35 Best Cocktail Bars near Rocky River

“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!“

“I stopped in over the summer with my sister for lunch and we were so glad we did, food was absolutely amazing! I told my boyfriend after we have to go there, it is so good! Took him yesterday for his birthday, we are both still talking about it today. He told me he told multiple people at work about it and has been thinking about your cannolis all day and I have been too, best I've ever had. Ever single thing from cocktails to dessert to atmosphere is absolutely amazing, I, we cannot brag about you guys enough! Classy cocktail menu, the char sour and classic old fashioned are a must try. You're selection of bourbon for bourbon lovers is top notch too! Last the food, beet salad, lobster rolls, cassoulet pie are to die for 🤌 have to talk about the cannolis again, one pistachio and one chocolate chip, don't snooze on those if you go! My biggest compliments to the chef. We will definitely be back.“

“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.“

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

“We love having our store at City Goods. It is the perfect way to open a store without doing it all alone. Our store showcases the artwork of over 38 Ohio Artists. At City Goods, there are over 20 other local businesses so it's the perfect spot for some local shopping.“

“My husband and I are weekly regulars at a lot of cocktail bars and restaurants in the Cle/Akron areas because while we don’t live near anything good, we will travel for good cocktails and vegan food, lol. Pins & Needles is one of our favorite places to go! The décor and atmosphere is so fun and really well done for the 70s-era vibes and the cocktails on the menu reflect the times with old-fashioned era-appropriate classics and fun spins on classics that range from light and fruity to rich and boozy and we have actually had some of our favorite cocktails ever here! The menu rotates seasonally, but there’s always something for everyone. (Get the Midnight Cowboy for sure though, it’s one of the best).

It’s great that we can order food from upstairs too because Mahall’s has amazing vegan options and a regularly rotating menu as well. We also love chatting with all the mixologists here - they’re all very welcoming and personable and since we come here a lot we’ve gotten to know a lot of them, so shout out to Carl, Rosie, Connor, Michael, Autumn, and Eric upstairs!

We don’t really go to this venue (Mahall’s & Roxy) for concerts and prefer the low-key and often quieter atmosphere of Pins and Needles, though we’ve also taken big groups there since it can accommodate a lot of people and the space is great for both types of outings. We’ve also brought a lot of people here for their first time and they’ve loved the drinks and food too.“

“My boyfriend and I stopped in here randomly while he was getting his car worked at on Midas down the road. The bartender was very friendly (I didn't get her name) and the drinks were super cheap. We got four tall drafts for $16. I would definitely come here again if I'm in the area.“

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

“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!“

“Everything we tried was amazing and service was prompt and wonderful. We can’t wait to come back and try some other menu items!“

“Went for dinner and got to enjoy the patio. Staff was attentive and kind. Food is absolutely delicious. Pulled pork was moist and I’m going to say the best I have ever had. Sauces were also great. We will definitely be back!“

“basil syrup, fresh black pepper, olive oil sound wonderful together. But in a coffee? It will surprise you and delight you! Coffee alone is a strong flavor, so it stands to reason that strong flavors like black pepper and a good olive oil would work with it. The basil syrup is a nice sweet note, a little subtle for my taste, but we’re here to be bold, and this adventure is worth taking. The croissant, so perfectly buttery and crispy all at once is heaven paired with a pistachio butter and marmalade; a worthy accompaniment to that singular coffee.“

“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’!“

“Muy buen servicio y su comida muy rica“

“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!!!“

“Amazing food, service and atmosphere! We started with fresh bread - with marinated red peppers, olives, artichokes and charcuterie. It was a party of six celebrating a birthday and we enjoyed a few glasses of wine and cocktails. We shared a chorizo Mac & cheese, sliders, flatbread and pork belly. Every dish was excellent. Highly recommend for a night out.“

“Excellent service by Jeny“

“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! 🫶🫶🫶“

“I tried this place for the first time and EVERYTHING was amazing!!! The decor when you walk in. I came on a Thursday and they have karaoke night ! I thought that was cool and I didn’t know this initially. I came for the restaurant/rooftop. We went upstairs and they had a good playlist of songs , the food was amazing !!!! Absolutely delicious. I order the fire roasted shrimp as appetizer and it was so good when the veggies !! Although it said fire it wasn’t hot at all. It was Made just right . I ordered the chicken and waffles as my entree . Chicken was cooked perfect and the hot honey syrup was good as well . We also order the BBW wings and fries which were good too. I tried the green apple slushy mixed with the peach one and added my choice of liquor ! Delicious!!! Our sever Tone was great ! I will definitely be back. It’s a LBGTQ restaurant and they have drag brunch on Sundays ! I’ll be going to check it out . I’ve always wanted to go to one and now I do ??“

“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!“

“Incredible meal from beginning to end, can't say enough good things. It was our second time dining at Rood and we will definitely be back. The octopus is an all time favorite and worth the trip alone, also enjoyed the mussels, I got the coffee rubbed filet and it was one of the best steaks I have ever had, finished with the chocolate pb banana gf pie - delicious!! Highly recommend to everyone I know and so many wonderful gluten free items which I greatly appreciate.“

“First time at La Mocha was Fabulous! The two working were very friendly and attentive, we got two croissant sandwiches an iced lavender latte and a hot pistachio late and it was all exceptional. Will absolutely be returning as it is my new favorite coffee shop cafe!!! Kudos“

“Aside from food, coming out a little bit on the slow side, and they weren't that busy, maybe shorthanded in the kitchen? But it was fantastic! The pizza was so good. The pretzel, the vegan meatballs, the drinks, and the cauliflower steak! All really really good, will definitely be back.“

“Great drinks & prohibition era atmosphere. Live music too!“

“Best authentic food and great customer service“

“As far as hotel bars go, this one was pretty good! Nice sitting areas both inside and outside. Free pool table inside too! Prices were good as far as hotel bars go. I think beers were four or five bucks. Only downfall was you were not allowed to bring drinks down from your hotel room. (Unless it was in a cup) That's probably a standard rule, but some places let it slide. Overall an excellent experience!“

“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.“

“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%.“

“Stopped in for dinner. Holy wow! The freshest brisket and the most flavored cocktails. I had an orange maple old fashioned. The mix of sweet and savory in this drink is phenomenal. Korean brisket pizza for sustenance. Good lord.... whoever created that sauce needs a raise.“

“Had a wonderful meal with family excellent view of the Lake. We will be back“

“Friends and I had an enjoyable dining experience at Vosh. The patio is absolutely gorgeous. Inside dining area was rather cold so I am glad outside dining was available. The grouper tacos ? I ordered were nothing special; it wasn't worth the price. But the truffle fries ? and herb crusted mozzarella were very tasty. The pear gorgonzola ? was the best and our server made sure to separate the order into 3 plates to share. Our server was attentive and staff helped each other out.“

“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.“

“We got the quesa burria tacos and pambazo sandwich. Both were outstanding and delicious. Portions generous. Margaritas were strong and tasty. Employees were kind and accommodating. Will definitely be back!“

“Upon coming back to Cleveland Hopkins and passing Sammys it reminded me to leave a review of this generous young man. We had came in stressed out about missing our flight only for it to then get delayed. With a lot of time to spare we were able to order a couple of cocktails and something to eat. When Pete delivered our bill I was surprised and felt so blessed to see that he had only charged me for my one drink and completely took care of me and my husbands bill when he saw how stressed about our flight we were.“