Yelp gave me tickets to see the comedy battle this weekend and I decided to go and enjoy a night out. The battle was so much fun and I loved that they involved the audience and even had a panel of judges who also took shots at the comedians. I have not ventured out to this part of Ohio much but I am happy I did because forest city brewery had the best pierogi I have ever had. They put caramelized onion on top of them and they just tasted like perfection! I am still thinking about them and wish this place was closer to me. They seem to have other events here like bingo and they have a nice outdoor patio for bigger groups. This place was great! read more

I was lucky enough to experience Forest City Brewery for two Yelp Elite Events; the first about a year ago and then the other night for the Cleveland Comedy Festival. Forest City Brewery is located in Duck Island (between Ohio City and Tremont) on the corner of Columbus Road and Freeman Avenue, with the actual entrance on the Freeman side. Inside you will find a series of different rooms, including a large Beer Hall, the main bar area and a great patio out back. The whole thing feels very real and industrial, funky, comfortable and truly Cleveland. Forest City has a nice concise menu of foods, in house beers along with a larger menu of beers and drinks. You order and pay at the bar, get your beers and a number that allows them to find you with the food. The patio is a large open space with trees and plenty of assorted tables and chairs and is very dog friendly. I enjoyed the house brewed beers; I prefer darker and more full bodied beers. All of the beers were very drinkable, smooth and nice finishes. The flavors are subtle and nicely balanced; these are great beers to enjoy and there is a definite personality that Forest City beers have. I was lucky enough to get tickets to the Comedy Festival late show on Friday. The show was in the main beer hall, a large room with a low stage on one side. The show was set up with seven comedians each doing about 7 minute sets and the headliner doing about 45 minutes. Overall an great show, a bunch of different styles and approaches. The headliner Elijah Nevels was excellent; a Cleveland local who tells great stories and hilarious jokes he had the crowd going for his whole set. I really enjoyed Forest City Brewery great beer, really well made food with traditional flavors and a really unique setting. I would highly recommend checking them out. Forest City provides a unique venue to host events; if you are a comedy fan you should look forward to next years Cleveland Comedy Festival. read more

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Every beer adventure I go on, there are always a special one or two that standout among the best. 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. read more

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Great beer, excellent food options, great vibe. 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. read more

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First time visiting this historical brewery in fabulous Ohio City. Walking in you can automatically feel how historical this building is which has an indescribable feel. The food we got were the pierogis, pork schnitzel and chicken salad sandwich. The pierogis did not disappoint and had perfect filling ratio which paired well with the sour cream served with them. The pork schnitzel was a large piece of pork which paired well with the pickled onions and potatoes and the asparagus was a perfect crunchy accompaniment. The chicken salad had a nice bite to it and was very good. We also tried a beer flight and all of them were excellent and refreshing. I'm excited thanks to Yelp that I discovered this restaurant since it's truly a hidden gem. read more

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We stopped at Forest City Brewery to see some live music for Father's Day. Oh My was it busy. Fortunately we brought our own chairs to sit outside. We set up toward the back of the garden and we were able to hear the music very well. The line for the bar was very long, so we ordered food as well. There were three servers behind the bar and they were moving fast. When you order you get a number to take to your table and your food is delivered. The garden area is perfect to relax and have a drink. I will probably go back next time during non peak hours. read more

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I was here for a book club event in the clubhouse. It was my first time at this space. I found parking on the street. The menu, while limited, was enough for me to find a few options I wanted to pick from. I chose the pulled pork sandwich. It came with kettle chips. My sandwich was tasty and the staff was kind and knowledgeable. The club house space is great for small groups between 5-25 people. read more

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Stopped by Forest City to take advantage of the Yelp Cleveland promotion. This is probably my 5/6th visit to the brewery. Always great service and beer. On this visit I want to highlight how good the pierogis were. I'll definitely visit again. read more

Forest City Brewery - Flight paddle - Breweries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Awesome beers, great service and excellent food. You must get the pretzels! Cool warehouse vibes with multiple rooms and a patio now open. A must check out spot. read more

Forest City Brewery - Bavarian Pretzels (2), seltzer and lager - Breweries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Great trivia night. Wonderful beer. And a great atmosphere. We definitely sat in the bar side. But everybody was so responsive so helpful and we lacked for nothing. read more

Friendly bartenders, roomie areas to convene. On Tuesday evenings they allow nonprofits to reserve rooms with no rental fee! I did order the shortcake drink with vanilla vodka and cream soda because I couldn't get myself to drink the box wine that they had. read more

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Love coming to Forest City brewery for beers and drinks on the weekends and to enjoy their patio. Went in a Saturday morning to try their food and overall it was delicious! I ordered the kielbasa and eggs and pierogis. I wish they gave you more than 2 pieces of kielbasa...that was the only disappointing part but pierogis were good! read more

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This is one of the best breweries and venues in the CLE. Sundays in the beer garden is my favorite. read more

