If you want to grab a drink during the day, who are we to stop you? Around Cleveland, there are a ton of great options if you’re looking to have a ‘Sunday Fun Day’ (or a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday etc., Fun Day). Whether you’re looking for a microbrewery, a local watering hole or a lively, hip bar, indoor, outdoor, we’ve got you covered.
Harbor Inn
1219 Main Ave., Cleveland
As the oldest continuously operating bar in Cleveland — open since 1895, thank you very much — the Harbor Inn has many stories to tell and when you open at 11 a.m., there’s plenty of time to create more stories. Thankfully, the West Bank of the Flats spot keeps its secrets, and night after night allows patrons young and old to imbibe in witty conversation and general tomfoolery virtually undisturbed while swallowed up in dim yellow light. Credit: Scene ArchivesWorking Class Brewery
17448 Lorain Ave., Cleveland
This brewery and taproom, located in Kamm’s Corner, definitely lives up to its name by catering to the working class. Wednesday is a great night to visit if you’re in to trivia. And while we’d recommend getting a flight of beer at most breweries, this one is really the place to do it so you can sample a myriad of their delicious brews, which are mostly named after blue collar professions. They open at 1 p.m on Saturday and 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. Credit: Scene ArchivesAstoria Market and Cafe
5417 Detroit Ave., Cleveland
Astoria opens at 11 a.m. (10 a.m. on weekends!) and serves up excellent tapas AND has a great market, but the crowning jewel is their wine and cocktails menu. Credit: Scene ArchivesJohnny’s Little Bar
614 Frankfort Ave., Cleveland
This hidden gem is operated by the owners of Johnny’s Downtown restaurant, but with a different, much more low-key vibe. It’s a small space, so it fills up quickly. The bar is known for its hamburgers, which are made from meat culled from cuts used at the restaurant and never include cheese. Credit: Scene ArchivesBoss Dog Brewing Company
2179 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights
After a few year vacancy left by beloved Lemongrass, Boss Dog took over the space and opened to much fanfare in late 2017. The microbrewery is the standout but the food isn’t far behind. They open at 11 a.m. on the weekend. Credit: Scene ArchivesEastland Inn
33 Eastland Rd., Berea
To be in business for 80+ years, you have to be doing something right, which is the case with Berea’s Eastland Inn. Tucked away behind the Fairgrounds, this legendary bar and restaurant has been satisfying locals and travelers alike since the 1930s. They open at 11 a.m. Wednesday through Friday and noon on Saturday and 3 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday. Credit: Scene ArchivesFlat Iron Cafe
1114 Center St., Cleveland
The oldest Irish pub in Cleveland was established over 100 years ago, all the way back in 1910. They’ve been serving alcohol and pub fare to blue collar Cleveland in the Flats ever since and do so starting at 11 a.m. every day besides a noon opening on Sundays. Credit: Scene ArchivesRowley Inn
1104 Rowley Ave., Cleveland
“Would recommend Rowley Inn in Tremont and Riverwood Cafe in Lakewood,” BigProfesionalGuy, “Rowley Inn has a ghost pepper wing that will rival a bunch of the hotter wings you’ve had in your life,” MileXend Credit:@TheRowleyInn/InstagramGreat Lakes Brewing Company
2516 Market Ave., Cleveland
The microbrewery that has been around since well before the microbrewery wave really overtook the country, GLBC has been a staple of Ohio City since 1986. Known widely for their Christmas Ale and their Dortmunder Gold Lager, the brewery and eatery is a Cleveland staple. Their brewhouse opens daily at noon (11:30 a.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. on Sunday.) Credit: Scene ArchivesCorky’s Place
13302 Detroit Ave., Lakewood
Corky’s, which hosts karaoke every Wednesday through Saturday, keeps its songbooks stocked with the newest hits from the Nashville country scene as well as old-school Seattle grunge. And unlike most karaoke spots, where the drunk redneck singing “Ring of Fire” is shoved off into the corner, here you’re the headliner, front and center, with stage lighting, a roaring sound system, and a packed house — especially on the weekends. They open daily at 1 p.m. Credit: Scene ArchivesGunselman’s Tavern
21490 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park
Gunselman’s may mostly be known for their award-winning burgers, but it’s also a great place to grab a drink. This former speakeasy, which has been opened since Prohibition, is a favorite hangout for locals starting daily at 11 a.m. Credit: Scene ArchivesMarket Garden Brewery
1947 West 25th St., Cleveland
This Ohio City brewery, one of the most popular microbreweries in town, is another great spot to enjoy a cold, locally brewed beer. An Ohio Beef Burger and fresh baked pretzel goes great with any of their beers. They open at 11 a.m. Friday through Sunday. Credit: Scene ArchivesStone Mad Pub
1306 West 65th St, Cleveland
Everyone who talks about this Detroit Shoreway neighborhood spot mentions two things; the bocce ball court and the beautiful patio. St. Patrick’s Day is next level at this Irish pub.
