: 7 AM to 2:30 AM; Saturday: 10 AM to 2:30 AM; Sunday: 10 AM to 2:30 AM
#8
Westlake

Dover Gardens Tavern

Hype score66out of 100
Sentiment66out of 100

Bar and grill on Detroit Road in Westlake.

  • dive bar
  • bar food
  • west suburbs
27402 Detroit Rd, Westlake, OH 44145Monday: 11:30 AM to 1 AM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 1 AM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 1 AM; Thursday: 11:30 AM to 1 AM; Friday: 11:30 AM to 1 AM; Saturday: 11:30 AM to 1 AM; Sunday: 11:30 AM to 12 AM
#9
Lakewood

Mars Bar & Café

Hype score64out of 100
Sentiment60out of 100

Bar and grill on Madison Avenue in Lakewood.

  • dive bar
  • bar food
  • lakewood
15314 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107Monday: 10 AM to 2:30 AM; Tuesday: 10 AM to 2:30 AM; Wednesday: 10 AM to 2:30 AM; Thursday: 10 AM to 2:30 AM; Friday: 10 AM to 2:30 AM; Saturday: 10 AM to 2:30 AM; Sunday: 10 AM to 2:30 AM
#10
Campus District

Becky's

Hype score64out of 100
Sentiment68out of 100

Campus District bar on E 18th Street with pub food served late, arcade games, darts, a jukebox and sports on TV.

  • dive bar
  • late night
  • darts
  • jukebox
  • campus district
1762 E 18th St, Cleveland, OH 44114Monday: 11 AM to 9 PM; Tuesday: 11 AM to 1 AM; Wednesday: 11 AM to 1 AM; Thursday: 11 AM to 1 AM; Friday: 11 AM to 1 AM; Saturday: 11 AM to 1 AM; Sunday: 4 PM to 1 AM
#11
Lakewood

Five O'Clock Lounge

Hype score61out of 100
Sentiment66out of 100

Bar on Detroit Avenue at the east end of Lakewood that also hosts shows.

  • dive bar
  • live music
  • lakewood
11904 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107Monday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Tuesday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Wednesday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Thursday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Friday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Saturday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Sunday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM
#12
Lakewood

The Flying Rib

Hype score61out of 100
Sentiment68out of 100

Bar and grill at the east end of Madison Avenue in Lakewood with cheap drink specials, big plates of pub food, pool and ping pong.

  • dive bar
  • drink specials
  • pool
  • ping pong
  • lakewood
11926 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107Monday: 11 AM to 12 AM; Tuesday: 11 AM to 12 AM; Wednesday: 11 AM to 12 AM; Thursday: 11 AM to 12 AM; Friday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM; Saturday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM; Sunday: 11 AM to 12 AM
#13
Lakewood

Lakewood Village Tavern

Hype score61out of 100
Sentiment72out of 100

Dark neighborhood bar on Madison Avenue in Lakewood with burgers, wings, plenty of TVs and karaoke nights.

  • dive bar
  • karaoke
  • bar food
  • lakewood
13437 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107Monday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM; Tuesday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM; Wednesday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM; Thursday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM; Friday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM; Saturday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM; Sunday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM
#14
Lakewood

Iggy's Bar

Hype score57out of 100
Sentiment60out of 100

Plain Lakewood bar on Madison Avenue with pool and foosball tables and sports on TV.

  • dive bar
  • pool
  • foosball
  • lakewood
13405 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107Monday: 4 PM to 1 AM; Tuesday: 4 PM to 1 AM; Wednesday: 4 PM to 1 AM; Thursday: 4 PM to 1 AM; Friday: 4 PM to 2:30 AM; Saturday: 12 PM to 2:30 AM; Sunday: 4 PM to 12 AM
#15
Cleveland Heights

Social Room

Hype score52out of 100
Sentiment72out of 100

Neighborhood bar on Lee Road in Cleveland Heights with a pool table, darts, cheap drinks and live bands, and a go to east side pick among dive bars in Cleveland.

  • dive bar
  • pool
  • darts
  • live music
  • cleveland heights
2261 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118Monday: 4 PM to 2:30 AM; Tuesday: 4 PM to 2:30 AM; Wednesday: 4 PM to 2:30 AM; Thursday: 4 PM to 2:30 AM; Friday: 4 PM to 2:30 AM; Saturday: 4 PM to 2:30 AM; Sunday: 4 PM to 2:30 AM
#16
Lakewood

Kenilworth Tavern

Hype score51out of 100
Sentiment66out of 100

Long running pub on Detroit Avenue in west Lakewood.

  • dive bar
  • pub
  • lakewood
18204 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107Monday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM; Tuesday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM; Wednesday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM; Thursday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM; Friday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM; Saturday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM; Sunday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM
#17
Campus District

Moe's Tavern

Hype score50out of 100
Sentiment72out of 100

Campus District dive on E 17th Street that shares its name with the bar on The Simpsons.

