This is a Lakewood hallmark. So unique and really delicious. The cocktail menu is creative and I love the incorporation of traditional ingredients like skyr. The food is also delicious. You can't go wrong here. Be ready for loud music. This is not your cozy quiet date place. Have fun. Soak up the vibe. read more

The geeks and goths grew up and became cool. They realized they had good taste. And then they opened up a bar with some of the best bar bites around. I should note first that if you're not partial to loud metal music, then a viking bar like LBM is not the right place for you. Otherwise, highly recommend coming to check out the macabre and tongue-in-cheek decor, cocktails, and food. All seating is first come first serve, and your best bet is to come with one other person and sit at the bar, where you can still enjoy their food menu. And watch whatever cult classic movie they're playing on the TV behind the bar. Employees were all friendly and quirky (in the best way) and happy to answer any questions. Menu changes seasonally, but I have to say my favorite dish I've had there is the bone marrow which came with frightfully good jam and bread. Don't sleep on this. read more

I actually came to LBM on the recommendation of another bartender (Nora from bad medicine, another amazing spot!) We told Nora that we were bar hopping and she said that should be our next stop. The place was pretty busy, but we found a couple seats at the bar. The bar staff were friendly and willing to make recommendations since it was our first visit. The cocktails were delicious and so were the Brussel sprouts. I'd definitely visit again. read more

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The atmosphere here is really cool. Just stopped by here for a quick drink with some friends. Our waitress was friendly and timely with checking in on our table. Definitely coming back! read more

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This was my first dining experience and OMG! The Brussel sprouts were amazing! The drinks were amazing! The staff were so accessible and accommodating. The ambiance was very cute and cozy. read more

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Got recommended this place by family friends and decided to check it out. The overall metal/goth vibe in here is extremely refreshing and the drinks were really unique. We tried the oysters as well which were very fresh. The service is quick and this seems like a great neighborhood bar read more

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Let me say how grateful I am that a friend chose this place for dinner and drinks. Went with a party of 6. The food was absolutely delicious. The meat (pork belly and beef french dip crustinis) were outrageous. My husband got a burger and he devoured it in minutes. This place makes all their own sauces (the homemade ketchup was SO GOOD) and they make their own infused syrups and bitters for cocktails. The atmosphere was so fun, playing rock music with an awesome vibe. The service was excellent! Our waitress was attentive and friendly! This place is now on our list of fave places in Lakewood!! 10/10 read more

LBM - Fun and tasty cocktails! This one is the "Old Cuban" - Bars Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

Haven't been here in years and I'm glad I went back. Loved my cocktails. I ordered the hot dog to go and that did not disappoint. Was the perfect munchie after drinking food. Service was top notch, checked on us and loved the heavy metal ambiance. It's my kind of bar. read more

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The cocktail and fried fish taco were great. The service had a negative attitude- nothing specifically awful but not welcoming. Perhaps I wasn't their target demographic- I have no interest in poseur games and need for such artifice and the premise and ambiance of the bar wasn't enough to subject myself to middle school clique vibes again. read more

Unbelievable drinks and really fun food. This metal Viking bar has something everyone will love! The staff is so kind and you'll feel right at home here. It's small inside but makes getting a seat that much more fun. Make sure you get one of their specialty cocktails. If you're lucky enough to snag a seat at the bar, watch their expert bartenders go to work. This place is a must try! read more

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...but the music!!!! LBM was a very cool spot in eastern Lakewood. There were 6 of us and they made accommodations at the bar for us, which was really nice. The drinks were very good. The staff takes a lot of pride in making unique concoctions! But the music!!! It was VERY loud and the extreme metal music was a bit much for me. Didn't try any food, but drinks were good! read more

Consistently top notch. It's definitely in my top 5 NEO venues across all categories. The food, and for me the soups especially, are just... they're among the best I've ever had. And the cocktails? NY would kill for this place. The atmosphere is like your local neighborhood Viking bar. And everyone is extremely friendly, in spite of the fact I'm not the typical patron here... :-) This is a true Cleveland gem... I'd invite my coastal friends for a visit but I'm not sure I'd want them messing up the scene and getting things crowded. read more

LBM was one of our first stops in Cleveland and it really set the bar high for cocktails in the city. We met up with some local friends and enjoyed looking around the bar as it's decorated with some interesting items - it's giving death metal demonic vibes, which was unique and different. Probably not for everyone but I liked it. The lighting above the bar was very cool. We arrived during happy hour and enjoyed a $10 cocktail. Happy hour runs 4-7pm on weekdays and also includes some cheaper food items. I loved the Hellhound cocktail and you can't beat a $10 drink. The space isn't huge so we had a bit of a wait for a table, but they have a bar rail that you can order from while you wait. All the employees were super friendly and very helpful with recommendations. We also had the margherita fries for a delicious snack. What a great little neighborhood bar! If I lived nearby I feel like I would want to go here all the time. read more

