We walked into a lot of bars that night and walked back out because the music was so loud inside. The 1899 was great. We could actually have a conversation while enjoying our beer. Oh, and they had $3 draft craft beer! Wow! Let that Fat Head flow!! Excellent beer selection on tap. Nice outdoor space, too! Will be back! read more

Exceptionally disappointed that management would hire someone so volatile and aggressive -100/10 do not go to this bar. I'm unsure of his name but the bouncer was moving through the crowd in normal clothing and grabbed me by the waist with both hands saying "excuse me ma'm". all I said was "please don't touch me". He immediately turned and yelled at me and pushed me outside saying that I'm kicked out and banned from the bar for life. He was slurring his words and had no reason to make physical contact with me. All I said was this I wasn't comfortable with someone touching me and then he proceeded to yell at me saying that me saying "don't touch me" is "accusing him of sexual assault" and that's "disrespectful to men". The door man did witness this interaction and did nothing to intervene with this man's drunken actions. read more

"Life is a sexual transmission" on the crapper wall sanitizer(which is probably empty.). Funny, because you will get them here....look at pics of the rest rooms. I see no ambience here, read more

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I was there last night 9/17 around 10 and experienced these guys getting a hard time from the new blonde bartender with glasses. she kept calling them cheap asses and being super rude and it was one of the poor guys birthday. I've bartended for over 30 years and have never EVER acted like that behind the bar. I do NOT recommend this place till she's disciplined and learns how to treat people and not act like a bully. read more

This place is dangerous . When you're upstairs you can feel the floor moving and it's scary . I feel like this ancient building was not built for this kind of crowd. I had a very bad feeling about it and don't wish any of my loved ones in that place. read more

Great Ambiance, great service at reasonable prices. Not to loud. Will definitely go back

What a cool place! Dollar bills everywhere! Not much else to say except this might be the coolest dive bar in Willoughby. Great beer selections and cool customers. read more

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*5 star dive bar review in relation to other dives* Stopped in for a quick beer. Barkeep was great, cheap domestics. Nice patio area, friendly regulars. Inviting to a Carolinan read more

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The service was the best. Friendly, attentive,. The setting was a bit off- putting. Was it a pub, sports bar, day care for parents who wanted to get rid of kids so that they could golf or let the kids learn. It was sort of comfortable but a bit on the edge. I would go back though. The food was really ok. read more

Cute little divevar except it's a little cleaner. The bar tender was really nice and the drinks were cheap which is always a plus. I've been here before with my friends and we did like the patio area which had good music playing . If you're looking for a place to grab a drink and then leave this is it. read more

Great bar. AnnaMarie is fantastic! Quick and friendly service! Food delicious, menu from Ballantine next door. Ask for the FUTCHI FANTASY shot so amazing!!! read more

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We stopped in to have a drink and relax on a Sunday afternoon. The atmosphere is a dive bar type feel but maybe a little cleaner. They do have a jukebox if you want to play music. There's a nice patio with a bar if you prefer to sit outside. I noticed they did have a large selection of beer, if you're into that sort of thing. The service was good and the drinks were average. A good place to chillax with friends and have a drinky poo! read more

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The best bar in DTW, the vibe is awesome, friendly and affordable. Always a great time read more

I have been coming to this pub for 30 years after classes at Lakeland college. I took my wife from Texas here to Cleveland to show her the places I went to in college and the is the treatment I received. This is the first time this bar staff has treated my wife and I as low life's. My friend had bought us a buy back and the bar staff after 8:00 pm 11/4/22. Told me that it was not on his was on his bill. I Watched it being changed on his tab. Please beware of the bar staff. You can't trust them. read more

Anna and Joelle are fabulous bartenders this place is a classic hole in the wall but a great spot for cheap beers and happy hour goes til 9 pm everyday of the week. read more

It's a pretty decent place. The night we happen to be there it was going to turn into a punch bar very shortly. It is a shot and a beer place, there are dollar bills staples all over the place from where people think that's a good idea to leave dollar bills stapled to the ceiling and the walls. They do have a pretty decent outdoor patio which looks like it was recently updated and they should emphasize that more but it didn't seem like there was much going on outside even though it was a really nice night. Maybe incorporating some music outside or actually having a bartender standing at the bar and tending bar. Nothing is worse for a patron than having to try to flag somebody down to get them a beer. Heavens knows how many beers have disappeared from people leaning over the bar to help themselves simply because no one's there to help them. I go here about once a year in my review reflects that. It's a great bar to bar hop in on a bar crawl but definitely not a destination at least not for me read more

Weeeeee! Got here and felt like a mix of a biker bar, a rock bar and a college bar. I'd heard this was a place to hit later in your bar crawl and when we got there, I looked around and wondered why. I could spend the whole night there. Great patio, but the real clincher was upstairs. For $8 you get a pile of cups, a pitcher of beer and two ping pong balls. You know what that means-fun night out! Is like to apologize to the top floor. I swear I used to be better at beer pong! How embarrassing! read more

