You could say that BSide is my second home of sorts. The drinks are cheap, the music is loud and the ambiance of the place changes nightly. There's Shitshow Karaoke on Wednesdays and Lyrical Rhythms Open Mic Night on Tuesdays, along with all other sorts of parties. The bartenders are cool but they won't take any shit from you. read more

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I went to B Side Lounge last night and I couldn't wait to leave a review of my experience. Every Tuesday they have a live band in combination with an open mic and it's was really an artist's paradise. There were vocalists, MC's, and musicians that were so talented. It was an ambiance that was unbeatable. This was my first time ever going for this event and I definitely will be going again next Tuesday. The event does have a 10 dollar cover charge but it was worth it. I think it's a great place to go by yourself to meet people, for date night or with friends. Honorable mention: The Long Island cocktails are monstrous in the best way possible! read more

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No dirty martini No vermouth No olive juice The bartender is... idk and whoever runs this place is obviously opposed to cocktails. $10 covers for an open mic night... read more

They need to upgrade their liquor. They're liquor taste like water down liquor. I hate having to pay for my liquor and it taste like water. The only thing I purchased is the Red Bull there they need to upgrade their liquor im tired of tasting water in my liquor. But overall, the events that they throw are good, entertaining, fun, relaxing I love the deck that they have outside. read more

6/7/23 Damien Jurado in concert. Folk singer. A pretty quiet set, as that is how his music is.3 stars due to excessive band noise from upstairs. Why would they have a loud rock band the same night as a quiet folk singer? Ridiculous! Annoying! Disrespectful! Plus the LOUD, CREAKING, ANNOYING bathrrom doors! Unbelievable. Totally ruined the ambiance altogether. Even Damien made comments on how annoying, and competitive it was for him to play/sing. Unacceptable. If he ever comes back there, I would be surprised. B Side, take action! read more

I really like this place. It is a bit on the younger side sometimes but the crowd is pretty cool. It is a bit hipster but still cool. The patio is nice albeit a bit smokey at times. They have a nice draft beer selection and the layout makes it the best patio in Coventry, wich is not saying much. The DJ's are pretty good and it is the only place where there are actually any people on a Sunday in Coventry. It is a pretty friendly place where you can just kind of start dancing with the opposite sex and people are cool with that. I guess the same sex also! The alcohol is very reasonably priced as w'ell as a good selection. My faves are the PBR's and or the shot and beer special. Shot and beer does a body good. Keeping in sync with the Grog, and the Beachland, cold drinking water is self serve. That helps when shaking your Money Maker : ) I love the shiny rotating color light and the great couch setup. Free buzz enhancer! Aside from to too drunk college students I can not find any faults. read more

B-Side? More like B-hole To start off the bartenders are actually mean and the drinks are a little pricey for the dumpy part of town the place is in, not to mention I've been to ass heaps with better menu selection. They have a bunch of arcade games but most are broke and the others are hacked so that a quarter costs fifty cents. The DJ kept spinning Enya remixes when I was here, you actually won't have a good time. The only reason I would go back here is to take a dump - and not flush - because it would be on one of those broke dumb arcade games. I hope this place goes out of business. read more

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Great place to relieve stress, have fun, network & meet new people. I've attended the last few weekends and have no complaints. The only suggestion I have would be to have at least 2 bartenders on busy nights. read more

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Hung out on the patio for an hour before the Grog show Saturday night. Lovely evening. Had an Oberon for only four dollars. Get one of those in Tremont, it'll probably run you double. Lots of seating, nestled between the buildings on Euclid Hts, and serene. Great place to talk with friends and not have to bump elbows with dumb nineteen year olds. Now that's the patio. The actual club looks scary as hell. Strobe lights, ratty couches, ratty barmaids. Glad I didn't partake in any of that. read more

There must be some place B-Side this... THE UP-SIDE: Um... It has chairs. THE DOWN-SIDE: The nauseating uber-hipsters congregate here to affirm how very in the know they really are. Expect service with a sneer (unless of course you are "in.") THE SUM-IT-UP: Just before you leave your house for this place, go to your bathroom instead. Open your toilet and empty the contents of your wallet into the water. Then, flush. When you are done, go into your living room, sit down, and relax. Bask in the knowledge that you didn't have to spend that money in a less useful manner; such as visiting the "B-Side." read more