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We have come in twice and were told we needed to stand. We couldn't sit at the empty bar seats because we were told they were "reserved" even though half the place was empty. There was also an empty table we were told we couldn't sit at and 6 people leaving from the bar. I wouldn't feel the need to write the review if it hadn't happened twice now and the same thing happened to our other friends when they went in. Why don't you want our business? I don't understand. The hostess was super rude about it as well. read more

Pretty good bar in Lakewood serving balanced cocktails and playing real death metal which I enjoyed, I never expected to hear Black Curse in a bar like this! The service was great too. Check em out if you're in the area! read more

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Several local bartenders had recommended this place to us as one of the top cocktail bars in Cleveland, and we finally got around to trying it. I'll admit, I'm not a fan of heavy metal, so I was a little worried about the vibe. But, at least when we came, early on a Saturday afternoon, it was very chill -- more classic rock than metal, and not crowded at all. We tried three drinks: 1) Gunslinger 2.0: This one really sells out on the ginger, which works awesome if you like ginger (and we do!). Very bright, zippy, and refreshing. 2) Golden Daze: Light, tropical, not too tart. Maybe just a touch sweeter than it needs to be? 3) Crushed by a Dwarf: Comes in a super fun tiki mug with a color-changing light in it! Not going to lie, I love the gimmick. Maybe my favorite drink of the three! A little smoky from the mezcal, some cool spice flavors, very complex. For food, we shared the burger, which was divisive. I was totally on board--goat cheese, arugula, and a perfect (giant) patty. I'm there for it all the way. For my fiancé, it was a little too creative. His biggest complaint was the house ketchup: it's interesting and tasty, but sometimes you just want normal ketchup with your burger and fries. One thing we totally agreed on was that the fries themselves were INCREDIBLE. He would have called it four stars, but luckily for LBM, I'm the one writing! read more

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The perfect casual and cozy spot for great drinks and delicious food. The bartender was incredibly helpful and friendly. Will definitely be going back! read more

If you love a craft cocktail this is the place for you!! They have different specials and I tried about three of them. I really enjoyed the grounds for divorce coffee drink that will be discontinuing shortly. So If you are reading this.....it maybe too late. The first time I went I sat at the bar and I believe my bartender's name started with a B. He was great! All his recommendations were spot on. The second time I went ( yes this was in a 3 day time span.....dont judge me) my server was Jason. Jason was amazing. He was super knowledgeable about the menu, drinks and background on the establishment. The food menu is a bit small but perfect at the same time. The BURGER is top tier and I really enjoy the pikora with the jalapeno dipping sauce (YUM!). The only negative thing I can say, and this definitely subjective, is the music. I am not into heavy metal at all and would prefer not to hear it while I am eating. However, the food and drink will keep me coming back. Tip: They do have an outdoor dining option but make sure to wear your bug spray. Closed on Sunday Also, try to guess what LBM stands for? aa fun game to play with your server. read more

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I stopped by LBM recently while visiting the area and I was glad I did. It was a really solid cocktail bar blasting death metal. The guys working were quite friendly and they made an incredible cocktail. The cocktails on the menu there seemed to be original and not like anything I had seen elsewhere. I rolled with a Doomin Sun and I was happy with my selection. It was uniquely flavorful. Solid spot that I will absolutely revisit next time I am in the area. read more

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The bone marrow was huge and so delicious with the sweet tart balsamic pate! The mixed greens were a great balancing touch with the toast points too. The shrimp was also delicious and lightly fried with plenty of accompaniment. read more

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This used to be my regular spot, but I haven't been going out as much lately. I was sitting there craving a burger and trying to think of the best burger spot in The Land. Then it all came back to me and I remembered LBM has online ordering. It's still the best burger in Cleveland and those garlic fries take it to the next level. read more

Amazing craft cocktails and although the food menu is small, everything on it is fantastic. Get the bone marrow!

Stopped into LBM for happy hour to enjoy a few easy drinking #2 Strohs on a hot summer day. The service is always great, and I tried the flatbread, which was a little soggy but yummy. read more

LBM - Grilled Garlic Flatbread, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Zucchini, Fennel, Blistered Cherry Tomato, Wilted Arugula, Pistachio Fig Honey - Bars Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

Came here during happy hour Friday night and it wasn't that busy! I have heard weekend evenings the bar gets packed for people here just for drinks. The house drink hellhound is my favorite. Love the color and taste and has a slight tangy feel to it. Would order this again. Our server was nice but when I asked him about popular cocktails he just said just order whatever alcohol you like, doesn't matter, which made me feel hesitant. Burger was bomb! Not sure what the aioli sauce they used but it was such an unique taste. Would definitely come back for the burger itself! read more

