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    The Highlander

    4.6 (18 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    THE HIGHLANDER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    a bar with red leather chairs
    Matthew M.

    It's places like these that are good for the soul. Simple, unpretentious, real & genuine. Within walking distance from the bungalow, The Highlander was last night's destination and place of entertainment.... Daily specials & food fitting for a bar. The crispy wings & burgers seem to be the favorites among the regulars. The Burger of choice is titled "The Lander". A double-patty monstrosity of grilled ground beef. Humorously titled just below it on the menu is "The Lander Girl". A clear attempt to shame the less hungry dive dwelling man into sheer embarrassment for ordering the wimpy one patty-version. The bartender Derrick is extremely welcoming and possess all the necessary characteristics of the perfect bartender. Despite manning the entire bar, as well as the few high-tops, Derrick somehow always knows when a refill is needed before reaching the last drop of swill. He's a calm, efficient and personable individual. A great host. Whether it's a lifelong mission, or just some misplaced drunken over-romanticized hope, I've been wanting to find a comfortable watering hole where everyone knows your name. A modern day Cheers if you will. The Highlander may be my Cheers of the Eastside. Sloppily raises glass of Irish Whiskey and toasts to The Highlander: That the joy and prosperity may reign forever! Sláinte!

    Joe T.

    Awesome small bar. The food was better than I expected with a huge portion size! I recommend the Lander Boy and tots.

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    Joe P.

    The Highlander is a classic hole in the wall bar that you could easily walk by not seeing, but that is a mistake. It gives you everything you want: affordable cold beer, attentive service even when busy, a few TVs and delicious bar food. They have rotating daily specials, great onion rings, corned beef egg rolls that I haven't seen anywhere else, and the Lander Boy is one of the best burgers around. It is a small venue and can get pretty crowded at times, but as long as you don't mind talking a little louder and rubbing elbows with good people you should be fine. The Highlander is the neighborhood bar chains try to imitate and ruin.

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    Best potato skins in all of Cleveland! Great service, and relaxing ambiance. Blown away with the potato skins

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    Great food and friendly people. Highly recommend. Nice patio out front. I usually eat there a few times a week and always enjoy.

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    They have rotating daily specials, great onion rings, corned beef egg rolls that I haven't seen anywhere else, and the Lander Boy is one of the best burgers around.

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    Crowley's

    Crowley's

    4.4
    (65 reviews)
    7.5 mi

    The best burger in Cleveland like... hands down. This is a dive bar but man is the food there…read moreamazing. When you pull up it looks like a dive from the 1960's or a small Soviet bloc, not many windows and just a square little building, but you come inside and the people are inviting and friendly and the food is out of this world. I got the smash burger onion rings and some loaded tots and it was delicious. Their toilet has an awesome Andrew Warhol version of Misney there which is just a chefs kiss added touch to this place. 5 stars hands down

