Celebrated my birthday with my brothers there. Love the atmosphere of one of Cleveland's iconic Dive Bars. Nothing like the sterile atmosphere of the Corporate Chain type venues. Venue has a beautiful view of Cleveland skyline in reverse of the typical Lakefront photos. And the ancient working lift bridge outside the front door in itself a marvelous site. People are like your neighbors and forget putting on phony airs. Remember it from the 70's and 80's . Nothing has changed. Same family ownership. Just a great place to relax. read more

The bartender was unbelievably rude and condescending from the moment we sat down. Instead of making customers feel welcome, she acted irritated that we were even there. She had earrings that literally said "I could be meaner," and unfortunately, she lived up to them. Every interaction felt sarcastic, judgmental, and unnecessarily hostile. What really crossed the line was when she criticized our group for being "just 21," as if our age somehow made us less deserving of respect. We were polite the entire time and simply trying to enjoy our night, yet we were treated like an inconvenience. I've never experienced service that felt so openly dismissive and unprofessional. A bartender sets the tone for the atmosphere of an establishment, and in this case, the atmosphere was uncomfortable, awkward, and genuinely unwelcoming. There's a difference between having personality and blatantly disrespecting paying customers. If management believes this behavior reflects positively on their business, they seriously need to reevaluate their standards for customer service. There are too many good places in the area to spend money somewhere that treats guests this poorly. I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was frustrating enough that I felt people should know what to expect before coming here. read more

Hooples pre-Covid was my go to Happy Hour place every Friday. My friends and I have had so many laughs there. Of course, the drinks, great music, and lively atmosphere all supported our fun. Post-Covid, our favorite and AMAZING bartender, Lisa, is no longer there! What a loss! Bring Lisa back and Hooples would be THE best of the Cleveland bars again!!! read more

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Great burger and cold beer. Bartender was amazing. Loved the vibe of the place. I will be returning. read more

Hoopples - Dive Bars Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

As much as I like going out to new, hyped hotspots, I also love cozy, relaxed & casual dive bar vibes. Hoopples definitely hits the mark. Warm, friendly atmosphere, personable staff, solid drink selection, a simple menu with classic feel-good comfort food, darts & machine bowling, and local decor honoring Cleveland sports, motorcycle culture, and other local interests. Street parking is available. The establishment is also much bigger inside than it looks from the outside, with a good amount of seating inside and out on the patio. Hoopples has a mix of the after-work crowd winding down after a long day, locals having a good time to eat, drink, enjoy each other's company, and watch a sports game. I came on a weekday night, and while it was buzzing with energy, it wasn't too crowded, which was nice. Overall, if you're looking to have a casual, super laidback hangout spot, I would definitely recommend Hoopples! read more

Was there for a 50th birthday party. Good venue. Food was catered and excellent. Bartenders did a great job!

Hoopples is a Cleveland classic. I prefer this view of the drawbridge and downtown closeup to the boujiee view from Pier W. There is also a nice patio outside in the back if outdoor action is what you crave. read more

Pleasantly surprised by how good this burger was. The patio of this place is beautiful, specially now that it's nice outside. Bartender was great, super nice and fast with the orders. read more

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I've been here a few times for after work happy hours. They have awesomely priced drinks and above average bar food. All of the bar staff I've interacted with have been prompt, friendly and accommodating. They also have cool eclectic historical photos and maps as decor. read more

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Been to Hooples a couple of times after work with work friends and I have found it to be the perfect type of place to unwind and quench your thirst. Located on the West Side of the Cuyahoga in the flats Hooples seems to have been there forever. The decor is the usual dive bar decor, but is elevated by the wall of windows that have a spectacular view of the flats and Downtown Cleveland. The drinks are affordable and the bartender is excellent. If you are looking for a lowkey place near to Downtown, Ohio City or Tremont, but not part of any of them to grab a drink, give Hooples a try. read more

