Brick & Barrel is an unassuming little brewery near downtown Cleveland and the river. It's near a bunch of other breweries so is easily added to any brewery crawl. Our visited ended up being one of our favorites thanks to a silly group of friends, and the super friendly and patient bartender Sarah who made sure we had a great time. The brewery is nearby a cool old raising bridge, which is present in their logo. They have a bunch of core styles to choose from. The decor leans heavily into local kitsch, which gives it a casual and colorful vibe. Prices are super reasonable with $9 flights. The beer quality was great as well. A highlight (or nightmare) for us was the fact they had the infamous Malort to try, we all had our first shots and hated every minute! We visited during a weekday, but I can easily see this being a fun and happening weekend night brewery. I'd love to visit again. read more

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Brick and Barrel is conveniently located near downtown. Parking is easy on the street. They have a good beer selection and the bar area is comfortable. They offer outdoor seating as well. We visited on a Saturday afternoon and they were busy. The server behind the bar was very friendly and helpful. read more

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Absolutely loved this brewery! What a fun place! So much to see everywhere. They had a ton of plants and something to see everywhere. They had a great variety of beers and allow half pours. They have a fully stocked bar as well. This was such a great place! Definitely check it out! read more

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I was recommended to check this place out while traveling for work so I did. This little hole in the wall is the dive bar of the brewing word in the best way. Clearly locals enjoy stopping in, they have guest taps and sell some additional beverages along with their own. The beer tender was so fun to chat with. Super friendly and happy to talk about their beer, where the names come from and their head brewer. I enjoyed a good sampling of their menu and all were very drinkable. My favorite was their Scottish ale. I would go spend time here again just for the great convo! But of course I would return for the beer too. read more

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Very cute brewery with a good selection of beers and a great cider. Big space for many people. They only have street parking so I recommend going before they get too busy. They don't have food but will let you order from the pizza place next door and eat it inside read more

Since day one the Brick has always had the best Real Ales in Cleveland. They now have a new brewer who is definitely bringing it!! Small, relaxed and like drinking at home feel. read more

I would like to put this place in my trunk and take it home to be my local. Damon out bar keep was the best. So I'm going to real clear - I'm a beer snob. The brewer her knows her craft. The Polish smoke beer was amazing. A great porter and a better scotch ale. I tasted the wine beer mix and that was great. The vibe is laid back and welcoming. No food but a great Italian place right next door (read that review). Awesome brewery with people who know beer and also enjoy people. Definite 5 star because thats as high as they will let me rate. X2 read more

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I didn't realize this place was only a couple of blocks from Westside Market. I've seen the pics and posts on Yelp, Instagram etc, finally decided to check it out. Its what was expected with Covid. The interior atmosphere was great. We didn't even see the outdoor patio until after. They just need a fire pit or something to keep people warm out and it would be perfect. The wife and I ordered a beer and had a good chat with the hostess inside. She gave us some beer passport books.. We'll be back. read more

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Excellent craft brews, very comfortable ambiance, and the bartender was so kind and knowledgeable! I can't wait to return! I love this area in Cleveland! read more

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Nice local brewery right near the river. Friendly staff and dog-friendly patio. Today I had the Futile to Resist sour. I really enjoyed it and not SUPER sour. Hubby enjoyed the Prauger Helles. They have a nice sized tasting room. They do not serve food so you may want to grab a bite at another place first. Street parking is limited. They have a small cooler with to-go beers available. read more

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We stopped in on a Monday night, as we were staying in the area to for a Cleveland Clinic appt. Our beer was delicious; we especially enjoyed the Hefeweissbier. We ordered food from an Italian place around the corner, and they delivered it right to us at the bar...it, too, was great! Bartender was attentive and interesting to talk to, very friendly and down to earth. We will be back! read more

Amazing hole in the wall. Super low key. Mike was da man. He recommended all the best places to visit in the area. The service was on point. Amazing beer and great Jameson pickle back. Would come back here any time read more

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Best kept secret in the CLE. Love the location, vibe of the joint (low-key), and the bartenders. A place where patrons actually talk to each other. Oh, the beer is fantastic. read more

Clean, nice, friendly staff, place is awesome and really good beer. Located in a great area off the beat. read more

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Beer was good here I didn't have food. I had my wedding shower here and it was a cute space, you can reserve for free in advance. My in laws love this place and are regulars. read more

Brick and barrel was an awesome establishment. They had very tasty cocktails and we really enjoyed the atmosphere. The service was good and we will definitely be back again. read more

This is one of best-kept secrets in the Cleveland beer scene. The head brewer, Cara Baker, is one of the few female professionals in the area, and she is making some killer beer. Her lagers are especially good, but everything is worth a try if you have an open mind. Steve, the ESB, is one of my favorites. It's a cool atmosphere with some vintage furniture that kinda feels like a buddy's basement, complete with pinball machine. Service is always excellent. No kitchen here, so BYO food. I like to grab takeout from a local joint and bring it here. read more

Great low-key brewery. Super accommodating, full of entertainment for all ages. IMO Best Baby-Friendly spot in the city. Carry food in. Big Jenga, cards, pinball, pac man. Single person bathrooms. Lots of space, usually not busy. Perfect local hangout. read more

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Really enjoyed the vibe here. Totally laid back, like drinking in your friends garage. Stoped here with City Brew Tour, so glad they showed me this cool little place. Nice outdoor area. It was raining so didn't get to spend too much time out there. Dog friendly. Does not serve food. read more

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Nice space, easy to find parking, tasty Hefe on draft, great service! No food but it's a good afternoon visit before dinner kind of place.

