50 Best Cocktail Bars near Middleburg Heights

“The food was amazing! Service was a C. Slow - we were the only ones in there. I asked for our bill & the waiter brought a credit card machine. I said, where is my bill and he says if you don’t trust me, then I’ll print it out. He prints out my bill, but when I went to the register, it was a different amount. Make sure you take cash or they charge you an additional 3%.“

“Great Food. Definitely travel back down and eat. Great staff. Most of all amazing drinks .🥰“

“Bad Medicine is an amazing gem. The food is top notch, the cocktails are amazing and the vibe is so chill. Staff is always amazing and takes great care of us! Definitely recommend stopping for a cocktail.“

“For even a non-vegan, the food is incredible. So many great tasting options. I like sitting at the bar and watching the craftsmanship of the staff. By far, the most creative cocktails in Cleveland in my opinion. Fantastic!“

“This was hands down one of the best cocktail experiences I’ve ever had. The drinks were incredible, and the espresso martini is an absolute must. Truly the best one I’ve ever had!

Every bartender we interacted with was amazing, welcoming, and so knowledgeable. We also had the pleasure of speaking with Anthony, the mastermind behind the cocktails and the general manager. He is truly an incredible person. You can tell how much he cares about creating not only amazing drinks, but also a warm, inviting, and safe space for everyone who walks through the door.

I honestly can’t say enough good things about this place, the staff, and the overall experience. Everything about it felt intentional, welcoming, and special. We will absolutely be back!“

“My favorite place in Cleveland. 😍. Plus they have my favorite burger and fries with roasted garlic 🤤🤤🤤“

“The most unique cocktail experience in Cleveland“

“Best hospitality I have experienced in Cleveland. Cocktails are well thought out and have great takes on classics. The atmosphere alone is worth the visit, but also the Hot Dates. Cozy on the inside, fun patio and a very loving golden doodle friend.“

“Sabrina had her first visit today. She was welcomed. The staff was great in monitoring the dogs at the park. The food and drink was great too! Can’t wait to celebrate Sabrina’s birthday in August and will definitely be back! It’s worth the drive from Toledo, Ohio. Jan Harmon“

“high end atmosphere. wonderful food. great service. downside.. no Chardonnay for my friend.“

“very cool place, would definitely go again“

“We popped into Clandestina's looking for a place to watch the Knick's game. I had company in town from NYC and thank goodness we stopped here. They were so accommodating and friendly. I found out later that night they were short staffed and I would have never known! From bar staff to bar back, the manager even checked on us, I was impressed and will definitely continue to patronize this business. I was also happy to see a nice selection of alcohol-free drinks for the non-drinkers.“

“the best food i’ve ever eaten and such. a good price. i live in nyc and this is literally better than anything ive had there. not rating the service cuz i wish they didnt have qr codes and that would bring the rating down…. but the food so delicious they deserve all the stars.“

“Invited to brunch from my friends for the first time. We were greeted by a very friendly hostess. Once seated our bartender/ server, Darion K. readily welcomed us! He gave us the history of the restaurant, details on drinks and venue. Our food was served hot and with great presentation which was all prepared by an awesome chef! Sadly we forget the person behind the scene who does the preparation! I will return and spread the word! God bless them all!“

“Explored the creative cocktail menu and everything was excellent. Service was attentive.“

“This bar has great potential. We went last December (2024) and absolutely LOVED the decor and atmosphere. It’s not a huge place but it’s clean and has a great vibe. The downside…overpriced and the food selections are skim. We ordered a turkey sandwich and it came with 1 slice of turkey on it. Hopefully they’ve worked out the kinks since then. Overall great place!“

“We found this gem today on our venture to Cleveland and we are very very happy we did! The food was absolutely fabulous! We shared the grilled octopus appetizer! So good it makes you do the eye roll and happy dance! My husband had the crab melt 🤤and I had the beef Lumpia!! We were so happy with our food and service! Fantastic and we will definitely be making the trip back!!“

“2nd time here within 24hrs. The food is delicious. My favorite Mexican restaurant hands down. Food is cooked with love. Thanks everyone!!!“

“We had my mom’s 90th birthday party with 28 guests at the Westlake location this morning. Because we are regulars there, Nick the manager bent the rules a wee bit to allow us to have the back area, near the bar for our party right at opening time on a Saturday. The service by wait staff Mary and Lauren was fabulous, every one of us LOVED our food and your hospitality was off the charts! Thank you again for allowing us to have this 90th in the best of all places for our youngest family member (age one) and all the way up! Love, love, love Kitchen Social. Ps. My pimento burger and ceasar salad were ‘da bomb’!“

“Many fun games& the good was delicious“

“Nice laid back atmosphere, enjoyed showing my son, what "old school" entertainment was like. 😀“

“My friend and I went there last night for my birthday. The food was amazing!! Everything we ordered was just delicious. Meals were paced out perfectly in between. All the plates were a good portion for the shareable experience. We ordered first was the tuna crostini and the lamb hummus. Both by far amazing! The hummus was the best hummus I have ever had!! (Side note. The chef came over and told us that there is this wrap on HH during the week, we will def be back for it!) Second was the zucchini plate on top of a ricotta puree. Amazing! Not sure how he cooked it, but it was crisp and delightful! Then we had this fried Idaho potato! 🥔 literally the biggest potato I have ever seen. Topped with a feta, chives and creme fraise, sided with a homemade sriracha. Just yum!!! Then finally, aged and cooked to perfection, a hangar steak. 🥩 sliced for sharing with a salad on the side. It was amazing! The chef did a great job on presentations, food, and that steak is to die for! Also didn’t mention on yummy the cocktail menu is!!! 5/5 would visit again to try more items! I might even order that hummus tonight again for takeout! 🫶🫶🫶“

