50 Best Sports Bars near Lakewood

“What a great place! My wife's been here several times before but this was my first chance to join her. I love the space and the concept, and the owner was super friendly and answered my many questions about the business and the beer.
One thing that pleasantly surprised me was that there were several beers that I would have never ordered normally, but since it was by the ounce I was able to do a lot of sampling and found that I enjoyed a couple more than I would have guessed. Great place to expand your beer palate!“

“cute little place with amazing food. we ordered the dip trio & i got the loaded grilled cheese. it was well worth it, the candied bacon on it was phenomenal & drool worthy.

the service was great. bartenders were very hands on.“

“Really enjoyed the happy hour specials they had during the week. It's Monday through Friday from 4pm to 8pm. Also enjoyed their wings. I liked how you can split them to try new flavors. Just need to be more crispy but maybe you can ask upon a request. But overall very good place for food and service was great.“

“Great place with good food.“

“Friendly staff- extremely lovely people work there. Been attending this pub on and off for many years whenever I'm in town and I am never disappointed. Nice, low-key, laid-back atmosphere (in a GOOD way), digital jukebox (us lazy tipsy people can play songs right from our phones if we so wish- plus, who carries cash anymore?), decent variety of beers on tap and did I say the staff rules? They're great. It's my go-to spot whenever I'm in town.“

“The Bisket and ribs are phenomenal! The Texas sausage is one of the best I've had“

“Ryan is AMAZING! he makes the best drinks and is always here and always working so hard. I'm always so happy when he's our bartender :)He works bar and kitchen which is super impressive. Get his food and drinks. You won't be “

“Very nice casual place for drinks and food very comfortable! awesome food! Very good service Great owner who’s always looking after everything AsAll homestyle Italian food Love it!“

“We had a great time, good service and good food! Our kids didn't like the chicken nuggets bc they were sweet but their kids and goofy 😹 the cocktails were great! Fun atmosphere. Also family friendly. I was pleasantly surprised to see a diaper change area that had wipes and diapers. There were also menstrual products. It was such a thoughtful touch!“

“Ate at The Third Place while visiting my mom during Thanksgiving. Had the Sunday special, the Meatball Casserole. It was delicious with lots of cheese and sauce to dip the garlic bread in. Also had a side salad. I recommend spending the extra $2.50 and getting the salad topped with fresh mozzarella. Yum! I wish I remembered the servers name. It began with a J. She did a good job and was friendly.“

“We were there the last day of the play off of the Cleveland Indians this year... We have never been there before and we were very impressed with this place. Steven was our server and what a wonderful and great gentleman... He answered all our questions and explained everything.. The food was so good. This is the place we will go again when we are in the area... If anybody hasn't been there they need to go there.... Thanks again Steven... Dave and Cindy Stefanski“

“My son and I went there for dinner he had lamb chops that he said was fire and my Mississippi catfish was amazing. We both had Mac and yams. I definitely will come back . Downtown location. Margaritas were good“

“I was invited to a music gig on a Sunday several weeks ago and have stopped several times since. It's a great place and bike riding distance from my home. Each time I've met new friends and owner and bar are authentice and unique! The music presented is such a gift.“

“Love this place.
The owner Mike is cool.
The staff it super friendly.
They give you a lot of food.
Very chill old school pub vibes with good music.
Outdoor patio is great this time of year.
We go here frequently to unwind.
Berea is a beautiful place.“

“This jawn fire. Locals spot away from the tourist trap of downtown.“

“Sunday tradition now. The burgers and wings are a must have.“

“Hands down our favorite place while visiting this area . My husband said it was so good he’d drive the 6 hours just to eat here again. I asked for something prepared a little differently due to an illness and the chef came out to chat with us to make sure! The way he prepared it was perfect! Everyone loved the meals and left overs!“

