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I'm going to Cleveland for a work conference for 4 days. I'm staying in Beachwood, but I plan on driving downtown to see what the city has.I'm going to Indians games, but anyone have any places where to eat or drink? I saw a few places like Great lakes Brewery, anyone have anything else?

 

IBF don't go to Cleveland

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I was in Cleveland this summer so here goes:

 

1. Grab supper on 4th Street East. It's a narrow lane that they have closed off traffic to. It's lined with restaurants and pubs that all have patio's along the lane. It's got a great vibe to it. We ate at Butcher and the Brewer (brew pub) and it was great. Try the Patatas Bravas with chorizo and egg as an app (share with others if you can - it's massive). If you like craft beer, a lot of reviewers raved over the Albino Stout. One of the guys in our group had it and loved it to the point he made us go back there after the game to get a growler of it.

 

The Greenhouse Tavern is also on 4th Street East and the reviews said it's awesome.

 

2. If you want to save some money, buy the cheapest seat in the house and then simply go to the standing room in the right field corner. Great atmosphere and a decent view. There's a lot of bars right behind you there with a really good selection of beers, ciders, etc. There's no reason to sit in the upper bowl unless you're right behind home plate.

 

 

That's all I've got. We didn't go out after the game as we were too hung over from the previous night and had a tee off time in the morning. Cleveland didn't seem nearly as sketchy as others make it out to be. You could also check out the Rock n Roll HOF if you're into that sort of thing.

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I was in Cleveland this summer so here goes:

 

1. Grab supper on 4th Street East. It's a narrow lane that they have closed off traffic to. It's lined with restaurants and pubs that all have patio's along the lane. It's got a great vibe to it. We ate at Butcher and the Brewer (brew pub) and it was great. Try the Patatas Bravas with chorizo and egg as an app (share with others if you can - it's massive). If you like craft beer, a lot of reviewers raved over the Albino Stout. One of the guys in our group had it and loved it to the point he made us go back there after the game to get a growler of it.

 

The Greenhouse Tavern is also on 4th Street East and the reviews said it's awesome.

 

2. If you want to save some money, buy the cheapest seat in the house and then simply go to the standing room in the right field corner. Great atmosphere and a decent view. There's a lot of bars right behind you there with a really good selection of beers, ciders, etc. There's no reason to sit in the upper bowl unless you're right behind home plate.

 

 

That's all I've got. We didn't go out after the game as we were too hung over from the previous night and had a tee off time in the morning. Cleveland didn't seem nearly as sketchy as others make it out to be. You could also check out the Rock n Roll HOF if you're into that sort of thing.

 

Awesome, will check that out. Thanks for the advice man.

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I'm going to Cleveland for a work conference for 4 days. I'm staying in Beachwood, but I plan on driving downtown to see what the city has.I'm going to Indians games, but anyone have any places where to eat or drink? I saw a few places like Great lakes Brewery, anyone have anything else?

 

IBF don't go to Cleveland

 

Cleveland gets a bad rap, though it's not that bad of a city to visit for a weekend if theres a sporting event going on. Went down last October for the ALCS. Cleveland fans are very friendly.

 

As for some places to check out, Cleveland has a lot of good restaurants and craft beer places. East 4th Street is the happening area before and after baseball games. A lot of good bars & restaurants to check out. The Butcher & the Brewer is a real good spot for snacks and craft beer. The Greenhouse Tavern is a really good spot for dinner as well.

 

Check out West Side Market one morning/afternoon. Pretty similar to the St. Lawrence Market. As well, the area around there is nice. A lot of good restaurants, bars & patios. Great Lakes Brewing Company is right nearby. As well, ate brunch at the Flying Fig which was a good spot! The Black Pig was also great and nearby as well. Checkout the cocktail bar on top of the Hilton downtown. They make good cocktails and you get a nice view at night of the surrounding area.

 

Otherwise, never did any of the tourist stuff since we were only there for a weekend. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame I guess is something to see if you have time. Like other posters said, not much happening downtown. It's pretty much a ghost town at all parts of the day.

 

Cleveland wasn't that bad. I'd go back again to catch some baseball games or maybe a Cavs/Raptors playoff game in the spring or something. Overall, if there really isn't any sporting event thats going on in the city, I wouldn't go out of my way just to visit Cleveland.

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Cleveland gets a bad rap, though it's not that bad of a city to visit for a weekend if theres a sporting event going on. Went down last October for the ALCS. Cleveland fans are very friendly.

 

As for some places to check out, Cleveland has a lot of good restaurants and craft beer places. East 4th Street is the happening area before and after baseball games. A lot of good bars & restaurants to check out. The Butcher & the Brewer is a real good spot for snacks and craft beer. The Greenhouse Tavern is a really good spot for dinner as well.

 

Check out West Side Market one morning/afternoon. Pretty similar to the St. Lawrence Market. As well, the area around there is nice. A lot of good restaurants, bars & patios. Great Lakes Brewing Company is right nearby. As well, ate brunch at the Flying Fig which was a good spot! The Black Pig was also great and nearby as well. Checkout the cocktail bar on top of the Hilton downtown. They make good cocktails and you get a nice view at night of the surrounding area.

 

Otherwise, never did any of the tourist stuff since we were only there for a weekend. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame I guess is something to see if you have time. Like other posters said, not much happening downtown. It's pretty much a ghost town at all parts of the day.

 

Cleveland wasn't that bad. I'd go back again to catch some baseball games or maybe a Cavs/Raptors playoff game in the spring or something. Overall, if there really isn't any sporting event thats going on in the city, I wouldn't go out of my way just to visit Cleveland.

 

Honestly I was waiting for you to post. Lol

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