Cleveland's Nightlife

Whether its blues, hip-hop, jazz, reggae or new world music, you can enjoy it in Cleveland. Visitors can enjoy the city's vibrant nightlife in its clubs and night spots. Sip a drink, listen to music, dance the night away, play pool or video games. Cleveland's four downtown entertainment districts offer many ways to spend an exciting evening.

The Flats Entertainment District, once an industrial area spanning both sides of the Cuyahoga River, now sports more than 40 clubs and restaurants.

The Nautica Entertainment Complex, on the river's West Bank, includes The Powerhouse, a renovated 19th century building, where visitors can find numerous entertainment venues under one roof.

The Historic Warehouse District. Cleveland's original neighborhod and home to an exciting blend of restaurants, clubs and apartment living. Restaurants and clubs in the area give visitors entertainment and dining options before or after performances. Millenium entertainment complex is in the revitalized

Historic Gateway District which encompasses Jacob's Field, Gund Arena and brewpubs, restaurants, clubs and shops. Here the attractions are many, from live music to pool tables. Each week, visitors can listen to jazz, swing, and Latin Rhythms and multiply their fun in the line dances, swing and tango.

The Cocktail Lounge - West 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113- (216) 771-2527 Upscale martini bar with a casual attitude. Elegant art decor surroundings, live music four nights a week and small appetizer menu offered

ABC Tavern & Cafe - 1872 West 25th St., Cleveland, OH 44113- (216) 861-3857 Neighborhod mainstay around since the 60s. "Cheers" familia atmosphere! Play a game of pol, listen to some god vibes and have some god eats. As a special attraction, they feature south park pinball

Jillian's Billiard Cafe - 1148 Main Ave., Unit 400, Cleveland, OH 44113- (216) 575-0300 An upscale billiard club. Featuring 25 Brunswick Gold Crown III tables along with a gaming area consisting of ping pong, video games, and much, much more. Available for private functions.

Kevin Clinton's Martini Bar - 2035 East 4th St., Cleveland, OH 44115- (216) 241-7425 The latest and most innovative versions of America's hottest cocktail - the martini. Specializing in The Standing Cocktail Party.

The Velvet Dog - 1280 West 6th St., Cleveland, OH 44113- (216) 664-1116 The warehouse district's premier dance club offering Downtown atmosphere that is drenched in sweeping colors and lively retro sounds. A prime location for pulsating crowds with its first and second floor lounges, outdoor rooftop patio and offers private and semi-private parties.

Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant and Club - 2035 East 4th St., Cleveland, OH 44115- (216) 241-7425 Featuring a 185-seat restaurant. American Rustic Cuisine, made from scratch. 125 seat cabaret room/dinner show packages, martini bar and 400 seat Hilarities 4th Street Theatre featuring live national stand up comedy.

Hilarities 4th Street Theatre - 2035 East 4th St., Cleveland, OH 44115- (877) 357-9717 One of the largest made-for-comedy-only thatres in the country, Hilarities brings the best in national touring stand-up comedy to Cleveland. The tiered mazzanine and balcony seating accomodates 400 guests for the shows.

Blind Pig 1228 W. Sixth St. Cleveland, OH has no cover with live blues and rock on Friday and Saturday nights. The Blind Pig also serves up an endless supply of pizza, sandwiches and various baked goods to complement the full bar. Work off the edible treats on the basement dance floor, which features enough club music to get your adrenaline pumping.

Blue Moose Saloon 9387 W. Sprague Road Cleveland, OH has a mounted moose wearing a sombrero. This is one crazy saloon. All types of tchotchkes and wartime memorabilia grace the walls of this rec room-cum-chic tavern, making it an especially homey place for the world-weary locals. The Moose aspires to be "king of the wing," and the menu offers a blinding assortment of sauces that includes a respectably tangy teriyaki. A good pick for lunch is any variety of grilled chicken sandwich. But the center of activity here is the raucous bar; if you're into people-watching, it offers the perfect vantage point. And, lucky you, there are crowds aplenty, particularly on the weekends, when the Moose has been known to rock out with live music.

Dive Bar 1214 W. 6th Street Cleveland, OH. The owners made no mistake when naming it. The Warehouse District is not short on trendy spots. It needs a place like this. Hence: Dive Bar featuring a "wall" of draft beers of 42 varieties.

D'Vine Wine Bar 826 W Saint Clair Ave Cleveland, OH When it comes to top-notch wine, Clevelanders know where to go. This Warehouse District hot spot offers wine "flights" four 2-ounce tastes of wines, grouped based on variety, geography or style. You can also order bottles of wines or choose from a selection of beers and martinis or from a full bar. The small building's large main room retains its early-1900s industrial look, with exposed brick and stone walls and giant chandeliers with large, round glass globes.

Major Hoopple's River Bed Café 1930 Columbus Rd Cleveland, OH is the kind of place that really looks down on the city of Cleveland; literally. From its large windows, patrons have one of the best views of the skyline found anywhere in the city. Of course, you have to look beyond the bar itself, where there's a decent selection of bottles and drafts, as well as your typical array of spirits. The bar likens itself to a sports bar with a busy dartboard crowd. Hoopple's is comfortably blue collar from its patrons to its music. If there's any space, make sure to grab a seat near the front of the bar, where the terrific skyline view is most unencumbered.

Johnny Malloy's 17103 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, OH. A sports bar in Lakewood, Johnny Malloy's gives many reasons to love it. The energy at this favorite after-work locale is frenetic, loud and wild enough to blot out the bleakest of dour Mondays. The bar walls are literally lined with TV sets that are perfect for patrons who like to complain about the Tribe's bullpen or who enjoy playing network trivia. The happy-hour nosh of choice is the ribs, which have won the top prize at the Cleveland Rib Cook Off for several years running. And leave it up to Johnny's to find other ways to bring in those patrons. They've got a golf league, Saturday night ladies' night and Fat Guy Sundays. Go ahead: We dare you to ask them about it.

Park View Night Club 1261 W 58th Street Cleveland, OH Gone are the days when the best Park View diners could hope for was a grilled cheese and a side of fries. Now, lucky visitors to the near West neighborhood pub can stroll past the well-worn jukebox, take a table under a portrait of the Rat Pack and order smoked scallops served with an avocado cream sauce. The macadamia-crusted goat cheese found on one salad is a long way from the aforementioned humble American on white. The old Park View was more a shot-and-beer joint than a place to take Grandma for eggs on Sunday morning. Take another look the brunch menu here is as good as any in town, featuring such A-list items as the "crabby crepe," stuffed with the crab and cheddar and blanketed in a champagne cream sauce. There's a lively nightlife scene as well, with sports fans during earlier hours and live music later. Drinks are as diverse as the food menu, catering to suds lovers as well as those who prefer an electric-blue martini.

Winking Lizard Tavern 1852 Coventry Road Cleveland Heights, OH With 11 locations throughout greater Cleveland, Akron and Canton, there's a Winking Lizard within a short drive of just about everywhere, including in the shadows of Jacobs Field in the Gateway District. Beer is the beverage of choice here, with a staggering 100 draft selections available at each location. Plenty of bottles, both domestics and imports, also reside in the Lizard coolers. Check out all the sporting events on a multitude of televisions while sampling typical sports bar fare, highlighted by some of the best wings around. Lizard wings come in a dozen flavors, from mild to 911. Known for its crazy menus, which can take an entire visit to read from start to finish, the Winking Lizard taverns are roomy, open and usually well lighted. They're ideal for watching the big game or just winding down with a cold one after work.