“Good food great service. Friendly Had rough day and felt at home“

“8pm, Sept. 2025 the carryout pizza was burned, pepperoni was dried out“

“The food is fantastic and the service is great 😊“

“(Last visited September 20, 2023.) Hanging out in Cleveland, OH on business and it's #WingWednesday! So I did some searching on Yelp to see who's got the best in the area! A place called Characters Bar & Grill kept coming up. So here's how things went!\n\nAtmosphere/Appearance: This place is like... at the EDGE of Cleveland's city limits. Lol. Brookpark Road or something. Once I pulled up it just felt like a nice, neighborhood spot! It does have a private parking lot, big outdoor section (where we sat) and plenty of space on the inside. It's a traditional setup. TVs everywhere, random swag and decor all throughout, plenty of high-top tables for seating and a big bar rail. The energy was lively and the music was so random. Lol. If you've been, you know what I mean.\n\nService: I can't remember the name of who took care of us, but she was funny, sweet and just made sure we had everything that we needed. \n\nFood: While here I was able to try a few wings, so let's begin. First up were the Mike's Sweet Island Heat. For the record, if you order 10 wings, you can split them into 2-5s for an extra $1.00 if you want separate flavors. Also, on the menu there are 3 "types" of sauces that they offer. The first kind are Buffalo based sauces, the 2nd are barbecue based sauces and the last is "other". Lol. Anyway, these looked amazing, were super saucy and were a decent, seemingly normal size. I got lots of good fruity notes and aromatics as I put the wing to my nose. After tasting the flavors carried through with a bold, fruity, rich flavor. There was good spice and it felt like a chipotle based spice. It was a unique flavor for sure that I hadn't tasted before. Next up was Lenny's Honey Sriracha Teriyaki which is a mouthful of a name, but the flavors showed up! It was a good teriyaki base with citrusy lemon flavors that actually made my lips pucker just a bit. These weren't spicy at all, but it was missing something, I couldn't quite put my finger on it. Next up was Chipotle which I was lead to believe would be the hottest sauce on the menu based on it's placement on the menu, but I was wrong. This one did have some GOOD heat to it. The ingredients were balanced very well that created very bold, rich, hearty, chipotle flavors. I really liked this one. Next up were the Mild Buffalo. These were super saucy, juicy and had a very straightforward traditional Buffalo flavor that had some excellent flavor. The bleu cheese to go with these was a creamy, mild sauce that would cool your mouth down if you can't handle the spice. Next up was the XXX Buffalo which is actually the hottest sauce on the menu. The sauce was a bit watery which is a dead giveaway that it wouldn't be as spicy as it claims to be. It was still delicious, but the spice took a while to kick in, but it's nothing to write home about. It was like a kicked up Buffalo.\n\nValue: It's a sports bar, so the food won't be terrible expensive. I was there on Wednesday and wings were $1.00 each. Not bad at all considering how expensive I've see some. They even had $5.00 steaks this night, but I can only imagine them being a Salisbury steak or something. Lol.\n\nIn conclusion, I had a blast here. The food was great, the people are awesome, I felt welcomed and it just felt like a good place to hang out! I look forward to returning and trying some more flavors!“

“Came to get a quick bite. Server was attentive and fast. Got our drink orders and then our food order shortly after. Food came out not long after we ordered. Everything tasted pretty ok. Server refilled our drinks before we were half done with the first one. Checked up on 2-3 times later throughout the meal with one personal greetings from the manager. Overall good service and food from an Applebee.“

“good food and Great Service“

“Met friends at the Clevelander prior to the Cleveland Guardians game and had a great time! Food was really good and the service was fast an friendly. Definitely recommend!!“