  • dive bar
  • campus district
  • downtown

Check current details before visiting.

1740 E 17th St, Cleveland, OH 44114Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 4 to 9 PM; Wednesday: 4 PM to 12 AM; Thursday: 4 PM to 12 AM; Friday: 4 PM to 2 AM; Saturday: 4 PM to 2 AM; Sunday: 12 to 6:30 PM
#18
Detroit Shoreway

Tina's Nite Club

Hype score45out of 100
Sentiment60out of 100

Small brick bar on Herman Avenue near W 54th in Detroit Shoreway with pool tables and loud karaoke nights.

  • dive bar
  • karaoke
  • pool
  • gordon square
5400 Herman Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 6 PM to 12 AM; Friday: 6 PM to 2:30 AM; Saturday: 6 PM to 2:30 AM; Sunday: Closed
#19
Ohio City

B&G Tavern

Hype score43out of 100
Sentiment80out of 100

Long running, no frills bar on Lorain Avenue at the west edge of Ohio City with a pool table and basic bar food.

  • dive bar
  • pool
  • bar food
  • ohio city
4150 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 9:45 PM to 2:25 AM; Thursday: 9:45 PM to 2:25 AM; Friday: 9:45 PM to 2:25 AM; Saturday: 9:45 PM to 2:25 AM; Sunday: Closed
#20
Lakewood

Richland Cafe

Hype score41out of 100
Sentiment68out of 100

Neighborhood dive on Madison Avenue in west Lakewood.

  • dive bar
  • neighborhood bar
  • lakewood
14027 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107Monday: 6 AM to 2:25 AM; Tuesday: 6 AM to 2:25 AM; Wednesday: 6 AM to 2:25 AM; Thursday: 6 AM to 2:25 AM; Friday: 6 AM to 2:25 AM; Saturday: 7 AM to 2:25 AM; Sunday: 12 PM to 2:25 AM
#21
West Park

Woody's Restaurant

Hype score40out of 100
Sentiment71out of 100

Triskett Road bar in the West Park area, right next to Casey Jones Tavern.

  • dive bar
  • west park
  • neighborhood bar
13932 Triskett Rd, Cleveland, OH 44111Monday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM; Tuesday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM; Wednesday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM; Thursday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM; Friday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM; Saturday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM; Sunday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM
#22
Lakewood

McGinty's Pub

Hype score38out of 100
Sentiment66out of 100

Pub on Madison Avenue in Lakewood.

  • dive bar
  • pub
  • lakewood
13751 Madison Ave #2, Lakewood, OH 44107Monday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Tuesday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Wednesday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Thursday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Friday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Saturday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Sunday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM
#23
North Olmsted

Fuzzy's Tavern

Hype score38out of 100
Sentiment55out of 100

Lorain Road tavern on the North Olmsted and North Ridgeville line, open daily from 1 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.

  • dive bar
  • late night
  • west suburbs
31635 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, OH 44070Monday: 1 PM to 2:30 AM; Tuesday: 1 PM to 2:30 AM; Wednesday: 1 PM to 2:30 AM; Thursday: 1 PM to 2:30 AM; Friday: 1 PM to 2:30 AM; Saturday: 1 PM to 2:30 AM; Sunday: 1 PM to 2:30 AM
#24
Cudell

Judd's City Tavern

Hype score38out of 100
Sentiment76out of 100

Neighborhood tavern on Madison Avenue on Cleveland's west side.

  • dive bar
  • neighborhood bar
  • west side
10323 Madison Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102Monday: 12 PM to 12 AM; Tuesday: 12 PM to 12 AM; Wednesday: 12 PM to 12 AM; Thursday: 12 PM to 12 AM; Friday: 12 PM to 1 AM; Saturday: 12 PM to 1 AM; Sunday: Closed
#25
Cudell

Spotlight Cleveland

Hype score34out of 100
Sentiment86out of 100

Tiny bar on Madison Avenue on Cleveland's west side that plays only music by local artists.

  • dive bar
  • local music
  • west side
8701 Madison Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102Monday: 7 PM to 2:30 AM; Tuesday: 7 PM to 12:30 AM; Wednesday: 7 PM to 2:30 AM; Thursday: 7 PM to 2:30 AM; Friday: 7 PM to 2:30 AM; Saturday: 7 PM to 2:30 AM; Sunday: 5 PM to 2:30 AM
#26
Brooklyn Centre

Dunlap's Corner Bar

Hype score31out of 100
Sentiment83out of 100

Corner bar on W 32nd Street on Cleveland's near south side, a neighborhood pick among dive bars in Cleveland.

