Masthead is the real deal. Huge interior with lots of bench style seating that gives off beer garden vibes. Good selection of beers as well as spirits. Neapolitan style, oven-fired pizza. Need I say more? I sampled the Jalapeno IPA and boy was it intriguing! Interesting heat to it, and a flavor I had never experienced in a beer before. I would've gotten it had I not already been thinking about the acid reflux the pizza was going to give me. That said, I opted for the traditionally simplistic "IPA". This was about as classic as an IPA could be and I enjoyed it. We debated over which pizza to order, including asking multiple servers before ultimately deciding on the 'Basil Pesto' pizza. Neapolitan style is one of my favorites, so I think I started off a little biased but it was pretty good. The only downside was the amount of oil on top (had to wipe it off before eating or it would've dripped all over the place). It also wasn't cut all the way through and the dull butter knife silverware didn't do a whole lot to finish the job so after copious hacking and pulling at the pizza, we finally got it into edible sized slices. That said, the crust had a nice texture and it had good flavor. I added a side of ranch which made it even better. All in all, the atmosphere makes it a great brewery to visit with friends. Add in the homemade, wood fired pizza and Masthead is definitely worth checking out. read more

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Well done! If you are an IPA fan, don't walk - RUN! 8 solid IPAs on tap - the 8.3% duality was as good of a beer as I've had any here (citra and sumo) I also had a pizza (meatball) which wasn't the best I've ever had, but certainly better than some reviews I've read. Thin crust Neapolitan was delicious. Highly recommend to craft beer people read more

I can't say enough good things about Masthead. If I lived in Cleveland, I'd be here at least twice a week. The beer is fantastic (love the Oni Giri-- a Japanese rice beer), the pizza is AMAZING and super cheap ($10-$14 for a good sized pizza) and the service and environment are top notch. I can't wait to come back to Masthead next time I'm in Cleveland! read more

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Had fun here! Great place to kick back and enjoy Masthead's brews and their pizza. Bring your friends! Plenty of room here for groups. If you visit here and need descriptions of the beers, they can be found on the draft menu above the register. The pizza was delicious! Good balance of ingredients to the crust. It went well with the beer. The staff was helpful as this was my first visit. I'll be back! read more

Masthead Brewing - Christmas Ale & Stout - Breweries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

been here twice now. They have indoor & outdoor seating available, pizza is good! I have never tried the beer because they offer very limited lighter beers/cider/seltzers. If you like IPAs this is a good spot for you but it's not for me personally. read more

Masthead Brewing - Food menu 12/28/22 - Breweries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Great beer. Amazing pizza. Wanted to buy merch but was pretty much ignored. Not a regular or pretty or skinny so I'm not shocked. read more

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Great time. Staff was super. Pizza amazing. I had several different kinds veggie and meat. Beer was fresh and delicious with a great variety. Enjoyed the sour beer. read more

Masthead has great seating options and more than one "line" to order from. We sat outside and enjoyed the evening with pizza (wood fired), beer, and a cocktail (I suggest the limoncello spritz!). We tried 3 pizzas and the hummus and we had 0 leftovers to take with us. Fun was had by all! read more

It seems like we have been coming here forever. Being season ticket holders for the Browns we come here before every home game. The beer selection is always quite good with plenty of variety for whomever comes along with us. Atmosphere being a great one as well with full tables and plenty of people on staff clearing empty plates and cups. Pizza and pretzels are always on our agenda and it is just a matter of selecting one. The Ruben pizza is delicious and our favorite with plenty of corned beef on it. The others are great as well and we switch it up to others or the pretzel every other game. read more

I don't understand the hype. This is mediocre pizza. 1st, you go up to one counter to order your food, which then asks for a tip. So I tipped. This was because I assumed when I sat down, they would serve me. Nope. You still have to wait for your thing to buzz, and then go get all your own food and drinks, and condiments. So explain what I am tipping for if I get everything and then bus my own table after? That's no different than fast food. 2nd: Although this is a brick oven fire pizza, they are super stingy on the olive oil on the crust. Which you need with this type of crust, or it becomes gummy and too chewy. And this was! I ordered the "white" pizza with Prosciutto, which had almost zero base to it. it had the bare minimum of prosciutto, and some big slices of chives. No garlic, nothing else in the way of seasoning either. There was some random Parmesan, but it seamed like the cheap stuff, not actual real Parm. The Pizza had zero flavor. I also ordered the Dates stuffed with goat cheese appetizer. I've had variations of this done at other restaurants, and it is always served warm and soft, which enhances the flavors and brings them together. However, these were served rock hard and cold. So clearly pre-made in advance. I've never seen this before, and it completely detracted from the taste and experience. This would be 100% better if warmed up, then the honey drizzled on just before serving. This was a big disappointment. Considering I walked 1/2 hour in cold/windy weather to get here because of good reviews, I was seriously left wondering why. Maybe this is what OH calls good pizza, but don't get catfished. It's just a basic pizza dough surrounded with a lot of instagram illusion. read more

