Flying Monkey Pub

Arrived to the airport early and had some time to kill, so I decided to have lunch here. It wasn't…read moreoverly busy, so I was able to get a table which was located in an open area that overlooked the concourse/terminal. My waitress (Renee) immediately greeted me, she was friendly & professional and offered to take my drink order, since I was ready, she took my order, fish & chips which comes with a cup of coleslaw. The food arrived fairly quickly and I was impressed at the size of the meal. A large fillet perfectly fried and crispy. The fries were ok, but they do offer malt vinegar on the side and a the tartar sauce was good. The place definitely has that old English pub feel and appeared to be clean and orderly. I would definitely dine here again, when flying in or out of Cleveland Hopkins.

Absolute fiasco! Zero service! Zero ability to modify an order!…read moreBecause you order at the table via a QR code, the Servers pay you no attention at all. Try to get someone's attention to get a modification to your order (i.e.crispy fries or an Arnold Palmer instead of just lemonade) and you're ignored. They (whichever corporation owns this place) have done a "great job" of cutting out staffing by using the QR code method of ordering and showed their "captured" audience within the airport's secure area that customer service doesn't matter one bit!!

Tennent's Scottish Lager on draft! Brilliant!

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Parnell's Irish Pub

4.2(65 reviews)

1.6 mi•Playhouse Square

Parnell's is a fun spot on Cleveland Heights! There are lots of great cocktails to choose from,…read morethough it can be a bit on the pricier side. Very casual relaxed spot to grab a drink with friends! They don't sell food but you are able to bring outside food in.

So nice to have a cocktail etc bar in the Fairmount area. We loved getting a drink here while…read morewaiting for a seat at a restaurant nearby. It seemed to be only one bartender around 530pm on a Saturday but he was prompt and efficient! Oldschool but classy ambiance. Really nice!

Espresso martini

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Flannery's Pub

3.7(395 reviews)

1.3 mi•Gateway District

Came here for some Scottish Ale & Shepherds Pie and I was not disappointed…read more Sat outside on a nice day and the service was excellent.

Not very family with Cleveland so while driving around we seen this location. Got super lucky and…read morewas able to park right in front. Perfect timing I guess. Other than that good luck finding parking. It's very nice and big inside. Lots of dining room and a full bar. Our waiter was really nice personable young man. He let me try 2 different drafts to see which one I like. I went with the Elvis one, it's a citrus IPA. We got the spinach and pita dip, it was awesome! For our meals my wife got the pot roast that she really liked! I got a Reuben and fries. The Reuben could have had a little more thousand island but it was good. Definitely a nice place to go for lunch. Although a bit pricey though but then again we are downtown.

The bar!

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Butcher and the Brewer

4.1(1.1k reviews)

1.4 mi•Gateway District

Sat outside on a gorgeous night. So easy to place orders and help was easy to find. Food was…read moredelicious and location optimal. Highly recommend!

Went to the Butcher & Brewer on an early Friday night. Food was decent, came out quickly. I had…read morethe flat bread; the other folks had the sliders. Again, decent food. What was irritating was the order by QR code method. I go to a restaurant to be waited on, to finally relax and enjoy the service. Running through pictures and prices on my phone screen, then punching in your CC is not my idea of a relaxing experience. Dump this and pay your servers and maybe we'll come back!

Inside

Awesome Corn Dogs!

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Satisfied and dinner rush was over. Warm, dark, and loud ambiance.

Brick And Barrel

4.5(99 reviews)

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Brick & Barrel is an unassuming little brewery near downtown Cleveland and the river. It's near a…read morebunch of other breweries so is easily added to any brewery crawl. Our visited ended up being one of our favorites thanks to a silly group of friends, and the super friendly and patient bartender Sarah who made sure we had a great time. The brewery is nearby a cool old raising bridge, which is present in their logo. They have a bunch of core styles to choose from. The decor leans heavily into local kitsch, which gives it a casual and colorful vibe. Prices are super reasonable with $9 flights. The beer quality was great as well. A highlight (or nightmare) for us was the fact they had the infamous Malort to try, we all had our first shots and hated every minute! We visited during a weekday, but I can easily see this being a fun and happening weekend night brewery. I'd love to visit again.