“Well made drinks & cold beer- nothing fancy going on here, has a pool table a couple of dart boards, Ohio lottery machines a few TVs. A well-stocked bar of hard liquor & pitchers of beer on sale certain days. This is a drinking/ playing/ forget about the world type bar. There's a Subway and pizza place in same plaza if you want food tho“

“the inside is amazing very nice authentic the food is spectacular huge portions will continue to frequent this newer establishment“

“I've had the pleasure of visiting Gather FOOD & DRINK twice, and each experience has been fantastic! The staff is incredibly welcoming, the food is delicious, and the ambiance is perfect for relaxing. I’m already looking forward to my next visit!“

“Our evening was fun for 3 generations ages 24 to 74! The staff was friendly, kind and attentive. They went above and beyond what was asked. We had a great time playing, drinking and eating together.“

“Great place to catch a break! Nice drink selection and great staff! It’s a nice little bar to go to, enjoy ☺️“

“FANTASTIC LIL SPOT I ORDERED AVOCADO TOAST AND CAMPFIRE CHIA ☕ DEFINITELY RECOMMEND...LUV THE VIBE“

“After years of having knowledge of this establishment we finally decided to try it and were not disappointed. The food was great and the atmosphere fun. We enjoyed the band and stayed later than anticipated.“

“My boyfriend and I decided to finally try Rood on Valentine's Day after wanting to go for the past few years we've lived in Lakewood. I am not exaggerating when I say this was one of the best experiences and meals we have EVER had. Aside from the food, you could tell the staff really cared to ensure customers had an amazing experience. Will DEFINITELY be going back!“

“Great food great cocktails and great service! Love Chef Chris’s specials !“

“We saw this restaurant recommended on Instagram. It did NIT disappoint!! The staff was super friendly, food was awesome but that margarita that looks like ice cream (but is not) is out of this world!!! We will be back!!!“

“First time visiting this restaurant, but they won me over, 100%! Their shrimp polenta is one of my favorite restaurant meals; I will be back to have it again! The rest of the family chose pizzas, which they enjoyed, their bar steak - very flavorful and cooked as ordered - and the chicken milanese. Not a sad face from one of the none of us. The service was great! We arrived before the crowds starting pouring in, so perfect timing. They have a small amount of patio seating on the street side as well. YUM!!!“

“Friendly atmosphere and a lot of drink choices.“

“Chef Brian and his entire staff Nakia , BJ, To-Shawn, Dante, Carlos, Gill and Benji were absolutely the most professional, hard working staff I have ever witnessed in the restaurant industry!! Our food was perfection! Class act all the way around ! 11/26/23“

“I Celebrate my 60th Birthday at Salmon Dave’s (3/15).For my entrée had the Pecan crusted Grouper dinner.. It was great. The atmosphere was nice and our waitress (Bird) was the best.. We will return.“

“First time visiting this restaurant for lunch on a Thursday afternoon. Megan, our waitress was absolutely wonderful with a smile and such great service and recommendations for things on the menu. My friend Stacey and I really enjoyed the entire experience. The food was very tasty and healthy portion of delicious fries with my Divine Smashburger . I will be talking about this place to others on the east side of Cleveland. Definitely worth the drive. Would love to get this restaurant in my publication, Shoreline Faith & Family which is family faith based to launch in the summer so that others can see what a great restaurant it is. Love promoting those that go above and beyond to keep them around for years to come!! Cheers to the team and the owner here for providing such a wonderful place to meet.“

“A truly unique and amazing place. Food is phenomenal. Prohibition style cocktails are wonderful. Live entertainment is always great. Staff is awesome!!“

“A dive bar with incredible food and a chill atmosphere. We will definitely be back!“

“Great food! Jalapeño burrito is where it’s at“

“Relaxing atmosphere and great food.“

“Best authentic food and great customer service“

“Galena and Tiffany are amazing bartenders and deserve the utmost praise (and raises if they are available, just sayin like super great bartenders, don't lose them) and the drinks are top-notch, literally everything I ordered off the menu was delicious and I will definitely be coming back here next time I am in Cleveland

The music was a little loud and that's my only complaint“

“We actually chose to have a small wedding here, and it couldn't have been a better experience. The staff was so kind and accommodating throughout the entire planning process and the day of. The food and drinks were absolutely delicious, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves! VTR will forever hold a special place in my heart!“

“My drink was called the Romero it was so enchanting... everything from the bartender to the cool decor it's definitely an experience 😍“

“Amazing food with fresh quality ingredients!! The burnt ends were smokey, sweet, and a bit salty (not over salty!). Orchette toscana was perfectly creamy, not drowning in sauce, and the sausage was just right to complete the dish....not too spicy. The distillery burger was juicy and very flavorful. And the drinks, so so good! Read the descriptions and try what sounds good...there is something for everyone. We will definitely be back!“

“Picked up some Lakeshore Lager from Meijer, good stuff ! Will definitely get more .“

“This review is way overdue. We had the rehearsal dinner for my son and his fiance at Vosh on June 5th. It was outstanding from the service to the food to the environment. It was almost 2 months ago and people are still talking about how fabulous it was. I can't say enough good things about the experience.“

“I had Lexi tonight in Crocker Park. She was extremely knowledgeable and her service was top-notch! The food and the wine were fantastic 😍 I will be back.“