The Hottest Hookup Bars in Cleveland

Town Hall

1909 West 25th St., Cleveland

The popular West 25th bar and restaurant, which expanded to Columbus’ Short North neighborhood, has been the place to see and be seen ever since it opened in 2013. The GMO-free menu is also one of the more vegan/vegetarian-friendly places in town, if you're looking to meet someone who shares those values.

Good Night John Boy

1050 West 10th St., Cleveland

Forward Hospitality Group opened this 1970s-themed nightclub in the Flats in 2021, after two years of planning. Things get pretty rowdy here, and you can dance the night away and show off your dance moves to impress that new person you’re looking for.

The Flying Monkey Pub

819 Jefferson Ave., Cleveland

Karaoke? Trivia? Cheap drinks? Relaxed atmosphere? Sign us up for this Tremont dive bar. Also, this is the bar to hit up if you want to bring your dog with you to drink. And Fido makes a great conversation starter.

Funhouse

1539 West 117th St., Lakewood

This small dive bar is truly like no other in town. They of course have beer on tap and interesting signature drinks but they also have a sushi machine, a cotton candy maker, corn dogs and popcorn. You can bring your dogs and even incorporate a slushy into your drink. Talk about conversation starters!

The Fairmount

2448 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights

Located in the Cedar Hill neighborhood, the Fairmount takes pub food to the next level. With a warm and lively atmosphere and one of the best patios in town, it always draws interesting people — the perfect place to meet someone who's actually worth talking to.

B-Side Liquor Lounge

2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights

Equipped with a full bar and wall-to-wall arcade games, the intimate space is ideal for a fun night out with friends and maybe finding new “friends." What used to be more of a concert venue transformed into an arcade a few years back but fret not, they still hold dance nights too.

ABC The Tavern

1872 West 25th St., Cleveland

A classic Cleveland "old-man" bar with a totally modern vibe, this well-run tavern offers a full bar and plenty of tasty noshes, ranging from roasted red pepper hummus to a humongous burger. Nightly happy hours help make this a popular destination and a place to shoot darts and play pool.

Mahall’s

13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood

Coming up on their 100th anniversary in a few years, this bowling alley, music venue, bar and restaurant was established by the Mahall family in 1924. It’s still one of the more happening spots in town — a mecca of awesomeness, with food, cocktails, dance parties, music, bowling and beer, and a great place to find singles in town.

FWD Day + Night Club

1176 Front Ave., Cleveland

If you’re looking to dance your ass off while overlooking the Cuyahoga River, FWD is definitely the spot you’re looking for. During the warmer months, the day and night club hosts electronic acts and DJs from far and wide and makes this a party like no other in town. So show off your dance moves and maybe you can impress that special someone to take home.

Welcome to the Farm

1054 Old River Rd., Cleveland

Welcome to the Farm, a live-music and entertainment venue from Forward Hospitality Group and country music star Chase Rice, opened to the public in 2022. The 5,250-square-foot space features a center stage, capacity for 280 people, and garage doors that open up to a patio on the banks of the Cuyahoga River. It's a perfect scene to meet someone ... or a whole lot of someones.