Came in hoping for a nice dinner and left disappointed. They didn't have martini glasses, so my…read morecosmopolitan was served in a short glass instead. It also took so long to arrive that by the time I got it, the drink was warm. We were charged $1.50 for "extra sauce." One of those sauces was actually the wrong salad dressing the waitress brought by mistake, and the other was for my fiancé's fries. Charging customers for a server error is not a great look. Hopefully that $1.50 goes toward replacing the missing martini glasses. The food was average at best and nothing worth coming back for. Overall, not a place I'd choose to visit again.

Chicken bacon ranch wrap with fries to go. I've had just…read moreabout everything on the menu there over the years. The food is always great! The service is attentive and friendly. It's a typical bar/restaurant atmosphere. No matter where you sit you have a good view of a TV.

A small bar and restaurant. They also have a patio area for when the weather is nice. The lighting…read moreis dark inside. I was surprised by the selection on their menu. There are many things to choose from. I got the Character's roman burger. It was very good. Our server was pleasant, helpful, and attentive. I do plan on going back.

(Last visited September 20, 2023.) Hanging out in Cleveland, OH on business and it's…read more#WingWednesday! So I did some searching on Yelp to see who's got the best in the area! A place called Characters Bar & Grill kept coming up. So here's how things went! Atmosphere/Appearance: This place is like... at the EDGE of Cleveland's city limits. Lol. Brookpark Road or something. Once I pulled up it just felt like a nice, neighborhood spot! It does have a private parking lot, big outdoor section (where we sat) and plenty of space on the inside. It's a traditional setup. TVs everywhere, random swag and decor all throughout, plenty of high-top tables for seating and a big bar rail. The energy was lively and the music was so random. Lol. If you've been, you know what I mean. Service: I can't remember the name of who took care of us, but she was funny, sweet and just made sure we had everything that we needed. Food: While here I was able to try a few wings, so let's begin. First up were the Mike's Sweet Island Heat. For the record, if you order 10 wings, you can split them into 2-5s for an extra $1.00 if you want separate flavors. Also, on the menu there are 3 "types" of sauces that they offer. The first kind are Buffalo based sauces, the 2nd are barbecue based sauces and the last is "other". Lol. Anyway, these looked amazing, were super saucy and were a decent, seemingly normal size. I got lots of good fruity notes and aromatics as I put the wing to my nose. After tasting the flavors carried through with a bold, fruity, rich flavor. There was good spice and it felt like a chipotle based spice. It was a unique flavor for sure that I hadn't tasted before. Next up was Lenny's Honey Sriracha Teriyaki which is a mouthful of a name, but the flavors showed up! It was a good teriyaki base with citrusy lemon flavors that actually made my lips pucker just a bit. These weren't spicy at all, but it was missing something, I couldn't quite put my finger on it. Next up was Chipotle which I was lead to believe would be the hottest sauce on the menu based on it's placement on the menu, but I was wrong. This one did have some GOOD heat to it. The ingredients were balanced very well that created very bold, rich, hearty, chipotle flavors. I really liked this one. Next up were the Mild Buffalo. These were super saucy, juicy and had a very straightforward traditional Buffalo flavor that had some excellent flavor. The bleu cheese to go with these was a creamy, mild sauce that would cool your mouth down if you can't handle the spice. Next up was the XXX Buffalo which is actually the hottest sauce on the menu. The sauce was a bit watery which is a dead giveaway that it wouldn't be as spicy as it claims to be. It was still delicious, but the spice took a while to kick in, but it's nothing to write home about. It was like a kicked up Buffalo. Value: It's a sports bar, so the food won't be terrible expensive. I was there on Wednesday and wings were $1.00 each. Not bad at all considering how expensive I've see some. They even had $5.00 steaks this night, but I can only imagine them being a Salisbury steak or something. Lol. In conclusion, I had a blast here. The food was great, the people are awesome, I felt welcomed and it just felt like a good place to hang out! I look forward to returning and trying some more flavors!

The food was just okay. Nothing to really write home about. The bartender was friendly and the…read morefood came quick.

It's a good bar. No fuss, unless you're fancy. Looking to watch sports and grab a drink? This is…read moreyour spot.

Came here on a Tuesday for dinner and was not disappointed. Food was excellent, drinks were on…read morepoint, and the service was very friendly. Only minor issue was how warm it was inside the restaurant. While it was very hot outside, the indoor temperature was pretty warm in the bar area. I'll be back for sure!

Great food, awesome selection of beers, great service from Connor. Chicken Paprikash and Cleveland…read moreburger special were done to perfection.

Changed names to lively's Same owner had the wings and a…read moreburger. There is my first burger here and OMG incredible!! Fresh and made by hand and super tender and juicy. Best I've ever had. Bar was packed and most order wings. Bet this place serves most wings in Cleveland

Pounders was not what I was hoping for unfortunately when I dropped by the other night. After…read morewalking in to get a drink I noticed the vibes were way off. This is not your late night spot with a bunch of people eating wings and having a good time, this late at night becomes a more sad and depressing place to be. The beer coming in plastic cups, if you can get it served to you, and the kitchen closing obnoxiously early (by 10pm when I went). Is there quite a wing selection and beer selection, yes there is. But getting served took over 15 minutes for an empty bar, and the kitchen closing so early when your whole job is to feed people and get people drunk in a fun vibe is just failing. It's no surprise that Townhall is full and this place is empty.

Great sports bar vibe, with a fireplace in the back room. Service was very friendly, even though…read moreour lunch took a bit to come out. Tried the southwest egg rolls for an appetizer, and they were crispy and spicy with an awesome Southwest ranch style sauce. Nice shredded cabbage and carrots on the side, too. For lunch I had the turkey burger with avocado, it was top tier. The tater tots were good. The rest of the group got a burger and chicken sandwich and said theirs were great too. I would definitely recommend Rivals, and return if in the area.

I had the grilled chicken dinner with grilled zucchini and fries. Plus we had the tater skins…read more The service was awesome! Our drinks were refilled promptly. It's a sports bar and definitely a place to consider. The burgers are awesome too.

The wings were good and lots of choices for sauces. The burger was ok but the bacon was…read moreundercooked. I asked for a smash burger and got a big burger instead. The fries were terrible. They're fresh made but were very oddly sweet. The onion rings are battered and ok. The potato skins are ok. Lots of cheese but not much bacon. The southwest egg rolls are ok a little spicy. The soda was more carbonation than syrup not much flavor. It's a casual bar atmosphere. The service was good.

We came in the other night for late night food and some pool! We ordered the boneless wings and…read morethey were TO DIE FOR! Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. We got the buffalo ranch flavor which was delicious! A very mild kick but creamy! On a sign I saw they have .60 cent boneless wings on Thursday, so we will be back!

Brick & Barrel is an unassuming little brewery near downtown Cleveland and the river. It's near a…read morebunch 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.

Brick and Barrel is conveniently located near downtown. Parking is easy on the street. They have a…read moregood 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.