I wish you could give half stars as this is not quite a 4 but better then 3. Nice little establishment in a small plaza. Nice crowd for a small bar. Off the top maybe 5-6 tables and a bar that holds 10-12 people if I was guessing. Multiple TVs playing all sports. Keno, Jukebox also available. Nice neighborhood bar. Staff were very friendly even though they were busy. As for the food, I ordered mozzarella sticks, a hot Italian sub with tater tots. The cheese sticks were bad. Tiny, lukewarm and not much flavoring. Marinara dipping sauce was bland as well. Now for the sub. Unreal Italian Sub. The tots were crispy and salted. The sub was AMAZING... repeat AMAZING. Served with Italian dressing, on a toasted roll. Banana peppers, onion, tomato, with multiple meats and cheeses. Definitely a bar favorite as I saw many people eating the same dish. It's worth a visit or a try if you're in the area. The big positive of this place was the prices. $2.50 a beer and $10 for that sub. My tab was low so that's always a good thing. I would go back to this place however it might be tough sometimes if the bar gets pizza. In the plaza it sits next to a pizza place that I was told you can order the pizza from the bar and they have a window to slide the food through. I didn't try the pizza so I won't review that place. Overall, a 7.1 out of 10 with everything included. read more

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Friendly place with a lot of regulars. The bartenders are great. Today it was Sarah. She's friendly and professional at the same time. The regular menu is predictable but good bar food. But always check out the specials for homemade soups and more. Today I had the special: breaded pork chop with home fries and mixed veggies which was great at 15$. Cozy place. Great juke box. Check the joint out. read more

The Highlander - Pork chop special. - Dive Bars Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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

A great place to enjoy food and drinks with friends. I went to The Highlander with a couple of friends and we had a wonderful time. The brewery offers a variety of food options, including the amazing flatbread pizza that is attached to this post. The service was very quick and attentive, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Parking was easy and close, which made the experience even more enjoyable. We were able to find a spot without any hassle in a lot attached to the building. Overall, I highly recommend The Highlander for anyone who loves good food and drinks or wants to try something new. It is a great place to enjoy a meal with friends, and the prices are reasonable for the quality and quantity of food. I will definitely go back soon. read more

The Highlander - a pepperoni pizza on a cutting board - Dive Bars Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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

Nice little dive bar I found last night. I ordered a couple long islands and a green tea shot and I'm still hungover as I write this the next day lol.. my date got a couple beers. It was pretty busy but not packed in there. They have an ami music machine we had fun with playing Journey, MJ, Usher, and more. The food smelled okay, I'll probs be back to order something soon! Towards the end of the night the owner of the bar actually bought my date and I another round which was super cool! read more

Stopped today for my husband's birthday. Had lots of cold beverages, wings, fries and the special of the day-loaded baked potato soup. The food here is always so delicious but the soup - oh the soup! I was advised by the lovely bartender that the soups are scratch made so I cannot wait to try some fall soups/stews! Even getting them to go is something I will definitely be doing. Great food, cold beverages and super service! read more

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

The Highlander - Dive Bars Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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! read more

The Highlander - a bar with red leather chairs - Dive Bars Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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. read more

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A friend (Tom) recommended the Highlander. It was a bit of a drive I live in 7 hills. This place will warm the cockles of your heart. You couldn't ask for a better bartenderess than Carol. Had a couple of Labatts drafts and 2 shots. My wife had two Jim Beam's and soda. We weren't that hungry so we had the corn beef egg rolls. Sounds weird but exquisitely delicious! Wish I was more hungry. Next time I go there I gotta get the Lander Boy. I saw them serve that to another patron and the chicken wings looked great also. As Arnold would say...I'll​ be back. read more

The Highlander - Great time! - Dive Bars Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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This is a really cute throwback bar. Small but mighty. Attentive servers despite the busy night. They let us eat a pizza from La Rich's next door last week. LaRich's was our first date 38 years ago so it was cool to taste their pizza in their "new" location. This week we had The Highlander's Saturday steak special. It was great!! Delicious tender steak and crispy fries. $8.99. Throw down the mic. $4 wine and $2.50 beers. On Saturday night. Wow read more

The Highlander is a great place to catch lunch or dinner. The staff and service Are excellent. They know how to treat a customer. Highly recommend if looking for a quick bite! Great food and drinks! read more

The best hole in the wall bar...friendly atmosphere and great staff. I haven't had anything on the menu that wasn't delicious!! Owners and Bar staff are awesome!!! read more

This is the best bar by far. Never felt more at home. Ray is the best!! Good food and good service. Will be a patron whenever we are in Cleveland. Thanks Ray for the great hospitality ! Steve and Sherri from Scottsdale Az read more

Every year I visit the mighty 216 to catch up w/ old friends and attend the home opener of the Cleveland Browns' season. My friends and I would usually meet at a friend's house but since his kids are getting older, we've found it best to move the party to a different location. This year we partied at The Highlander. You may have passed this place a million times and never paid any attention. It's located on one end of a strip mall and seemed to be overshadowed by the brightly lit ice cream place a few doors down. On the outside, it looks small and dark but it's really not. Once you go inside, you'll realize it's quite spacious (it's long, dummy) and nicely lit. There are 4 flat screen TVs (viewable from any corner in the place, thank you very much), a smattering of gaming machines and a jukebox. All your entertainment needs are satisfied. The drinks are cheap and nicely poured. Michelle the bartender is very nice and friendly. The management immediately clocked us as newcomers and welcomed the entire party w/ a round of shots which led to more shots and um... more shots after that. Don't expect any fancy beers on tap or any of those highfalutin liquor brands. This is not THAT kind of place. You gotta problem w/ that? My buddy ordered mozzarella sticks and I had chicken tenders. They were both tasty. I guess their burgers are very good but no one in our party was that hungry to order one. Maybe next time. Everyone in the place seemed to know each other but we (being the non-local crew) never felt shunned or left out. As a matter of fact, we were quickly assimilated into the group and everyone had a great time. Before I left, I gave Michelle a hug and kiss for being so awesome. It was a beautiful night w/ old friends, great people, cheap drinks and Ratt on the jukebox. read more

Great little dive bar on Bishop. One of my bartender friends (Lauren) works there most nights and is a lot of fun. Be careful if the locals are there and you play Journey, you might never hear the end of it. Parking is a little tight, bathrooms are small but do the job. Food is good each time I've tried it, nice steak specials under $10 every once in a while. They love the holidays and its usually nicely decorated in there. They have table bar games like Photo Hunt and some of those slot gambling games too (at least they used to). Highlander is part of my stops when gassing up at Get Go and heading up to The Buff. Stop on in, you'll be welcomed with open arms (not literally). read more

I love this place. Me and my buddies come here often. On Friday night it can be very crowded. Its not a super fancy place but the food is great. The beer is cheap and the food is awesome! Try their home made chili. It is mui mui delicious! Wings are good too, dry rub cajun are my favorite. read more