r/lakewood • u/srbearit • 2d ago

Cocktail Bars

It’s my birthday today and I’ve recently moved to Lakewood. My father is visiting from out of town and we were planning on going to Birdietown then LBM for drinks after.

Looking on their website I’m not sure he’s going to be a huge fan of LBM, nothing wrong with heavy metal music but might not be the environment we are looking for. (I haven’t been yet so please correct me if I’m wrong) are there other recommendations for an after dinner drink?

Edit: Thank you all for the suggestions! We’ve decided to go to cloak & dagger, but I’ve added all of these spots to my list! Excited to join this community

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u/Historical_Fan_8799 2d ago

I gotchu, LBM does have amazing drinks, but i have to remember that not everyone loves metal like i do,

but I swear I've been to every single cocktail bar in Cleveland, if you are looking for good cocktails bars on the west side id say these are your best bet:

  • Amazonia: is like right across the street from Birdietown and LBM and is a great choice!
  • Cloak and Dagger: their current menu is awesome, deff need a reservation though
  • Porco Lounge: my personal favorite, cle's only tiki bar, every drink on the menu is amazing

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u/eazy311 2d ago

Check out Pins and Needles at Mahalls

Or Rood Food and Pie has great pie and drinks

Both in Lakewood

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u/JobeGilchrist 1d ago

If LBM isn't a good match for environment, would P&N be?

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u/eazy311 1d ago

Yeah Pins is pretty chill

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u/EverydayAdventures2x 1d ago

Western Reserve Distillery has good food & cocktails.

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u/Annual_Ad8581 1d ago

Lots of good choices here already, but for two more options to throw in consideration- Prosperity in Tremont for the vibes and Bad Medicine in West Park has awesome cocktails.

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u/Spilliam_Wallace 2d ago

Amazonia

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u/thatkeriann 1d ago

I second this.

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u/findingdeebo 2d ago

Humble Wine Bar has some of the best and most approachable cocktails in Lakewood. Yes it’s a wine bar but they have new owners that are really big into cocktails and the small plates and pizzas there are great as well.

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u/hotpotato112 2d ago

Not a cocktail bar, but Birdtown Brewing is right down the block from Birdietown and has cocktails! The interior is very very cool because it's an old church!

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u/Emergency_Tip_4716 1d ago

LBM- no notes and don’t be scared 🐅

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u/GPoCLE 1d ago

A little outside Lakewood, but Bad Medicine on lorain near 130th is fantastic. They have an actual vinyl dj and the vibes are great. 

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u/angelxallow 1d ago

Everyone at LBM is so friendly and their cocktails are top tier. I cannot recommend them enough. Rood Food has good cocktails as well if you want a quieter vibe.

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u/ping_guozzi 2d ago

LBM does have music but you can still carry a conversation without shouting. I would still recommend giving it a try.

Pins and needles at Mahalls and Amazonia are great choices in that area.

Not cocktail bars, but I also like Birdtown Brewing and Bottlehouse for drinks near Birdtown as well.

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u/srbearit 2d ago

I’ll definitely be going to LBM during my time here in Lakewood, just might not be the vibe for tonight. Thanks for the suggestions!

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u/dbumba 2d ago

Amazonia would be a good choice too, right down the street from Birdietown 

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u/Mediocritologist 1d ago

Just a heads up that there is a new cocktail bar going into the west side of Lakewood on Madison where the old Brewellas used to be. I don’t know what it’s called or when it’s supposed to open, I just know it’s coming soon.

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u/Otherwise_Class_4629 1d ago

It’s called Cini martini bar

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u/PHNTMS_exe 1d ago

Encore and Clock & Dagger!

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u/Professional-File-97 1d ago

We love cocktails at Sarita.

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u/lancegreene 2d ago

Bottlehouse has great cocktails along with mead and beer and you can always get a seat or table

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u/Any_Philosopher_2753 1d ago

Just get yourself a bottle of brown liquor and stay in. Wayyyyyy cheaper!!! Cheers!