This is one of those iconic Cleveland joints that I have driven by for the past 3 years without ever stopping but had a strong need to go have a drink there. I was at the Foundry for an event and knew that I just HAD to finally go. Best part was that we found out it was taco tuesday! Score! The tacos are 2 for $3 and the speciality tacos are 2 for $6. The speciality tacos this night were a bbq pulled pork with slaw and homemade tortilla strips on top. This taco was absolutely delicious! My sister and I split the tacos so I tried their beef and she tried their chicken one and we both loved our choices. We sat inside since we arrived later at night but I will be back to eat more delicious food and enjoy a drink on the patio. read more

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This place checks off a lot of boxes for me...great views, comfortable bar with interesting beer choices and solid burgers. What more could you ask for in a divey little bar near the Flats? My wife and I needed a spot close to downtown to grab a quick bite before our show. Been wanting to try their burgers for some time, and when Dr. J. said she was in the mood for a burger, this place became the obvious choice (to try something new). We ordered two burgers (which we would split), a house salad with bleu cheese to share and a couple of Irish Ales. We sat up at the main bar with a picture-perfect view of dusk falling over the city skyline. Perfect! The burgers were ordered medium, and although they were probably cooked closer to medium-well they stayed pretty juicy and tasty. We had the Hoopple burger (with "special sauce") and a regular cheeseburger...each came with a side of fries. To tell you the truth, neither one of us was really jiving on the Hoopple burger, but man were we wrong! The combination of grilled salami and ham under a blanket of melted Provolone cheese and their special Hoopple sauce was a real winner! The fries were thin, shoestring style and tasted great dipped in that leftover sauce used on the burger. We went "European" and ate the hot food first and finished off the meal by eating the salad. It was a loaded plate filled with a variety of veggies and a decent bleu cheese dressing (we had to order extra). A very satisfying meal, and burgers that hold up pretty well with some of the better ones we've had around the Cleveland area. Give this place a try, an unexpected find!!! read more

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You can't find a better bar with a great view. The food and drinks are not pretentious yet they are solid.

By chance stopped in on a taco Tuesday after a rowing event down the street. And I'm glad we did because the chicken, beef and specialty pull pork tacos were all delicious and priced well. Got a good seat at the bar with an awesome view of downtown. I wish the selection of beer was a little more creative with all the local breweries around, but in the end this is a dive bar and it's good. read more

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It dosnet get much more "Cleveland" than Hooples. This place have been around forever and for good reason - great drinks good food and a really friendly atmosphere read more

Hooples illustrates the fact that we haven't evolved much from the cavemen. We're all just sitting around marveling at the shadow puppets illuminated on the cave walls. The only reason to ever come here is to sit outside and watch a game on the projector on the bridge. Like cavemen, you too will be enthralled by the motion pictures on the flippin wall. Maybe watching the game will make you forget about the fact that everything else here gets a 10 out of 10 in the junk in yo mother's trunk scale. The location is amazing and the patio is amazing, but everything else here is beyond divey. Not sayin any things wrong with divey, but let's get real this place is kind of gross no matter what, and could be so cool. Great view of the city, and right next to downtown make this such an underachieving place. But yeah, great place to watch a game outside (and show up a little early to snag a seat) or don't waste your time coming here at all. read more

Hoopples - You could at least put 3 more projectors on that biotch. - Dive Bars Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

This place feels like it has withstood the test of time; buried in the bowels of the city. The views of our fair city from the picture windows behind the bar are outstanding, especially when there is traffic on the Cuyahoga. Recently, the owners installed 5 new taps, including 2 great IPA's (Bells & DogFish). The food has been taken up a notch as well with a larger kitchen providing some of the best spicy Garlic wings - juicy, crispy, meaty, finger-lickin-bone-suckin goodness + great fresh cut fries! They've got burgers and sandwiches, but I was content eating wings. On game nights, the patio provides the best seats as a large image is projected onto the pillars of the bridge overhead. They have a bowling machine inside and the whole place has that nicely worn, warm feeling. read more

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No food on Tuesday. Website is dead. Just a local bar in the flats overlooking the Cuyahoga river.