Photo via @Joey_Bowling67/Instagram Credit: Scene ArchivesThe Harp
4408 Detroit Ave., Cleveland
An Irish bar on steroids, the Harp isn’t just your corner joint with a few shamrocks on the wall. It boasts a large Irish-influenced menu and a spacious patio with a view of the lake and it opens daily at 11:30 a.m. (11 a.m on Sunday, closed on Monday). The music’s as likely to be rootsy rock or blues as Irish. Credit: Scene ArchivesThe 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. They open weekdays at 2 p.m. and weekends at 10 a.m. Credit: Scene ArchivesBecky’s
1762 East 18th St., Cleveland
Located half a block from Cleveland State’s main campus, Becky’s is always packed wall-to-wall with students downing $2 domestic beers and chowing down on specialty sandwiches. The partiers can start the day at 11 a.m. Monday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. on Saturday and linger till closing time, when bartenders have to shoo out the patrons. Credit: Scene ArchivesABC 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.
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2373 Professor Ave., Cleveland
You’re not doing Tremont right if you don’t land at Edison’s for at least some portion of your night. It’s the quintessential Tremont bar, the quintessential Cleveland bar — a real bar’s bar, you dig? Whether you’re just stopping in at the pickup door for a pizza or you’re posting up at the lovely bar for an evening round with your finest friends, you’ll be well taken care of here.
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820 College Ave., Cleveland
There’s really nothing fancy about the Treehouse, save, of course, the fake tree that sprouts from the middle of the bar and extends its branches outward. Otherwise, you’ll find a nicely stocked batch of taps, a healthy dose of (not always healthy) bar food, and one of the most glorious patios in Cleveland. Really, the patio is huge, and it’s filled afternoon or evening. It is one of the best spots to enjoy a brew under the open sky in one of Cleveland’s favorite neighborhoods.
Photo via The Treehouse/Facebook Credit: Scene ArchivesNoble Beast
1470 Lakeside Ave. East, Cleveland
In a quieter part of the city on the edge of Downtown sits Noble Beast, one of our favorite breweries in town. Their Imperial Cookies and Milk Stout is a real standout, as is their Catchweight Kolsch. They’re closed on Mondays and open at 11:30 a.m. every other day. Credit: Scene ArchivesThe Greenville Inn
7150 Pine St., Chagrin Falls
While this Chagrin Falls dive goes back since at least the 1920’s, legend has it that it might date back even further than that. With cheap beer, live music every Friday and Saturday nights and karaoke every Tuesday, this place is always a fun time. They’re closed on Mondays and open at noon every other day. Credit: Scene ArchivesSidetrack Cafe
13429 Lakewood Heights Blvd., Lakewood
Sidetrack Cafe is an adorable cafe and tavern that’s also excellent for partying from 5:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Plus, they have a great staff and welcoming regulars. Credit: Scene ArchivesJukebox
1404 West 29th St., Cleveland
A music-themed neighborhood bar in the Rock N’ Roll capital? Sounds like the perfect spot and that’s what this Hingetown haunt is. The warm, brick-lined space features industrial lighting fixtures, rock and roll themed art and decorations, and the namesake jukebox, a 100-CD version stuffed with various Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted musicians, beginning in the ’50s and running clear through modern indie rock and hip-hop. They open at 11:30 a.m. on the weekend. Credit: Scene ArchivesThe Jolly Scholar
11111 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Located on the Case Western campus and run by its students, this brewery and kitchen is mainly a la is a real hidden gem. They have great wings and they open daily at 11 a.m. Credit: Scene ArchivesParkview Nite Club
1261 West 58th St., Cleveland