Fun place in the Irish Bend. Cleveland sign is across the street. Nice brewery, great decor. Out back is outside under the very high bridge. 5 starts! read more

Ran into this bar after sightseeing and looking for the new Cleveland script sign behind the Foundry. Seemed like a local spot. Bartender was attentive. There were only about 5 of us but it was early on a Sunday. Cool spot specially to get the brewery passport stamped. read more

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This place has a really cool vibe and a great selections of local, hand-crafted beers! I love what they have done with the space and the way they have re-purposed many items to finish-out the various surfaces in the joint: * Bar is made from old chalkboards taken from Lakewood High School * Several tables are also from Lakewood High School (their gym's parkay floor) * Large wooden coils used to transport cable for the nearby bridge make up other tables * Old wine and whiskey barrels are used to help ferment certain beer varieties * Backyard area will become a beer garden where they will project movies and videos on the wall * Cool views of the fly-over bridge from the backyard * Great views of the drawbridge out front with an open-air patio and storefront * Hip seating area in the back of the shop for a large group to congregate and have "private" space They also allow in outside food (if you wish) and there are a few eateries close by if you want to bring in. What a great place to chill and have a few interesting brews. I'm in!!! read more

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Love this local stop! Staff was friendly and they have a lot of board games. Even more exciting....they allow dogs both inside and out! Love the Bitter Chief IPA. read more

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Stopped in on a Monday evening at Brick and Barrel - my first visit! I sat at the bar and ordered two consecutive flights - the lady running the bar was very friendly and interesting to chat with as I asked her questions about Brick and Barrel. I wish I could remember her name... The Brews: Wassail Weizenbock (7.1% ABV) Noble Blonde Belgian (6.5% ABV) Columbus Road ESB (5.0% ABV) McTavish Wee Heavy Scotch Ale (9.0% ABV) Brogue Stout (7.8% ABV) Midnight in the Flats Imperial Black Wheat IPA (8.5% ABV) Ale Syndicate Municipal IPA (6.2% ABV) Big Chief Imperial IPA (9.7% ABV) My two favorites were the last two IPAs on the list. Nice balance of hops and floral notes. The barkeep encouraged me to walk around the back and take a look around - which I did. I also met one of the guys who brews the beer - fun guy to chat with! Definitely check this place out! read more

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Cool atmosphere with a lot of things to do. There are plenty of table games and areas to hangout within the bar. I wasn't a big fan of the beer I ordered Bitter Chief. The place is always packed when I drive by so they must be doing something right! read more

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Enjoyed our Saturday afternoon visit here. Tastiest beer of the Cle breweries we stopped at during the trip. Really fun scene - while outdoor seating was a bit strange (around the back), the indoor decor was eclectic, comfortable, and unique vibe. Loved all the Cle sports pride, but in a very vintage way (not at all a sports bar!) From what I recall, it's mostly a traditional brewery visit (no food) so not a stop for a meal, but a great afternoon gathering spot for good friends and good beer. read more

This place has amazing beer and the facility is the epitome of what a brewery should be...a nice, long bar with tables scattered around while being within touching distance of the brewing equipment. I'm a huge fan of their Bitter Chief IPA which was released to the public in cans last week so you don't exactly have to visit the brewery in order to experience it, but why would you want to do that?! The visit makes the experience. Amanda is one of the bartenders there and is one of the best. There are many great breweries in Cleveland, and this place is amongst the best. They don't serve food, but there is a pizzeria right next door in case you get hungry. Brick and Barrel does many styles of beers, so you are guaranteed to find one that you love. read more

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This is a charming little spot at the end of a big hill near the river with good hearted people. They may not have food but they have nice selection of brews. We order pizza from next door, sat on the patio enjoying a few beers while we watched the kids draw with chalk and enjoyed the views of the pulley bridge rise for an ore ship to slowing passes by. I loved how they repurposed flooring and chalk boards from Lakewood schools. You can park in the rear or on the street. Start here to have a drink before you venture along the beautiful Metroparks trail or reward yourself after. read more