Either the previous reviews are a bit off or my tastes are a bit lame (which could very well be true), but I enjoyed the hell out of this place. I stopped in three different nights during a seven day trip to see family in Cleveland Heights and had a good time each night. Wednesday was the most memorable: I had four PBRs and a Great Lakes porter for about $10. The DJ was crazy. Can't recall his name, but he mixed '90s hip-hop with some of the most ignorant but hilarious trap music. The crowd was cool, friendly even. I was alone and end up hanging out with some young guys and girls afterwards who took me to the Best Steak Gyro in East Cleveland (not recommended, especially since there's one in the Heights that's actually safe, though that location may not serve Colt 45). Overall, cheap drinks, nice folks, and Cleveland's version of the hipster bars you'll find in larger cities--I'll take it. Just one thing...there's a patio? read more

I found this place to be pretty unique... We stopped in for a few drinks before hitting up a show at the Grog Shop. They have a nice variety of different games, pinball, pacman, skeeball, etc.They also have a fun looking beer pong game. I would suggest they switch these games to free while drinking like some of the other arcade bars I've been to, which I think could bring in a bigger crowd. They actually had some awesome beers on tap - a couple of different Deschutes and Brew Kettle's White Rajah. Unfortunately after the show it tried to turn into a club.... Which just wasn't my scene. read more

I used to be a regular at Bside, but haven't been back for a year or more until recently. Their mug night on Wednesdays is always a good time, with $1 half-liters of PBR you can't really go wrong. The back patio is surprisingly large and a fun place to hang out with a group of any size. However, I'm a bit torn about the addition of the arcade games around the perimeter of the bar. It adds a unique twist, but it also takes away from the bar/dance feel of the Bside I know and love. It's also changed the clientele and feel of the place. Instead of dancing and talking with their friends, everyone is distracted by games. read more

I'm surprised with many of the negative reviews on this place. I love BSides. It's the only place in Cleveland Heights you can actually dance at. The DJs are usually really good. They play unique dance music and not the top 40 you'll hear at every other bar. If you want to hear LFMAO's Party Rockin on repeat, go somewhere else. I love the lighting and the laser lights on the dance floor. Excellent beer selection, but lil pricey. Here's the perfect formula for any guy taking a girl on a date in Coventry: 1. Go to La Cave du Vin and have some amazing beer or wine that you can't find anywhere else. The dim lighting gets always the conversation going. 2. Go to McNaulty's and take advantage of the cheap $2 (good) beer specials. 3. Once you're both toasted from the cheap beer at McNaulty's, go to BSide and dance your ass off. ... Never fails. read more

The B-Side Liquor Lounge may not be upscale, but it has an artsy, grungy charm that works perfectly for the event that I frequent. Every Tuesday night the basement-type venue is filled with patrons seeking to be entertained by local singers, emcees and poets. Hosted by Chief Rocka Entertainment, the night is known as Lyrical Rhythms. The event has been going on for over 7 years now. Complete with a live band, the evening is a perfect ending to a long day at work (Doors open at 9; Event starts at 10). Admission is only $5, which is steal, because Cleveland's talent is worth way more than that. Tuesday nights at B-Side is a gem. If you would like to know where Cleveland's talent is hiding, come to the gritty, basement-type venue on Euclid Heights Blvd. read more

How to make your own B-side Liquor Lounge: - rent a basement - install a bar - hire bad DJs to play loud music - furnish sparsely with hand-me-down black leather hipster furniture But it's not all bad. Sometimes some pretty decent groups come through here, like Ladytron a few weeks ago. That's pretty cool. While not a bad bar for Coventry, it just seems like the b-side doesn't quite try hard enough. read more

I love this place. They have video games and pinball, many vintage classics, including Revenge From Mars, which is the first Pinball2000 game. They have a good selection of popular classic arcade games: Galaga, Defender, NBA Jam, Contra, The Simpsons, and more. But the absolute best game there is one you probably never heard of before, a 2-D side scroller beat-em-up by Irem called Ninja Baseball Batman. This little known game is probably the best video game EVER. If you like beat-em-ups, you HAVE to go there JUST to play this game. read more

I'm on the fence about this place. I knew it when it was a spot for good music and dancing but that was more than a year ago. Now the vibe is different with an emphasis on arcade games and hipster music I haven't really been back as much. I really liked the arcade games but was disappointed that we had to pay for all of them with quarters and some didn't even work. But it made for a really fun night of games with my boyfriend. I would suggest this place if you are looking for a casual night out and some fun competition. There are several games you can go head to head which I really liked. The old school vibe was interesting but I wouldn't go here for a night out on the town. Overall, a good time for casual fun with friends but not my favorite spot. read more