Forest City Brewery - The Classic Honk entertaining the crowd! - Breweries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Awesome place. Really great setting, and good beers. Only complaint, and well warranted - a couple nights ago I got sprayed with cleaning solution by a male bartender- all down my leg (I was wearing shorts) and arm, and my clothes. It wasn't closing time, but I get the need to keep the bar clean when that opportunity arises and someone leaves the area. But his aim was so off; his judgement was lacking as to blindly spraying chemicals so close to a customer (myself and friend) in a careless and quick decision. When I (politely) called him out and asked for a wash cloth to clean up, not only did he not apologize, he offered me the wash rag that he was using to clean the bar. WTF. If he wasn't st*ned, I really don't know how one can get a position at a cool &ss bar and be that weird and incompetent. After clarifying that I would prefer a "clean wash cloth", he brought one for me and I used my own water to clean my skin and clothing. Honestly never had something like that happen before. Judging by how he was acting before that incident, I should've been aware that he was a little off. He was asking if we wanted any drinks about 4/5 minutes after we were already served by his co-bartender. We clearly had new drinks. Other than that, place is cool. Just hope this was a freak incident and not the usual. read more

I have been here a few time now and every time I feel right at home. The space is full of old world charm and very open. They have a nice backyard patio that is great to sit in when the weather permits. They have live music almost weekly. The beer is really good with a nice selections that leaves you wanting to try one more before you go. They have food available but I have not yet tried it. The service is what is expected. A must stop before heading into downtown for a game or show. read more

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This place is an absolute MUST if you're in the Cleveland area. Normally I focus on the food and service (which were amazing here btw) but I have to talk about the building for a second. It's a beautiful, historic corner that is has a bunch of cool artifacts and knick knacks around the indoor and outdoor premises. First, they have lots of pictures that preserve memories from Cleveland a long time ago you can look at in the hallways. Secondly, the ceilings and walls are so tall and every inch is filed with some artifact or sticker/poster. They have really cool party/ballrooms where you can host private events or enjoy live music. Lastly, the outdoor patio is huge! Well lit with intricate, hanging lights and a stage for events. I didn't catch her name, but our bartender (I heard other servers calling her "boss" so perhaps she's the boss haha?) was such a lovely host and very hospitable. We enjoyed the Pierogies and Bavarian flatbread, and I had a flight of beer which had great selections to choose from. read more

It was a great beer garden before they cut the trees down. Just average patio now. Just an average patio now.

Top notch vibes. I love this place. The bartenders are always awesome. It has the best "outdoor seating" in the city -- an amazing biergarten. read more

we used to go in the patio area with the baby in the stroller but they banned it, so rating it a zero because they changed it from a family friendly patio to an adult only area. In addition to that, the times we have gone the beers have been mediocre and the food okay and overpriced. If it wasn't for the patio I wouldn't recommend. There are better breweries close by in the area read more

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Came here for a plant swap event! Really good kielbasa and egg brunch and cherry cider on tap! We will be back! Great patio out back! read more

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Old school tap house. Cool setting and building. Live music which was cool. Great beer garden in summer.

For City brewery is one of the coolest breweries I've ever seen. It has an old World building but the coolest layout. We did not eat any food. The service was pretty good. read more

Great spot for a drink and snack with friends. Bartenders were very friendly and helpful. The pretzels were yummy and the different dips were good but very cold/hard. The cheese dip was delicious though. read more

Forest City Brewery - Pretzels with honey butter, herb cheese, and mustard - Breweries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I've been here many times for many different reasons ranging from grabbing a beer, a plant sale, seeing live music, and a Halloween art market. The space is really cool with three different sections, a big outdoor space, the bar area, and the music and open Area. Although I really love the space and the vibe here, I've never been impressed with the food or drinks. The food is pretty mediocre and the drinks are over priced for what you get. That being said, I'm sure I'll continue to come back again and again for events because they are great at hosting events. Forest city is in Tremont and sometimes it's super easy to find parking on the street but sometimes you might need to park a block away. read more

This place is another well kept Cleveland secret! They have food, their own beer, and friendly service. Your typical rust belt bar however they tout being Cleveland OLDEST beer garden! You have also host events here too! read more

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went for a event last night. good fun. good crowd. good drinks. i appreciate that i can get beers in a small size. bartenders were friendly and attentive. good neighborhood spot overall read more

The Band was outstanding, but your food is horrible... Please know some people love to eat quality food, the beer was great .

Very old- Cleveland! Great environment, friendly staff, and good beers. It would be a fun place with a large crowd.

