Closed hours before it was supposed to. The women's room was a total nightmare. We put money in the jukebox and the guy said "it's not my fault. We get to close when I say we close get out". And we were out a few hundred dollars. Sorry but it's a bait and switch if your website says you're open until 2:30 and you tell people to get out at 11:00. read more

Is it weird that I've never been here for what it is... a bar....? EVERY time I've come, I've pretty much had a craving for their pizza and have ordered a beer WITH the pizza. And, this is my go-to carry out thin crust pizza place when a) vincenza's below my building is closed and b) I'm not feeling super lazy - and by super lazy, i mean SUPER lazy, b/c it's about a mile from my apt! It's a super hole in the wall bar, which I LOVE. Super chill. Located in the warehouse district. Dark when you walk in and pretty narrow. Stairs to go downstairs right by the front door, then the bar on the right and a handful of tables on the left. Anyways, their pizza.... WONDERFUL. You order your food at the bar and when it's ready, you grab it at the bar and since they're super chill you get paper plates. I always get their veggie pizza- delish - black olives, mushrooms, green pepps, onions, banana pepps... all for 12.50???? AMAZING. I brought my parents here once, again- not b/c we were looking for a chill bar, but b/c we wanted some yummy pizza. The only unfortunate thing is that, even when they are super slow, if you're eating there- it often takes forever for them to bring out your food... I'm ok with downing a few more beers while waiting, but sometimes it doesn't make sense why it takes so long. LOVE this place and will continue going back for more. Maybe one day, I'll walk in to just drink - probably not tho. I love their pizza way too much. read more

We had our wedding afterparty here in the private room downstairs. Everything worked out great! The space was super for our group and the pizza was delicious. Our bartender was really nice and helpful. read more

My friend lives at the Bingham apartments across the street and says that the Map Room is one of his absolute Cleveland staples. We went there after a Cavs game around 10:30 to drown our sorrows in some beer and good pizza, and Map Room definitely didn't disappoint. Despite being somewhat crowded, we were able to get a table, order drinks, and get a delicious pizza! They had some decent beer on tap, not the largest selection but still good. They had enough TVs that we were somewhat able to watch all the March Madness games (some of the TVs were a bit small). The bartender seemed overwhelmed and needed help - it took awhile to get drinks but that's to be expected on a weekend night. The bouncer (I'm not sure his name, apparently he is there all the time), was so friendly and attentive even at that hour. He was constantly pre-bussing our table and asking us about the food. I was overall pretty satisfied with the experience. You can tell it's a local bar where a bunch of fun regulars come to chill out. The music was great and it was a complete 180 from some of the places on W 6th. read more

The pizza is pretty good and the beers are cold. But that's not enough to overcome the service issues I experienced. I went one afternoon with a group of friends and the place was pretty empty with only three or four guys at the bar. Granted, we were a group of about 15 people, so we suddenly brought the attendance up. We just wanted bar service and a couple of pizzas--we didn't expect table service and the like. The bar tender was the only person working front of the house and she was completely flustered. I get it, a large group walks in and it might seem intimidating, but it didn't really require the barrage of F-bombs. "I'm going to get effing slammed, I effing know it!! They better effing bring me some effing help in here!! I'm the only effing person here until effing 8 tonight!!" Eff, eff, eff, and so on. She was saying this to the customers. The bar tender seemed beyond disorganized and distracted. She would take an order, start to fill a glass, and then take someone else's order, and start to fill that. Every time anything distracted her, she forgot what she was doing. The bulk of the customers had to remind her to finish their orders. In my case, she greeted my wife and I, asked if we needed menus, and then took someone else's order before we had time to even say yes. It was just a wreck. We all tried to encourage her and tell her she was doing fine, etc... but she just couldn't pull it together. Maybe there's more going on in the background that I don't know about that made it all justified. My other problem is how this place is dark as hell. We were there mid-day, it was bright and sunny out, yet we walked into a place that was darker than my basement. If felt like I walked into a real alcoholic's bar. One of those joints where it's always dark, allowing the hardcore alcoholics a chance to drink past their hangover free from the harsh light of day and the extra headaches it brings. Dim lights are one thing, but this place was just dark--no lights at all. I'll probably try this place again, at some point, but I just cannot recommend it at the moment. read more

