Every beer adventure I go on, there are always a special one or two that standout among the best…read more Our visit to Forest City Brewery was one of those; I'd love to come back. This brewery feels like it's in a quiet residential neighborhood because it is; nearby is a wine by but otherwise it's picturesque streets and homes. Going inside it looks a little unremarkable, like a garage brewery anywhere. But inside it's special. The main bar room is like an open barn, with warmth tasteful decor. Behind the bar is an antique ice chest, used to display their merchandise. They have a small menu of tasteful styles; we all got to talk to one of the brewers who was clearly proud of what they make. Further inside there are other rooms for private events, working brewery areas, historical decor, and restrooms at the end. The real draw here though is the outdoor beer garden: wood chip floor, big comfy Adirondack chairs, picnic tables, high tops, fire pit areas, basically any type of seating for groups or singles. Big trees, ivy, green everywhere; it was so relaxing enjoying our flights as cyclists and others came in and out through the gate from the street. The beer was also great, delicious quality and reasonable prices. This is a must-visit brewery in Cleveland, you sure don't feel like you're in a city when you're here.

Great beer, excellent food options, great vibe…read more It was my first visit to Forest city brewery and I just absolutely loved it. We sat outside in cozy lawn chairs. It's like being in an awesome backyard with super good beer and great food. Staff was helpful with beer selection providing tastes and suggestions.

Had a great experience here! Went on a Friday night and there was a decent crowd, but not too…read morecrowded. For dinner, we split the street corn dip and it was really good. For my entree, I had the cauliflower Milanese. It was really good. Perfectly breaded cauliflower and a nice salad on top. I will say it was expensive for an entree that didn't have a protein ($19). I'm a vegetarian so my options were limited but I would've liked maybe some tofu or beans to go with it to make it more substantial. My boyfriend had the lobster roll and really enjoyed it. For golf, we could only play the top floor course because there was a private party downstairs which was kind of disappointing. But the golf was fun. Fairly easy course and didn't have to wait too long for the group in front of us. I'd definitely like to come back and try the downstairs!

I visited for the first time for lunch in late October 2025 with friends. After lunch, we all went…read moredownstairs to play mini golf and we had so much fun. FOOD -- I ordered the Slow Braised Pork ($22) which includes sweet potato gnocchi, fennel, crispy sage, and apple cider glaze. This was a delicious and very hearty meal. I hardly eat pork so I'm glad that I enjoyed the dish. The sweet potato gnocchi was perfectly paired with the pork. Everything in the dish just blended well together. All my friends enjoyed their food too, from the meatballs, calamari, burger with fries, ratatouille, and more. I nibbled on a few of them and loved it especially the wagyu meatballs. The food was all full of flavour. Service was nice all afternoon as the server came to check on us a few times including refilling our water glasses. MINI GOLF -- Head downstairs to play some games. You pay a fee and are then given score sheets. A friend's friend had surprisingly paid for all of us and I had no idea until the next day (for some reason I thought the mini golf was included in the lunch cost...LOL). Each golf game has a different course with some being more challenging than others. I recommend Birdietown Mini Golf and Lounge for a fun day of mini golf plus lunch. I can see myself coming back again. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 48/250 total reviews in 2026 - 889 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 24 April 2026

I recently attended an event at Gordon green. The main level is amazing and would be perfect for a…read morewedding, bridal shower, fundraiser etc. Gorgeous wood floors with a clean white aesthetic. The courtyard area is amazing as well. They have a downstairs area with several rooms each room has a tv easily ready for presentations. You can hear every noise from the upstairs area. It was literally like the movie stomp the yard. The floors constantly creak. Not an ideal space for classes in which I attended. More of a party space vs a learning event environment. You could visibly see the insulation in the ceiling. The bathrooms were clean but had the cheapest of toilet paper with butterflies on it. Overall this is a party venue not a total event space.

EVENT SPACE -- Gordon Green, located in the Gordon Square neighbourhood of Cleveland, is a…read morebeautiful event space that recently opened almost one year ago, in September 2020. INSIDE -- I visited this space for an event on Sunday, August 22nd. It's huge inside with just one level (one floor). Chairs and tables can be set up in different ways. There is also an outside courtyard with chairs and tables. The bathroom is clean and immaculate and reminds me of a fancy hotel bathroom. There is also a kitchen for catering food. The space was well air conditioned inside and I felt comfortable during my whole visit. According to an article on Cleveland.com website, "The 10,000 square-foot building has a long history; it was originally a furniture showroom in the early 1900s, and it later became a banquet space and cultural center for Gordon Square's Vietnamese community. Holland and fellow business partners Kyle Lawrence, John Lawrence and K.C. Stitak led the vision for Gordon Green, and worked to maintain historic aspects of the property like its original hardwood floors and tin ceilings, according to a press release." I recommend Gordon Green for parties, conferences, mini-retreats, and just any general event. **** - 46/100 total reviews in 2021 - 466 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 24 August 2021

BottleHouse was another stop on out Cleveland Brewery tour. We ordered burgers from the kitchen and…read moreenjoyed a couple of beers. We arrived early so there were not many people there. Around 5:45p the entire place was full. We were able to park in the back lot they share with a coffee shop next door. The lot is not huge so if it is busy you would likely have to park on the street. Eugene is name of the kitchen. They have a limited menu, but what they make is very good. We ordered at the window and took a number to our table. The service was quick and staff were friendly. While we water for food it was the perfect time to decide what we were going to drink. They were offering a hybrid cider/IPA made with Koji and in conjunction with Larder. It was so refreshing. I would definitely order it again. The space is rustic as described and spacious. There is a party room and patio. I am looking forward to visiting the BottleHouse in Cleveland Heights.