  • dive bar
  • corner bar
  • south side
3258 W 32nd St, Cleveland, OH 44109Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 5 PM to 12 AM; Friday: 5 PM to 2 AM; Saturday: 5 PM to 2 AM; Sunday: 7 PM to 12 AM
#27
Flats

Carney's Top of the Flats Bar

Hype score26out of 100
Sentiment76out of 100

Bar on Washington Avenue at the top of the Flats.

  • dive bar
  • flats
  • old school
1329 Washington Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113Monday: 4 PM to 2:30 AM; Tuesday: 4 PM to 2:30 AM; Wednesday: 4 PM to 2:30 AM; Thursday: 4 PM to 2:30 AM; Friday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Saturday: 4 PM to 2:30 AM; Sunday: 4 PM to 2:30 AM
#28
Edgewater

McNamara's Pub

Hype score24out of 100
Sentiment71out of 100

Neighborhood corner bar on Lake Avenue in the Edgewater area.

  • dive bar
  • corner bar
  • edgewater
8611 Lake Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102Monday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Tuesday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Wednesday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Thursday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Friday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Saturday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Sunday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM
#29
Lakewood

Tarrymore Inn

Hype score23out of 100
Sentiment79out of 100

Cash only Lakewood bar on Madison Avenue with cheap beer served in frozen mugs.

  • dive bar
  • cash only
  • cheap beer
  • lakewood
13356 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107Monday: 3 PM to 2 AM; Tuesday: 3 PM to 2 AM; Wednesday: 3 PM to 2 AM; Thursday: 3 PM to 2 AM; Friday: 3 PM to 2 AM; Saturday: 3 PM to 2 AM; Sunday: Closed
#30
West Park

Casey Jones Tavern

Hype score23out of 100
Sentiment58out of 100

Old school West Park tavern on Triskett Road with train decor, pub food and karaoke nights, right next door to Woody's.

  • dive bar
  • karaoke
  • west park
  • bar food
14026 Triskett Rd, Cleveland, OH 44111Monday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM; Tuesday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM; Wednesday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM; Thursday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM; Friday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM; Saturday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM; Sunday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM
#31
Parma

Last Stop Inn

Hype score21out of 100
Sentiment50out of 100

Old school bar on State Road in Parma with drink specials, sports on TV, darts and pool tables.

  • dive bar
  • pool
  • darts
  • drink specials
6200 State Rd, Cleveland, OH 44134Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 6 PM to 2:30 AM; Thursday: 6 PM to 2:30 AM; Friday: 5 PM to 2:30 AM; Saturday: 12 PM to 2:30 AM; Sunday: Closed
#32
Lakewood

Patio Tavern

Hype score16out of 100
Sentiment60out of 100

Neighborhood tavern on Madison Avenue in Lakewood.

  • dive bar
  • lakewood
  • neighborhood bar
15615 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107Monday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Tuesday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Wednesday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Thursday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Friday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Saturday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Sunday: 1 PM to 2:30 AM
#33
West Park

Weeksend Tavern

Hype score14out of 100
Sentiment55out of 100

Neighborhood tavern on W 105th Street in the West Park area.

  • dive bar
  • west park
  • neighborhood bar
3309 W 105th St, Cleveland, OH 44111Monday: 8 AM to 2:30 AM; Tuesday: 8 AM to 2:30 AM; Wednesday: 8 AM to 2:30 AM; Thursday: 8 AM to 2:30 AM; Friday: 8 AM to 2:30 AM; Saturday: 8 AM to 2:30 AM; Sunday: 8 AM to 12 AM
#34
Lakewood

O'Donnell's Pub

Hype score12out of 100
Sentiment65out of 100

Pub on Madison Avenue in Lakewood.

  • dive bar
  • pub
  • lakewood
16204 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107Monday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Tuesday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Wednesday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Thursday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Friday: 3 PM to 2:30 AM; Saturday: 12 PM to 2:30 AM; Sunday: 12 PM to 2:30 AM
#35
St. Clair-Superior

crobar

Hype score9out of 100
Sentiment75out of 100

Longtime bar on St. Clair Avenue near downtown with DJ nights.

  • dive bar
  • dj nights
  • st. clair
3244 St Clair Ave NE, Cleveland, OH 44114Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 8 PM to 2:30 AM; Friday: 9 PM to 2:30 AM; Saturday: 9 PM to 2:30 AM; Sunday: 8 PM to 2:30 AM
#36
Detroit Shoreway

Edgewater Cafe

Hype score2out of 100
Sentiment67out of 100

Corner bar on Detroit Avenue at W 49th Street in Detroit Shoreway with darts.

  • dive bar
  • darts
  • corner bar
  • edgewater
4911 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102Monday: 4 PM to 2:30 AM; Tuesday: 4 PM to 2:30 AM; Wednesday: 4 PM to 2:30 AM; Thursday: 4 PM to 2:30 AM; Friday: 4 PM to 2:30 AM; Saturday: 4 PM to 2:30 AM; Sunday: 1 PM to 2:30 AM