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Tradesman Tavern

3.5 (60 reviews)
InexpensiveBars, American
Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
Updated a few days ago

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TRADESMAN TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

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Very loud
Good for groups
Happy hour specials
Outdoor seating

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Debra V.

After reading good reviews about the tavern and good foods we went. We were surprised the owner had passed. The tavern was closed for a few weeks, and reopened with limited food and beer menus. The owner's family plans to get the routine back to normal in February with the popular good beers and old time menu. We got there early and visited at the bar. The chili was excellent. The burger and pierogies were good. Fries were crisp. The bartender was friendly and talked to us. Other patrons arrived, keeping everyone busy. We liked the Tradesman, and we will be back.

Tavern interior with bar and various seating
Michael P.

Have you ever had a Boxty? ‍ This was my first and it was absolutely DELICIOUS! An Irish potato pancake is the base and this Corned Beef version is filled with house prepared smoked brisket, sauerkraut, swiss cheese and topped with Russian dressing... Yum The Tradesman Tavern has beautiful carved wood, granite bar top, hardwood floors and comfy seating will make you feel like the king of the castle. It was built by a bunch of dudes that were all skilled trade workers and it had quite the history, before the owner passed away a few years ago. It has now reopened and they would love to earn your business

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Kimberly N.

We have never been here before. Great atmosphere and beautiful craftsmanship in the architecture. It is a casual bar and tavern crowd. The service was good and the food was delicious. We had the corned beef boxty. It was a tad salty but overall it was good. I added more Russian dressing to balance it out.

Melissa G.

After being closed for two years, they are back open!!! The corned beef boxty was INCREDIBLE!!! The house mustard they serve with the pretzels is beyond any mustard I have ever had. It's so full of flavor with a nice bite. Don't sleep on this place!

Thai chili wings
Eliza G.

Hubby and I came here with a couple of friends. None of us had been there in years so we figured we would give a shot. They had a fundraiser the night we went so it was busy. We were able to grab a table pretty easily since the fundraiser was outside on the patio. The server we had was nice but it was his first day. Which as a customer wasn't the best experience because he was very attentive but it seemed like he didn't have mentor to help him out. He was nice, and the service wasn't bad but it could have been better. Personally I feel like that was a poor management call. I ordered the Hawaiian pizza, which was good but pretty average for a Hawaiian pizza. Hubby ordered the brisket boxty. It was good but very salty. Out friends ordered wings with the Thai chili sauce, they said they were good but could have had more sauce, they also ordered the cloud 9 flatbread which they said was good. We ordered 2 rounds of shots, both rounds were the white gummy bears, which is one of my favorite shots. The first round was good the second round as he was carrying the drinks out they did not look right. Once we tasted them it was obvious they were not made correctly. I took them up to the bar and they remade them with no issues. Overall if we had a friend that wanted to go there we would go, but we definitely wouldn't just go back. It was pretty average and nothing special to right home about.

Brisket Boxty... delicious!
E E.

Good stuff.. coming back! Nice space, clean, and friendly staff. The only thing missing is Keno lol

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Kim K.

This is a good neighborhood bar. The chili was thick and tasty. My friend had a burger w home made chips. She liked her meal and the drinks were good. The bartender served us at a table, and was attentive and polite. It was quiet on a monday night. I'd like to try their pierogies next time. They have parking out back. This isn't far off 480 so a good midway mtg point.

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10 years ago

Was taken there for lunch and liked it alot. In the evening its a better crowd. Great place to go in the summer as they have a patio.

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Love their chicken wings and the classic Cleveland dish, chicken paprikash is done right (and enough for 2)

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10 years ago

Love this place. I go here with my Fiance all the time. Beer is great, food is great, and best of all staff is great.

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The bartenders are great if Rooney's a little bit of peace to end but other than that it's awesome

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Their spinach and artichoke pizza is the best I've had!!! Bartender was nice and attentive

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11 years ago

Awesome pizza, very good perch dinner. Best sweet potato fries I've ever had. Katie was an absolute pleasure. Will be back!!

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Nice neighborhood bar. The burgers are great, and the wings are the best in town. Friendly crowd, courteous staff.

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