Brick and Barrel is conveniently located near downtown. Parking is easy on the street. They have a…read moregood beer selection and the bar area is comfortable. They offer outdoor seating as well. We visited on a Saturday afternoon and they were busy. The server behind the bar was very friendly and helpful.

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O'Rielly's Pub

3.3(31 reviews)

7.7 mi

We went on a Saturday evening around 5pm and ordered…read more cocktails and wings. I've seen other reviews about the wings being too crispy but I thought they were great! I want them to be crispy on the outside with a mouthful of chicken in each bite and they were just that. The lemon pepper sauce was very salty, but I love salt and vinegar chips so I was prepared. This is your typical Irish bar - long bar with 8-10 rectangle tables. We sat at the bar and our bartender/server was very friendly and helpful.

The first warning before the actual review is don't even attempt to come to this bar on a Thursday…read morenight after 7pm. Every John Carroll University student attends this bar at this time. You won't even be able to stand. As for my other visit, it was on a Friday night. A nice sized crowd, full bar. Sports game on the television. A nice atmosphere for a neighborhood bar. A great touch is the 1 pinball machine in the corner. Older game but it does take up something to do with friends. As with service we were told that the bar is extremely behind by a rude bartender named Meg. You can tell she was overwhelmed and just seemed to be having a rough day. A few minutes later we were told by staff that the kitchen was now closed. Pretty strange as the menu is mainly all bar served fried food or burgers etc. The bartender also announced that they were out of fish as well. I continued to order drinks, they were cold and tasted as advertised. About an hour or so later , the kitchen was then re opened when the bar was less crowded. I order a dozen wings, garlic Parmesan with ranch. The wings were real solid. Nice and crispy and the garlic and parm combo was just enough. The basket of fries we got were average fries. Not crispy, nor salty but atleast they were hot. The prices were about average, no complaints about that. Overall, the bar does not seem to handle stress or large crowds very well. My wings were good, fries were average like I said. My friends attend this bar often and did tell me that this bar is not like this usually. May have been a rough day. I assume I will be back again, I wouldn't pick this place to go to but the location is close enough to the area we hang out. Not so much of any certain type of theme at the bar but I did notice the staff recognize many patrons by name so it will continue to be the neighborhood bar for many. Overall a 6.7 out of 10.

Taps

"Wee Bite"

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The Bourbon Street Barrel Room

4.1(803 reviews)

0.1 mi•Tremont

This place was definitely a unique experience and worth a try. I've always wanted to try actual…read moregumbo (not out of a soup can lol) and jambalaya (not out of a store bought pouch). I got the best of both worlds worth excellent tasting gumbo and jambalaya. I ordered the Pick 3 appetizers: chicken & andouille sausage gumbo, jambalaya, and "Who Dat?" Cheese Bites. The pick 3 appetizers was worth every penny. The cheese bites had a a bite for sure. The food was so good and filling I had leftovers. The waitress was amazing and kept the drinks flowing. She wished me a happy birthday and even brought me a birthday beignet with a candle in it. The parking can be a little tricky. Make sure you know when free parking is available in the area or else you're looking at $10. Also, I knew this in advance but there is an automatic 20% gratuity charge on parties 5 and up. The main restrooms are down the stairs and creatively decored.

We came to check it out based on the reviews. It took a bit of time for us to find parking. It…read moreseems like they offer free parking by the library. We tried a few beer tasters and I liked Ciderboys recommended by our waitress. It happened to be happy hour so we ordered sweet potato waffle fries, chicken & andouille gumbo, and Louisiana Cajon jambalaya off the happy hour menu. They were not the best I've had but they were still good. The portion size was decent, more than enough for both of us to share. The ambience was great. It got busy as the night went on. Our waitress was friendly and checked on us frequently. Overall, I had a good experience.

The Bourbon Street Barrel Room in Cleveland OH

Jambalaya

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The Clevelander

3.5(177 reviews)

1.3 mi•Gateway District

Yelp Review #650…read more Ive been to Cleveland a bunch of times however this weekend was my first visit to the Clevelander. My wife and I were attending a Sunday afternoon Cleveland Cavs game and stopped here for a quick pint before the game. We arrived shortly after opening and were able to get a seat at the bar. Bartender quickly greeted us and was friendly. They have a fair amount of draft options. I had the Great Lakes Midwest IPA, and my wife had a Great Lakes Conway Irish Red. Bar got fairly busy before we left. A woman next to us ordered a burger which looked fantastic (no frozen premade patty), so I might have to get food during my next visit. This is a great pregame spot before a Cavs or Guardians game, or even if you are in the general vicinity.