Layers of mystery lie just beneath the surface of this rustic, aggressively unpretentious corner bar on Cleveland’s near West Side. Most of all, how has a bar with wood paneling on walls, floor, and ceiling managed to keep from burning down this long? They also have great fried chicken and a bar that opens at 11 a.m. daily. Credit: Scene ArchivesThe Clevelander
834 Huron Rd., Cleveland
Talk about patriotism! The Clevelander is a downtown sports bar that offers over ten screens to watch the game. They also open at 11 a.m., in case you want to pre-game early. Credit: Scene ArchivesHoopples
1930 Columbus Rd., Cleveland
We give a lot of credit to Hoopples for having one of the best views in the city with its industrial panoramic of the river and Cleveland skyline backdrop. An even more glorious scene: a basket full of filled-to-the-brim tacos. Sure, Tower City looks nice all lit up, but it’s twice as nice when you’re throwing back a pint at this spot in the Flats. It’s closed on Sunday and Monday, opens at 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11 a.m. on Saturday. Credit: Scene ArchivesMerry Arts Pub and Grill
15607 Detroit Ave., Lakewood
Since 1932, Merry Arts has served up food and drinks to the Lakewood community. It opened during the Great Depression, and if it could make it through that, well, we have a feeling it won’t be going anywhere any time soon, especially with how beloved Taco Tuesday’s are. They’re open daily before 11 a.m., and even open at 7 a.m., on Thursday’s. Credit: Scene ArchivesTownHall
1909 West 25th St., Cleveland
TownHall opens at 11 a.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. on weekends. They serve up food that will also cater to your cocktail, wine, bro and beer needs. Credit: Scene archivesBeerhead Bar
1156 West 11th St., Cleveland
Beerhead has “beer, food and fun” in the form of, well, beer, food and various activities including live music and trivia nights. Most importantly, they open at 11 a.m., so you can slide up to the bar before noon. Credit: Scene ArchivesAcademy Tavern
12800 Larchmere Ave., Cleveland
Larchmere’s Academy Tavern is one of the oldest drinking establishments not just on the East Side, but in all of Northeast Ohio and they open daily at 11 a.m.. Like a well-worn couch, this vintage corner tavern may show its age, but its comfort is undeniable. For proof, just look at the diverse clientele. They started serving cocktails just after prohibition, in 1939, and have been a staple of the neighborhood since. Credit: Scene ArchivesCollision Bend Brewery
1250 Old River Rd., Cleveland
Have brunch on the river courtesy of Collison Bend, the year-old brewery from Zack Bruell and company. In addition to the regular lengthy menu, diners have a choice of a half-dozen breakfast-themed items to enjoy alongside those watery views. Eggs in Purgatory — eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce — is showered with feta and accompanied by grilled flatbread for soaking up all that angry gravy. The tantalizing French Toast Bake consists of brioche layers intermingled with sweet cream cheese, berries, Nutella, egg custard and vanilla maple bourbon syrup. A knife-and-fork-style Breakfast Pizza is weighed down with house-cured bacon, caramelized onions, tomato, mozzarella, cheddar and a sunny egg. A list of boilermakers pairs house brews with compatible shots of booze. Credit: Scene ArchivesNano Brew
1859 West 25th St., Cleveland
In 2013, Thrillist named this local brewery’s burger as one of the best 33 burgers in America. If that’s not enough of a reason to hit up this microbrewery, pair one of Nano Brew’s award-winning burgers (or sliders) with any of their 24 draft beers — they’ve got you covered starting at 4 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. on weekends (closed Mondays and Tuesdays). Credit: Scene ArchivesThe Hub Bar and Grill
4181 West 150th St., Cleveland
The Hub is located in the Sheraton and opens at 6 a.m. They also have great craft brews and burgers. Credit: Scene ArchivesPlatform Beer Co.
