50 Best Bars near Elyria

“The place was cozy and had a great friendly laid back staff, service was good prices were great wings were good had the country heat...spicy !!!!“

“A nice neighborhood bar in the old sense of the word. They are not very pretentious ,it is a beer and a shot kind of joint but they have a great cook and you can get some good bar food there. They also have a nearly full compliment of every lottery machine that the state of Ohio permits to be used. Pool table, and darts, also they have several games in the back room. There's also a patio area where you can dine al fresco when the weather is right. I like this place for the unpretentious presentation and you can tell that there is a core of regulars that frequent the place but nobody will make you feel like you're out of place.“

“fun place, great food & great people“

“Boomers is 5 stars at what it is. Cheap drinks for those who want to drink. A glorious hole in the wall with no pretense and a close knit group of regulars.As a new patron that means letting people get used to you before being welcomed in.I will go back again. Great people watching too.“

“Great wings great bartender and nice atmosphere!“

“My family and I traveled back to our hometown in Ohio for a funeral. We wanted to have some fun to cheer us up and we got in late, so this was the only place open later on a Sunday. We were so happy that we could let go and have a nice time together for some affordable bowling and some good food. The bartender was very helpful and she gave great service. Thank you to the staff for lightening our night last week.“

“I was there tonight around 12-1 and the bartender with the blonde hair in the ponytail was absolutely amazing and very sweet . She was so nice when we asked for our drinks . And did a great job with the little beer shots !!! Whoever her boss is she needs a raise!!! Not many bartenders are nice nor very calm and not annoyed by what people order.“

“Superior restaurant employees are the best I’ve seen in a very long time if you enjoy great food awesome service this is the place“

“A group of us were passing through from Wisconsin and stopped for a quick bite! Food was excellent and our waitress Mariah was AWESOME!!!!!“

“SOTD is a must do stop in Lorain, Ohio. Amazing owners. Stellar staff. And the most amazing cocktails.“

“Was looking for a spot to stop on our way to PA. Found this along the way but it was solid. I wouldn't say it was the best food I ever had but it was good and lots of variety for my family. We went with 2 young children and were easily able to appease their pickiness.

Since it was lunch I didn't try any cocktails but they sounded delicious.

Would recommend the stinky tator tots.“

“Amazing southern food on the late night menu! The greens are just like I'm used to in South Carolina! The Owner is not only beautiful but nice as well! She made sure we had everything we needed while we were there for the comedy show! Definitely recommend!“

“Best burger!!! Very FUN and friendly place. Visited while in OH from CO.“

“The owners are awesome people! Cozy and super clean place to hang out and play some games!“

“Excellent private club, your DD-214 from military service to be a member (parent, grandparent, or spouse also works) food was excellent, service was fast, & patrons are as friendly as the staff. When a quiet social atmosphere fits the bill this is a good place to enjoy a few games of pool, or watch the game with friends.“

“Food was great service was prompt and drinks were tastey!“

“great people great food nice chill place“

“The food was good especially the spicy crispy chicken sandwich. Also the 3 pepper cheese cubes were tasty & spicy! The Philly cheesesteak was good too. The fries were burnt but they made us more. The worst thing was the music was Terribly Loud & destroyed the atmosphere.“

“Fun Friday!!! Join us here!!!“

“The name on the front says it all.... "Familia." I've never felt more welcomed, seriously, even being a total stranger from the second we walked in. BTW the wings are amazing!“

“The wings are the best ever ! The owners are good people ! The staff are good people and the patrons are great too ! It’s a fun live music supporting neighborhood hang ! Great stage , great sound , pool tables ! Pez is a best kept secret!“

“Possibly the best bar in the US“

“The bartender Carrie was amazing and attentive. The suncruisers were ice cold! My service in training dog Norman was welcomed. It was a fun girls afternoon for happy hour! It’s clean and air conditioner is running good in the heat! People are playing pool and it’s fun atmosphere and there’s picnic tables outside if you would like to sit outside“

“Nice atmosphere for grown folks, no drama.“

“By far the best wings in the whole county. All the flavors and rubs are fantastic!!! Try a flavor today“

“Reminds me of my favorite chicago dive bar ❤️❤️❤️“

“Love the Captain's Club. Nice little pub with good music, great drinks, and even greater people! The owners are super nice and great to converse with on a not-so-busy night. Very nice, lit patio with cornhole (if that's your thing) where you can take your drinks and smoke (if that's your thing). They have a great selection of beer and liquor and always try to keep up with the latest drink trends.“