The BottleHouse Brewery and Mead Hall is the only mead house in the Cleveland area (Lakewood). My…read morefriend and I visit our respective BottleHouse locations - she's a regular at the West Side location, I sometimes visit the East Side location. We just spontaneously attended book swap at Lakewood BottleHouse. It was my first visit to BottleHouse out West. AMBIANCE: The ambiance simultaneously caters to various guests. It's refreshing to see this at the brewery. There's a large wooden bar perfect for guys' nights. Secluded room with twinkling bottles descending from the ceiling that's ideal for celebrations. Enclosed patio for friends' get togethers. Large open space for groups and events. More dim area for intimate dates. I personally found the dim area to be too dim for my eyes. I love that one can go to this mead hall, and experience a different setting every single time. FOOD/DRINKS: BottleHouse Lakewood has a kitchen as opposed to the East Side's food partnerships/pop-ups. We didn't order food but the book swappers were raving about their fries. My friend and I were most interested in our BottleHouse favorite - mead. I tasted their sweeter meads before and loved them. I ordered Metropolis mead this time (highly recommended by the bartender). My mead was the color of bold red wine. Metropolis was described as a semi-dry black currant apple mead with spices (clove and allspice). This mead wasn't my favorite, it was too acidic, bitter, and bold. For the pour size it wasn't worth over $12. I more gravitate toward golden and light meads. While I won't be sipping on Metropolis again, I look forward to checking out other meads here. If you're also a mead fan, find the list of their four meads in red on the chalkboard at the bar. SERVICE: Service was amicable. Most service was self-initiated at the bar. Drinks and food can be ordered at the bar. Your servers will find you by the number you will be provided. I look forward to visiting this location to taste other meads. Unlike other nearby businesses, this spot is open on Sundays late into the evening. It makes it an ideal low key hangout spot for Sunday spent with friends in trendy Lakewood.

This place has the best drinks, customer service, and light apps!! Love it so much so chicread more

This is the best place ever. The bartender was the best bartender. He made the experience a 10/10…read moreand will definitely be coming back.

AJ Rocco's is a nice little place to have a nice pub meal and a drink. It's just a short walk from…read moreProgressive Field and on game nights it's not packed like all the other places. We were greeted warmly at the door before we even walked in. They have a full stocked bar, comfy chairs and tvs for you to watch sports. Further in there's a whole seating area with nice large booths. We tried their wings that Joe our friendly waiter recommended. They had a dry rub & also traditional. They were served piping hot and were delicious! We also ordered their traditional burgers with cheddar. These were fresh hand packed made in house and not frozen or commercial! The bun tasted like it was from a local bakery and it complimented nicely. Fries are also made from fresh potatoes in house. All the food was delicious and served fast! If you want a place where you can have good food, relax, hear conversations at your table, watch sports (or not), served quickly by friendly people and thanked warmly for coming in by the owner- then this is the perfect place! Thanks a bunch back at you AJ Rocco for a fun night and delicious food at your place!

Excellent experience all around! The owner and staff are friendly and personable, making us feel…read morewelcomed for our pre-game lunch. We split the burger - perfectly seasoned and cooked just right with a side of season fries. We will definitely return!

Date: November 2024 Service: 5/5…read morePrices: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 I like the set up here of the bowling alley out front with the lounge in the back. Both times I was offered something for free. On Monday it was bowling and on Sunday it was hookah and drinks. Taste/Textures:3.5/5 I deducted points because on Monday the catfish sides (greens and mac) were a little too salt forward for me. On Sunday around 3 PM I couldn't even order food because they said the kitchen was backed up. Value: 5/5 I attended this restaurant twice in one week. I was visiting for work and tried out some food on Monday and then came in for Sunday brunch. Monday I paid $35 for a hookah and maybe $30 for a fish meal and $5 shot. Sunday they stuck to their word, and I received a complimentary welcome shot, good vibes, and a complementary hookah. Music was also a great both times. The playlist on Monday and the DJ on Sunday

I didn't eat inside I got takeaway. Fast service…read more Food was really good and nice size portions for lunch

Food was good. But the cheese bomb was to bombing. lol. There is such a thing as too much cheese…read more Ther bartender she was amazing at explaining everything. And the music was on point. A lot of fun. And very large portions.