Why this place rocks my socks: - Damn good pizza (the cheese & crust ugh...drool) - Jackie O's Razz Wheat!!!! - Never fail to run into a Bridgeview neighbie - Chill/laid back atmosphere - Can always find a place to sit - There's a downstairs too! - So much fun during Browns season. Only complaint is that the pizza takes seriously forever to come out and is a bit overpriced (drinks too) but the pizza's so tasty that it makes up for it. read more

Craft beer & pizza are the main draws to the friendly neighborhood bar. A great place to watch a game as the crowd really gets into the home teams. Super long bar with several side tables available for seating, along with a fireplace located in the rear of the bar. We had several craft brews followed by a White Pizza topped with ample Jalapeno slices. The pizza arrived in a timely manner and was fresh & hot. The bartender was knowledgeable about the craft beers available which is important to me. The tab for the evening for 4 pints of beer & the pizza was $26 and change, which is decent by any downtown standard. If you are looking for a bar to have some afternoon fun or just finish off your evening, I highly recommend The Map room. Cheers! read more

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I am knocking this down to a 3 star because of the service. It was AWFUL today. Went in around 1PM with 2 others. Us and 2 men sitting at the bar. The bartender was quick to order drinks but then had to flag down to order food. Then once we had our food she was gone, nowhere to be found. Had to find her for the bill and then again to pay. Overall bad attitude and slow. When we left, nearly an hour 15 minutes later, it was still the same people in here. There was no excuse for the awfully slow service. If you're on a lunch break, I'd skip this place. You certainly won't get in and out in under and hour. read more

I used to come here with some co-workers and it was good. A little pricey for drinks, but they have a good drink selection and a good bar menu. I also liked that it is not blaring annoying dance music, too, like so many bars around it. As one reviewer puts it, it is unpretentious and I agree with that. I don't see myself ever going back to this place, though. Someone from this bar either stole my card, or the bartender closed my tab and gave it to the wrong person. I find that hard to do since I don't have a very common last name. Either way I don't trust them anymore. I started a tab one night, and forgot to close it, which was completely my mistake. I went back the next day to pay and get my card back, and it simply wasn't there. I had the bartender check every nook and cranny at the bar. Sure enough someone else snagged it from here and made out like a bandit downtown. Either the bartender took it, which is a harsh accusation I can't fully make, or they just gave it to the wrong person, or someone jumped the bar and ransacked the credit card collection. I'm only coming back if a good friend convinces me to, or there's another work gathering here. read more

Still awesome! Sean and I hit Gillespie's again yesterday after a morning of getting all sweaty and dirty cleaning a boat. We rolled in there in our work jeans and hoodies looking all nasty. But we didn't feel out of place at all even though there were some look at my trendy shoes/button down/sweater/I wear my sunglasses inside an EXTREMELY dark bar at 1 pm on Saturday kind of dudes. Whatever, I love the feel of this place - like all are welcome, come as you are. So we had one of the large specialty pizzas again. This time we tried the Cajun Chicken pie. Wow. Again, out of this world! The sauce was this excellent tangy,mustardy,garlicky goodness. If you like pizza (come on, who doesn't?)- you NEED to get to Gillespie's. read more

Not sure if I would say that it's the "best cajun chicken pizza" I've ever had. Pretty cool bar though right downtown in CLE. Enjoyed being able to walk here. Good beer selection. Nice bar atmosphere. Love the people. I would come back to hang out and grab some bar food. Oh yeah... the salad is just out of a bag with bag dressing so dont even bother. read more

Such a great bar! The week days are really chill but the on the weekends the bar gets pretty busy. They have good beer prices and a pretty good selection! Their pizza is to die for and the rest of their food is pretty great too! Map Room has definitely become one of my favorites! read more

Gillespie's Map Room - Love bells two hearted! - Pizza Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

We went to the "basement bar" for the Brown's game Sunday night. The service was slow because the only bartender down there was intoxicated. When my tip reflected the service received, he had the audacity to approach me TWICE about it. I declined to give a reason the first time. However, when he asked if I "tipped this way all the time" or if I was poor, I said that I tip on service alone. I mentioned he appeared intoxicated, and he admitted to taking numerous shots. He then went on to complain about me to multiple people nearby. read more

