Thoroughly disappointed by our experience at Goldhorn…read more When we walked in, one bartender glared at us as we sat down and expected us to... customer serve ourselves? The other was too engrossed in his conversation with other patrons to notice us. We weren't greeted, asked if we had any questions about the menu, etc. Once we got our drink order in, we were interested in getting food as well. Getting the attention of the staff was truly a feat to boot. We finally got the food order in and ended up moving to a table because the first bartender kept staring at us with her hands on her hips. We got the food, expecting something like Bottlehouse/Masthead/HiHo for our meal, and it was Sysco food. The chicken sandwich was a Sysco chicken tender on a bun. For over $35.00 in food alone, we expected more. We both work in the service industry and understand that things happen, but being treated like an inconvenience for our entire experience is something I was not expecting from a brewery with such high ratings. The cherry on top: in the men's room, 1 of the 3 sinks and both of the urinals were out of order. Definitely will not be back.

We arrived at Goldhorn right when it opened. Parking is in back and enter through the back of the…read morebuilding. It is a very large space. They have indoor and outdoor seating and a game area. We ordered at the bar and our food was brought to the table. The staff were friendly and helpful. A few people arrived as we ate our lunch. The food and beer were good. Overall it was a nice brewery.

Good beer, good people. Especially nice in good weather when you can get outside. Worth it for the…read morebeer too.

Met up with friends for Bingo night! Bingo is on Wednesday evenings for one hour. This is a nice…read moretime to have a beer and visit while having Bingo fun. 8th Day has other events. Check their website. I also attended a flower arrangement class here. A friend secured the side room with single tables and a window counter for this one-time class. So if you need a space with drinks, consider 8th Day. Sirna's Pizza is across the road, and will deliver from their menu. The two rooms are clean. Order drinks and snacks at the counter. Menu is on a chalk board on the wall. I had the Banshee Irish Stout. Was refreshing and not too heavy. There is outdoor seating and a tent.

I love chicken paprikash and theirs might be the best I've ever had! Rich, hearty and served over…read morefresh spaetzl. The plate was as beautiful as it was delicious. They offer a large variety of beers. Our server was very knowledgeable and offered great recs. I wish I could remember the name of my beer, but I do remember that I really liked it. While the paprikash was the star of the day, I have to share how tasty the Loaded Lángos were... Wow! These were a total surprise. Packed with flavor and texture and color. I wish they were closer, I'd be there weekly.

Immigrant Son Brewery has become one of my favorite restaurants to grab a beer and food. Dark Halo…read moreand Even in the Morning stouts are delicious. Recently, I tried Dark Halo with the ISB Root Beer at the Winter Warmer. I'm hoping it becomes a seasonal flavor. I generally sit at the bar, the service is anyways great. The ambiance doesn't feel like your typical brewery. It's very bright inside but it has an open floor plan. I believe some nights they host trivia. During my most recent trip I tried the short ribs. They were good and hit the spot but I think I'll stick to the burgers.

What a find! Had no idea the place was here until I saw a beer truck on the highway promoting the…read moreStrongsville location. Came in on a Friday afternoon and was very pleased with the quality and variety of beers. It's not just German lagers. Had a most excellent west coast IPA as well. The 'kitchen' is one step up from a microwave, but the pretzel I ordered was not only delicious and piping hot, but the cheese dip was something special. I have no idea what they put in it, but damn was it delicious. A touch of spice and a rich cheesy flavor. Just outstanding! Service was fast and friendly. One bartender really knew his stuff, the other was on his second day but seemed to be asking all the right questions. The place is also decorated very nicely, with couches and comfy chairs in addition to the bar stools. Will definitely come back again.

We stopped into Schnitz Ale Productions this past Saturday after running errands in the area and…read morewere looking for something a little different for lunch and this place was a great find. The space itself is cozy and thoughtfully designed with elegant decor, and it has a really nice taphouse/tasting room feel. The rotating craft beer selection is a big plus if you're into trying something new. For food, we started with Branka's pretzel with everything seasoning, brown mustard, and their house-made beer cheese. It was delicious and a perfect shareable appetizer. My husband ordered the Reuben sandwich per the recommendation of our server. It came on rye bread with Swiss cheese, house-made corned beef, kraut, 1000 Island dressing, plus chips and a pickle on the side. He really enjoyed it. We also shared the charcuterie platter, which came hummus, jam, mustard, smoked sausage, vegetables, chips, mozzarella cheese and sliced apples. It was a nice variety that worked well for grazing. I thought it was a little pricey for what you got though. My husband did a beer flight, which he enjoyed sampling, and our 11-year-old was happy with a mocktail that was not on the menu, but our server made for him by request, which made it a nice stop for the whole family. Overall, a relaxed spot with good food, good drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere. We'd definitely come back again.