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Great small brewery down on the flats. They have five or six beers on tap with a few visiting beers as well. Cute small patio, with pinball machines and a few couches to hang out on with friends. I have been here several times, either for the Cleveland Brew tour or just as a nice place to go to watch an Indoans game. My go to beer here is the Bitter Chief. It's the breweries flag ship beer, and definitely a winner in my book. They do not have food,but the italian restaurant next door will deliver pizza to you and your party if you get hungry, otgerwise there is an assortment of chips behind the bar. I would like to go during one of the bars trivia nights. In general just a fun low key brewery that should get more attention. read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. Just far enough off the beaten path to feel like an instant local. The bartender was so welcoming and had some pretty fantastic stories about how this place has come to be. For avid hop-stoppers, this is one of our favorites! read more

This was a great smaller local brewery. They only have a few beers on tap but the kolsch and the porter were delicious! I really wanted to try the saison but they were out. An excuse to go back! read more

This place represent everything I love about small, local breweries. Extremely comfortable, easy space with excellent beers and no prevention. The beers are clean, well crafted, and are good representations of the styles they claim. Well-curated mix of beers without so much selection that they can't perfect everything. The space is inviting and chill, with well thought out seating and a surprisingly cool outdoor space in both front and back. Staff went out of the way to show us around the site and point out all the cool new stuff they're putting together. I love that this place is genuinely interested in supporting their local area and making a wonderful place for locals to hang out with fantastic beers and a warm atmosphere. What else is there?? This is gemutlichkeit!!! read more

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I try to hit this place up when it opens in the afternoons. I have been here at night and its a tad too crowded for my ass. Good problem top have as a business owner, though! Karl is a great brewer and a nice dude. Beers are fresh but a little more variety would be rad. Great place to stop off and get primed before going full tilt and acting a fool, wherever the wind takes me... OH! and the afternoon bartender dude knows his shit. Iron Maiden is whats up. ;) read more

Brick and Barrel and Platform Brew are two of my favorite new businesses in Cleveland from the year 2014. Brick and Barrel had a nice first run with their beer. I sampled a flight for $5 and all tasted right. The IPA was well balanced with a nice malt back. I do prefer hit you over the head hops. Maybe they will venture down that path at a later date. The hop is a cousin to the pot and it triggers a cool response in my brain similar to Dark Side of the Moon college days. The staff was warm and welcoming on a blustery winter night. Nicole was a sweetheart. They set out a bunch of nuts with wasabi peas that I could not put down. For any potential readers of this review, please do not dip your grubby mits in the mix. Instead, gently fill up a handful by tipping the container. Germs are running rampant. Almost everybody I love has been sick this winter. I will now quote Prodigy from Mobb Deep on "Circle Don't Stop": Then after the show we show love to the fans. Pictures with the b******. The fist, not the hand. 'Cause we don't shake hands. There's a whole lot of germs. This two thousand ten. Now it is twenty fourteen and the germs are spreading as Prodigy predicted. Please keep your hands to yourself. If you see PW in the street, fist bump is how we greet. read more

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This is the first brewery of this kind in Cleveland - the kind that feels like a cool converted garage. It does in fact have a big garage door just waiting for spring time. It's got Christmas lights strung from the rafters, a pinball machine, a wide open brewery space, painted cinder block walls, and local art for sale on the walls. Beers are all $5, as are 4-sample flights. All beers are clean and clearly well made. The IPA is very fresh and slightly fuller bodied than most. What really set their beers apart are those blended with wine. The Brewer told me they will have many more after the next grape harvest. It's crowded on opening night even with the nearby bridge out. Cheers for Brick and Barrel's cozy industrial feel and well made beer - I'll certainly be back for more. read more

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Absolutely fabulous little spot. We loved the family owned feel and how friendly the staff were when we visited. The beers were also great! The bf was particular to the cask ale varieties and I liked the saison. They also allow you to order food in, which is a nice bonus if you end up hungry. Great little gem read more

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Solid beers for the beer enthusiast. Calm environment, not too loud. Can easily take down any of the more well-known brewers in town. Will be happy to take some of this beer home in a growler, since it is not yet distributed in local markets. Mason's Imperial Pretzel Porter is absolutely top notch. Cleveland's best kept secret? Worth a visit!! read more

Still a chill bar. I've been here for events they have like a painting class and I've walked here from Tremont with a friend and their dogs. Love how they gave us dog treats (homemade from the beer process) and a big bowl of water for the dogs. Staff still personable. It can get pretty toasty on a hot summer day but they have some ceiling fans to help cool you down (I'm pretty sure, I could be making this up, but I swear I felt a breeze at the bar). They also have a nice little patio in the back for a quieter vibe in the sun on an leisurely afternoon. Not their beer, but they had a Dogfish Head Festina Peche on tap that was super tasty and refreshing. read more

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great beer, warm and friendly service, and a super interesting location on the river. the front patio and back beer garden are great places to hang out with friends and the dogs. and soon they'll be making their own wine. you might even get to see the lift bridge go up and barges and sailboats slide by. i'd highly recommend brick and barrel! read more

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