It's a good place for a few drinks, but definitely more casual and laid back.

This is one of my favorite spots in all of Cleveland! During cavs playoffs season I frequent this place. The food is always good, I've had something different every time and they never disappoint. It's typical bar food but very good. The bar has a huge window behind it that gives you the best view of downtown Cleveland. Seating inside is a little cramped but I really only go there when it's packed. They have a nice patio with a good amount of seating and I love that the project the Cavs games on the side of the bridge. It has a great atmosphere and my friends and I always have a good time when Herb is behind the bar! read more

First came here one Saturday night and was pumped they had polish beer (Tyskie). Ordered the buffalo chicken dip OMG yum. Ordered the reservoir dogs. OMG yum. Manfriend ordered the hooples burger. OMG yum. The bartenders were engaging and making jokes with us. Didn't care for the really drunk guy they kept serving and eventually got behind the bar to make drinks, but whatever. Maybe he's the owners nephew. After my good experience, I brought some friends here on a Friday night to sit on the patio. There were no beer menus, so I had to keep pulling it up on my phone for them to know what they had so they could order. Our server was the same bartender I had the time before, but this time she was SO RUDE. I wanted to smack her, she gave us so much attitude about everything. Gah. This isn't Dick's Last Resort, being rude isn't cool. I had to get the reservoir dogs again since they were so dang awesome. We also go the spinach and artichoke risotto things, for the first and last time. I think the server we had was stretched a little too thin, going back and forth from the patio to the bar. On the patio, they have a projector that the put the Indians games up on the bridge support. very cool. I like it here a lot, just hope next time the service is friendlier. read more

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I'm not sure I'd actually call this place a dive or a hole in the wall. I'd best describe it as just an average bar. Something I might find at the end of my street in the suburbs. I enjoyed it. I'd also call the patrons there average as well. Just normal people. I can't remember the last time I went out to a bar and didn't run into at least 2 or 3 people that annoyed the heck out of me. It was refreshing and enjoyable. I didn't really enjoy my burger all that much though. I think it was too fatty for me. Also I thought the prices were (very slightly) too much for "a place with a one page laminated menu" (as my friend said). I did love the greasy fries though. I'll definitely add this place to my regulars list. An average rating for an average place, however I'm willing to bet the more I go here the higher my rating with be in the future. read more

One of the closest bars to the rowing club, so it sees a fair amount of people after they come off the water. Wound up here Tuesday night with a few of our team members for a quick one after practice. Didn't eat a lot before so we decided to split some nachos to go along with our Summer Shandys. We almost told the waitress after waiting for, oh, about an hour, to forget the nachos...and when they came they were nothing special, definitely not worth the hour long wait. The others ordered tacos and chicken wings and they came out a good 30 min before our meal which could have taken me about 4 minutes to put together on a plate. I'll be back here because the patio looks phenomenal and one of the girls in our group said that they project Indians' games onto the side of the bridge in the summer....and because it has a great view of the river and downtown. I just probably won't be ordering any food again. read more

This place is a Cleveland institution. Been around for 5 million years...and I can see why. They have one on the best views for a local watering hole. Nestled far on the west end of the flats, the bridges and waterways are breathtaking. Catering to everyone from the iron workers to the OC trendsters, Hooples doesn't discriminate. The beer selection leans a bit more on the domestic side, but they had enough craft beer for the snobs ;) Not that I'm a snob... but I can't do Bud Light ;) The food at Hooples is pretty good too. On my most recent visit, I had the mac n' cheese with added bacon. YUM. The bartender was really nice and accommodating...especially considering our group may have been a bit obnoxious ;) read more

