I still enjoy heading up to the Barrel for the Barrel burger but the wings have dropped out big time on my scale. They used to have the best dry rub wings in town but now they are a buttery soggy mess. It's not a coincidence either, since I've hopelessly tried on many occasions. I hope they fix them. read more

This bar is pretty on bar for a hole in the wall type of place. Very small draft beer selection, but we mainly went here to eat so no problem. They were slammed when we walked in so we had to grab seats at the bar. Bartender was a bit too chatty and slow to fill drinks/clear plates, but was super friendly otherwise. Workers all seemed friendly in general. Our wings were dry so we asked for a side of the sauce we ordered which made them much better. My burger was pretty good, but for $8+ for a burger I'd expect a better side than Ruffles potato chips. Overall though, it's a small likable bar, and supposedly they have some really good wings which I admittedly didn't try. read more

First time here-bar was packed so we took a table and were helped right away. Ran out of the Taco Special so they must be pretty good. Got the app platter and the buffalo dip. Standard bar food. Tables were nice with little tvs at each but ours didnt work. We were offered to move to another table but it wasnt that big of a deal to us. Server was very nice and attentive. Its no Dover Gardens but thank god its not Ironwood. I will try it out again as I enjoyed the lively yet chill atmosphere of the place. read more

First time here. Definitely will come back. Tried two different wings the Cajun BBQ and the 6 spice dry rub. Awesome. Used the yelp 10/20 and worth every cent. read more

The place was crowded and had great beers on tap. There was not enough help therefore service was slow and not friendly. Food was good and good selection of beers. read more

The Rusty Barrel - I took half of my burger home and found this is my jalapeño burger - Sports Bars Near Me - Westlake, Ohio

Good Popper burger, but small. Award winning Cajun BBQ Grilled Wings were ridiculously overcooked, Wood-like, and bereft of sauce. All in all a barely average affair. Without the coupon, I would've been sorely disappointed. Sadly, wing mediocrity is the CLE norm now other than Greenhouse. This is just another example. On to the next... read more

Totally sucked. Will never go back. Burgers were horrible... overpriced. And for one of the best wings in NEO... I couldn't tell. :(

Sort of stinks when you walk in. Wings were crispy, but flavors weren't what I was expecting. Mild does not taste or look like mild sauce. Service was ok. read more

Service was good. But I gave this place 3 stars because of the hype about their wings. Tried 4 different flavors... BBQ, grilled BBQ, Jerk and Parmesan garlic. Wings were ok, but nothing special. I expected to be blown away by the wings with all of the hype about having the best wings, but I thought they were small, a bit over cooked, and were just alright. I also got the French onion soup and was very disappointed. The cheese on top was charred so bad it made the soup taste burnt. I will possibly go back to try other things on the menu, but not one of my top places. read more

On Saturday, June 6, 2015, my friends and I went to the Rusty Barrel at 8:29 pm for a drink and appetizers after I great evening at an art event in Cleveland. Our moods were great and we were excited to try a new place that one of my friends had driven by the place several times but never went in. Well, we walked in tonight and wow what a rude awakening. We didn't eat or drink, even though according to the Sun Times, Cleveland.com and Scene Magazine, they have the best wings around, so I can't rate that, but I can rate the service - nonexistent. We sat at the bar and were ignored for 15 minutes. The other patrons at the bar and in the restaurant had their foods and drinks. The male bartender saw us when we entered, saw us when we sat at the bar, heard us as talked about Keno, and gave us a look over his shoulder as he threw two beer bottles away. During all these incidents, he continued to hang out at his register, as if he were entering data, orders, or whatever. At that point, I told my best friend to give me her keys and I would wait until they were done hanging out. I knew and understood the lay of the land. As the only African-American in the Rusty Barrel, I felt uncomfortable. My friend left with me. We waited for her boyfriend in the car, both upset about the situation. He followed us about 5 minutes later. But, would be glad to get him whatever he wanted. Suffice it to say, I will not go back there. read more

Great bar and great people. Ashley is a fun exciting bartender. They have a nice jukebox with a lot of music. Nice small bar that is sure to start some good conversations with people you don't know. Definitely my go to bar! read more

Strong / justified reputation for good food. Welcoming atmosphere. The staff is attentive and friendly.

Great little hole in the wall feel! Awesome burgers! Power hour on Fridays is fun too! The staff is really nice! The only thing I would change is adding more craft beers to the list :) all though there's already a pretty good selection. read more

We visited on a Friday night at dinner time (7-ish). Scary parking lot. Very tight and hard to turn around in. Service was extremely slow, possibly the worst I have ever experienced. We ordered the all-you-can-eat fish dinner. Very small portions, mostly just breading and fries. Took over fifteen minutes between re-orders. The food we saw con=ming out for other patrons (other items) looked very good. I won't go again. read more

Went there for lunch today with the family. Everyone loved their meals. My wife especially loved the Westlaker. We will definitely be going back. Thanks also for the great service! read more

Bar food. My bf had a salad and I had the tacos, $1 special on Tuesday. Ok but I won't rush back

Pricey, but delicious food. The staff is awesome. Down home hole in the wall. Great place for an after work drink and chat!

