Anyone want to buy me a drink?
June 14, 2010 4:40 PM   Subscribe

In downtown cleveland tonight, came on an impromptu roadtrip, and leaving in the am. Staying at the holiday inn express and wondering where to get a beer? Already visited corner alley, was a decent time, but i crave more of a bar. Where does metafilter suggest i go? Just keep it within walking distance of the hotel
posted by deezil to Food & Drink (5 answers total)
 
Best answer: Winking Lizard.
posted by box at 4:57 PM on June 14, 2010


It's at 811 Huron Rd. E. They've got a pretty good beer selection, and it's an easy walk.
posted by box at 5:01 PM on June 14, 2010


Best answer: Ha, I was just at the hotel a few months ago. There are, of course, a lot of bars in the couple of blocks around there, but as near as I could tell, they were all only okay. The closest good place I know of is in Ohio City just across the river (so, sadly, a long walk (I think I did it in about 25 minutes)) to get to Great Lakes Brewpub and Bier Markt, which has a pretty decent Belgian beer selection. Both are between W 25th and W 26th Sts near Lorain Ave.

But, to stay very close, Cadillac Ranch (which is just west of Corner Alley) was oddly fun to hang out and watch people on the mechanical bull in a vaguely western theme bar (it's a definite party bar).

On preview: I almost went to the Winking Lizard since it seemed decent based on reviews, but I spent most of my time in Ohio City.
posted by skynxnex at 5:03 PM on June 14, 2010


Best answer: That hotel is the creepiest, with all the giant bank-office rooms. I MEAN, I'M SURE YOU'LL LOVE IT.

You might consider one of the restaurants on W. 4th, like Greenmarket Tavern, if you're looking for upscale bar action. Certainly at Lola you can sit at the bar; GT is supposed to be great but I haven't been there yet.

I've heard from colleagues that the Nauti Mermaid on W. 6th is a big after-work bar place, as well. Obvs a little further.

If it weren't kid-bedtime over here, I'd drive downtown my damn self and buy you a drink, but it is not in the cards.
posted by chesty_a_arthur at 5:35 PM on June 14, 2010


Response by poster: Chesty, it's not TOO creepy, but just about right. And box, I think Winking Lizard may be the ticket. Taking a small break in the hotel room (no food all day + hot sun + 3 rapidly successive beers = WHY HELLO THERE ALCOHOL), and then heading out a little later in the evening.
posted by deezil at 5:41 PM on June 14, 2010


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