If this doesn't scream Cleveland, I don't know what does. Hoopple's has a small but nice draft beer selection, friendly people, Union workers lined up at the bar, and a bowling machine. I have only eaten here once, and that was for taco night. Those were solid, as was the beer-battered asparagus (healthy!). If you're looking for gourmet food, Tremont's just around the corner. I'm giving 5 stars for atmosphere, amiable bartenders, and the excellent view of the Cleveland skyline. It's truly a great place to have a beer and bowl a few frames. read more

Favorite dive bar in Cleveland! Un-paralleled views and great Garlic Parm wings! The patio in the summer is fantastic and there's a private room upstairs! read more

Celebrating a 50th birthday with the best view in #CLE. This place is great to spend some time in and have a blast. The folks are great and the view is spectacular. Cue a freighter and a light snowfall and it's a little slice of heaven read more

Hoopples - Love this little gem at the bottom of the hill. Great vibe! Great laid back folks and did I mention this amazing view! - Dive Bars Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Great dive bar located just after the flats! I jave been here several times during the summer and quite enjoy the very large patio. Drinks are cheap and even cheaper during happy hour. A perfect spot for before or after dinner drinks for the neighborhood read more

So my first time attending a place based on a yelp review ! I agree with my fellow yelpers. Inside, the fake wood paneling, large windows overlooking the river and the decaying industry along it with downtown in the distance. This and the union bumper stickers on the walls gave me the sense that I had stepped into Delores' bar from 2nd Season of the Wire..... The view of downtown is one that I had not seen before of Cleveland: looking up at the downtown buildings with the river just in front of you. Our bartenders were friendly and attentive. The French Fries were above 'bar' average: Slightly crispy, thinly cut, without being drenched in oil with very light pepper seasoning. My compadre got a chicken sandwich and their beer selection was what I expected - domestics plus Blue Moon, Sierra Nevada, and Great Lakes. I was disappointed that there were no happy hour specials. I was a bit suprised at charging $2.50 for a 16oz PBR (are bars raising prices for PBR to milk money from the hipsters ?)(I must be spoiled with $1 for 12oz at my regular dive bar). For a Friday happy hour, the crowd was pretty mixed: some old-timers, some professionals just off work, and some regular Clevelanders. I was looking for an unpretentious [guess I'll say dive] bar for a few drinks - found it. Unfortunately, the bowling game is up to 50 cents a game. read more

Great place to have a drink. Super solid bar tenders. Good clientele. Awesome view! That said, don't eat here. I got really sick. read more

The girl working tonight called me "ignorant" because I asked for a drink. Then the guy I've been dealing with all night came over and said I didn't hear anything. I'm glad to know this is how you guys treat your customers. I strongly suggest not coming here, one of the most unfriendly and unwelcoming places in Cleveland read more

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Major Hooples has the best view in the city. Their tacos are pretty good too! Hooples has a long history of being a Union bar and they still keep that feel. They've had a mini-renovation which includes a party room upstairs, a decent kitchen and new siding. Their walls are still littered with old memorabilia from it's life in the 70's including my favorite anti-Jane Fonda bumper sticker. I've always been impressed with their service and they'll bend over backwards to make your groups happy both in the party room, down at the bar or on the patio. Now, about the tacos (I've been on a Taco Tuesday kick): They have chicken, beef or black bean tacos. They're bursting with meat and personally, I thought the chicken was a top-tier taco! Wash it down with a PBR or one of their drought beers and I call it a good Tuesday. I especially like Hooples on rainy nights because for some reason it just seems cozy looking over the bar towards the city and seeing the rain fall down on the various bridges. Anyway, Hooples is top rated in my book. Glenn Schwartz or no... read more

We came here one late afternoon during the week between Christmas and New Years, and it was a great! The atmosphere was very laid back and friendly; exactly what you want in your local bar. The server (I think she may have even been the owner or manager?) was super friendly and welcoming. We thought it was a good drink selection, too. I definitely hope to make my way over again! read more