I don't feel like my previous review is unfair. I'm still ticked about the fact that a bartender added extra money into their tip, but whatever. But to say they wouldn't get my business again is lie. I love their pizza. I order it, pick it up, and make sure the tip line and total line are clear and can't be forged into different numbers. The pizza brought me back. I will always be cautious though. read more

Map Room is my time of bar. Laid back and unprententious. Don't get me wrong; I do enjoy crazy nights at packed bars with loud music and big dance floors, too. But more often than not, I prefer a quiet bar with good beer, good food, and good conversation. Map Room comes pretty close to hitting the mark. The atmosphere is perfect in that it's very casual. This is a great place to go to for a relaxing drink after work. The food is pretty decent- better than the overly greasy slop that many places serve. Not culinary artwork, but who expects a 5 star meal from a bar? The beer selections is pretty huge. I went here craving a woodchuck and they were unfortunately all out. I asked the bartender for a recommendation as a replacement and he really had no idea what to offer. This is why they only get three stars. Your bartenders need to know their drinks. Especially in a bar with countless beer offerings, patrons who want to try something knew should be offered great recommendations, not a look of confusion. read more

Went here to meet up with some friends on a Saturday night and the atmosphere is laid back and low-key. Don't expect any club music from here even if it's located by the Warehouse District in Cleveland. Loud music is played here but they are classic ones like the Beatles and Journey. Mainly all rock. Drinks are dirt cheap here like I order my regular captain cokes, it was $5! I believe they had a downstairs but it was closed for some reason so can't say there's more to say map room except that they have a full bar and a great selection of beer. Nice place tohang out to watch a game or to chill. read more

Went in for lunch today while on break from jury duty. Menu was very limited for lunch as the majority of items were not being made. Not sure why. Ordered the Italian Pannini. It was absolutely horrible. Two thick pita type slices of bread with pepperoni and ham. And oil. Oozed out when I took bite. No cheese and EXTREMELY dry as bread was very thick. It was just completely disgusting. Nice bartender and cool atmosphere. I have heard the pizza is good here. But this was a horrific experience and I would be lying if I said I ever planned on going back here. read more

I was looking for a place to watch the Indians/White Sox game. I turned to yelp and saw this place was pretty close to my hotel, seemed to have solid reviews, and was only reviewed by locals. IN Glad I went. The pizza was nothing special,but I wasn't expecting much from Cleveland pizza. The tap selection was nothing special either, but the bottle selection was pretty solid. Prices were ridiculously cheap too. Seemed to be $2-4 for all bottles. This is a solid chill place. Everyone there seemed to know everyone else, but I didn't feel out of place. There was a BMW airhead in the back and large airplane hanging from the ceiling. Oh, and the music was provided courtesy of my favorite satallite radio station. If I lived in Cleveland, this would be my bar. read more

Do NOT come here when there is a game playing. Any game. Ever. We happened to come for pizza when the Cavs were playing. It might have been a "big" game... I wouldn't know because I'm not too sporty - but it seemed "big". The boy acted like it was "big". At any rate - I wanted pizza. He suggested we go somewhere else... although it was after 11pm on a Saturday. Not too many options - and we were already here. The bar and seating area was packed. It reminded me a little of ABC the Tavern because its long and narrow. As luck would have it, a table opened up almost immediately after we arrived. And, the bartender was super attentive, even considering the chaos going on. Kudos to her. They had an awesome cider on tap! Bonus! I love draft cider. So, the pizza... we ordered the supreme, or deluxe - or something of the like off the specialty pizza menu. It came out hot, saucy, and with super fresh ingredients. In fact, it was kind of amazing. Plus, it was after 11pm and I hadn't eaten all day. I imagine I would really like the Map Room on a less chaotic day. Next time I go, I'll update my review. Overall, it had solid food, a great bar selection, and a nice feel. read more

I am from Cleveland and really miss the Map Room, especially Dina, she is the best! The manager Reggie is also a cool dude. Any bar that has awesome pizza and lets dogs hang out is cool with me. Dont go to map room chicago though, different owners and the worst place EVER. read more

