A friend and I were visiting from out of town and stopped here to kill some time before we checked…read morein to our hotel. As we were getting comfortable at the bar, the bartender greeted us with "welcome shots"- immediate five stars - and was as friendly as could be. Our drinks were made quickly, enthusiastically and never went empty during our visit. I tried two drinks on the menu (I cannot recall their names) and while they were creative, I wasn't a fan of either. Despite this though, Cloak and Dagger gets five stars for atmosphere and service.

Never a bad time at cloak and dagger. The recent menu being Alice in wonderland theme was such a…read morefun theme! The tea tower was delicious (I need a jar of each of the jams pronto!) and the absolem (their version of ratatouille) was so flavorful. For drinks I loved that they have non alcoholic versions and I've had both mocktails and cocktails from here and they always deliver. They change the theme every season and I can't wait to see what the next theme is!

This place is an underground speakeasy, full of beautiful Italian inspired art. The menu is in…read moreconstant rotation but usually includes wine, coffee, lattes, and pastry's.

This bar is relaxing, the vibes are immaculate. Music is…read morethe PERFECT VOLUME! Oldies, blues and the classics The clientele are friendly and real people. No funny business here. No frills just good people and strong drinks

Super cool bar located in/near Gordon Square with easy street parking. Old Bar 86 is a small bar…read morewith about 10 bar seats, a few tables, and some outdoor seating. The vibes are cool with black painted walls, dark lights, and decor that is interesting. They have a full bar with some local beers. The bartenders were friendly and everything was chill. The bar feels really clean too which is a plus. I'll definitely be back!

Huge mezcal and tequila and scotch list. Club downstairs. Wonderful cocktails too. They also serve…read morefood. The pb and j burger was delicious.

I wasn't sure what to expect when I heard this was "Nightmare before Christmas" themed. I had never…read morebeen to this bar but it's definitely my vibe. I love the darker lighting, brick and wood accents. The huge jack was a nice touch. To be honest, drinks were a tad steep compared to their sister location next door but it's obvi targeted for a certain kind of crowd. No one at the bar was ordering off the holiday menu and I wonder if pricing was a factor but not sure. Bartenders were very friendly and the ambiance was dark and quiet. I'll have to come back again to give it a chance but I would've loved more decor targeted at the movie.

The Canopy at Market Garden is a phenomenal rooftop in the middle of Ohio City. The views are…read moreimmaculate and the space is beautifully designed. I love the bright blue color. I visited two times within the same week and loved how each event really personalized the space and made it their own. This is perfect for corporate or creative events. It's a beautiful canvas for people to be able to add their own branding and flair. They have a bar and lots of different seating options. The bartenders at Market Garden are always on point and friendly. The space is also super easy to get to. There a huge parking lot behind Market Garden and an elevator to get upstairs if needed.

Canopy Rooftop Bar + Events is a new, vibrant hidden rooftop. You can find it at the Market Garden…read moreBrewery. Think of it as an urban tropical escape in Ohio City. The views are immaculate - the Westside Market and W 25th. The rooftop has a bar area, tables, and benches. There are various tropical vibes - aquamarine hues, white vacay looking furniture, tropical plants, and gorgeous blue canopy/overhang. The decor has gorgeous juxtaposition with brick walls of the building. It's just gorgeous. You have to visit and take a million pictures. I felt like I was on the mini vacation. While this destination is on the rooftop, it also offers considerable amount of privacy. For instance, while walking up to the building, I wasn't able to see or hear the event I was attending. It's a big plus to have this privacy yet view the surrounding landmarks. As far as getting up there, find the door directly across from the entrance. Go up a few flights of stairs and arrive at the Canopy. The rooftop bar and event venue is only available for private events. I visited this location for a yoga class with Bottoms Up Yoga & Brew. There will be another class here in July (find it on Eventbrite). I really enjoyed the yoga class here. It accommodated our small group very well and we went for brews downstairs to the Market Garden Brewery right after. All of us were very impressed with this rooftop. I hope to be back soon for more events! Check out their contact info on the Market Garden Brewery website!