“Great atmosphere and BARTENDER Lindsey is the BEST“

“My family and I were there for the soler eclipse, weekend. We walked in sat down at the bar, everyone was extremely friendly, kind, nice, polite, warm and welcoming. We had just come from another bar around the corner called SPEAK OF THE DEVIL they were rude unwelcoming talked about us eclipse people like really what are they doing here. Never went back there again. Back to Brass & Bronze we had the tacos the 1st night amazing. We went back the second night the kitchen had just closed so we had a drink then one of the owners came over and said I know how to make pizza I can make you pizza. So that is what we had for our 2nd night s dinner. We went back the next day for the eclipse for lunch about 1 again amazing. We meet the President of the city Council Joel Arredondo and his wife they sat outside with us and watched the eclipse. Again very welcoming, they had their daughter’s wedding at this restaurant. I recommend this place extremely high. We had the best weekend in a long time“

“We showed up with 30 people (softball team + parents) and they did an amazing job accommodating all of us They were fast, friendly and food was amazing!“

“Great food great service!“

“Great fish Friday. Went there 40 some years back. Still kicking“

“Food was wonderful and portions are huge! Great desserts and salads are amazing. Excellent service! Will be back.“

“Had such a fabulous dinner for 9 people (including 1 toddler) and everyone loved their meals. Our server Gwen was WONDERFUL-- friendly, fun, efficient, and helpful. We ordered a variety of choices-- Chicken entree, Lobster cakes, Mussels, Ahi Tuna-- everything was delicious! Deserts (Creme Brûlée, flourless choc cake, etc) also delish. VERY good value for a lovely restaurant with terrific food and great service.“

“Excellent food. Great friendly staff“

“We had a retirement party here for 30. They were so accommodating. We had wonderful food,wonderful service and a great time! It was so good that my family all went back the next night for my brother in laws Birthday! P.S. If you go, you have to get the fried Provolone cheese! The best!!! I would recommend, that they at least get a keurig for people wanting coffee.“

“Had a great time today with Antoinette! The food was great, she gave amazing service, and the environment is so chill. Exactly what I’m looking for to unwind!“

“I hate leaving outstanding reviews anymore, only because the place starts getting overwhelmed, the staff gets burnt out, and conditions seem to get worse. This place very much deserves the risk of that outstanding and 5-star review. Kudos to those that run it. I would only hope that expansion is in the future to ease what's to follow from its success. I've found this establishment to be awesome. (imho)Thank ya'll!-rp“

“Absolutely love the people and the atmosphere here. Its amazing.“

“fantastic food and experience“

“We have ordered on DoorDash many times but finally made it in to eat in person. I am ALWAYS satisfied with the food. You guys have ruined salads for me because nothing comes close to the blackened chicken salad anywhere else lol the brisket nachos are top notch and I love the French onion dip with the chips. The inside is what you’d expect from a locally owned bar…it’s homey and feels like the kind of place that has a lot of regulars. Definitely one of our go to meals!“

“BEWARE of this place, if you do not sit at the bar, the owner will give you well tequila, it’s happened multiple times and I was very upset because the owner seemed so friendly at first, even if you order top shelf or something else, you will get well if you’re not sitting at the bar, also if you get too drunk the owner might try to double charge you or heavily imply more shots just to charge you more. So please BEWARE of this. The food is okay.“

“Great place to meet friends“

“I am usually hesitant about going to a location to sit and wait for my food because I haven't had the best public interaction in a lot of places in Ohio, so I try to call in so I'm in and out. They don't do call ins after certain hours which is fair some people wont show up.

Wanted a quick bite that didn't taste like a gas station (no offense sheets), they quickly accommodated, and whatever wings they use already have a nice spicy kick to them so I don't feel bad about not getting spicy sauce over a milder sauce. They have touch tunes which is another plus, although beware they are cash only, which once again isn't something I can fault them over since they have an ATM.

The patio overlooks the water however there is surrounding construction. I can't fault a place based on surrounding stuff they have no control over. Bar is skinny like a hallway only 2.5x the size. Outside had cool little decorations on the railing so an attempt was made for the season holiday. Bartender was also dressed for spooky season which probably means the owner isn't a terrible person and will let people be individuals within front facing customer service vibes.

Only thing I could wish for is I didn't have to use an ATM when I went there, but small business has to save where it can, so I get it.

Having moved from the city to the outskirts it's difficult to find food that isn't a truck stop place after 12, so I appreciate them for having a menu, an a open kitchen.

Parking: They have a decent size lot for the size of the bar, if you can't find parking they probably also don't have anywhere for you to sit which at that point it's probably too busy and not their fault“

“Stopped here after exploring a few parks in Avon. Wasn't that busy for a gorgeous Saturday afternoon. No one was on the patio. They have a huge patio. The beer was fantastic. Way better than summer shandy. We split a Cuban and landed tots. We will stop back when they move to lorain shipyard.“

“Our church Dinner Group had a wonderful meal at Veranda this week. The Tomahawk was a big favorite! All 22 of us ate on the patio and our waitress was exceptional getting meals out and taking care of our bills in a timely, friendly manner.“