Masthead is an amazing spot in downtown Cleveland you can grab an amazing wood fired pizza & a brew from the many varieties on tap! There is outdoor seating for those who enjoy the fresh air & scenery. Inside is a huge cafeteria style seating area with so many things to admire! There are big vats of local brews behind the amazing bar. The pizza shop is on one side and they are whipping up some of the BEST pies we have tasted! Do yourself a favor and get to Masthead Brewing! read more

Masthead Brewing - Inside - Breweries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Glad I got to try this Cleveland brewery! Steve and I shared three different beers from this one. We had two different New England IPA's. Both had different degrees of enjoyability for me. The Citra Vice I thought was okay. Nothing that would stand out in my mind while on the other hand the Series of Tubes New England IPA I enjoyed considerably and this was back when New England IPA's were kind of a new discovery for me. Maybe it was the hops or how the beers were prepared and what ingredients were used for me to like one IPA so much more than the other. The next and final beer was the Single Origin Coffee Stout. Not a bad beer either. I liked the chocolate and coffee notes to it and was a nice change of pace to finish on. But again, the favorite winning out from this outing is the Series of Tubes New England IPA. read more

Masthead Brewing - Masthead's awesome New England IPA, the Series of Tubes! - Breweries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

One of the top 3 Breweries in CLE, if not the best. The Pizza is fantastic as are the people working there.

I was taking a night while I was in town for work to find a few new breweries. When I walked into the taproom it was very open and inviting and very spacious. The servers were friendly and very efficient with any lines that formed. I got a flight that included the seasonal pumpkin ale, double New England IPA, barleywine, and the coffee stout. All 4 had great flavor and were refreshing. I would have loved to have time to try more of the menu. I noticed that they had a pretty good food menu as well but was able to sample anything because I had already had dinner before getting here. read more

Masthead Brewing - Lifecycle barleywine - Breweries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

My second or third time visiting this establishment. Both times prior, not much to complain about, and this time is also the same. I went with some friends before going to a NBA game on Thursday night. Crowd was medial as it was a Thursday. I ordered the Beer Special called Slopes to Surf Ale for $5. Delicious flavor, light but also crisp in taste. A nice tropical blend. I had a few of these. I also ordered 2 pizzas. A chicken, bacon ranch and a plain pepperoni. The menu is very small only offering about 10 or so pizzas and a few others shareable items. They have the pizza oven cranked up so the pizza comes back to you about 5-8 minutes later which is great. They are thin flatbread type pizzas for $14. Great price range, great flavor. The size could be a tad bigger as 1 pizza probably just feeds 1 person but if you order a couple you can swap. Atmosphere is great. Wife open, big, country style seating. About 10 plus beers on tap. Very knowledgable staff and friendly bartenders. My overall tab with 2 beers and a pizza was $25 which is a pretty solid price for a meal I considered "dinner". They also have some merch on sale and other items that you could purchase. I did forget to buy my sticker so I might have to do that next time around. 3 for 3 at Masthead for quality and service. I'll be back. read more

Food was delicious and service was fast. Great location and building. They handled a huge crowd well.

Great service. We walked in shortly before the kitchen was to close. A staff member let us know we should get in an order soon. Food was great and the IPA was as well read more

Joined some coworkers to hang out after work and walked into a massive space full of good energy and even better food/drinks. Masthead has plenty of space for groups large and small -- there are long communal tables near the front. The ordering process is very streamlined. You order your food and drinks at the designated section at the bar, get your drink right away, and then you are given a buzzer device for your food. Once that buzzer goes off, go to the pick up area by the kitchen to get your food. It was all pretty quick! They have a large selection of pizzas and beer, so I tried the Christmas Ale followed by the Brut cider; to eat, I got a margherita pizza. The margherita pizza was definitely a highlight with the crispy thin crust and fresh toppings. The beer went down smooth with it as well. Overall the vibe was collegial, cozy, and laid back. The staff were all very friendly and efficient. Great space to hang out with friends and relax! read more