3506 Vega Ave., Cleveland
The Ohio City-based brewery owned by Justin Carson and Paul Benner debuted with a wee 3-barrel system in the summer of 2014. Six months later the team upgraded to its current 10-barrel system, supported by a battery of new 15-barrel fermentation and conditioning tanks. It’s a microbrewery that feels like a bar you just want to chill at for hours and you can because it opens weekdays at 3 p.m. and weekends at 11 a.m. Credit: Scene ArchivesSibling Revelry Brewery
29305 Clemens Rd., Cleveland
Two sets of brothers, who are also cousins with each other, and their fathers, decided to open a brewery in Westlake in 2016, which just is so quintessential Cleveland. While this place is fun to eat and drink at all year round, the patio in the summer, being dog-friendly, with live music, corn hole, food trucks and more, is a huge draw here. They open at noon Fridays and Saturdays and 11 a.m. on Sundays. Credit: Scene ArchivesGateway Bar and Grill
2549 St Clair Ave., Cleveland
Gateway has good bar food, good drinks and a great downtown location. Plus, they open at 11 a.m. daily. Credit: Scene ArchivesUnion House
2713 Brookpark Rd., Cleveland
Union House is here to serve seven days a week, starting at 7 a.m (6 a.m. on Mondays). Be sure to snag one of their freshly-made pierogies, and check out their live music schedule. Credit: Scene ArchivesForest City Brewery
2135 Columbus Rd., Cleveland
This brewery, located in Duck Island, between Tremont and Ohio City, recently updated its beer hall and started hosting live music nights in addition to their story club, improv group and cinema group. Try a flight so you can sample all of their delicious beers. Open at noon on weekends. Credit: Scene ArchivesSmedley’s Bar and Grille
17004 Lorain Ave., Cleveland
Smedley’;s opens at 8 a.m., and they often host live music during the evenings if you can make it that long. Plus, they have great ribs and a great neighborhood feel. Credit: Scene ArchivesHappy Dog
5801 Detroit Rd., Cleveland
Happy Dog is the perfect Cleveland bar – the food is reasonable and good and most weekend nights there’s live music and shows are usually free or cost just five bucks to get in. If you haven’t been to this institution, go next time you have a chance. (Open till midnight Sunday, through Thursday, 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday)
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16900 Detroit Ave., Lakewood
Five years in the making, Lakewood Truck Park finally opened last summer, just in time to take advantage of alfresco social-distance partying, starting daily at 11 a.m. The 12,000-square-foot property features two bars, a rotating selection of food trucks and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Fun events like yoga, cornhole tourneys and Tiki Tuesday with live steel-drum music keep the vibe lively and beverages flowing. Credit: Scene ArchivesShooters On The Water
1148 Main Ave., Cleveland
Shooters has historically been a focal point for the Flats, starting daily at 11:30 a.m. There’s an outdoor bar, plenty of patio seating, and endless Instagram-worthy picture spots. It’s right off an RTA stop, providing easy access and views of trains, bridges, ships at harbor. Credit: Scene ArchivesLindey’s Lake House
1146 Old River Rd., Cleveland
Coastal Taco turned into Lindey’s Lake House. While the name may and concept may have changed, the ownership group is the same and they kept the same fun atmosphere starting daily at noon and there’s also good food for this joint in the East Bank of the Flats. Credit: Scene ArchivesSaucy Brew Works
2885 Detroit Ave., Cleveland
“Saucy brew works has some great wings!!,” Gotbrwnrice Credit: Scene ArchivesWest Side Market Cafe
1979 West 25th St., Cleveland
The West Side Market isn’t open everyday, but when they are they open at 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Sunday. The food is excellent for snacking, but while you grab a beer, may as well check out the fresh produce too. Credit: Scene ArchivesNorth High Brewing Co.
2814 Detroit Ave., Cleveland and 26300 Cedar Rd. Ste. 103, Beachwood
As in Ohio City, which opened in 2021, as well as locations in Columbus, Cincinnati and Springfield, COhatch, a co-working space, teamed up with North High Brewing to open a unique co-working space in Beachwood which opened this spring. So if you’re looking to grab a beer, a meal and get some work done, this is your place. The Beachwood location is open daily at 11 a.m. (closed Sundays). The Ohio City location opens Monday and Tuesday at 2 p.m., Wednesday through Friday at 11 a.m. and weekends at 10 a.m. Credit: Vince GrzegorekTerrestrial Brewing Company
7524 Father Frascati Dr., Cleveland
In 2017, Terrestrial opened, bringing the first brewery to the Battery Park neighborhood. In addition to having fantastic beers, they’re very dog friendly, so be sure to bring your furry friend (just don’t give him/her any beer.) They open at 10 a.m. on the weekend. Credit: Scene ArchivesClark Bar
1201 Clark Ave., Cleveland
One of the last strongholds of Tremont in the ’80s is the Clark Bar. Walking in, you are greeted with as much suspicion and hesitation as a door-to-door salesman. But once you take your first shot of Kamchatka vodka, you will be welcomed as an honorary Clarke Bar-er. The neighborhood tavern opens daily at 10 a.m. and on the weekends at 8 a.m. In addition to their drinks, they have daily food specials to help coat that drink you’re downing. Credit: Scene ArchivesThe South Side
2207 West 11th St., Cleveland
Casually hip and artfully unpretentious, this clubby Tremont tavern offers good food, cold beer, stylish surroundings and frequent appearances by local bands and DJs. And if all that isn’t reason enough to visit, remember that during warm weather, the handsomely landscaped patio is one of the coolest destinations in town. Credit: Scene Archives
