Nightlife
in Cleveland
Nightlife in and around the Cleveland area is abundant,
with most places staying open until around 2 am.
The most popular spot, where bars, dance clubs and
nightclubs line the Cuyahoga River, is called the
Flats. Other trendy hangouts are found in the historic
Warehouse District. Also when venturing into Cleveland's
suburbs, you'll find quaint little neighborhood
bars that reflect the area's cultural diversity.
Bars, Taverns and Pubs
Fishbones Beer Farm
750 Prospect Ave., Cleveland, OH, United States.
More than 40 beers on tap, 120 bottled varieties
and a very long bar.
Harbor
Inn
1219 Main Ave., Cleveland, OH, United States.
Stop in at the Harbor Inn bar for a look at the
Flats the way it used to be -- a blue-collar haven.
The
Treehouse
820 College Ave., Cleveland, OH, United States.
A Tremont-area pub with a huge tree in the backyard.
Comedy
Clubs
Cabaret Dada
1210 W. 6th St., Cleveland, OH, United States.
Improvisational comedy.
The
Improv at the Power House
2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland, OH, United States.
At the south end of the Flats, the Powerhouse (West
Bank in the Flats, 2000 Sycamore St.) is a beautifully
restored building that was originally a power station
for Cleveland's trolley cars; today it houses the
Improv Comedy Club and other shops and restaurants.
Dance
Clubs, Nightclubs
Howl
at the Moon
2000 Sycamore St. (in the Flats), Cleveland, OH,
United States.
Sing-along club (with dueling pianos). You can bring
your own food.
Mirage
on the Water
2510 Elm St. (on the east bank of the Flats), Cleveland,
OH, United States.
Cleveland's premier nightclub attracts those who
like to dress up.
The
Velvet Dog
1280 W. 6th St., Cleveland, OH, United States.
This multilevel dance club offers plush furniture,
hip drinks and a rooftop patio. It caters to the
upscale Warehouse District crowd.
Live
Music
Barking
Spider Tavern
11310 Juniper Rd. (on the campus of Case Western
Reserve University), Cleveland, OH, United States.
A good variety of folk, jazz, country and pop music
and an eclectic assortment of imported and domestic
beers.
The
Odeon
1295 Old River Rd., Cleveland, OH, United States.
This 1,000-seat barn features national touring bands.
Open only on nights with shows.
Severance
Hall
11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, United States.
Severance Hall is home to the Cleveland Orchestra,
except in summer, when the orchestra performs in
a pastoral outdoor shed, Blossom Music Center, between
Cleveland and Akron.
Wine
Bars
Market
Avenue Wine Bar
2524 Main Ave., Cleveland, OH, United States.
Market Avenue Wine Bar has a brilliant wine list,
and simple appetizers.