This is a brewery that I wish I lived closer to. It has all the things I love - a big, quiet outdoor area with large trees, plenty of seating, and some fun Halloween decor; a historic building with multiple rooms for different size groups with decor that is fun, engaging and historical; and great beer too! I especially loved the French Toast Phantom that I ordered this week. Service is friendly and helpful here. It's an easy walk from W 25th in Ohio City, so if you're exploring that strip, check this place out too. read more

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After finally trying the food and drink, I was actually fairly surprised how good it tasted -- I got the root beer bottle and the pretzel sticks. I will say the pretzel sticks were outrageously expensive at $16 for the 2 cross shaped pretzels. Maybe it's inflation or the location, but nevertheless, they should be at most $8-9. The service was a little slow around 6pm with only one guy at the bar. I didn't exactly the ambiance there given it feels like a warehouse rather than drink/food establishment. read more

great selection of beers and amazing outdoor seating. not a ton of people there either so we had no problem getting our drinks immediately. came with a group for a kick back and had a great time. read more

Unfortunately this brewery has a no kids policy. We walked in with our 3 week old in a stroller on a Saturday afternoon (there was absolutely no patron there)and were politely told we can't be there with our baby. We get it. However, we frequent LOTS of breweries , and the ones that allow kids are fun for both kids and parents. Kids eat food! FORTUNATELY, we found a kid-friendly brewery less than 3 minutes away called Brew Dog. There were kids eating, playing board games and playing on a life-size chess board. The beer was excellent as well! Cleveland has a growing craft beer scene, and being family friendly will only help the brewery. read more

I came across this hidden gem while on a work trip. I entered through their patio, which is like a little forest getaway. Then when you walk inside it is a huge venue. Event space for bands or entertainment, a different room where they pour, and some fun decor. I didn't get a change to eat here, but the menu looked like they had good options. I sat outside and enjoyed my flight of beer. The beer tenders were super friendly and happy to give me their opinions on what I may like. The patio had a nice outdoor cabin in the woods vibe. The seating was a mixture of camp chairs, big wood chairs, and andiron deck chairs. I did like most of the beers. I did notice a sign that said Sundays are family days, otherwise the rest of the week you must be 21+ to be there. read more

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Asked for no spices on our food came back loaded with spices from the grill they should have made a clean spot on the grill.

We enjoyed our visit to Forest City Brewery. Note that parking is available on the street so you may need to walk a few blocks depending how busy it is. They're located in a residential neighborhood and if I lived near there, I'd be at the bier garten every night. It's so cozy and comfortable with big trees and comfortable chairs and tables. Dog friendly patio too. They had about 8 of their own beers on tap, as well as guest handles, and I enjoyed the Spoetzl Shiner Hill Country Peach Wheat Ale. My husband liked the Warsteiner Pilsner and Hefeweizen. The food was ok. The pretzels with mustard and flavored butter were good, and I liked the cheese board. They had many vegan options on the menu and while I'm not vegan, I thought the cabbage and noodles were good. read more

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We wanted to be outside with a beer in our hands and this place delivered. Loved the vibe as soon as we walked in. We ordered beer and 3 appetizers at the bar. After we ordered we sat in the beer garden and waited for the food. The beer garden has a lot of different seats and it's huge. With live music! We ordered the hummus, feinkost (sort of charcuterie) and the pretzels. All very good and full of flavor! We both got a delicious IPA. The vibes were great, the food was delicious, would recommend on a warm Friday night! My only qualm is the menu is mainly appetizers, which worked fine for us, but won't work for everyone. read more

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I feel like this place could have so much more potential. On a Saturday around noon, we were the only guests inside. 1 came in for a growler fill, but that is all I saw. The place is huge! Our bartender said they tend to be busier in nicer weather so people can enjoy the beer garden. My boyfriend and I each tried one beer. They were not serving food until 4 pm, so unfortunately our visit was cut short as we got hungry. read more

Sunday afternoon, 3:45. Been in line to order a beer for 20 minutes. If you're thirsty you might want to go elsewhere.

Incredible. It's become my go to place that I bring someone when I want them to get a good taste of authentic Cleveland. The pretzels are expensive but holy crap, I dare you to try and find better. Yes, they are that good. The ambiance and feel of the place is local brewery with good feels and amazing music. I love this place. This is not a sponsored review I just love it and I am moving and am going to miss it so much. read more

Built from scratch in pretty much every way, Forest City has a nice grouping of beers on tap and just started canning as well. The beer tour was an hour long and was really long winded about random historical objects collected by the owner at random places and then shorter somewhat but still long winded about the beer itself by the brewmaster. I tried every beer offered except for two, and was not impressed by any of them. None were bad, but they were all entirely unremarkable and none particularly rich or smooth. Bar food is pretzels, cupcakes, pizza bagels, pierogies, bbq pork sandwich and other junk food type stuff. Nothing healthy at all. Large music hall with live music multiple nights a week. The owner took us outside toward the end of our tour and instead of showing us anything ended up lighting himself a cigarette and stood there talking away swinging the stinking stick around as we all froze! I was floored! Who would smoke everyone out like that as the business owner on a tour?? Eeek. read more