These days , it can be hard to keep up with the absolute detonation of locally brewed wiliness beer in CLE ( trust us , that ’s a beneficial problem to have ) . So many local have bulge up , in fact , that it can be easy to blank out that exterior of our metropolis and state lines , there are heaps and scores of talented brewers who are also turn out luscious trade brewage . So where should you turn to give these local , national , and external beer a endeavor ? We ’ve prod up eight of the good craft beer bars * in Cleveland.*Note : Before your beer - fuel anger flares up , please note that we ’ve excluded brewpubs – those are a different class totally .

The Tremont Tap House

TremontWith a beer list of over 100 selections , 48 of which you may get from the draft , Tremont Tap House offer something for everyone . If you ’re palpate overwhelmed at this always - packed neighborhood favourite , Tremont ’s friendly stave will happily avail manoeuvre your option . While you ’re there , do n’t miss the duck poutine french-fried potatoes , which taste especially delicious after downing one or two of those brew .

Winking Lizard Tavern

Various locationsWith more than 20 Ohio fix , this boom local empire strives to have the in force and most varied beer selection in the country . And with over 375 beer on fling in 2016 , we ’d say Winking Lizard is well on its elbow room to achieve that mission . This year marks the 30th anniversary of the restaurant ’s democratic Tour of Beers , challenging participants to drink 100 brews over the course of the class ( do n’t worry , Winking Lizard has a trailing system that maintain tabs on your advancement irrespective whether you ’re in Solon one week or Peninsula the next ) . That ’s a challenge we can get behind .

Lilly Handmade Chocolates

TremontAlthough the most obvious grounds to end into Lilly is its downright graceful handmade chocolates , beer enthusiasts would be derelict not to peruse the shop ’s excellent workmanship beer ( and fine wine ) selection . Keep in mind that Lilly does n’t open bottles or serve full pours in - house . Instead , check out the daily beer or wine & chocolate pairing , as well as the monthly escape & chocolate tasting outcome , for a twirl on your distinctive wiliness beer drunkenness experience .

Jukebox

HingetownWith a rotating jukebox catalog ( that ’s barren to play ! ) , baskets of topically made pierogi , and a unfeignedly impressive slyness beer selection , Jukebox makes it surd to envisage pack more delight into one outing . Twelve rotate taps bond to Great Lakes regionalia , but you could choose from more than 60 craft bottles and arse from just about everywhere else . Tucked inside Ohio City ’s issue Hingetown neighborhood , it ’s easy to see why Jukebox is help defend the country ’s revitalization .

Deagan’s Kitchen & Bar

LakewoodWith an extensive beer menu , a tumid and inviting barJon Tafferwould okay of , and some of the best pub eats in town , Deagan ’s has peg the elevated neck of the woods restaurant conception . Do n’t neglect Thursday ’s $ 10 Warren E. Burger & beer night – pick a burger and a craft brew , serve in Deagan ’s typically generous portion sizes , all for a Hamilton .

La Cave Du Vin

CoventryAlthough – as the name suggests – La Cave is first and foremost awine bar(and a great one , at that ) , this small cellar governance ’s notable cunning beer choice has essentially outdone its wine leaning . In increase to a handful of draft , four stocked beer fridges make up an intact wall of bottled selections . For those seeking a lesser - known brew , La Cave is your spot .

ABC the Tavern

Various locationsOne ofCleveland ’s best dive barsis also one of the in effect places in town to enjoy a guile brew . But with a decent draft extract and an impressive number of bottle and cans , either of ABC ’s locations makes for a solid position to enjoy in force beer dish up by friendly staff . Plus , the ultra - laid - back surroundings intend that said staff wo n’t estimate you if you swap to Pabst after a few too many gamy - ABVDogfish HeadorRogue beers .

TownHall

Ohio CitySure , it ’s just as easy to put a fresh greenish succus at this hip joint , hefty office . But it ’s all about Libra , right ? For the day when you ’re on the less righteous oddment of the spectrum , TownHall ’s handsome trade beer selection is on point . All brew are $ 5 day by day , meaning the price is negligible when you ’re evaluate beer . look into out Monday ’s craft beer night , when all brews are a mere $ 3 a pour .

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Beth Phillipsis a Cleveland - area author who will be take her own Tour of Beers this yr , all over Cleveland . you’re able to follow her on Twitter@CraveableCLE .

Jukebox bar in Cleveland

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The Tremont Tap House

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Winking Lizard Tavern

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Lilly Handmade chocolate

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Jukebox beer bar

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Deagan’s Kitchen & Bar

La Cave du Vin

La Cave du Vin

Townhall

Townhall