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Must-visit Dive Bars in Cleveland

Must-visit Dive Bars in Cleveland

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Created by Nicki Pelham • Updated On: June 9, 2012

When we're not doin our thing at our own bar...this is where we like to sample the local variety.

ABC the Tavern is one of Must-visit Dive Bars in Cleveland.

1. ABC the Tavern

7.7
1872 W 25th St (bridge), Cleveland, OH
Bar · Ohio City · 49 tips and reviews

Nicki P.Nicki Pelham: Old school pin bowling!

Dive Bar is one of Must-visit Dive Bars in Cleveland.

2. Dive Bar

6.7
1214 W 6th St, Cleveland, OH
Dive Bar · Downtown Cleveland · 16 tips and reviews

Nicki P.Nicki Pelham: Ski Ball!!!

3. Old Angle Tavern

8.0
1848 W 25th St (at Bridge Ave), Cleveland, OH
Pub · Ohio City · 25 tips and reviews

Nicki P.Nicki Pelham: Good food!

4. Gillespie's Map Room

6.9
1281 W 9th St, Cleveland, OH
Bar · Downtown Cleveland · 51 tips and reviews

Nicki P.Nicki Pelham: Good beer selection ... if they have it in stock.

Blind Pig is one of Must-visit Dive Bars in Cleveland.

5. Blind Pig

1228 W 6th St, Cleveland, OH
Sports Bar · Downtown Cleveland · 10 tips and reviews
McNulty's Bier Markt is one of Must-visit Dive Bars in Cleveland.

6. McNulty's Bier Markt

7.8
1948 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH
Gastropub · Ohio City · 39 tips and reviews

Nicki P.Nicki Pelham: I prefer the Speakeasy!