I have been here a few times and the food was good and reasonably priced. However, both times the place had an odd smell to it. Almost smells like a mix between sewage and urinals. I wont ever go back unless they get the odor under control... read more

A neighborhood bar with decent food and several big screen TVs. The wings were above average, but not life changing as some of the reviews would lead you to believe. They only had 5 beers on tap, which I thought was sort of odd. I found the service to be super friendly. One of the regulars told me that the onion rings were top-notch, so I'll probably make a return visit when back in the area. read more

What can I say. You can't Judge a book by its cover. This place has great bar food. Not good great. The grilled bbq wings are special. The atmosphere is cozy and it is the best place in Westlake by far. They have a touchtunes jukebox with great music u can play with ur phone. It's awesome. Beer choices are plentifull. read more

First time here and we were immediately greeted & seated which was nice. Looks like the locals dine in on the daily. We ordered their spicy garlic dry rub chicken wings and boy was it good. The beer selection was great too. We may be returning again since we were given a rusty barrel points card!! Whooo hoo!!! read more

The flagship wings are worth the hype. Westlaker hot dog is different and very good. People seem very friendly here. TVs are little run of the mill and hard to see in spots so not my ideal venue for an important game, but not a bad option at all with Dover Gardens, Panini's, and Winking Lizard all gone. Update 7/30/17 - This place has a lot of problems and they're pretty well documented on here. No longer a patron myself. read more

The grilled cajun bbq wings are amazing. Always great service and a great dining experience here.

The Cajun BBQ wings are some of the best I've ever had. If they had a bigger bourbon selection (read: Woodford's) I'd give them 5 stars.

Go here when we get the taste for good wings close to home nothing fancy here neighborhood bar my favorite wings are the grilled BBQ that is their award winning wing recently tried the sesame ginger and six pepper garlic that were also very good the bottom of the barrel burger is also good. They always have Cleveland sports on and drink specials and even show the world cup happy hour mon, thru fri, 4 to 7. read more

Best happy hour around, great food and drinks! This place has the best prices on drinks! My husband and I went on a Friday night and although it was busy we sat at the bar. The bartender was very nice and attentive. I ordered a glass of wine and was told since we were there during happy hour it would be $2.50! I don't know of any place that serves wine that cheap, and it was good wine! I had the Mediterranean wrap which was very good and my husband had the Cuban sandwich which was recommended. Good choice! The food is very good, I highly recommend this place! read more

First time visitor. Def a locals hangout but it was fun. Food was good. I got a salad and my husband ordered three different types of wings - they were awesome! Beer selection is above average but I wish they had more on draft. Probably 50 different bottle beers. Will be back! read more

Good service. Great wings. And definitely one of the better, if not best, beer selection in tiny little suburbia Westlake... Though that could be a bias because they always have my favorite (left hand milk stout nitro). The parking lot can feel a little crowded and it can be awkward to get in and out of but just be careful and very wary of crossing traffic. read more

You gotta love Rustys! It's a great local bar where you'll always run into people you know. Service is good, food options are good and the people are great! read more

Awesome Wings, and they have "Mastered" the art of ONION RINGING!

Friendly staff and good food. My husband loves the "All you can eat Fish"! I usually try new things and have success but the "Vege burger" was a big fail. I was disappointed to say the least but did not complain which was my choice. I had originally asked if they could have put the Salmon on a salad and was told they were too busy to accommodate my request. We will continue to go back! read more

Best reason to go to this joint is the bar tender Wendy...makes a good drink and aim to bad on the eyes either.

Been here several times. The wings are very good, although I would like more sauce choices. They will fill you up! I enjoyed an Italian beef with au jus with Cole slaw last night, it was very good. My wife had a burger and it was also tasty. We shared an appetizer of cheese sticks and they were also good. We enjoyed the TV at the individual booths so we did not have to talk to each other. Service from the bar when sitting at a table could be quicker but OK. I enjoy coming here and will be back. read more

Service was good. Wings and cold beer great ! Parking can be a bit tricky at times.

Great food. Try the Westlaker hotdog, you won't be disappointed!

Ordered takeout - 4 types of wings (Cajun bbq, hot garlic, teriyaki and six pepper garlic) were all excellent. They were cooked very well and they were all of decent size. The hot sauce has a little kick but isn't hard to handle. We will be back. read more

Nice 'neighborhood' bar - friendly folks. Service is very good - Lizzie and Lexi are great gals... Wings are really pretty good - and you can't beat 59 cent Wednesday wing night! Great game night (or day) beer specials and the menu has something for most everyone (IMO). read more

First time here, came on a Saturday afternoon. The wife wanted a burger so we looked at the selection, my 1 red red flag was all beef burger"..no "fresh, hand patty angus""ect.. our burgers came 5.33 oz frozen puck from Gordon Food Service the reason, I know is I work in the food service industry for 26yrs. If you want this kinda burger go to McDonalds. We also ordered wings grilled cajun bbq pretty good we will come back for wing night but not a burger....price was $10w/chips $2 to add fries...thats crazy $10 for that frozen burger.and $10 for same fresh natural burger at B Spot read more

Interior is dark, with a few screens but not really a sports bar. Service was slow and server did not know the draft offerings, which were limited to 1-2 craft beers. Food was adequate but nothing exciting. read more

Went to the Rusty Barrel to catch the simultaneous Browns and Cavs games. The place wasn't crowded but the bar was full. My burger and wings were excellent. We will be back. read more