Stopped for dinner and drinks before the hockey game. Right down the street from Rocket Arena…read more The lace had a warm neighborhood bar feel. Fair number of tables & booths. We sat at the bar and were greeted quickly. Took are drink order and brought menus. I had a beer on tap & my wife had a peach cider. She really liked it. We ordered food easily. She had boneless chicken wings, honey bourbon. Nice taste and a fairly big order. I got the Cleveland burger. It was cooked just right and packed flavor. The prices were good and it was all pretty quick and painless. Good times.

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Edison's Pub

4.0(131 reviews)

0.1 mi•Tremont

Very cool local bar. Great vibe. Beer selection was excellent on draft, bottles, and cans…read more Full bar. Bartenders were friendly and engaging. Numerous areas to hang out and enjoy time with friends. Definitely a local bar but welcoming.

Great band last night. Wide selection of good beer (and some dad beer also). Great bartenders and…read morefun crowd. Nice patio area in the back. Local gem!

Great, friendly place!

Edison's Pub drafts

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Rowley Inn

4.5(615 reviews)

0.7 mi•Tremont

Outstanding choice for dining in Cleveland. If you are looking for a quintessential Cleveland…read moreexperience, this is it. The Rowley Inn is located in a nice neighborhood (Tremont) across the street from the Christmas Story house. I had three meals there. The first, loaded pierogis, was the ultimate comfort dish. Pierogis with potato centers were covered in diced kielbasa, bacon (yes, bacon), and covered in cheddar cheese. Ahhhhh. The others at my table raved about the kielbasa and pierogi dish. They also liked the beer selection. How do you know you have a great find? You think about the meal long after it is consumed. Next meal- breakfast. I had the kielbasa and pierogi omelet. Need I say more? Finally, we came back a third time and I ordered the burger. No burger place (save Chuckbox in Tempe, AZ) can match the Rowley burger. The burger is actually seasoned and cooked to order. I had it medium rare. Sheer perfection. Typing this review makes me sad because I live far away from Cleveland. If you are in The Land, you must drop everything you are doing to get to the Rowley Inn. It is a 8 minute drive from downtown.

It was a rainy evening when we arrived and they were closing in a couple hours. This place is…read moredefinitely a bar- but children are allowed, but it has bar atmosphere -being dark and loud. A waitress came to take her order, but she was not very friendly and then it took forever to get our food. We only got two entrées to share between the three of us because we wanted to try to see what the fuss was about at this place. What we ate was decent, but honestly nothing that stuck with us enough to say- COME HERE! We definitely didn't understand all the good reviews when our food finally came out. They didn't even come out together and our second plate was wrong when it finally arrived so it had to get redone. So the service really got to us especially since there were only 2 other tables being waited on and a couple stragglers sitting at the bar. Parking is street parking in a neighborhood! So it can be hard during the day but we lucked out that evening.

Entrance

Bacon wrapped Tots with a spicy sauce that was delicious

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Christmas story house - right across the street.

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Cassie D.

258

10 years ago

I was groped at the flying monkey and their manger/ bartender's response was essentially, it's not their problem. The customer that assaulted me spent more money then I did. This place is disgusting. Such a response from the bartender perpetuates a culture of rape and sexual violence. Women, stay clear. read more

Tim R.

13 years ago

Owner = asshole. Staff = monkeys see, monkeys do. Clientele follows. Asshole quotient pegs the second you set foot in the place. You'll feel more welcome at an Al Qaeda bar mitzvah. And WTF is that smell? Even the Polish halls in Tremont smell better, and you can smoke in those. read more

Barbara C.

10 years ago

I need your help. The management of the Flying Monkey in Tremont supports the rape culture of America by refusing to expel the customer who aggressively groped my daughter leave the establishment. This cannot be tolerated. Please share this post. read more

angelo m.

17 years ago

This is a cool place. You can't go wrong with a fairly inexpensive drink and a decent environment.

Brian B.

13 years ago

My favorite bar in the Cleveland area. Always a great crowd and fun times.

Kyle C.

13 years ago

nice bar, drinks were alright...

tim c.

15 years ago

Descent bar in tremont

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