Pizza: 5/5, 10/10, A+ Best I've had in a while and it's right around the corner. I'm glad I'm strong willed or I would live off it. I went all out with a Pepperoni, Banana Pepper, and Jalapeño pizza. It's greasy but not too greasy, good crust, good sauce, good cheese, and fresh, fresh fresh toppings, and good spices on top. Cheesy Bread is also ridiculously good. Beers: B+ Drafts are kind of small for a hole in the wall pizza joint and not cheap, but not expensive. Service: C Meh. Everything is done by the bartenders, so they have a lot on their pizza dish (ha!), but quite honestly, they could make an effort and I'd give them a A/B. They walk back and forth at the bar without acknowledging the presence of someone wanting to hand them money in exchange for drinks. Even a "Hi, give me a second" would suffice. Summary: The service may be sketchy, but all is forgotten after the pizza arrives. read more

I have been to this fine watering hole about 3 times, and each time it has not disappointed. Last visit, we went mid afternoon in search of some "bar grub". I ordered the Chicago Dog. It was a slightly different take on the original, but the fact that the dog was grilled...woo-hoo! Friend ordered the calzone, which was huge, tasty and perfectly cooked. I observed others around us ordering pizza. It looked pretty good. I'm hoping that they add burgers to their menu. If they can make a darn good dog, they probably will make a kick ass burger! As far as the libations, great place to chill out and have a cocktail. read more

The Maproom is the ultimate downhome bar with great characte. The staff is always friendly, and inviting. They have a great beer selection, nice televisions that always have a game on. Why I give this a full 5 stars is that the food is the secret weapon. Their pizza is phenominal, and has that straight out of Little Italy taste. The selection is pure Cleveland at its best, from Polish Boys to Friday Fish Fries. IF you are in Cleveland, and looking for that cozy neighborhood spot that sits in the heart of the city, stop in for sure. read more

This is my favorite local bar! They have a great vibe, great TV's and great pizza! They are good at what they do, making pizza and sandwiches and pouring beers! They have a great patio with sunshine all day too! read more

Amazing 10/10 best bar in Cleveland with the most amount of heart and spirit. Really an amazing story that helped so many people. Support your local taverns !! read more

: Great little hidden jem.Great music ,great drink prices and the atmosphere is eclectic and old world.Very old historical building.Friendly bar maid.Great after work crowd read more

Gillespie's Map Room - Pizza Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

"I really liked the food," my daughter said when I asked her to rate the map room. "The pizza is tasty and has interesting toppings (like meatballs. We definitely have to come back" The service was great. The range of beers on tap is laudable....a darn good dive bar! read more

Went here for pizza with friends a few months back and have been meaning to write a review because I was so pleasantly surprised! I'd been having a tough time finding a thin crust pizza to my liking in Cleveland and this place nailed it! Perfectly cooked crust, delicious cheese blend, a just-right sauce. Loved the veggie pizza (the banana peppers added just the right amount of Zing!) the folks I was with ordered two different specialty chicken pizzas that they said were tasty. Love the dive bar atmosphere and the interesting decor. Great prices. Good tap beer selections. Will definitely be coming back! Only downside was that the food took quite some time to come out despite us being one of two tables there for a late lunch. Was fine for us as we intended to throw back a few beers and catch up with out of town friends, but wouldn't go here if I didn't plan on drinking or having a long lunch. read more

Went by last night to catch the end of the cavs game. It wasn't too busy on a Monday night. The bartender was chill. Got us drinks and food promptly and made some jokes. It was a nice experience. I will be sure to come back more of them when he is working. The cheese bread is the best thing ever. Please don't ever change the recipe because nobody does it like you. Also, thanks for having blue moon on draft. read more

Good place to call home if I lived downtown, ok food, good brew selection. The calzone was very good and the bar maid was friendly. read more

Gillespie's Map Room - Map room midday for lunch - Pizza Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Chill bar, lots of locals and a very hearty beer menu. Bartenders seemed to be quick, no complaints.

It is a fun place with fun music and tasty pizza. A good place to watch the big game But no toilet paper or paper towels for women all night long- barely any soap. We were very nice and notified bartender and bouncer. Hours later, women are still having nothing to use. Could be better if it was a little cleaner & well managed read more

I was 1/10 of the group Mark S. mentioned and just wanted to echo the awful service we received. We had friends who needed to leave for the airport 1 hour and fifteen minutes after we arrived to the Map Room. They ended up asking for their food in a to-go box and then nearly cancelled their order because they had to leave. No one ever heard an apology or any word regarding the untimeliness of the kitchen and when we asked, we were met with a curt attitude. I waited an hour for a bagel sandwich. The bagel wasn't even toasted. I don't get it. Their pizza was good, but I wouldn't go here again based on my experience with the kitchen & waitstaff. read more