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Came here in a whim. So glad I did. The music is not my taste, but the food s decent and the mixology is crazy good. So many great options that are off the neaten path. I had the margarita fries, some new ciders I hadn't tried, and the LOT FPU was... wow! The decor is different, the staff is super kind and friendly. The shelves: I just cannot believe the diverse alcohol selection there. It blew my mind. The marble races on TV? Seriously. Don't ask. Just go. Enjoy. read more

This place has been one of the best in the city since it opened. Great food (and rotating menus and styles), some of the best cocktails in the city and really cool staff. I recommend The Gunslinger and any poutine they have at the time. read more

Ooooooeeeeeh, this place is a gem! Since before moving here last May I've been excited to try LMB and am so grateful that I finally had a chance to enjoy it! Their menu is fantastic. Not only is it physically fun and esthetically pleasing, they have a great variety of delicious cocktails and food. I tried an Old Fashioned (I usually order this the first time I try new cocktail bars because it's my fav drink) and it was perfect! One of my friends had a tiki drink and said it was awesome. We had the crab cakes and they were A+! The vibe in here is casual and fun and very well decorated. I'm looking forward to going back soon. I can definitely see this becoming one of my go-to spots for a drink! read more

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i really enjoy and appreciate the decor and heavy music. great location in birdtown. the menu seems to change regularly. it currently seems a little larger than last time. more employees than customers, talking and having a good time with nothing else to do. but they can't box up your leftovers for you. service consistently poor here. it's almost like a tough guy club and you don't fit in. 3 bartenders. the female was excellent. drinks and food beautifully presented. excellent tom collins and kimchi fried rice. read more

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I might be a little in love with the bartender, Emily. She's so nice every time I come in and is an amazing bartender, her smile genuinely brightens my day. The food and drinks are always beyond expectations. If I had a friend visiting from out of town, I'd bring them here. Hope this business continues to succeed because they're doing great work read more

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Popped in for date night recently and can't believe I had not reviewed this place sooner! I've been here several times over the years and always enjoyed my visits whether with friends or lovers! I think this is a great spot for happy hour or dinner and cocktails if you are so inclined! I like that they make tasty adult beverages that have legit booze in them. Let me explain. Sometimes I go to an establishment and they charge a lot of money for a cocktail and I feel like I'm drinking some chemical sugary nonsense or some trying too hard BS. I want my cocktail to make me feel like I have ingested alcohol. LBM does not play around, their drinks are top notch excellence. Two of those babies and I'm in the sweet spot. You're getting winks from me alright! Food is A-Okay too. And staff is pleasant, except for that dude who never wants to give you personal recommendations. Not sure why he has to be that way, I like asking what people like as it might give me an idea on something to try off the menu that I might not have considered previously. But okay, Mr. Crankypants, you are cool otherwise! Our recent visit they had a New Orleans theme, but they change up the menu regularly so you might encounter some fabulous new topic. Enjoy! read more

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I'm not sure what I expected with such an ambiguous bar name. My girl friend wanted to grab drinks here for her birthday and had raved about it being one of her favorite bars. When she mentioned "dark and edgy" I was skeptical. She was not wrong. I don't think I've been to a bar with a Viking theme and from what I've read and heard from other people - it seems to be authentic. We had a short wait on a Saturday night but were able to get one of the high tops for the 4 of us. A lot of people were standing around the bar, but If you're getting grub, there is an area just across from the bar where you can sit down. We only got drinks but the food smelled amazing. Drunchiessss. They had their seasonal in house eggnog, which was strawberry shortcake. My god. It actually tasted like strawberry shortcake, in drink form. Totally recommended. I honestly could not tell if there was booze in it, and when I asked if it had alcohol in it, the guy laughed and mentioned it was full of two types of rum and honey vanilla vodka. YUMM!! Holiday party in a cup. read more

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Fourth time I've ever been in. I was stopped at the door and told I wasn't welcome. I asked if it was because I was wearing a kilt. Answer: No, you've been in here a lot and skipped paying your tab. I've NEVER done that anywhere. I offered my ID so they could compare against the tabs. Asked if I could talk to someone about it as I had friends coming in to meet. NOPE! The young lady at the front door said she "didn't know me, but she knows her friends and they say I skipped tabs." Who are the friends? Who pointed and said, "it's him"? I hope it was a horrific misunderstanding, but I WON'T be back. if you have an issue with skips, collect IDs or run credit cards in advance. DON'T accuse innocent people as they walk in based on what "your friends" say. read more

Amazing place for happy hour. I very much appreciate their selection of mocktails. Service is always top notch.

