If you’re looking for somewhere to party this New Year’s Eve without breaking the bank, don’t worry, not every bar in town is charging hundreds of dollars for an open bar. This list of bars, restaurants and venues in town are all charging under $30 to get in their New Year’s parties, and some don’t have any cover at all. Once you get in, how much you spend is on you, so don’t blame us, at least we got you there.
If you’re looking for somewhere to party this New Year’s Eve without breaking the bank, don’t worry, not every bar in town is charging hundreds of dollars for an open bar. This list of bars, restaurants and venues in town are all charging under $30 to get in their New Year’s parties, and some don’t have any cover at all. Once you get in, how much you spend is on you, so don’t blame us, at least we got you there.
Bill NYE 2018 at 16-Bit Bar + Arcade
15102 Detroit Ave., Lakewood
There’s no cover at this Lakewood arcade and bar for this Bill Nye-themed party (Get it? NYE for New Year’s Eve and ‘Nye’’the Science Guy’s last name). In addition to their arcade games, they’ll be screening the TV series “Bill Nye the Science Guy” throughout the night, have Bill Nye-inspired cocktails, and be giving out Bill Nye T-shirts every minute from 11 p.m. until midnight.
Photo by Emmanuel WallaceCloud Nothings at Beachland Ballroom
11609 Detroit Rd., Cleveland
Cloud Nothings have toured around the country, playing esteemed festivals like Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza, but they always make it back home where they started and there show at Beachland Ballroom to ring in the New Year will surely be a special treat. Opening for them will be Half an Animal and Christmas Pets. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door, if it’s not sold out. There’ll also be complimentary champagne handed out at midnight.
Photo via Scene Archives, by Frank J. LanzaNYE 2018 at Around the Corner
18616 Detroit Ave., Lakewood
There’s no cover charge at this Lakewood haunt, but just because there’s no cover doesn’t mean there’ll be no New Year’s celebration. There’ll be four different bars open, two DJs spinning, free party favors and a midnight balloon drop to celebrate turning the clock from 2017 to 2018.
Photo by Emmanuel WallaceCODA/Ginko
2247 Professor Ave, Cleveland
This basement double-feature allows you to choose between drinks and fancy sushi or drinks and live music. If you’re in the mood for both, the doors are right next to each other.
Photo via coda_tremont/InstagramThe Admirables at B-Side Liquor Lounge
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights
Let some soul music bring you into 2018 with The Admirables at Coventry Road’s B-Side Liquor Lounge in Cleveland Heights. In addition to drinks, there are arcade games throughout the bar, which is a perfect combination.
Photo by Emmanuel WallaceTreasure Fingers at Aloft
1111 W. 10th St., Cleveland
DJ Treasure Fingers out of Atlanta will spin the night away at WXYZ Bar at Aloft on the East Bank of the Flats. Other DJs spinning throughout the night are Brian Blackbird and Chris Capuano. Tickets are only $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
Photo by Emmanuel WallaceSociety Lounge
2063 E. Fourth St., Cleveland
The always classy, underground speakeasy Society Lounge on East Fourth Street hosts a party that starts at $30 to get in the door, which will also include a glass of complimentary champagne. Local Jazz musician Phil Turk performs throughout the evening.
Photo by Emmanuel WallaceStudio 54 New Year’s Eve Disco Party at Luxe Kitchen and Lounge
6605 Detroit Ave., Cleveland
DJ Mazi Jahi will be spinning New York, ’70s-era disco throughout the night at this Gordon Square bar and restaurant. The tunes and the atmosphere will transform this place into Studio 54 for the night, where they’ll hand out party favors and a midnight toast. There’s no cover and there’ll be a special New Year’s Eve menu for the night.
Photo by Emmanuel WallaceGrit and Glamour New Year’s Eve at Now That’s Class
11213 Detroit Ave., Cleveland
For a night of decadence, opulence and rock n’ roll, and an open bar for just $25 (if you buy your tickets in advance, $30 day of), this punk club is the spot. There’ll be music for everyone – bands playing on the bar side and DJs spinning on the concert venue side. The bands for the night are Ma Holos, The Sight, Brainwashed California, Roobydocks and Cotton Ponys.
Photo by Emmanuel WallaceGrunge DNA at Smedley’s
17004 Lorain Ave., Cleveland
There’s live music and no cover at this blue collar, west side bar and restaurant. Grunge DNA, local grunge and hard rock cover band will be rocking out throughout the night.
Photo via Scene ArchivesTricky Dick and the Cover Ups at Willoughby Brewing Company
4057 Erie St., Willoughby
Tricky Dick and the Cover Ups will be rockin’ out in Willoughby and there’s no cover charge. While Tricky Dick is playing inside, there’ll be a covered patio with DJ Scottie spinning throughout the night. Live on the West Side and want to head out to Willoughby, but you don’t want to drive? For 20 bucks round trip, there’ll be a bus going from Lakewood to Willoughby.