I was ready to give the Map Room 4 stars based on their pizza alone, but then we decided to come here again the next morning for "brunch". We had about 10 people, and the place had maybe 2 other people in it at the time, who already had food. After we ordered and a lengthy wait, people's food started to arrive at very different times, and in no particular order. From the first dish coming out to the last dish being served, I would say that it took over a half hour. How are you supposed to eat a meal as a group if that happens? Even worse, the bartender didn't care one bit. How does a large pizza come out a full half hour before a bagel and egg sandwich? Even an uncooked veggie sandwich took 30 mins until it came out, which is pretty ridiculous. But the worst moment came when I ordered a calzone. The menu had nothing listed next to the calzones, so I asked if toppings were included. She told me, "Anything you like". So I got 3 toppings placed inside. I came to find out once I got the bill, that it was $1 per topping, which the menu, and their bartender, failed to mention. read more

An oasis in the desert of douchiness that is the Warehouse District bar scene. I lived next door for two years, and would "lock myself out" for an excuse to come here. Go on a weekday, or earlier in the night. It loses some of its charm when it is jam packed. Pizze is the best in downtown CLE (although, that's not saying a whole lot), and everything is solid and affordable. Definitely pub grub, but good pub grub. read more

I went to the Map Room my first night in Cleveland, and since then it's been one of my favorite bars. It's never too crowded, and the people there are interesting, friendly, DON'T CREEP, and aren't falling down drunk (for the most part!) Drinks are cheap and the selection is good. I like being here at the start of the night, I like being here at the end of the night! Their pizza is also very good - I do wish they had individual slices, though, and my late-night self wishes the kitchen didn't close so early. Anyway, check it out! Definitely worth a stop or two. A night. Every night. read more

I really can't decide whether to go with 2 stars or 3, because it's really borderline. Map Room is just OK. An unenthusiastic ok. Every time I order a draft beer or mixed drink here, it comes in a plastic cup. Can you just invest in some glassware? The only benefit to this is that I have occasionally been able to put the cup inside my coat and walk home with it. Bartenders here are either rude or standoffish. I've never had one who said anything friendly to me, engaged in conversation, or made a helpful suggestion. The pizza is supposedly really good, but it also makes the entire bar, and therefore my clothes when I get home, smell like pizza. Every time I have wanted to eat something here the kitchen has been closed. I will inevitably be back here because it is so close to my bf's apartment, but it will only be when it's too cold to walk farther. read more

Map Room has good pizza and is a great food/drink stop to any night out downtown. I've been here a handful of times and have yet to see any other item on their menu come out of the kitchen at any time of the day. They also have a reasonable selection of beer on tap and prices are quite fair for downtown. If you're lucky, you can grab a seat at one of the two couches in the back by the fireplace during Cleveland's innumerable cold months. For the summer, the outdoor seating area is a great spot to sit, relax and get your fill of vitamin D. As other reviewers have noted, it can be hard to get good service here, especially as it gets busier later in the evening. read more

If you are looking for a place to have a drink downtown but would like avoid the douche factor this is the place to go. Map Room is your typical dive. The Pizza is EXCELLENT, the service is good, and you'll always find a good mix of people in there. There are some nights when they have live music but for the most part this place is a pretty chill atmosphere. My only complaint is that their kitchen is not open past midnight. There have been many a night I have wandered in late craving a hot slice and sadly I end up back on W 6th at Panini's because the Map Room kitchen is closed. read more

I live right by here so I come here quite often. It is fun on the weekends, but I really like it as a place to grab a quick bite to eat and watch sports during the week. Out of all the places to go and drink downtown, this is probably my favorite. It is nothing like what you will experience on West 6th. Its usually quite calm here, and just a cool place to mingle with your friends. When people visit me from out of town, I usually take them here, and when they come back, they always ask if we are going back to the Map Room. Drinks are reasonably priced here, but not cheap. Service is okay...some nights can be better than others, but for the most part the bartenders are friendly. The food is typical bar food, but it is priced right. They advertise "the BEST pizza downtown", and it is, but that doesn't mean it is that amazing. Overall, a great place to hang out, meet friends, and enjoy a couple of good beers. read more