Cannot believe this is where DJ Besto used to tear the roof off when it was Corner Pub. RIP DJ Besto. Great job on the renovation. Very cool laser lights on ceiling. Reminded me of David Lo Pan's lair in Big Trouble in Little China. The carved wood was impressive. We have covered the elements of earth and fire. Now to the liquid. Outstanding drinks. The happy hour cannot be beat. They have a hamburger and fries for $7 or $8 on special at that time. It was up there with Lava Lounge for my favorite burger in Cleveland. I was told the beef is from TJ Butcher Block which is my favorite. I think LBM stands for Loose Baby Mama but I cannot say for sure. read more

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Was told to "get the fuck out" (twice) because no one was available at the door to check our vaccine cards. And that was determined to be some kind of refusal, and somehow our fault, even tho we had cards. Felt totally unwelcome, and embarrassed, since I talked this place up to my friend, who is a front line health care worker (and so obv vaccinated). Decided to leave after being treated like that. 10/10 would not recommend. read more

Thanks goes to The Cleveland Bucket List for turning us on to this one. With so many bars in Lakewood, it's hard to find one that stands out. I liked this place for its wiccan vibe (they call it "Viking aesthetic") and unique yet relatively well-priced cocktails. The food: N/A (didn't try any) The drinks: the main attraction! Tried the Deliver This Creature (Peloton Mezcal, House Aquavit, Carrot Juice, Citrus Cordial, Lemon, Ginger Bitters), Hunter Moon (Bacardi 4 Yr Rum, Bombay Dry Gin, Valley Vineyards Mead, White Grape Juice, Honey, Lemon, Orange Flower Water), and Witches Wedding (don't remember exact ingredients but something like gin, tequila, cachaca, matcha green tea, honeydew, coconut). I would rank them: Deliver This Creature (5/5), Witches Wedding (4/5), Hunter Moon (3/5). Hunter Moon was a bit disappointing as it mostly just tasted sweet/sour and the individual flavors didn't really come through much at all. The vibe: witchcraft and vikings. Dark decor but lots of natural light from big windows. The service: our server could not have been sweeter or more helpful. She was great at describing the drinks and giving recommendations. 10/10. The happy hour: we were here on a Saturday so no happy hour but our cocktails were all $10 or less. A lot of the Yelp reviews mention going for happy hour, so it seems they have one although I can't find the details anywhere :( read more

LBM - Witches Wedding - Bars Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

First time here w GAT & Weez, they've been to this Viking bar before. Ordered up a tom Collins it's good. GAT the upside down (old fashioned) complete w the giant round iceball. Reminds me of my trip to Daytona the water was 61*. Weez the Paloma (margarita). Good stiff drinks. Cool beer guy type waiters. Loud punk music but an airy high end feel inside not intimidating, at least in the dining room. Where do the stairs go I wonder. I got the poutine let's check it out! Good poutine pretty fancy. Lots of flavor & hot. I'm gonna get a coors & some empanadas when my lady friend gets here. She's actually Weez friend she has no idea what she's getting into ha. Shady dudes walking around outside. Safety in numbers on this street just FYI. There's nothing downstairs. We are a modest 45 seat establishment he said. Bah it's a dungeon face the facts. Added a nasty Hefe beer with a fun goat label. Charcuterie board was fantastic selection. No bars around here can do that. Hey the veggie pad Thai was good too good heat. I skipped the empanadas. Here comes the tab for 4 of us, bunch of cocktails a couple beers 4 entrees... some shots oh dear, $140 + tip, I've seen worse, and a good time. read more

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Came in for Happy Hour after not visiting for a year. This place has high-quality drinks at very fair prices and food that can stand on its own. I got the happy hour old fashioned, which had a unique house blend of whiskey. Simple but extremely well, executed. The burger and oysters ($2 HH oysters) were amazing. Make sure to indulge in the house-made aioli and ketchup. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Consistent, Well Executed, and Creative but not Pretentious _______ COVID-19 Protocols 5/5 read more

Right up my alley in terms of hand-crafted and unique drinks, great food, and sick metal music blasting!!! The staff is very knowledgeable and you can tell they love what they do. read more

Food: okay, let me start off by saying I am a margarita aficionado - I know a good marg when I see one. Although you wouldn't normally order a margarita from a Viking bar, when I see one on the menu I can't pass it up. LET ME TELL YOU this was probably the best margarita I've had outside of one Mexican restaurant I know. I always ask for extra salt when I get one, and most restaurants don't really comply, however they loaded on the salt here!! It was so good. Their happy hour is pretty decent, so I also got the poutine (weird combo, I know), which was hearty and tasty and hit the spot. They have a ton of fun cocktails and I can't wait to go back!! Everyone I went with loved their drink and food. Atmosphere: the best part of this place has got to be the people. I have never encountered a cooler and more friendly staff. They're open to questions and no one has a bad attitude. The place itself is also super cool and kind of intimate since it's so dimly lit (which explains my not-so-great pics). read more

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