The Best Cocktail Bars In Cleveland

The Velvet Tango Room features modest small plates that go perfectly with cocktails and their live jazz. The atmosphere of this lounge-bar is spot on and bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable, making for a great ambiance. Paulius, the owner, runs a truly world class bar, but without the world class pretension.

With a great Downtown location on West 9th and St. Clair, Anatomy had a lot to prove. Luckily, it passed the test with flying colors to become one of the most popular nightclubs in Cleveland. It boasts the best bartenders in the city who make delicious cocktails, as well as a very lively atmosphere and a dance floor. With two levels, customers can come to drink and dance, or simply sit at the upstairs bar and catch up with friends.

With the best all-American food in Cleveland (its menu is packed with all the US staples, from steak to seafood to linguine alla carbonara) Dante deserves its fantastic reputation. The restaurant is located inside an old bank vault still intact, which provides the perfect decor and a great atmosphere to relax. The cocktails are incredible, with just the right balance of sweet and spicy.

Located in what is known as Old Brooklyn, Drink Bar & Grill offers customers fantastic service and great music. The food is perfectly cooked and full of great flavor. Bartenders and owners truly make an effort to get to know their customers, which leads to a personable and comfortable ambiance.

Porco Lounge & Tiki Room is a hidden oasis located between the historic districts of Tremont and Ohio City. It has lush decor and an exquisite cocktail menu. The bar stays true to Polynesian cocktail traditions with its real fruit juice made without mixes, house made syrups and mixers, and fresh sushi selection.