Sunday Funday adventures brought us here. This was our third stop. This is a cute place, they had…read morelive music while we're here. The service was good, beers were tasty. Clean bathrooms, lots of outdoor seating. Overall a nice little joint!

We visited Bummin Beaver Brewery as part of the of the Ohio Brewery Passport. It is a fun little…read morebrewery with a nice selection of beer. We happened to visit on their 3rd anniversary and they were having a huge celebration. It is family owned and the owners were very welcoming. We purchased a flight so we could try several of the beers. The building was cute and there was plenty of seating. They had a large outdoor space for seating and outdoor games. There was also ample parking. My partner said he could have stayed all day and relaxed listening to the band that was playing.

I've been in the mood for some good German food lately. That's not easy to find in the Cleveland…read moreMetro area. I mean real, authentic, German food. Well, years ago a good friend of mine, who was born and raised in Germany, took me to a great German grocery store off west 25th and Lorain on the west side of Cleveland. I never forgot that store. But since he's been gone I really had no reason to revisit it. The other day someone told me the owner of that store opened a restaurant attached to it. And that was when I first heard about "Hansa Brewery". I couldn't wait to go there and tonight was the night! We arrived this evening and were greeted by a very pleasant gentleman who quickly seated us in the all glassed in dining room. The view out one side is onto Lorain Ave. Out another side looks out upon St. Ignatius High School. Out another side looks into the brewery itself, filled with giant stainless steel equipment. The menu is brought to your table written on a large chalkboard... one for the whole table. It has a marvelous selection of German specialties... everything you could possibly want. I ordered the lamb chops (very nicely priced). They came out, much to my surprise, all as double cut chops. So I didn't just get 4 lamb chops. I actually got 8. And wow! they were beautiful, meaty, perfectly seasoned, and cooked exactly as I requested. The red cabbage and green beans were excellent as well. It was a wonderful meal. My wife ordered the Weiner schnitzel with spätzle... absolutely fabulous... perfect. Our guests ordered Weiner schnitzel and Chicken paprikash and they were thrilled with the quality of their meals also. We all followed up with coffee and homemade strudel that was to die for. What a great evening. I can't wait to finish my doggy bag for lunch tomorrow. If you like German food. Or you think you might like German food. Do yourself a favor. Go to Hansa Brewery. You'll be glad you did... I guarantee it.

Attached to the Hansa import store, the facility has plenty of seating, inside and out. It wasn't…read morecrowded so we sat at the bar. They have a small tap list of their own beer: all beers are traditional German styles. I enjoyed my glass of Rauchbier (smoked). There is a good German bottle supply as well. Slip onto the store to purchase bottles to go. A good-but-small collection of drink ware in the store. The food is very good German fare. I especially enjoy their Jager schnitzel dinner. Sides were delicious: red cabbage and spatzel. Really good and reasonably priced.

While small interior (they are expanding in the very near future) they are big on selection and…read morequality micro beers! They have an excellent seltzer that my GF son enjoys as well. They offer a pretzel which is sourced from a local bakery which is a must get when here. Their seasonal "Noel" beer is very good, a Belgian Christmas Ale with a crushed candycain rim which makes it even better. Owner and staff and very friendly, a must stop if in the area!

A new addition to the Cleveland brewery passport so I made sure to make some time to check it out…read more I split a flight of 4 that conveniently fit on a flight sized table top until I saw someone order a giant pretzel that I then had to order. We had to move tables so our giant pretzel could fit. Overall nice new spot.

Tuesday night trivia @7pm is my favorite!. They also have great bean dip and there's free parking…read morein the garage behind the building. They have flights and pints and drinks galore. There's also indoor and outdoor seating and outside it is pet friendly.

Boss Dog Brewing is an urban brewery in Cedar Lee neighborhood. This neighborhood is DORA by the…read moreway meaning you can wander with your beer. This is a destination for Cleveland Brewery passport. I visited Boss Dog many times over the years and most recently for Cleveland Heights Neighborhood Crawl. AMBIANCE: Minimalistic and laidback brewery perfect for groups with large tables. There are options to sit inside in dim surroundings or enjoy twinkling lights on the patio. The brewery is rarely crowded so it's a perfect destination to watch sports in peace or just socialize with friends in calm surroundings. FOOD/DRINKS: Their kitchen closes fairly early. To be honest, I've never had any food here that I loved. Beers are always bold and have fun names. During the bar crawl I had Rocktoberfest beer. It's bold and very autumnal. SERVICE: Their kitchen closes service is friendly. You usually get pretty dedicated. PARKING: There are three municipal parking lots in the area that can be used free of charge. There is also valet option. Additionally limited street parking is available. Peak hours are weekends, plan for extra time. If you're looking for a laidback opportunity to hang out with friends, visit. There are plenty of restaurants and bars on this street in case you want to be out all evening.