This place is Dirty. If you are looking to dance or for a drink, go to McNulty's right down the street instead. Literally, the place is a whole in the ground (an unfinished basement fully equiped with exposed air ducts and pipes, but not in the retro chipotle way, but in the duck or you'll hit your head on them way) with out much light and the bathroom is downright frightening. read more

I am nuetral on this place. There are a lot of patrons who ooze that -I think I should live in the east village of nyc and you should think I am as trendy and cool as possible by wearing strange clothing and mismatching as much as possible- type There are also the large group of awkward males who bother you all night until you dance with them. The drinks are pricey The decor is a little cheap, although I did like the record wall. The music was loud, not a place to hang out and chat. I like to dance, the floor was not overly crowded and I did enjoy myself. read more

Found this place whilst visiting the Cleve from Toronto. I wish we had a place like this one here in Toronto. It was a quiet Thursday around 4pm so not a lot of people there. I had been on a hunt for the best Polish Boy in Cleveland and had been asking locals. The bar tender said he couldn't recommend a place but said he'd ask a couple people and get back to me. Turns out he sent a text to a bunch of friends who gave him suggestions which he wrote down for us, that truly is awesome service! I only wished we had more time to spend at this bar, pinball and beer is just about the best thing on earth. read more

Was with a group of friends all of which were 21. Bouncer Antoine(?) denied a friend within our group admission because he slipped on the ice outside coming in and thought he was "drunk". Meanwhile many underaged girls came stumbling in (very obviously intoxicated) right past us and the bouncers didn't bat an eye. When I mentioned that to them, they became hostile and threatened me physically. I felt unsafe and uncomfortable but they wasted no time kicking me out because they didn't want the cop to hear what I was saying. Overall their club is like a dingy, dirty basement with overpriced drinks. The only plus is that this is the only place in Coventry with good music and dancing. Other than that, the extreme cover charges and past experiences would never make me want to come back. What they do it totally illegal. They will cover charge 21+ one fee, but double or triple the fee for those with fakes or no ID depending on the person (usually taking advantage of intoxicated girls). read more

My first time at the B Side was a mixed bag - If you are coming to catch the Cavs game for a beer or play some pinball this is probably an okay place to be. If you are throwing an event the staff can be difficult to work with. Get a contract signed to prevent any unexpected issues from either side of the fence. read more

I've also been going to bside for years and especially on Sunday nights. Sunday nights were known as 'indie dance' night and whoever was DJing would play some of the best music I've heard in cleveland. A friend and I walked in this past Sunday around 11 and the place wasn't totally packed but that was fine. Definitely wasn't near the crowd bside used to pull in 2-3 years ago. My friend and I order 2 Jameson and ginger ales. We take one sip of our drink and immediately notice a foul taste. My friend is a bartender and she said with the fountain soda guns the co2 tanks will get low- therefore making the soda taste like syrup (aka no carbonation). So we politely call the bartender over because there's no way we can stomach these syrupy drinks. My friend politely informs the female (and only) bartender of the taste and explains that she understands due to her experience in the industry. The bartender scoffs at us and starts frivolously shooting soda into empty glasses. She then suggests that we purchase a ginger beer. After declining (politely) the bar manager comes over and we explain the situation. The bartender then says something to my friend, my friend could not hear her due to the fact there were huge speakers blaring music 10 feet away. My friend asks the bartender what she said and the girl YELLS "I SWEAR EVERYTIME I SAY SOMETHING YOU CANT HEAR ME, my manager is changing the c02 tanks!!" And storms off. The bartender is a skinny white girl with black hair and fair skin. Didn't catch her name but we should have due to how poorly she handled our situation. And no we did not get a new drink, apology, or any sense of decent customer service. Needless to say, I will only go back if there is a special event at Bside. Not impressed! Don't work in the service industry if you have the temper of a 5 year old. read more

Im still cracking up an my dude Murrays review. I have been here numerous times....some good, some bad. Saw Rudy Rae Moore here, saw Biz Markie here and both were sweet. Came here for just drinks a few times and I wanted to slap all the slicked over hair, rich kids wearing thrift store cardigans. Most of the bands they get are Indie buttrockers that 7 people know of. I would like to check out the trivia night doe. Now, I read they have "Flip Flops & Tank Tops" dance party on Sundays. Sounds like a place I could get my salad tossed... read more

I wish I could give zero stars. This place is disgusting even after the remodel. I have given this place many chances, but it is still dirty and filled with rude bartenders and terrible DJs. read more

I was craving for a pretzel at the night time and I knew they have it. unfortunately I went there a ittle bit late that they ran out of it. Just when I about to give up the lady bartender nicely provided me something else. I was astounded because i knew how busy they are during the weekends. Never had I been such a lounge which has a service like this. They truly care about the costumers. read more