Photo by Emmanuel WallaceTwiztid New Year’s Evil 10 at The Agora
5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
If you’re looking to embrace your dark side on New Year’s Eve, The Agora is the place to do it. Heavy metal band Twiztid is the headliner and there will be 13 acts total throughout the night, all for only $26. The other bands playing are G-Mo Skee, Boondox, Lex the Hex Master, The R.O.C., Insane E, Alla Xul Elu, Redd, Beezy, Likewize, Toy Box, Down 2 Grind and The Grimey Ones.
Photo via Scene Archives, by Jon LichtenbergNYE at Touch Supper Club
2710 Lorain Ave., Cleveland
There’s a prix-fixe dinner menu at this Ohio City restaurant to start the night, but if you want to skip dinner and just come for the drinks and dancing, there’s no cover here after 10 p.m. And there’ll be lots of tunes, from three DJs; LA, Go & Impure and Funk Shway.
Photo by Emmanuel Wallace18-Karat Gold Party at Twist Social Club
11633 Clifton Blvd., Cleveland
If you’re looking for a place to dance the night away, Twist Social Club in Edgewater is the spot for you. If you have anything gold, wear it, and be prepared to dance to DJ Mike Filly’s tunes throughout the night. There’s no cover.
Photo by Emmanuel Wallace Credit: Scene ArchivesNew Year’s Eve Bash at Wild Eagle Saloon
921 Huron Rd. East, Cleveland
For just a $20 cover fee, this newer downtown bar, which opened last Spring, will give you a $10 draught beer card and a beer toast at midnight. There’ll also be live entertainment throughout the night, starting at 9 p.m.
Photo by Doug TrattnerNeon New Years at Punch Bowl Social
1086 W. 11th St., Cleveland
For just a $10 cover, Punch Bowl Social in the Flats is having an all neon New Years’ Eve party, where partygoers are encouraged to dress in their brightest colors and the bar will have black lights to accentuate the theme. There’ll also be a DJ, a NYE punch and a midnight balloon drop to ring in the New Year.
Photo by Emmanuel WallaceFrom Venus to the Valley at Mahall’s
13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood
Mahall’s consistently throws one of the best New Year’s Eve parties in town and this year will be no different. Their party, put on by Memorabilia Productions, changes themes each year. To ring in 2018, the theme will be 1980s Los Angeles beach and kitsch, based on the film ‘Earth Girls are Easy’, the 1984 Olympic Village Disco, and the B-52s. DJs Himiko Gogo & Lectric BB, along with MC Tay Su, will have you dancing the night away – all for $13 pre-sale and $15 the day of.
Photo by Emmanuel WallaceUnplanned New Years at Re:bar
2130 E. Ninth St., Cleveland
This downtown bar will host a dance party, with no cover, with DJs Josh Strollis, Ricky Spanish and Logan Boggs spinning curated techno and house music throughout the night. There will also be drink specials throughout the night.
Photo by Doug TrattnerNYE Party at Jukebox
1404 W. 29th St., Cleveland
For more of a low-key New Year celebration, hit up Jukebox in Hingetown. The laid-back bar will serve complimentary appetizers and a midnight toast, and there’s no cover to get in. There’ll be drink specials throughout the night and a live DJ playing tunes throughout the night.
Photo by Emmanuel WallaceCheers at Brother’s Lounge
11609 Detroit Rd., Cleveland
Ring in the New Year in Lakewood with cover band Cheers playing the night away. The band plays a wide variety of pop music, from the Bee Gees to Bruno Mars. There’ll also be drink specials throughout the night.
Photo via Scene Archives, by Joe KleonYSL at JACK Thistledown Racino
21501 Emery Rd., North Randall
Celebrate being young, successful and lit, otherwise known as YSL at the Thistledown Racino. The night kicks off with a meet-and-greet and then moves into the sixth floor ballroom where DJ Walk and Shonny Mac will perform tunes throughout the evening. The ball drop will be shown on the Racino’s big screen, which usually shows the ponies racing. Cost of admission is $15, which includes a toast and appetizers.
Photo via WikipediaThe Kilroy’s at Stone Mad Pub
1306 West 65th St., Cleveland
Rock out to some sped-up Irish tunes with local punk Irish band The Kilroys. They’ll be playing at Stone Mad Pub in the Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood. While there’ll be a traditional celebration at midnight, there’ll also be a countdown to 7 p.m., which is midnight in Ireland.
Photo by Emmanuel WallaceStouty at Moxie
3355 Richmond Rd., Beachwood
There’s no cover at Moxie in Beachwood, where they’ll be celebrating the end of the year with Darrell Stout, aka Stouty, in charge of entertainment for the night. Stouty is a local DJ and radio host and will surely have the crowd grooving to some tunes throughout the night at this upscale establishment.
Photo via FrankieLeon/Flickr