    So I hate to have to post this, but the last few times have been very disappointing…read more We were just there on 7/26. It was good to see the owner on his hands and knees cleaning a cooler. The intention was to move the inventory around that was more convenient for the staff. That was a long time coming. The coolers were packed and never looked appealing. Not sure why our bartender had to ask about the change? We sat close to the door at the bar. Not sure where the occasional weed smell was coming from? It doesn't bother me, but others get offended by it. Maybe it's not good to have this odor while people are eating dinner? Does the staff look the other way on this? Not sure what our server's name was? We are not regulars. She seemed newer, but I did recognize the other. And when our server spoke loudly her voice was annoyingly squeaky, mini mouse like. She's where our problem begins. I ordered the hot dog special and asked if I could sub tater tots for fries. She said sure. When I received the check, I noticed a $3 upcharge for the tots and questioned it. Without even thinking about it she replied with this, "I told you there was a charge" and immediately disappeared from behind the bar. I asked my wife what she said when I gave my order. My wife's response was that she said "sure" and never said anything about an upcharge. She had all the signs of a habitual liar. No thought was put into her answer even though our initial conversation took place about 45 minutes earlier. Now to the restaurant. Fries and tater tots are the same price on the menu. The hot dog special comes with fries, so why is there a $3 upcharge? Fries are $7 and tots are $7. Again, why is there an upcharge when they are priced the same? The tots didn't come with Cleveland ketchup, so why? How many other customers are surprised by the $3 charge? Typically, hot dogs come with chopped onions, so I'm not sure why I had to pay .75 extra for a side of them? But I was also charged $1 for a side of mayo. Are you kidding me? A condiment has a price? It wasn't listed on your menu previously. I can't help but wonder. Since you guys claim to be a dive bar, wouldn't serving packets of mayo be more fitting? Now I know I could have taken all of this up with the owner, but a lying bartender would have defended herself and I wasn't in the mood. After thinking about this for a few days, I felt this was the best way to address it. When you nickel dime your customers, you are not a dive bar, you are cheap owners that only care about your finances and building more establishments. Now my only regret looking back was leaving about a 14% tip. I should not have left $3 and change. That way maybe the liar could think about the upcharge? Or is she even competent enough? Now on a previous evening, I ordered Cevapi. It wasn't very tasty and served on a pita. That isn't authentic Croation. I understand here in the USA, it might be acceptable. But when I can get it at Rose's in Eastlake on lipinja and the sausage has outstanding flavor, I think Crowley's could be a little more authentic to your heritage. Your heritage is displayed on the front of the building, isn't it? And your sausage did not have good flavor. Family of your ownership group asked me what I thought of the Cevapi. They didn't seem surprised when I told them and their response was that the sausage wasn't fresh, that's why the taste wasn't that good. Wait a minute, not fresh? Are you buying that much bulk that you can't provide fresh food for your customers? And the pita? Their was response to that was that some people serve it that way. I've been to the Eastlake Crowley's a few times and if you like biker bars with sleezy bar staff, that's the place for you. I went to Lake and that shouldn't be a good reason to support your businesses. I would be looking the other way. We have decided that we will never go back to any of your establishments in DTW, any of your so-called dive bars or your new venture in Irish cuisine. Irish? I wonder what will be authentic there?

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    Cork-N-Bottle

    3.3
    (106 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    Nice little local bar. Sits right next to Hillcrest Hospital. Kind of doesn't fit in its spot, but…read moreknowing it has been here since the 1960s, I guess it does. Not a big place, but enough high tables and bar seats to take in a small crowd. A few low tables are in a room off the main space. Large patio outside. I am sure it gets busy out there during nice days. Nice prices on my typical drink. Got a calzone which has to be the reason they attract people. It was quite good. Guy next to me had a Bigger Boy burger which looks to be their signature burger. It was big for sure, and nice and sloppy. Looked great! I will be back to check out a few other items on the menu.

    I do not recommend going to this disgusting establishment. The owner Sam likes to get drunk and if…read moreyou're lucky enough, you'll find him there on Thursdays. (probably after a nice long day of golf) If you use the restroom, he's usually sitting at the end of the bar and will harass you when you leave the restroom. I've been in this establishment two times. The last time was June 18. I went to the restroom at 9:55 PM. This would be a good time to check your security cameras. Before even walked into the restroom, there were comments made to me by him that were inappropriate. Left the restroom where he proceeded to sit in his chair. Ask me if I went number one or number two. Then he proceeded to blow in my hair and tell me that I should be doing sexual favors for him on my knees as all of the men around him laughed. He proceeded to make fun of my hair, etc... Sam is supposedly a family man. This is supposed to be a family owned establishment which is posted online. It is not. It is trash. The owner is trash. How embarrassing for his entire family. All of the bartenders, of course, defended him as he was sitting there harassing me. Of course, at the time I didn't realize that it was Sam the actual owner. But of course, while I was taking up for myself, I was told by one of the female bartenders that "this isn't gonna fly here" when I was standing up for myself. I truly hope that maybe Sam can get his life together and stop harassing customers especially new customers. This is not a family, friendly establishment when the owner is completely drunk, falling off his barstool and using complete disgusting language to females that walk by him. I honestly have never had an experience like this before, but after it happened and speaking to other females that frequent that wonderful classy establishment, Sam is known for this. Save your money, time, and class...go somewhere else where you're not sexually harassed.

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