The 1899 Pub - Pubs Near Me - Willoughby, Ohio

Excellent bartenders. Kind and helpful. The pizza is very good and they have great happy hour prices. The customers tend to be a little older (30-50) so it's a more mature crowd which makes for a more laid back vibe. You can make this bar what you want to and have a good time at almost any hour of the day. read more

Probably the only bar in downtown Willoughby that I feel comfortable in. It has a bit of a divey feel but I wouldn't say it's a true dive by any means. Owned by the same guy that owns Ballantine and McNulty's so it has much of the same kind of beer selection. Always a good time here and the clientele normally doesn't consist of the usual d-bags that hang in the DTW. You can usually find a random to chat it up with. Bartenders are always super friendly and accommodating. However, they are not friendly enough to allow you to get so ridiculously drunk that you fall asleep on the bar. Always a plus! read more

After a dismal ten minutes at Frank and Tony's, this was sort of a relief. I've been coming here about once a year since 2000. It keeps getting bigger. Now you can go upstairs or into the back entrance of neighboring Ballantine. The patio is huge and gave my party some space. Inside, it was a cluster F. REALLY loud, shitty music and 20 somethings from wall to wall. Don't hang out inside unless you want to be the meat in a barfly/ lunkhead sandwich. I have no idea what the beer choices were. I just kept getting handed Bud bottles without having to go in. Hallelujah. It is nicer than the average strip mall patio which usually provides a view of a parking lot. This patio is nestled between 19th century brick buildings and lends an "alleyway block party" vibe. Still not a place i want to be more than once a year. At one point i looked around and every single person was texting. It was like some weird arthouse movie scene. read more

I've gotta give this place 5/5 stars for their most awesome beer selection. The first time I visited Willoughby (four or five years ago) their beer selection was pretty meh. It was all the big label, to be expected beers on draft. I'm coming from LA so I want to see more obscure micro brews - particularly ones from the area that I would probably never see in the major cities. Sure they had Goose Island and Great Lakes but I know there are smaller guys making brews out there. This past trip I decided to stop in (was getting bored with the other places Willoughby had to offer) and I was blown away by the changes. I ended up chatting with one of the bartender/managers who was responsible for their tap selections. Turns out he and I had a similar interest - IPAs! The hoppier the better and I was also surprised that he knew a lot of my favorite IPAs on the west coast...and let me tell you, nothing is better than west coast hops. After 2 or 3 glasses of beer he started bringing out some of his private collection that weren't even on the menu. Stone (from SD), Green Flash (SD), Ballast Point (SD), Bear Republic (Sonoma) to name a few... I hope nothing changes, will be my favorite go to pub for years to come whilst in Willoughby. read more

This place has always been amazing. Paige went above and beyond in our service. Will definitely be returning!!

We stopped by 1899 after dinner on a Tuesday night. It's a pretty small spot, but it definitely has character and a very large selection on tap. I noted that there were a few TV's, one displaying Lost (extra points from me). It had a great friendly neighborhood feel and really filled up after we had been there for a few minutes. They had a few round pub tables that are great for small group conversations and enjoying a night out. It did seem like the lack of tables was an issue, though. Even on a Tuesday night we had (friendly) people stalking our table. The bathroom was a surprise. It was a converted residential bathroom in which the shower had been ripped out and and urinal had been added. If the door is even cracked an inch, most of the bar has a view of you peeing. I guess they had to work with what they had. read more

I was just at 1899 last weekend and it was packed with, like previous reviews, 20 something's whooping it up and having fun. Now I can appreciate this because I was 20 something before and love coming to places like this. Where now in my 30's, I prefer a more laid back, relaxed atmosphere. So I can't knock 1899 for being packed. The bar itself is small compared to surrounding places. But it seems that they are utilizing every extra square footage they have. The patio area is perfect for people to go out for a smoke and / or to hang out with friends on a summer day. There also is an upstairs that can be a little less crowded, but that is hit or miss. The bar itself has a few tables and a nice L shaped bar with dozen or so stools. This is great during happy hours when getting a seat is easy, but when the people start pouring in, get a spot at the end of the bar by the window and people watch, otherwise you'll get 2-4 deep fighting to get a drink. Now this IS considered a dive bar and by all dive bar metrics, it fully qualifies. But in comparison to your typical dive bar, 1899 has the upper edge because of its beer selection. The people that go there are a complete mix throughout the day, so best advise is to find where you fit in and stick to that 2 hour window. Thanks 1899 for the good time on Saturday night, woo hoo for the extra hour of drinking!! read more

This might be my fave new dive bar in NE Ohio. I means, what's not to love? A late night here could be a complete blast with friends (and strangers I guess). Awesome. read more

I stood at the bar for at least 15 minutes without having a bartender offer to get me a drink. And they weren't THAT busy at the time. The inside is too small for as many people that pack in there. The bathroom was pretty gross, with nowhere to sit or hang my bag, which is annoying. I would not come back here. read more