“I went twice here for dinner one on a Friday and one time for dinner the next day! while visiting Cleveland from Kent first time I went I got burger and tots second time was salmon dinner and for both times I got the server Jordan she did an amazing job and since I work at a restaurant myself it was neat talking and exchanging experiences of what’s it’s like working in the restaurants and I think when you meet other restaurant workers you can relate to one another. The food was great server did an outstanding job. The second time when the hostess’s was going to seat me I saw Jordan as they were going to seat me and requested her and she was like ya I can take you cause I rather have a server who I know does a good job at there job and who has a good personality and that’s what makes a restaurant and a great server I definitely recommend this restaurant!“

“Awesome food and awesome service“

“Great bar food, crispy wings, juicy burgers and a great selection of beers on tap (43 when I visited). It's barside ordering and there.can be a.wait to order when busy. Decor is good too with large displays of bottles , taps, and local bobbleheads. It's a little on the pricy side but in line with what you would pay at other downtown establishments. Overall, I think it's a.geat place to stop before or after a Cleveland game for alcohol and grub.“

“Crystal the bartender was amazing. Great service, food and value. I’ll be back“

“Love this place and everyone in it! 🙂“

“Great food, great service“

“Chewy is amazing couldn’t ask for a better server literally was so kind and caring“

“Great meatballs!!! Dini was wonderful. Fantasioso server!!!! 1st trip here. We will be back.“

“Might just be a best kept secret in Parma. Immediately when entering, I was greeted with a hello from the bartender! The drinks were good, the service was good, friendly people to talk to and engage with. It was a good night. Thank you Parma Pit Stop.“

“Back, better than ever!!! New floor, new paint..looks great �“

“Hope our server was amazing, she got us the best Bloody Mary a girl could as for!!! She was attentive and made sure that we had everything that we needed! We went for brunch and the food was so good!! The Crab cake benny, French toast, and breakfast sandwich were great.“

“The patio is pet friendly and great food. The staff is always kind.“

“Great food and drinks! And everyone is very friendly!“

“Love this place. Def recommend going here for a quick bite or for the energy. Owners are amazing as well as the entire staff ! 🙂“

“Worst service I’ve ever had at a bar“

“Great atmosphere! Friendly. Awesome fresh food.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ drinks, food and vibes“

“Great People ! Great Friday Night League 😎“

“volleyball tournament host. no pets allowed“

“This location exceeded my expectations. Burgers were delicious. Everything came out hot and fresh. What really added to our experience was the friendliness and service of the staff. We sat at bar and both Connor and Zachary were fantastic. Zachary’s drinks were perfect. Just overall nice night out. Keep up good work.“

“I've eaten at Tony K's throughout the years. I've always got delicious food at a good value. So it was without hesitation that I placed a catering order for food from Tony K's for a party. I ordered 4 of their large sheet pizzas & a six foot sub. I had the order delivered to the place where the party was being held. The order was delivered on time which was important because it was a surprise party & I didn't want the food to show up at the same time as the guest of honor. The food was delicious! Everyone was asking me where the pizza & sub was from because they thought it was awesome & tasty. Because the food was delivered, the sub & pizzas was already cut into manageable pieces which made it easy for people to just grab a slice. If I do another large party, I would definitely consider having Tony K's catering it. Until then, I'll be happy to just have a delicious meal at their Berea establishment.“

“Quiet little suburb dive bar thats been around for years and definitely shows. Large beverage selection with friendly bartenders and staff. Summertime this place really picks up with its sand volleyball courts and outside bar/patio. Great spot for fundraisers or events due to it large dining space and stage area. Killer Karaoke crowd on the weekends shows off some serious local talent. Stop by and enjoy a cold one.

Vegetarian options: Two words: French Fries

Parking: Plenty of parking especially after 6pm

Kid-friendliness: Kids can play on volleyball court and eat chicken tendies.

Wheelchair accessibility: First floor joint with several entrances/exits. No stairs in sight.“

“The food and atmosphere was Great!!“

“August 22nd stopped for lunch with a friend I hadn't seen since covid and was treated very rudely by the bartender who was not at all busy. This is the first time I have ever felt this way in here. Most of the bartenders are very friendly“

“Great“