📢 Editor's Picks
Here are the two places my fiance and I picked for this week!
XYZ the Tavern
The value here is just wild. You can't beat $3 draft beers, $2 bottles, and $5-6 bar snacks (like a pulled pork sandwich with fries!).Southern Tier Brewing Company
This is the place for true local flavor. They brew specialties right on-site at their downtown spot.
🍺 Taprooms
Southern Tier Brewing Company This isn't just some national brand their downtown spot brews "Cleveland Brew'd" specialties right on-site.
The Vibe: Sophisticated but totally accessible. A huge, beautiful space right by the arenas.
The Deal: M-F, 3-6 p.m. Get $2 off all drafts, spirits, wine, and shareables.
Location: 811 Prospect Ave E, Cleveland
Great Lakes Brewing Co. If you haven't been, is it even possible to call yourself a Clevelander? This is a rite of passage.
The Vibe: Historic, rustic, and pure Ohio City. You're drinking in a piece of Cleveland history.
The Deal: They have a dedicated happy hour menu with $1 off their year-round beers (like the Dortmunder Gold, my favorite) and $15 pitchers of Cold Rush.
Location: 2516 Market Ave, Cleveland
City Tap Cleveland Don't get this confused with the chain this is our local, unpretentious beer bar. This is where I go when I just want a ton of great options.
The Vibe: Classic downtown pub. Lots of TVs, great burgers.
The Deal: The "deal" is the selection: 40-44 rotating taps. You'll always find a local craft or a national favorite to try.
Location: 748 Prospect Ave E, Cleveland
🍅 Cleveland Fun Fact
The famous Chef Boyardee brand started in Cleveland, Ohio. An Italian immigrant chef named Ettore Boiardi opened a restaurant, and his sauce was so popular that customers wanted it to go. This huge demand led him to bottle and sell his sauce, eventually creating the iconic brand.
💸 Deals & Unique Vibes
Whistle Taproom This is the ultimate "try-before-you-buy" spot. It’s a literal playground for beer lovers.
The Vibe: A game-day HQ with a 50-tap self-serve wall. You pay by the ounce and get to be your own bartender.
The Deal: T-F, 3-6 p.m. grab a slice and a canned beer for $9. Crucial tip: Happy hour is not on game days, so plan accordingly!
Location: 818 Huron Rd. E, Cleveland
XYZ the Tavern This is the neighborhood spot you wish was on your corner.
The Vibe: Total Gordon Square comfort. It’s cozy, friendly, and has a shockingly good menu.
The Deal: W-F, 4-6 p.m. This is the big one: $3 draft beers, $2 bottles, and $5-6 bar snacks
Location: 6419 Detroit Ave, Cleveland
Edgewater Beer Garden Not every happy hour needs to be in a dark bar. This is my favorite "day-drinking" spot, hands down.
The Vibe: An open-air park. Oktoberfest-style tables, family-friendly, dog-friendly, and just totally chill and this time of the yeah chilly.
The Deal: All day Monday! Plus, T-F from 3-6 p.m. You can get $5 select drafts from breweries like Avery and Odell.
Location: 2508 Gray Street, Edgewater, CO (Editor's Note: Despite the "CO" address in the guide, this is a beloved Cleveland spot!)
HI 5 Sports Bar If you're on the Flats and just want the best, straightforward deal, this is it.
The Vibe: High-energy sports bar right on the river. Big screens, pool, darts, and garage doors that open to the water.
The Deal: Every day, 4-7 p.m. It's hard to argue with 99-cent Miller High Life ponies. They also have $5 shot-and-a-can combos and other $5 spirits.
Location: 1052 Old River Rd, Cleveland