A pretty cool place with a good patio that's right next to the restaurant Ballantine in downtown Willoughby. The two of them together make for a pretty solid 1-2 punch, and are a good way to see a few of the hipper denizens of Lake County rubbing elbows with the typical bros and bimbos. The beer selection is good. The selection of drunken 20-somethings is even better. Loud and packed all nights save for Sundays. I would say that it's probably the best "bar" bar in Downtown Willoughby. Of course, at this point I would probably say anything to get you into bed. Geez, just kidding. I just said that to prepare you because if you're a woman you're probably gonna get hit on when you go there. Not by me, though. I'm shy. (Fo' real.) Still, it's probably the least meat-markety of the bars in the area (excluding Ballantine), but Downtown Willoughby is kind of, like, one big historic meat market so there's bound to be some lunkhead spillover. read more

Great little bar in Willoughby... the bartender was the sweetest and very engaging. She was always asking if we needed anything and very friendly. Went up with a few friends while in town and the service and drink prices were amazing! Love local spots like these in small towns. Anyone looking for a very nice atmosphere and great prices should definitely check out the 1899 pub. Can't wait to get back when I visit again! read more

Probably the best bar in downtown Willoughby depending on what you are looking for. If you are a 20 something looking for a good night with friends, and, well, making new friends ;) then this is the place to be. Great indoor, upstairs and outdoor bar with a perfect volume for music. Not too loud that you have to scream, not too quiet that dancing feels awkward. Surrounded by other bars and classier restaurants where you can walk from one place to the next, even if you are a little drunk, safely. Even on the Tuesday that I went out it felt like a Friday or Saturday with the crowd and energy that everyone had. A great experience and atmosphere. read more

This is by far one of my favorite bars downtown. The vibe is chilled some what but the atmosphere is electric flying I love going on Thursday's the place feels like a Saturday but overall really good place. read more

This place is great during the day, but by night: ATTACK OF THE DOUCHEBAGS!!!!

Firstly, I would like to say that the bartenders are attentive and engaging. The service is pretty decent even when it's packed. The upstairs is a bit of a hidden gem sometimes, if it's super busy downstairs you might luck out and have the upstairs to yourself! Drinks are well priced and there is a great beer selection. Now for the negative: The bathrooms are a joke, even for dive bar standards and it forever smells of urine. The clients are hit or miss. Lots of blue collar folks after work, then come the people in their mid 20s-30s who do not have the mental capacity to handle themselves while drinking. There is one patron in particular who is a regular and will ruin anyone in the vicinity's good time. He has glasses and tattooed hands, always yelling obscenities and making people generally uncomfortable. He is short and always wears a leather jacket and drinks strongbow cider. He is always "wanting to punch that f*cker staring at me". If you see him, do yourself a favor and go to another bar. If I owned 1899 I would seriously consider banning that douche. read more

Rude bartenders who act like their doing you a favor serving you .. total shit hole bathrooms can't even provide soap to wash your hands.. have fruit flies everywhere I can imagine they're probably in the drinks as well.. this is by far the worse bar in DTW!! read more

Great pub atmosphere, great staff and selection of beers. The specials are awesome too, gotta love bucket days! The patio is awesome too, just not too fond of the crowd mixture from ballantine. It is The only bar in DTW worth going to if u want good service and a decent crowd. read more

This is a total dive, it smells, the people are generally totally hammered and the bathrooms are scary BUT the bartenders are friendly, fast and its super cheap! read more

Ive been going to 1899 since my early 20's and it feels like my Cheers! Haha. The bartenders always remember me and treat us great! The beer selection is always good and im very glad the bathrooms were updated read more

Before I start my review, I'll say I'm not legal to drink for a year and a half. That said, I'll continue. I seriously think I want my first legal drink to be here. This bar is perfect for my age group, and the alcohol selection looks lovely and plentiful. I came here with my dad to find a place to eat out with my mother for his birthday. We had coke and some cucumberesque things, which were pretty good, but I don't remember what they were called. It was a little loud, and I'm not quite sure why they have a tv in the corner if no one can hear it, but overall a nice bar for those of us in the younger crowd! read more

Kick ass beer selection! Its great when ya get a bartender who likes to chat about beer too! Parking can be iffy on weekends. Now I hear Willoughby, Ballentine and 1899 are by the same owners...i hope the quality does not go down (like Willoughby Brewing has)... read more

My favorite place in Downtown Willoughby. The drink specials on the week days are amazing. Also, there is a patio on the side with a large television for the summer and with space to keep smokers warm in the winter. On the weekends, there is an upstairs area availlible that feels very much like a fraternity house - with a unisex bathroom (tub included), dart board, pool table, couches and a small bar. It's just really fun. read more

Nice little bar with about 17 beers on tap and another 75+ bottled micro brews and domestics bottled.