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Great Lakes Brewing Co.
2516 Market Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio, 44113
United States
(216) 771-4404 | map
greatlakesbrewing.com
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Ratings by gumper2:
Reviewed by gumper2 from Massachusetts
3.6/5 rDev -17.2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3 | selection: 4 | food: 4
3.6/5 rDev -17.2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3 | selection: 4 | food: 4
Went to visit freinds that relocated in Cleveland for a night out we visited this establishment for dinner.With reservation already made the wait at the door was only 15 minutes which was fine with me as I was able to walk around a check the place out. The gound floor had a very nice bar with a chalkboard listing the beer offerings. The rustic bar looked to be well used by past patrons. The down stairs bar was much smaller but had character to it and surrounded by filled tables of guests. Our name was called and upstairs we went into a rather plain seating area but comfortable area with a room of happy people. The table had a beerlist available with a story behind each bber. I ordered up a Thomas Jeffe-Weizen Wheat Ale 4.6abv this beer was indeed a good wheat. The meal was ordered a grilled flat iron steak along with another beer this time a Edmond Fitzgererald Porter 5.8abv again a good beer. The meal was a long time coming but was fine nothing special. for desert I ordered a Blackout Stout IPA 9.0abv this was indeed the highlight of the meal . The taste was like drinking a fine congac which needed to be sipped. Overall a very good night with a stop over in the gift shop this is quite the place.
Aug 10, 2006More User Ratings:
Reviewed by ElijahLep from Ohio
4.88/5 rDev +12.2%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 5
4.88/5 rDev +12.2%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 5
Amazing experience overall. Took the tour, tour guide was super nice and gave us extra samples. Staff at the gift shop and restaurant also super friendly and service was fast. Food and beer fantastic.
Nov 04, 2023Reviewed by GrumpyGas from Illinois
4.38/5 rDev +0.7%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 3
4.38/5 rDev +0.7%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 3
Great stuff. So much going on here. Local bar feel, great beer with national distribution, and personable, friendly service.
Multiple levels provide a variety of spaces including a big, welcoming social bar and cool crannies for a more private escape.
I was excited to have Nosferatu on tap, and also enjoyed Christmas Ale, but Ness and Fitz were obvious starters.
We didn't get food.
Oct 30, 2021Multiple levels provide a variety of spaces including a big, welcoming social bar and cool crannies for a more private escape.
I was excited to have Nosferatu on tap, and also enjoyed Christmas Ale, but Ness and Fitz were obvious starters.
We didn't get food.
Reviewed by Danzifer from Ohio
4.19/5 rDev -3.7%
vibe: 3.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.75 | food: 3.25
4.19/5 rDev -3.7%
vibe: 3.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.75 | food: 3.25
A local brewery for me. Can find their beers almost everywhere where I live, so naturally I've tried almost every beer I've seen by them. Most of them have been excellent. Dortmunder Gold is a personal favorite. They're always crafting new brews too. Definitely thankful for them.
May 27, 2020Reviewed by CXBrad from Canada (ON)
4.85/5 rDev +11.5%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.75 | selection: 5
4.85/5 rDev +11.5%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.75 | selection: 5
This is a great spot. Love going into the basement pub, really makes you feel like you are drinking on hallowed ground. The selection of beer will suit almost any taste. The staff are friendly, and have always been knowledgeable and willing to help with beer selection.
Feb 10, 2020Reviewed by JoeZZ from Michigan
4.54/5 rDev +4.4%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.75
4.54/5 rDev +4.4%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.75
This is the place that started it all back in the day here in Cleveland...Great food & beer, nice gift shop. Parking can be a challenging but worth the effort. If you have time visit Westside Market is neat to stop by?
Sep 26, 2019Reviewed by StoutSnob40 from California
3.71/5 rDev -14.7%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 3.5
3.71/5 rDev -14.7%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 3.5
Certainly has the vibe of dive bar. It’s not dirty or anything.. it’s actually really nice, but there are a lot of older dudes who were way too drunk on a Tuesday. Selection is fairly average.. stuff you can find at the store. Still, a staple of Cleveland’s beer scene, and worth a visit for historical purposes.
Feb 27, 2019Rated by Blogjackets from Ohio
4.5/5 rDev +3.4%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5
4.5/5 rDev +3.4%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5
Beautiful wood bar in a cozy space lends it a warm vibe. Excellent food to pair with excellent beer.
Jan 23, 2019Rated by ProNR from Florida
3.89/5 rDev -10.6%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4 | food: 3
3.89/5 rDev -10.6%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4 | food: 3
Good service and friendly atmosphere. Food was average. Took a tour of brewery which was worth it.
Jul 15, 2018Reviewed by mmgolfer from Ohio
5/5 rDev +14.9%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 5
5/5 rDev +14.9%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 5
Great Lakes Brewery has great beers across the board, huge seelction of regular rotation and a seasonal beer for every month. It will stand up to any brewery in the country!
Jul 15, 2018Reviewed by msbuffy from Pennsylvania
4.89/5 rDev +12.4%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 5 | selection: 5
4.89/5 rDev +12.4%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 5 | selection: 5
Wonderful selections! Never thought I'd be saying great things about anything coming from the water of Lake Erie, but then I'm from Pittsburgh, so... We've tried several of the offerings from GLB, Co. and enjoyed every one more than several times. Our favorite is Dortmunder Gold Lager so far. I'm not much of a lager fan, but this is not your typical lager. While it's rich, it doesn't have the usual heaviness and it's great for a hot day! All in all, it's almost a perfect beer that goes great with a summer meal. Enjoy!
Jul 04, 2018Reviewed by VABA from Virginia
4.4/5 rDev +1.1%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.25
4.4/5 rDev +1.1%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.25
A good brewery located close to downtown Cleveland and very close to the West Market (which is worthwhile exploring). I wish I had spent more time there, but I had a prior engagement, never-the-less I did get to try a few of their beers (which I had never tried before).
Jun 11, 2018Reviewed by JohnBoy43 from South Carolina
5/5 rDev +14.9%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 5
5/5 rDev +14.9%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 5
This is a can't miss place. Sitting at the same bar John D. Rockefeller sat at and where Elliot Ness shot a hole in is a great experience. the basement bar has an hones old pub feel. the food is top notch and the service was excellent. If you are lucky enough to be in Cleveland, you must make this a priority.
May 22, 2018Reviewed by PrideofCleveland from Ohio
5/5 rDev +14.9%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
5/5 rDev +14.9%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
While I can't rate the food, I can assure any potential visitor that the Holy Moses, Turntable Pils, and Dortmund Gold were absolutely delicious, and were great to have over a long conversation... I'm confident that if Washington operated over a couple bottles of Great Lakes, we wouldn't have quite so many problems with our government that we do...
Jan 30, 2018Rated by Kmorgan310 from Michigan
3.03/5 rDev -30.3%
vibe: 1 | quality: 1.75 | service: 5 | selection: 3.5
3.03/5 rDev -30.3%
vibe: 1 | quality: 1.75 | service: 5 | selection: 3.5
This beer has a strong bitter after taste
Aug 25, 2017Reviewed by TimInPA from Pennsylvania
4.6/5 rDev +5.7%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 4
4.6/5 rDev +5.7%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 4
Went here before a Cavaliers game to eat dinner and drink some beer. Restaurant provides a shuttle ride for $1/person to and from, which is a nice bonus. Beers on tap are just as good as what you can buy in a bottle.
Jul 25, 2017
Great Lakes Brewing Co. in Cleveland, OH
Brewery rating:
3.92 out of
5 with
51234 ratings
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