From the moment I set foot in this place, I knew I was going to be a fan. This is the quintessential industrial working-class dive bar. Complete with union bumper stickers on the beer cooler. Very cool location. Big windows behind the bar not only let in lots of light even on those gray Cleveland days, but also give great views of the working river and downtown. Food took quite some time to get to me even on a less-than-packed Tuesday night, but I'll overlook that since we were drinking and having a good time. When I did finally get my patty melt, it was really good. Fries are very above bar average - thin, crispy, with good peppery seasoning. Hooples also has a bar bowling machine which is awesome and seems to be a CLE dive bar phenomenon. Never saw one before moving here. My one and only complaint about this bar (and the reason it does not get 5 stars), would be my experience the other night when I thought I'd buy the first round for our group of about 8. I ordered 2 pitchers - Dortmunder and Summer Shandy, nothing too fancy. After I got my food, I went to pay my tab and to my utter shock, two pitchers and a sandwich came to 43 bucks! I asked the bartender because this must have been a mistake, and she informed me that, no, pitchers are $18! Now, I will admit, I did not ask how much they were before ordering them, but SERIOUSLY? 18 dollar pitchers! F&*%K! I have never, in all my Sconnie-beer-drinking life paid that much for a pitcher. EVER. Even for Guinness and the like. Holy shit! Anyway, the food was really pretty good. Much better menu than I was expecting. Beer selection completely adequate for this type of place. I will definitely be back, but I'll steer clear of the pitchers. Damn! read more

Ok... I have eaten here twice - and it's not just a fluke. Its good. Like - really good. For bar food... I've tried the lobster mac & cheese, the lobster quesadilla, and the loaded fries (I told you - I come here for bar food). All were excellent - although certainly imitation crab. Again - keep your expectations at "bar food" (if I haven't mentioned that already). But - they do bar food right... and inexpensively. Stick to beer or a simple mixed drink. The wine menu consists basically of "white or red" - but you shouldn't expect anything more than that here. It's not that kind of place. .. read more

I'll jump through hoops for hoopples!! the views of downtown are simply gorgeous, at night it is an awesome thing to have while your eating dinner or enjoying drinks. Its definitely a dive bar, typical bar menu, great beer and alcohol selection. The food and drinks are reasonably priced and its a bunch of locals in there most times. Great place to join for a gametime outing. It has a cheers feel where everybody knows your name. This place might become my new favorite bar. PS the lobster Mac is AMAZING read more

Four stars for the food. Great selection of beer and decent bar food. 5 stars for the patio and the view. Great view of downtown Cleveland. On Friday nights, you get a great view of the fireworks from the Indians game read more

The patio on this place is a great spot to meet friends and hang out when the weather is nice. I came in one night and asked if pet friendly and got a stone Faced. . .No. From the crochety old owner Norm. I guess you can be unfriendly and socially cold to customers if you think you have a great bar and a great location, but this is a dive bar I will never go back to as long as Pet unfriendly Norm is there with his Dive Personality. Yecht! read more

Classic old school goodness. It has a great vibe and feel. Food is darn good too! You want classic- go here. And a great view of The Land! read more

This bar *is* a hole in the wall, and while that carries a certain charm, it's not enough to earn our beloved 5 star distinction. Every Thursday night, around 9:30, this dingy joint undergoes a transfiguration when Glenn Schwartz warms up his guitar with a few electrified hymns. His energy runs high and his chops are unparalleled--a prodigious, bluesy Johnny Cash with a penchant for the pulpit. You'll know it's time for the band's break when Glenn lights the room with some verbal brimstone. "Our military is filled with gays and women--shameful!" "A bible that's falling apart, is for a soul that's not." The stuffy business men in the room chuckle, "I think he's talking to you, Jim." Then the room falls silent as Glenn commands the floor. If you can't handle extreme personalities and viewpoints, stay away. If brilliant, impassioned, creepy blues guitar doesn't stir your soul, stay at home. You could drop hundreds of dollars on a night out in downtown Cleveland, but you will not experience the guttural, 5-star thrill that Glenn Schwartz brings to Major Hoopples on Thursday nights. read more