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.

Jolene's was not only the CUTEST bar but the food and drinks were delish! They feature tons of cute…read morecocktails and shots. We tried the boozy dirty Dr. Pepper and Diet Coke. They were on the sweeter side but YUMMY! Of course we had to try the tendies and snack wraps. Both very good! The snack wraps are big so definitely shareable. Tendies are also big! I also love that the tendies come with sides and sauce! The pink ranch was good. Buffalo sauce tasted identical to Frank's Red Hot. I was not a fan of the coleslaw, I think it is the type of mayo they used that caused a strange taste, but probably just a preference issue! Service was on point and attentive. Yelp did NOT eat first because we were all hungry so I missed out on pics BUT will be back for a fun night out and snackies here! I especially want to come back to explore all of the levels and decor! Follow my Instagram for more foodie adventures! @dietz.eatz

Love that kids eat free! We try to make it in before the crowd and fun starts…read more They have a tasty fish sandwich and the kids love the tenders and fries

CLE's best kept secret!…read more A few of my friends raved about Smoke & Mirrors, so I finally checked it out. I stopped in during Stargazers Ball hosted by YoreCraeft Productions. It was a fun cosmic costume party at Smoke & Mirrors. Smoke & Mirrors delivers on their promise, there are mirror accents and intermittent smoke. They also have a lot of silver accents that have a cool juxtaposition with the cave look. You can find this nightclub underground at Clandestina on West 25th. Enter the club by going through mezcalería (Clandestina) and going downstairs. The club calls themselves "subterranean catacomb club." I'd describe it as a nightclub giving off speakeasy vibes with some exposed brick, cave vibes, and sultry red illumination. It's a very mysterious dungeon looking club. It's raw and unusual for the local nightclub scene in the very best of ways. The coolest space in this club is the once upon a time coal room that serves as a little private nook to sip your cocktails. The rest of the club has one dance floor, some comfy seats against the wall, and a small bar. It's very intimate. The club is mostly known for its EDM DJs. Don't expect big names but expect good music. You can find their lineup on their IG @smokeandmirrorscle. They're open on Thursdays for karaoke, and Saturdays for DJ and dancing. The party that I attended had a lot of dancing and good vibes. The club seems to have a cover charge, but the amount is not shared on their socials. The menu consists of cocktails, craft beer, and wine, which is a generous selection for a night club. There were some themed cocktails during my visit ranging from $8-$14. I certainly plan to stop by during a regular weekend night to check out the full experience and DJ's. You should too. If you drop in, stop Clandestina bathroom for a selfie with flattering light. Can't wait for my next visit!

The basement bar has the best house/dance music in the city and never has a cover charge. The…read moreneighborhood is safe enough for groups to roam responsibly at night after a few drinks.

this place is a real cleveland gem inside, so cool!…read more tip: make a reservation the food portions can be small so i always try to eat before.

Porco is an adorable little tiki bar on W 25th street. It is located in a very unassuming building…read more You could drive right by and not even notice it is there. We had been meaning to go for so long and we are so happy we did. The tiki bar decorations are amazing. They have patio seating and seating inside. I would recommend reservations because they get very busy. Phillipino food compliments their cocktails. They have different menu items based on the days of the week. The cocktails are categorized by alcohol content and have cute tiki bar related names. The server recommended the lumpia and it did not disappoint. Porco is definitely a place to visit again.

Growing up down the street, ive drove by here many times , but stopped for my first time recently…read more Interior is cool, has a bunch of Cleveland pageantry. Jaws beer on tap. Im confident the beer list will grow in the future. Youll find something you like as is. Bartender was super cool.

What a fun place. I've lived in Ohio City for 10 years and have been waiting for a "dive bar" to…read moreopen. A great, fun place to chill, have drinks, play some keno, play some music, and the story behind this place... You will just have to come and hope that Matt is here to tell you the story. Oh and the bathrooms are pristine!!