50 Best Sports Bars near Lakewood

“This place is sooo fun 🤩. You can pour your own beer and do something fun like different flights. This is how it works - you go up to the front desk and get a Tapsters card. Then you keep the card in the slot and put your beer. The faster you pour, the less the foam! Theres free popcorn and you can get food from Voodoo sushi next door! At the end you can drop it off in the slot boxes up front with the tip signs. The operation game is definitely missing some bones - please replace them, a lot of people like that game. The only thing we didn’t like is that you have to tip given the fact that you’re basically picking up and putting your dishes away, and doing basically everything yourself. You have to check out on the tablet upfront with the Person right there handing you the tablet. It’s a little awkward if you did not tip. Please get rid of tipping, I’m sure the people working there are salaried! Other than that, the place is fabulous! I would’ve given it 5 stars if it wasn’t for the weird tipping!!“

“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.“

“Once upon a time in the magical kingdom of Riverwood Cafe, there lived six legendary characters who made every visit feel like a fairy tale. ✨

Queen Michelle ruled the land with kindness and laughter, always making everyone feel welcome the second they walked through the doors. Sir Tony brought the charm, jokes, and energy that could light up even the darkest forest nights. Julie, the woodland fairy of good vibes, somehow made every table feel like home with her warm heart and contagious smile.

Princess Sarah sprinkled joy like pixie dust everywhere she went, while Brandon, the brave knight of Riverwood, kept the kingdom running smoothly no matter how wild the tavern became. And of course, Sam — the wise wizard behind the scenes — made sure the magic never stopped flowing.

Together, they turned Riverwood Cafe into more than just a bar… it became a storybook escape where laughter echoed louder than dragons and memories were made like happily-ever-afters. Whether you came for one drink or stayed until the clock struck midnight, you always left feeling like part of the kingdom.

5 stars for the most magical crew in the land. 🏰🍻✨“

“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 “

“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 recently hosted my daughter’s graduation dinner at Whistle Taproom and had an absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish. We had around 35 guests over a 3-hour event, and everything exceeded our expectations.

The food was amazing, beautifully presented, and consistently fresh throughout the evening. The staff provided outstanding service and made sure our guests were comfortable and well taken care of the entire time. What truly stood out was the communication — both leading up to the event and during the dinner itself. The team was responsive, organized, professional, and incredibly easy to work with.

Their event packages were also very affordable, especially considering the quality of the food, venue, and service provided. Planning a graduation celebration can be stressful, but they made the entire process smooth and enjoyable. We received so many compliments from our guests and would absolutely host another event there in the future. Highly recommend for graduation parties, family celebrations, or private events!“

“Went to Hi 5 tonight for some food and a few cocktails. It was insanely busy, Saturday night before Mother’s Day and tons going on downtown and a concert. We sat at the bar and I have to give a shout out to our bartender Sophie. She was so great, took care of us the whole time along with a million other people. She never broke a sweat and kept on smiling. Go sit at the bar and chat with Sophie, good bartender, funny and sweet! Thanks for making my Mother’s Day, my kids don’t live around me!“

“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.“

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

“I didn't order what I usually order because they had recently added something completely different to their menu and it seem to fancy me. So I ordered it. I can't remember what it is called but it had warm honey, mushrooms and chicken. SOOOO tasty! And filling, which really counts. I ended up not needing to order an appetizer to take home because I was full and content. I totally recommend checking out nuances in their menus.“

“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“

“Got filet meals to go. we both really enjoyed. Bar looked fun af also. Ill be back.“

“I've been going to Mike's Bar & Grille in downtown Berea for a couple of years now, and every time I'm in town I make it a point to stop in. I always look forward to trying their Burger of the Month and whatever new beers they have on tap or cans. The food is consistently good. They also do a nice job rotating monthly specials. They're very pup-friendly too, which has us excited to bring our Goldens along when we make the cross-country drive in the RV this summer. Solid food, great drinks, and a welcoming neighborhood spot. Highly recommend if you're in the Berea area!“

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

“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!!“

“Characters Bar & Grill is mine and my husband’s go‑to spot! The food is always great and the service is just as good.

It’s one of those places you can count on every time—good food, friendly staff, and an overall great experience. We’re there regularly and will definitely keep coming back!“

“Awesome food and awesome service“

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

“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! 🙂“

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

“Great food, great service“

“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!“

“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!“

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

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

“Great atmosphere! Friendly. Awesome fresh food.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ drinks, food and vibes“

“Hello , normally i dont ever write reviews but regarding this situation with all things considered i just felt the need that i had to . Ok so where to begin .. first off the day started off on a bad note .. i had family coming in from out of town and things weren't going as planned and the day was more hectic than any other . Eventually we had decided to relax , calm our nerves and get a bite to eat so i had decided take them to Applebee's at Westgate , and heres where our day started to turn around .. Our servers name was Paige and what a breath of fresh air she was . Her warm welcoming presence , her smile and kind nature . Theres tons i can say but overall extremely satisfied with her service .. my family and myself were delighted to have gone here to eat and Paige just put it over the top ! We are extremely thankful for her and the service Applebee's had provided for us . We will definitely be coming back soon !! Thank you Paige and Applebee's for making mine and my families get together an amazing memorable one 🙂 cant be more appreciative !! ☺️☺️☺️“

“Great People ! Great Friday Night League 😎“

“Spacious indoor & outdoor seating with an ample menu, plus daily food & drink specials that were nicely priced. The menu also included breakfast options during select times. I saw plenty of staff & received great service (Thank you, Calysta). The outdoor band patio created an enjoyable atmosphere.“

“volleyball tournament host. no pets allowed“

“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“

“We went to celebrate my granddaughter's 21st birthday. I was going to rent the party space but decided against it because we wanted to be inside the gaming area. We arrived at 2:45 in the afternoon on Monday. It was perfect timing because there was only a handful of people there. It did take a while to get a waitress to come to us. When she did she was very polite. They had a shift change we checked out with our appetizers and drinks with the first waitress. She stated she would let the oncoming waitress know about Us. It took a very long time before someone came over to help us with more cocktails and our dinner order. The food wasn't that great this time. Some things felt cold and just not tasty.
As usual it was fun because of all the games that we played. We probably would have had more attention if I had rented the partially private room. But in the end we all had a good time and we love going to DB's with the family for fun.“

“The food and atmosphere was Great!!“

“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.“