While my friends and I had the misfortune of watching the LeBron TV craptacular here, I can't downgrade the B-Side's rating because of that pernicious blow to Cleveland's already-struggling self-esteem. We did the only logical thing and drank a lot of beer and succumbed to this place's regular Thursday-night karaoke. At first, the clientele was pretty sparse and sang mostly stuff like "My Heart Will Go On." As the night progressed, however, the peeps came out and we heard everything from a stunning "Pony" by Ginuwine to a freakish version of "Bodies" by Drowning Pool. That is pure entertainment value for your hard-earned dollar. read more

I wish I could give this place zero stars. Had my quarters stolen all night. The only thing worse than the games was the staff. Surely this isn't the best Cleveland has to offer?? read more

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We were bored on Saturday May 14, 2016. I said lets hit B side and play some games. Dug thru my change bucket and away we went. When we hit the entrance the music was bumping. My lady needed to make a call, so we stayed up top before going down. I took a look thru the glass and observed that the bar was full. I was disturbed when I realized the people seated at the bar were 5 year old children eating cake. I thought in Ohio it's Illegal to have people under 21 seated at a bar. At this point we decided not to enter. Guess they are going for a chucky cheese type of a theme. We went there because we didn't want to go to a place where kids beg for, and try to steal your quarters. 16 bit, here we come. read more

Since the change from a weird dance club to a bar-cade, I feel like B Side...hasn't really changed. It's still dark, there's still a plethora of hipsters (if not more), there's still beer, there's still weird stuff on the TVs, the bartenders still suck (if not more), and there's still a good amount of dub step played. I actually enjoy coming to this dungeon every so often. I'm a sucker for Burger Time and Ms. Pacman, as well as beer, so it all comes together for a pretty entertaining evening. And, I must admit, the idea of booze AND arcade games is brilliant. Alcohol + games = money pit! Keep drinking, keep playing, keep losing, keep playing, keep getting quarters, KEEP PLAYING. read more

Every once in a while I convince myself that maybe the B-Side isn't as terrible as I remember. Maybe I should give it one more shot. How bad could it be? There's booze and girls, right? Then I go, and I leave ten minutes later. It is a butthole of a bar. read more

Decent bartenders, lots of room, and the usual middling mix of loud dance music. Crowd is the usual mix of hipsters and indie-kids, mostly. But get in the mood, get some drinks, and hit the dance floor. read more

WTF- this place is nothing special except for its beer and shot specials!

It's a solid place if you aren't looking for anything special. The games are fun but on the expensive side. The music is pretty random most times and it's not really a place for dancing or anything. The drinks are awful, so most of the time I just stick to beer. There are always interesting people. Not much else ot say about this place... other than the fact that I basically get no cell service. read more

Good place. I think of it as a dive bar, but I quite like that and its general vibe. Has fun themed events and decent drinks. Went on a Thursday and it's filled with college kids, so be aware of that if that's undesirable to you, but I think it's one of the most fun bars in Cleveland Heights. read more

The place is always fun in moderation. Its not a dive bar by decor, but it is local and unpretentious. It has a small dance floor that gets packed on a busy night. The dj on the night i went was well versed in the coolest of the cool. There is a bar outside for smokers and fresh air that doubles the size of the place. the service inside is slow, but thats expected in a busy location. read more

Sure there are some hipsters there, but that's not all that congregates there.. Every time I go to B-sides there are plenty of woman... which means plenty of opportunity. There's always a bunch of people dancing instead of just standing around at the bar drinking your life away. The people who give it a bad review just don't know how to have a good time in my opinion and if your over the age of 40 forget even showing up(cough) (cough) jim p read more

Lovely staff and service and decent beer selection, but they manage to book the worst DJ's in town.

If you're looking for a little change of scenery when hitting the bar scene in Coventry, then you should probably check out B-Side. You'll find this place hidden beneath the Grog Shop and you'll be quite surprised with the vibe, as it takes on a life of it's own. A little divey, a little city-chic, a little hipster - this place has a little bit of something to satisfy just about anyone. It can get quite packed on the weekends, so be ready to wait for a drink but while you do take in the awesome music that's usually playing and check out the posters for upcoming events (trust me - you'll find something that you'll totally want to check out!) The dance floor is always packed with people ready to show off their moves (you can usually find me here making a fool out of myself) and there's also a pretty great patio out back (they did have another small service bar out here for awhile, but with the weather about to shift, i'm not sure if that will be available anymore). If you're out in Coventry, this place is definitely worth checking out for a hot minute. read more