Blown away by the beers, food, and service here. I'm from out of town and just strolled in with no expectations. I came from another nearby brewery that was... Okay. I asked the bartender to pick 4 beers for a flight. Didn't give him any suggestions or tips on what to choose or avoid. All 4 were way above average, and 2 were superb to me (Hazy Headlines and Citra Vice. The others were Vienna Lager and Old Gods Never Die; the latter is a nice dessert beer.) I'd already eaten a bit but the Everything pretzel sounded so good, even though I don't normally like everything bagels. OMG! This thing was amazing! It comes with 3 dips: spicy mustard, beer cheese and an IOA honey mustard. All were outstanding! The mustard and beer cheese were my equal faves. Really enjoyed this visit. read more

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What an amazing brewery in downtown CLE! + haunted hayride pumpkin ale + Oktoberfest + Ethiopian single origin stout (SO GOOD!) + flights + outdoor seating + long tables + food (everything pretzel & pimento cheese sooo good and chorizo quesadilla!) + super friendly service + merch + clean bathrooms read more

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Was looking for a place to dine for lunch and found this ranked high on Yelp. It was correct! We ordered the everything pretzel with the house made pimento cheese, honey mustard, and mustard. They were all delicious and had a little kick to it. The pimento cheese was my favorite! The pretzel was coated with everything bagel seasoning and paired well with the pretzel. The brat pizza was excellent. I was a little hesitant at first, but the white sauce, sauerkraut, and brat paired well Together. The flight of beer was delicious as well! The pumpkin was my favorite, with a nice little touch of pumpkin flavor read more

Masthead Brewing - Bratwurst pizza - Breweries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Fun brewery in Downtown Cleveland! My friend and I visited before attending a show at Playhouse, it was quite an easy walk, and the parking was cheaper by Masthead as well! Masthead has an interesting set up where you walk in, grab a menu, and seat yourself. There's a small sign stating this, but as a first time visitor I found the sign to be not that evident and I was standing around for a minute. Then, when you're read you can walk up to the bar and order drinks and food. The menu is very limited and not much of a variety other than red pizza, white pizza, or a few appetizers (a pretzel, quesadilla, etc). I ordered the meatball pizza, and it was unique and flavorful! The brewery itself is rather large in size with tons of picnic table style seating both indoors and outdoors. In fact, there's even a garage door open to the patio so you can still feel the outdoors while sitting inside. Overall, it's not my vibe, but I'm happy I got to try it out! read more

Masthead Brewing - Meatball Pizza - Breweries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I tried the Brat pizza - too much mustard, not enough brats or sauerkraut, undercooked.

Great place to visit! Beer was fresh! Pizza and apps were perfect! And the staff was very nice.

This is my favorite brewery in Cleveland! Amazing beer and pizza! You go up to the counter to order, which is perfect when going with a group. LOVE LOVE LOVE! read more

Masthead Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Really good vibes here especially in the nice weather. Open doors, patio seating which is my favorite. Not a big menu, but the food options are solid. Service is quick, but you don't really have to talk to anyone unless ordering when you're at the bar! read more

I visited Masthead Brewing last weekend after the Browns game and it was fun. The food was very good. Highly recommend the Everything Pretzel and the pizza. The beer was also very good. It is especially cool because you can literally see where the beer is made. Highly recommend if you are looking for a casual spot to eat with good food and drinks. read more

This place is HUGE!! Its so welcoming and they also serve some cocktails on their menu, which made it nice after a day of beers! Their Kitchen is an open kitchen so as soon as you walk in you are so hungry from smelling all the pizzas and pretzels! Great for a family or for meeting up with Friends to watch a game. read more

Masthead is a go to spot for us whenever we are downtown! They have great beers, and good pizzas to chose from. No matter the time of day, it's always hopping. Don't worry though, there's plenty of seating! It is a little bit on the louder side, but truly a great place to meet up with friends! They also have a great outdoor space for when the weather is nice. Make sure to stop on in next time you're downtown! read more

Masthead Brewing - Superior Wit - Breweries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

We dropped our ballots off downtown and saw this brewery nearby we hadn't visited. Seeing outdoor seating available so helped. Enjoy the last of our amazing weather here before the winter month's. As you enter and are greeted. Masks required signs, sanitizer station. Seated can remove mask. If move about mask required. Order at bar. Spacing of customers noted everywhere. This place is huge. Clean. And looks amazing inside. The wife tried their lite lager. Its in description. She likes light beers. Not strong. I have a thing for hazy beers so I chose Ju Jitsu and Forrest Critters. Loved it. Bought some for the road. We also ordered the Mushroom pizza here. Was great. My wife even loved the crust. What really had me tripping out. I've never seen people buying so many cases of beer before. Apparently they have limited cans of rotating brews. But it was still crazy that I counted at least 12 full cases of 16oz beer sold in the short time the wife and I were here which is what led me to ask what the special occasion was or if there was some sort of membership perk or deal. Loved the beer, food and ambiance, will definitely be returning. Also dog friendly. read more

Masthead Brewing - Brick Oven Mushroom Pizza - Breweries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Went for the beer and decided to get pizza too. The beer was wonderful! My husband had a hazy IPA that he said was really good. I had Augenblick lager which was super good. We had some bacon dip - quite tasty and a PSM pizza which was delicious. Great place! read more

We did a two day brewery tour of Cleveland and honestly, I found my favorite beer at this Brewery! The ambience felt so upbeat and inviting! Lots of great beer on tap, plenty of variety of swag and service with a smile! We will definitely be visiting again. I encourage you to try it out! read more

Masthead Brewing - Trying out a new brewery! - Breweries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

We stopped for lunch on their dog friendly patio. There are about 12 picnic tables on the sidewalk. Note to dog parents, no shade except for under the table. The server immediately brought out a dog water dish with ice water in it. I had the Buffalo Chicken strap wrap that was more medium leaning towards hot. While there was blue cheese in the wrap, it would have been great with a side of blue cheese to dip it in. Hubby loved his turkey sandwich on thick cut whole grain bread with gruyere and a tangy honey mustard. Hubby had a sampler of 4 beers ($11). He deemed them ok, but nothing impressed him enough to buy any to take home. Prices were reasonable. read more

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This review is based strictly on the beer and atmosphere. I can't believe I didn't order pizza (looks phenomenal), but I digress. I popped in at noon on a Friday and grabbed a seat at the bar. The music was rockin and the beer was flowin. I ordered a flight of four beers to get a little variety. As I worked my way from least to most hopped, I liked the beer more and more. My final taste was the Same as Last Year TIPA brewed with mosaic, Citra, and el dorado hops. Let's just say a taste of that beer would be blasphemous. Its delicious and so smooth for a triple. I ordered a full pour, and then my life was complete. Aside from the beer, the service was great. The staff was friendly. Loved the vibe. Great music. read more

Masthead Brewing - Same as Last Year TIPA - Breweries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Place was great! Stopped in before a football game and place was rocking! We ordered 3 pizzas to try, Margherita, Chicken bacon ranch, and Buffalo chicken. All of them were good, chicken bacon ranch was the winner for our group! Great selection of beers as well. Until next time read more

Beverages: 8/10 Ambiance: 8.5/10 Food: NA Stopped by Masthead while in Cleveland for the weekend. The space is great - and has a cool ambiance. Industrial - but not overly loud. They have plenty of tables and tvs - so it's good for groups or celebrations. Brad opted for the flight - which he enjoyed. They have a nice variety of cocktails. I tried the Limoncello Spritzer. It was good - refreshing and simple, but in a good way. Since we had dinner reservations we didn't get any food, but the food menu looked legit. The pizzas are made in house and all sound fantastic. Maybe next time we will save room for pizza. The service was awesome and the overall vibe was cool. I would definitely stopping by for a drink or casual eats with friends. read more

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Good beer and vegan pizza options? That's five stars in my book. Plenty of well rated beers on tap and two vegan pizza options. Even more vegetarian food selections. Ordered the vegan pizza. It was perfect size. Very good with little fried tofu squares, mushrooms (though only shiitake though the menu lists maitake and oyster too). Beers are solid. Drank the One Trick Pony and Hazelnut Butter. Wish you could preorder more beers for pickup. Great downtown location near Lake Erie. We'll be back! read more

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No for me, pizza was delicious, ambiance was the most Ohio middle class fancy place I have ever been, O - H -I O. However if you are Hop head you must try it! read more

Delicious beer. Lots of pizza to choose from and several salads and various apps as well. Wide open self seating inside with an ordering counter and not individual servers which I like. Your buzzer goes off when your food is ready and then you go get it yourself. The beers were surprisingly delicious! I had a flight of 4 which totaled about $15 and they were all rich and flavorful brews which is a good sign given they have quite a few to choose from. read more

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Very hip and busy on a Saturday evening. But plenty of seating was available and we were able to watch multiple sports due to TVs being visible in every direction. Menu is somewhat limited but what they have is delicious and just the right amount of variety. I had them pepperoni pizza and my wife had the pesto pizza. And we split the pretzel. Everything came out hot and as ordered as was delicious. We finished everything. The ordering and food pick up is no nonsense. Order at the bar and you pick your food up at another counter when your buzzer goes off. No wasting time here! Great beer selection and they even have a couple of desserts. Will definitely return! read more

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